MIL-STD-290 Packaging And Marking Of Petroleum And Related ProductsThis standard provides detailed requirements and approved uniform methods for packaging, packing, and marking of petroleum and related products for shipment, handling and storage.

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MIL-STD-290H

5.6.2 Exterior pack. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), stick form grease and other specialty products shall be packed level B or minimal.

5.6.2.1 Level B. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), stick form grease units and other specialty products to be packed as specified in 5.6.2 shall be packed in fiberboard containers conforming to requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D4727/D4727M. The fiberboard boxes shall be constructed and closed in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 or

ASTM D4727/D4727M. The item's weight shall be not more than the weight limit specified in the appropriate container specification.

5.6.2.2 Minimal. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), stick form grease units and other specialty products shall be packed in a manner that will provide adequate protection against damage during direct shipment from the supply source to the first receiving activity. Shipping containers shall conform to the Uniform Freight Classification 6000-M rules or the carrier's rules and regulations applicable to the mode of transportation.

5.7 Packaging of wax.

5.7.1 Unit pack of 1-pound wax cakes. Single 1-pound cakes or four 1/4-pound cakes shall be wrapped in wax paper or unit packed in plastic bags and packed in folding or set-up boxes.

5.7.2 Exterior pack. 1-pound wax cakes shall be packed level B or minimal or as specified in the contract or order (see 6.2).

5.7.2.1 Level B. Twenty 1-pound cakes or 80 1/4-pound cakes shall be unit packed in fiberboard containers conforming to MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D4727/D4727M. The fiberboard containers shall be constructed and closed in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D4727/D4727M.

5.7.2.1.1 10- and 11-pound wax slabs. When wax slabs are in five or six 10- or 11-pound slabs, the wax shall be packed in fiberboard containers conforming to MIL-STD-2073-1 or

ASTM D4727/D4727M. The fiberboard containers shall be constructed and closed in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D4727/D4727M.

5.7.2.1.2 Packaging of solid wax. Solid wax shall be unit packed in fiber drums conforming to Type II Grade C of PPP-D-723. Net contents of hot-filled drums shall be 370 ±

30 pounds.

5.7.2.2 Minimal packing of solid wax. Solid wax shall be packed in accordance with

ASTM D3951.

5.8 Cleaner, lubricant, and preservative (CLP).