Solicitation 12639523Q0107 SF 1449 and Specification Bale Bags.pdf

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APHIS-MN-126395

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401

SUITE410

250 MARQUETTE AVE

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479-301-8811MATTHEW PHILLIPS

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Contract Line Items 0001 through 0020 are for the Base Year.

0001 Bale Bags - Abilene 500 EA

Delivery: 06/01/2023 Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-AB-7DH7 Continued ...

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HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

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42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

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QUANTITY

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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ITEM NO.

ABILENE CLASSING OFFICE

24 WINDMILL CIRCLE

ABILENE TX 79606-5233 US

0002 Bale Bags - Corpus 2000 EA

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-CC-7DJ8

CORPUS CHRISTI CLASSING OFFICE

3545 TWIN RIVER BOULEVARD

CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78410-1609 US

0003 Bale Bags - Florence 800 EA

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-FL-4636

USDA AMS COTTON MKTG SVC

1725 OTIS WAY

FLORENCE SC 29501-1101 US

0004 Bale Bags - Lamesa 500 EA

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-LA-7DL3

LAMESA CLASSING OFFICE

906 N ELGIN STREET

LAMESA TX 79331-0198 US

0005 Bale Bags - Lubbock 1000 EA

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Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-LU-7DL4

LUBBOCK CLASSING OFFICE

120 TEXAS TECH PKWY

LUBBOCK TX 79409 US

0006 Bale Bags - Macon 3500 EA

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-MA-4362

MACON CLASSING OFFICE

1100 PARKWAY DRIVE

MACON GA 31220- US

0007 Bale Bags - Memphis 3300 EA

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-ME-4754

MEMPHIS CLASSING OFFICE

3275 APPLING ROAD, ROOM 6

MEMPHIS TN 38133-2701 US

0008 Bale Bags - Rayville 1450 EA

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-RA-7K08

AMS, COTTON & TOBACCO

161 INDUSTRIAL LOOP

RAYVILLE LA 71269-7347 US

0009 Bale Bags - Visalia 500 EA

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-VI-91K2

VISALIA CLASSING OFFICE

7100 W SUNNYVIEW AVENUE

VISALIA CA 93291- US

0010 Bale Bags - QA 250 EA

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-QA-4742

QUALITY ASSURANCE BRANCH

3275 APPLING ROAD, ROOM 9

MEMPHIS TN 38133-2701 US

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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0011 Shipping - Abilene

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-AB-7DH7

ABILENE CLASSING OFFICE

24 WINDMILL CIRCLE

ABILENE TX 79606-5233 US

0012 Shipping - Corpus

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-CC-7DJ8

CORPUS CHRISTI CLASSING OFFICE

3545 TWIN RIVER BOULEVARD

CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78410-1609 US

0013 Shipping - Florence

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-FL-4636

USDA AMS COTTON MKTG SVC

1725 OTIS WAY

FLORENCE SC 29501-1101 US

0014 Shipping - Lamesa

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-LA-7DL3

LAMESA CLASSING OFFICE

906 N ELGIN STREET

LAMESA TX 79331-0198 US

0015 Shipping - Lubbock

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-LU-7DL4

LUBBOCK CLASSING OFFICE

120 TEXAS TECH PKWY

LUBBOCK TX 79409 US

0016 Shipping - Macon

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-MA-4362

MACON CLASSING OFFICE

1100 PARKWAY DRIVE

MACON GA 31220- US

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0017 Shipping - Memphis

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-ME-4754

MEMPHIS CLASSING OFFICE

3275 APPLING ROAD, ROOM 6

MEMPHIS TN 38133-2701 US

0018 Shipping - Rayville

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-RA-7K08

AMS, COTTON & TOBACCO

161 INDUSTRIAL LOOP

RAYVILLE LA 71269-7347 US

0019 Shipping - Visalia

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-VI-91K2

VISALIA CLASSING OFFICE

7100 W SUNNYVIEW AVENUE

VISALIA CA 93291- US

0020 Shipping - QA

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-QA-4742

QUALITY ASSURANCE BRANCH

3275 APPLING ROAD, ROOM 9

MEMPHIS TN 38133-2701 US

Contract Line Items 1001 through 1020 are for the

Option Year.

1001 Bale Bags - Abilene EA

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-AB-7DH7

ABILENE CLASSING OFFICE

24 WINDMILL CIRCLE

ABILENE TX 79606-5233 US

1002 Bale Bags - Corpus EA

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(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-CC-7DJ8

CORPUS CHRISTI CLASSING OFFICE

3545 TWIN RIVER BOULEVARD

CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78410-1609 US

1003 Bale Bags - Florence EA

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-FL-4636

USDA AMS COTTON MKTG SVC

1725 OTIS WAY

FLORENCE SC 29501-1101 US

1004 Bale Bags - Lamesa EA

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-LA-7DL3

LAMESA CLASSING OFFICE

906 N ELGIN STREET

LAMESA TX 79331-0198 US

1005 Bale Bags - Lubbock EA

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-LU-7DL4

LUBBOCK CLASSING OFFICE

120 TEXAS TECH PKWY

LUBBOCK TX 79409 US

1006 Bale Bags - Macon EA

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-MA-4362

MACON CLASSING OFFICE

1100 PARKWAY DRIVE

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1007 Bale Bags - Memphis EA

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-ME-4754

MEMPHIS CLASSING OFFICE

3275 APPLING ROAD, ROOM 6

MEMPHIS TN 38133-2701 US

1008 Bale Bags - Rayville EA

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-RA-7K08

AMS, COTTON & TOBACCO

161 INDUSTRIAL LOOP

RAYVILLE LA 71269-7347 US

1009 Bale Bags - Visalia EA

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-VI-91K2

VISALIA CLASSING OFFICE

7100 W SUNNYVIEW AVENUE

VISALIA CA 93291- US

1010 Bale Bags - QA EA

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-QA-4742

QUALITY ASSURANCE BRANCH

3275 APPLING ROAD, ROOM 9

MEMPHIS TN 38133-2701 US

1011 Shipping - Abilene

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

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ABILENE CLASSING OFFICE

24 WINDMILL CIRCLE

ABILENE TX 79606-5233 US

1012 Shipping - Corpus

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-CC-7DJ8

CORPUS CHRISTI CLASSING OFFICE

3545 TWIN RIVER BOULEVARD

CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78410-1609 US

1013 Shipping - Florence

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-FL-4636

USDA AMS COTTON MKTG SVC

1725 OTIS WAY

FLORENCE SC 29501-1101 US

1014 Shipping - Lamesa

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-LA-7DL3

LAMESA CLASSING OFFICE

906 N ELGIN STREET

LAMESA TX 79331-0198 US

1015 Shipping - Lubbock

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-LU-7DL4

LUBBOCK CLASSING OFFICE

120 TEXAS TECH PKWY

LUBBOCK TX 79409 US

1016 Shipping - Macon

(Option Line Item)

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Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-MA-4362

MACON CLASSING OFFICE

1100 PARKWAY DRIVE

MACON GA 31220- US

1017 Shipping - Memphis

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-ME-4754

MEMPHIS CLASSING OFFICE

3275 APPLING ROAD, ROOM 6

MEMPHIS TN 38133-2701 US

1018 Shipping - Rayville

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-RA-7K08

AMS, COTTON & TOBACCO

161 INDUSTRIAL LOOP

RAYVILLE LA 71269-7347 US

1019 Shipping - Visalia

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-VI-91K2

VISALIA CLASSING OFFICE

7100 W SUNNYVIEW AVENUE

VISALIA CA 93291- US

1020 Shipping - QA

(Option Line Item)

03/15/2024

Delivery: 06/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-QA-4742

QUALITY ASSURANCE BRANCH

3275 APPLING ROAD, ROOM 9

MEMPHIS TN 38133-2701 US

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Standard Form (SF) 1449 Continuation

PART 1 – SPECIFICATIONS:

The quantities identified below are for the base year only. Quantities will change for the option year. The Contractor will be notified prior to the exercise of the option year of the quantities needed.

Base Year

CLIN: Location: Quantity:

0001 Abilene Classing Office 500 24 Windmill Circle Abilene, TX 79606-5233

0002 Corpus Christi Classing Office 2,000 3545 Twin River Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78410-1609

0003 Florence Classing Office 800 1725 Otis Way Florence, SC 29501

0004 Lamesa Classing Office 500 906 N. Elgin Street Lamesa, TX 79331-0198

0005 Lubbock Classing Office 1,000 120 Texas Tech Pkwy Lubbock, TX 79409

0006 Macon Classing Office 3,500 1100 Parkway Drive Macon, GA 31220

0007 Memphis Classing Office 3,300 3275 Appling Road, Room 6 Memphis, TN 38133-2701

0008 Rayville Classing Office 1,450 161 Industrial Loop Rayville, LA 71269-7347 0009 Visalia Classing Office 500 7100 W. Sunnyview Avenue Visalia, CA 93291

0010 Quality Assurance 250 3275 Appling Rd, Rm 9

Memphis, TN 38133

TOTAL: 13,800

NOTE: Shipping for line items 0001 through 0010 is contained for each location within line items 0011 through 0020.

Option Year

CLIN: Location: Quantity:

1001 Abilene Classing Office To Be Determined 24 Windmill Circle Abilene, TX 79606-5233

1002 Corpus Christi Classing Office To Be Determined 3545 Twin River Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78410-1609

1003 Florence Classing Office To Be Determined 1725 Otis Way Florence, SC 29501

1004 Lamesa Classing Office To Be Determined 906 N. Elgin Street Lamesa, TX 79331-0198

1005 Lubbock Classing Office To Be Determined 120 Texas Tech Pkwy Lubbock, TX 79409

1006 Macon Classing Office To Be Determined 1100 Parkway Drive Macon, GA 31220

1007 Memphis Classing Office To Be Determined 3275 Appling Road, Room 6 Memphis, TN 38133-2701

1008 Rayville Classing Office To Be Determined 161 Industrial Loop Rayville, LA 71269-7347 1009 Visalia Classing Office To Be Determined

7100 W. Sunnyview Avenue Visalia, CA 93291

1010 Quality Assurance To Be Determined 3275 Appling Rd, Rm 9 Memphis, TN 38133

TOTAL: To Be Determined

NOTE: Shipping for line items 1001 through 1010 is contained for each location within line items 1011 through 1020.

*NOTE: To be eligible for award consideration, all vendors must submit a sample wire bale tie pattern to:

USDA, AMS, Cotton and Tobacco Program Attn: Ray Scroggins 3275 Appling Road Room No. 2 Memphis, TN 38133-2701

All samples must be delivered to Memphis no later than 10:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time on April 5, 2023.

2.1. General Requirements

All bagging material must be clean, in sound condition, and of sufficient strength to adequately protect the cotton. The material must not have salt or other corrosive material added and must not contain sisal or other hard fiber or any other material that will contaminate or adversely affect cotton as determined by the JCIBPC.

Bagging which has been cut to obtain samples must be patched prior to shipment from warehouse using an industry recommended material and technique, so that the bale is fully covered.

Metal fire tags, typically placed on bands or wires, should not be used unless required by governing state laws or an applicable insurance policy. Hog rings, metal staples or other types of metal should not be used to close bale heads or secure bagging in any way. However, small gauge wires on bale tags are acceptable.

2.2. Approved Materials

2.2.1. Removed

2.2.2. Cotton Bagging:

2.2.2.1. General Requirements:

2.2.2.1.1. Weight: Bagging made from 100 percent cotton must weigh not less than

7.7 ounces per square yard with a minimum weight of 4 pounds per pattern for flat and modified bales, 3.1 pounds for gin standard density bales, and 3 pounds for gin universal density bales and bales compressed at a warehouse at 8.5 percent moisture content (not moisture regain).

2.2.2.1.2. Woven: The bagging must contain not less than 120 warp yarns (plied or single per 12 inches of bagging of a size equal to or larger than the weft (filling) yarns and must contain not less than 78 weft (filling) yarns (plied or single) per 12 inches of bagging.

2.2.2.1.3. Warp Knitted: The bagging must be constructed with not less than two guide bars and must contain not less than five wales per inch and not less than six courses per inch. All yarns (plied or single) must be form connected with each other. The bagging must have stabilized construction with elongation or stretch not less than 15 percent or more than 30 percent. Variation in tensile strength in wale and course direction must not exceed 20 percent. The bagging must have a minimum bursting strength of 75 pounds.

2.2.2.2. Bag and Panel Combination Used to Wrap Flat and Modified Flat Bales:

2.2.2.2.1. Panel: The panel of bagging must not be less than 48 inches in width and 112 inches in length for flat or modified flat bales. Each panel must be constructed with true selvages on each side.

2.2.2.2.2. Bag:

2.2.2.2.2.1. Material: The bag may be constructed of warp knitted fabric as specified in Section 2.2.3.1.3 or woven fabric as specified in Section 2.2.3.1.2.

2.2.2.2.2.2. Bag Size: The bag size must be tailored to individual bale sizes at each location. The bag shall be not less than 36 inches in depth.

2.2.2.2.2.3. Seams: Seams must be sewn with a type SSa-1 (flat) or LSa-1 (overlap) seam, type 401 stitch, minimum 6 stitches per inch with 4/12 or 5/12 cotton thread.

2.2.2.3. Bags for Use on Gin Standard Density, Gin Universal Density, and Bales Compressed at a Warehouse:

2.2.2.3.1. Material: The bagging may be constructed of woven cotton fabric meeting specifications in Section 2.2.2.1.2 or warp knitted cotton fabric meeting specifications in Section 2.2.2.1.3. For bags made of warp knitted fabric, bags may be constructed with two panels sewn on each side to form a bag or form a single folded pattern. For bags made of woven cotton fabric, bags must be spiral sewn from fabric a minimum of 60 inches in width.

2.2.2.3.2. Size: The bag size must be tailored to individual bale sizes at each location. Bags shall fit bales tightly but must be large enough to minimize bursting and long enough to completely cover and secure heads.

2.2.2.3.3. Seams: Seams must be sewn with a type SSa-1 (flat), SSn-1 (folded) or LSa-1 (overlap) seam, type 401 stitch, minimum 6 stitches per inch with 4/12 or 5/12 cotton thread. Sewn seams at bottom of bags must be a minimum of three-fourths inch from edges and be of type SSa-1 (flat).

2.2.2.4. Test Methods for Cotton Bagging:

2.2.2.4.1. Sample Size: Each sample of cotton bagging selected for testing will consist of one pattern of either bag and panel combination, sewn bag, or two panels.

2.2.2.4.2. Length: The length of the sample will be measured directly using a suitably graduated device. The sample will be laid out flat on a smooth horizontal surface and the length measured along both selvages for cotton panels. The length of the sample will be the average of the two measurements rounded to the nearest inch. Measurements will be made on the sample in equilibrium with standard atmospheric conditions as specified in ASTM D1776.

2.2.2.4.3. Width: Sample width will be measured directly using a suitably graduated device and will include the selvages. The sample will be laid out flat on a smooth horizontal surface and the measurements made perpendicular to the lengths (selvages in the case of panels). Three width measurements will be taken on each sample. One measurement will be made at the center of the sample and two other measurements will be approximately 12 inches in from each end of the sample. The average of the three measurements, rounded to the nearest inch, will be the width.

Measurements will be made on the sample in equilibrium with standard atmospheric conditions as specified in ASTM D1776.

2.2.2.4.4. Weight of Bagging: The weight of bagging will be determined by weighing on suitably accurate scales, and the weight per pattern will be determined to the nearest one-tenth pound. Several patterns (or bales of bagging patterns) may be weighed simultaneously and the weight averaged. The weight for cotton bagging will be calculated on the basis of 8.5 percent moisture content (not moisture regain).

2.2.2.4.5. Woven Cotton Bagging:

2.2.2.4.5.1. Warp Yarn Count: The number of warp ends in the width of the sample including the selvages will be counted at each end of the sample. The average of the two counts will be divided by the width, as determined above. This figure will be multiplied by 12 to determine warp yarns per 12 inches of bagging.

2.2.2.4.5.2. Weft Yarn Count: The number of weft (filling) yarns over a measured length of 36 inches on each sample of woven cotton bagging will be counted. The number counted divided by 3 will be the weft yarn count per 12 inches.

2.2.2.4.6. Warp Knitted Cotton Bagging:

2.2.2.4.6.1. Wale Count of Warp Knitted Cotton Bagging: The number of wales or ribs running lengthwise of the sample will be counted over a measured width (relaxed state) of 12 inches on each sample. The number counted divided by 12 will be the wale count per inch.

2.2.2.4.6.2. Course Count of Warp Knitted Cotton Bagging: The number of courses or loops which form a line horizontal to the wales or ribs will be counted over a measured length (relaxed state) of 12 inches on each sample of warp knitted cotton bagging. The number counted divided by 12 will be the course count per inch.

2.2.2.4.6.3. Elongation: Elongation or stretch properties of warp knitted cotton bagging will be tested on one pound per inch static load using methods as specified in ASTM D2594E.

2.2.2.4.6.4. Bursting Strength: Bursting strength will be tested on an approved type of constant rate of traverse machine equipped with a bursting attachment (ball burst) as specified in ASTM D231.

2.2.3. Polyethylene Film Bagging: 3

2.2.3.1. General: Polyethylene film shall be extruded and fabricated in a NAFTA country from virgin resin supplied by NAFTA-country resin manufacturers, for use on gin standard density and gin universal density bales and bales compressed at a warehouse.

2.2.3.2. Type:

2.2.3.2.1. Linear Low Density: The bag must be 100% linear low density polyethylene from a copolymer of ethylene and octene 1 base, hexene base or metallocenealocene resin.

2.2.3.2.2. Tri-Extruded: The bag must be only a combination of linear low density polyethylene from a copolymer of ethylene and octene 1 base, hexene base, or metallocene base resin, high molecular weight high density polyethylene resin, and fractional melt, low density polyethylene resin.

2.2.3.3. Color: The bag must be clear light brown, or yellow tinted. If the bag is light brown, the bag must contain a minimum of 5% pigment for color.

2.2.3.4. Gauge: The average gauge shall be not less than 6 mil.

2.2.3.5. Gauge Tolerance: The range of any 20 evenly spaced points around the width (traverse or cross direction) of a bag must be within plus or minus 10 percent of the average gauge for that bag.

2.2.3.6. Tensile Strength: For machine (length) direction the tensile strength must be not less than 38.3 pounds per inch (6,380 pounds per square inch for a 6 mil material), and for traverse (cross) direction, not less than 33.0 pounds per inch (5,500 pounds per square inch for a 6 mil material).

2.2.3.7. Elongation: For both machine (length) and traverse (cross) direction the recommended elongation is 800 percent.

2.2.3.8. Tear Resistance: The material shall have a minimum tear resistance of 300 grams/mil in the machine (length) direction and 400 grams/mil in the traverse (cross) direction.

2.2.3.9. Impact Resistance: The impact resistance must be not less than 660 grams.

2.2.3.10. Slip Characteristics: Bags must be low slip (static coefficient of friction not less than 0.50 for outside of material to outside of material test).

2.2.3.11. Tagging: Extra precaution must be taken in securing bale tags to prevent lost tags.

2.2.3.12. Tare Weight: Tare weight shall be not less than 1.6 pounds per bag.

2.2.3.13. Sealing Heads of Bales: Extra precaution must be taken in sealing heads of bales to provide maximum coverage and protection.

2.2.3.14. Bag Size: Each bag shall be not less than 85 inches in length when used on 54 inch by 20 inch presses and not less than 81 inches in length when used on 50 inch by 20 inch presses.

2.2.3.15. Identification Markings: Each bag must have identification markings to denote type (see 2.2.3.15.1 and 2.2.3.15.2) suitably printed no more than 36 inches apart. Each bag must also have the name or trademark of the film extruder and the universal recycle logo with appropriate recycle code (#4 for LLDPE) suitably printed no more than 36 inches apart. Each identification mark shall be at least three-fourths inch in height. The identification markings shall be placed on record with the JCIBPC. Ink of any color but white shall be used for printing logos. Where bags are fabricated by manufacturers other than the film supplier, the fabricator's name or trademark shall appear on each bag in addition to the film extruder's name or trademark. The bag fabricator, when other than the film manufacturer, shall register the name or trademark with the JCIBPC.

2.2.3.15.1. Linear Low Density: Bag type identification markings must read either "NEW--100% linear low density polyethylene" or "NEW--100% LLDPE."

2.2.3.15.2. Tri-Extruded: Bag type identification markings must read "NEW--Tri-Ex-truded Polyethylene."

2.2.3.16. Inspection and Certification Requirements:

2.2.3.16.1. Responsibility for Inspection: The film manufacturer and the supplier are both responsible for performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. They may use their own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of such inspection requirements, unless such facilities are disapproved by the

JCIBPC.

2.2.3.16.2. Right to Perform Inspection or Testing: Reasonable inspection or tests deemed necessary may be performed by the JCIBPC to assure that materials conform to prescribed specifications.

2.2.3.16.3. Inspection or Testing Expense: Expense for such inspection or testing shall be borne by the film manufacturer or supplier.

2.2.3.16.4. Certification Required by the JCIBPC:

2.2.3.16.4.1. Submission of Samples: All manufacturers of polyethylene must submit samples to a private testing laboratory selected by the JCIBPC for certification that materials meet all prescribed specifications.

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2.2.3.16.4.2. Approved List: Upon receipt of testing results, the JCIBPC will publicize throughout the cotton industry a list of approved manufacturers and their trademarks.

2.2.3.16.4.3. Responsibility for Components and Materials: The film and/or bag manufacturers shall be responsible for insuring that films or bags are manufactured, examined and tested in accordance with approved specifications and standards for polyethylene described in sections 2.2.3.1 through 2.2.3.15.

2.2.3.16.4.4. Certification of Film Furnished: Film manufacturers and/or fabricators shall certify to customers that the film furnished has been manufactured in a NAFTA country for use as cotton bale covers and meets the material specifications herein, and that the manufacturer is on the JCIBPC's approved list.

2.2.3.17. Test Methods for Polyethylene Bags:

2.2.3.17.1. Sample Size: Each sample of polyethylene will consist of one bag.

2.2.3.17.2. Length: The length of the sample will be measured directly using a suitably graduated device. The sample will be laid out flat on a smooth horizontal surface and the length measured. Each side will be measured from top edge to bottom edge. The length of the sample will be the average of the two measurements rounded to the nearest inch.

2.2.3.17.3. Weight of Bagging: The weight of bagging will be determined by weighing on suitably accurate scales, and the weight per bag will be determined to the nearest one-tenth pound. Several bags may be weighed simultaneously and the weight averaged.

2.2.3.17.4. Gauge and Gauge Tolerance: The gauge and gauge tolerance shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D374.

2.2.3.17.5. Tensile Strength and Elongation: The tensile strength and elongation shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D882.

2.2.3.17.6. Tear Resistance: Tear resistance shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D1922 (Elmendorf Tear) using a 6400 gram pendulum.

2.2.3.17.7. Impact Resistance: Impact resistance shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D1709, Method A, using an aluminum dart.

2.2.3.17.8. Slip Characteristics: Slip characteristics shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D1894.

2.2.4. Polypropylene Bagging:

2.2.4.1. General: Polypropylene material used to wrap bales shall be new polypropylene fabric manufactured in a NAFTA country from yarn and resins produced in a NAFTA country and woven specifically for use on cotton bales. The bale covers shall be uniform in size and color, clean, unstained, and free of any extraneous material.

2.2.4.2. Yarns: Scrap, reground, or reworked polymers may be used for yarns, provided material meets all specifications under 2.2.4.

2.2.4.2.1. Type: The yarn shall be crystalline or isostatic polypropylene type yarns.

2.2.4.2.2. Dimension: For fabric constructions of 12 warp yarns per inch and 8 weft yarns per inch, the warp yarn dimensions shall be 2.1 mils thick, plus or minus 0.2 mil and 95 mils wide, plus or minus 2 mils. Filling yarn dimensions shall be not less than 1.8 mils thick, plus or minus 0.2 mil with a minimum linear density of 1050 denier. For fabric constructions of 12 warp yarns per inch and either 8.5 or 9.5 weft yarns per inch, the warp yarn dimensions shall be 80 mils wide, plus or minus 5 mils, with a linear density of 840 denier, plus 100 denier or minus 50 denier. Filling yarn dimensions shall be 95 mils wide, plus or minus 5 mils, with a minimum linear density of 890 denier, plus 100 denier or minus 50 denier. For fabric constructions of 10 warp yarns per inch and 7 weft yarns per inch, the warp yarn dimensions shall 100 mils wide, plus or minus 5 mils, with a linear density of 1050 denier, plus or minus 50 denier. Filling yarn dimensions shall 110 mils wide, plus or minus 5 mils, with a linear density of 1050 denier, plus or minus 50 denier. For fabric constructions of 11.3 warp yarns per inch and 6 weft yarns per inch, the warp yarn dimensions shall be 90 mils wide, plus or minus 5 mils, with a linear density of 900 denier, plus or minus 50 denier. Filling yarn dimensions shall be 115 mils wide, plus or minus 5 mils, with a linear density of 1300 denier, plus or minus 50 denier.

2.2.4.2.3. Inhibitor Concentration: For yarns stabilized with a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS), the yarn shall contain one or a combination of Tinuvin 622 LD and Chimassorb 944 from Ciba-Geigy Corporation or other equivalent HALS at a total concentration of not less than 0.3 percent weight of active inhibitor. The known and consistent concentrations of each combined HALS shall be placed on record with the JCIBPC.

2.2.4.2.4. Trace Element: Additionally, when HALS inhibitors are used, the yarn must also contain a trace element of barium sulfate at a concentration of not less than 0.05 percent by weight that must be detectable after weathering for identification purposes. The JCIBPC will have samples checked periodically by a private laboratory at manufacturers' expense.

2.2.4.3. Fabric Woven from Stabilized Yarns:

2.2.4.3.1. Fabric Count: For 12 x 8 constructions, there must be an average of 12 warp yarns per inch and an average of 8 weft yarns per inch. No test sample shall contain less than 11 warp yarns or 7 weft yarns per inch. For 12 x 8.5 constructions, there must be an average of 12 warp yarns per inch and an average of 8.5 weft yarns per inch. No test sample shall contain less than 11 warp yarns or 7.5 weft yarns per inch. For 12 x 9.5 constructions, there must be an average of 12 warp yarns per inch and an average of 9.5 weft yarns per inch. No test sample shall contain less than 11 warp yarns or 8.5 weft yarns per inch. For 10 x 7 constructions, there must be an average of 10 warp yarns per inch and an average of 7 weft yarns per inch. No test sample shall contain less than 9.5 warp yarns per inch or 6.5 weft yarns per inch. For 11.3 x 6 constructions, there must be an average of 11.3 warp yarns per inch and an average of 5.9 weft yarns per inch. No test sample shall contain less than 10.8 warp yarns or 5.4 weft yarns per inch.

2.2.4.3.2. Minimum Weight: For 12 x 8 fabric constructions, the non-extrusion coated fabric must weigh an average of not less than 2.7 ounces per square yard and no test sample shall weigh less than 2.5 ounces per square yard. For 12 x 8.5 fabric constructions, the non-extrusion coated fabric must weigh an average of not less than 2.3 ounces per square yard and no single test sample shall weigh less than 2.1 ounces per square yard. For 12 x 9.5 fabric constructions, the non-extrusion coated fabric must weigh an average of not less than 2.5 ounces per square yard and no single test sample shall weigh not less than 2.3 ounces per square yard. For 10 x 7 fabric constructions, the non-extrusion coated fabric must weigh an average of not less than 2.3 ounces per square yard and no single test sample shall weigh less than 2.1 ounces per square yard. For 11.3 x 6 fabric constructions, the coated fabric must weigh an average of not less than 3.2 ounces per square yard and no test sample shall weigh less than 3.0 ounces per square yard.

2.2.4.3.3. Color: The color of the fabric containing HALS shall be translucent white or translucent light gold unless otherwise approved by the JCIBPC. The center of each panel, for bag and panel combinations, must be marked in the weft direction with a clearly visible line printed with ink of any color but white or black running across the entire width of the panel or with a series of three lines having a minimum of 12 inches on each edge and a minimum of 12 inches in the center. The lines must be within one inch of the true center of the length of the panel.

2.2.4.3.4. Tensile Strength: For 12 x 8, 12 x 8.5 or 9.5 and 10 x 7 fabric constructions, minimum tensile strengths of uncoated fabrics shall be 125 pounds per inch average in the warp direction and 90 pounds per inch average in the weft direction. For 11.3 x 6 fabric constructions, minimum tensile strengths of coated fabric shall be 125 pounds per inch average in the warp direction and 90 pounds per inch average in the weft direction. Ten samples shall be tested in each direction for this determination and no single test shall be more than 10 pounds per inch below the specified average.

2.2.4.3.5. Elongation: The fabric shall have an elongation to break of not less than 15 percent average in both warp and weft directions. Ten samples shall be tested in each direction for this determination and no single test value shall be below 12 percent.

2.2.4.3.6. Selvage: Each outer edge of the fabric shall be tucked selvage or natural selvage containing not less than the number of weft ends prevalent in the body of the fabric. A heat cut selvage will not be acceptable. Ends of cut sheets and spiral-sewn bags must be finished by heat cutting to give a pin test value of at least 40 pounds. For 11.3 x 6 fabric constructions, the fabric shall have mechanically cut edges in such a fashion that the yarns are held in position by the coating.

2.2.4.3.7. Air Permeability: The non-extrusion coated fabric in an unstressed state must permit not less than 5 cubic feet per minute per square foot, nor more than 50 cubic feet per minute per square foot of air flow.

2.2.4.3.8. Weathering Resistance: The fabric shall retain not less than 70 percent of its original tensile breaking strength after 1,200 hours exposure to accelerated weathering.

2.2.4.4. Coatings: Any coating added to the fabric to reduce gloss, fibrillation, slippage, or for other technical reasons, shall be as stable as the fabric to which it has been applied when exposed to accelerated weathering and low temperatures.

Such coating must not adversely affect cotton which it is to contact. Polyolefin coating added to prevent fibrillation must be thermally bonded to woven polypropylene fabric by extrusion coating at a minimum thickness at any point of

0.75 mil. Coating must not delaminate during stresses of baling and compression. The coatings and base yarns must be of like color.

2.2.4.5. Extrusion-Coated Bag and Panel Combination Used to Wrap Flat and Modified Flat Bales:

2.2.4.5.1. Fabric Requirements: Bag may be a shoebox or gussetted construction.

Bottom of bag must be constructed from 12 x 8 or 12 x 8.5 count fabrics meeting applicable requirements of sections (2.2.4.1 through 2.2.4.4, 2.2.4.9 and 2.2.4.10).

Sides of bag and sheet shall be constructed from 12 x 8 or 12 x 9.5 count fabrics meeting applicable requirements of sections (2.2.4.1 through 2.2.4.4, 2.2.4.9 and 2.2.4.10). End panels of bag may be either an extension of fabric from bottom of bag or side and meet all requirements of that fabric.

2.2.4.5.2. Panel Size: The panel for 54 x 24 inch presses (modified flat) shall be not less than 48 inches in width and 112 inches in length. The panel for 54 X 27 inch presses (flat) shall be not less than 52 inches in width and 112 inches in length.

2.2.4.5.3. Bag Size: The bag size must be tailored to individual bale size at each gin location. The bag shall be not less than 36 inches in depth.

2.2.4.5.4. Seams: Seams must be sewn in accordance with the following: Type SSa-1 (flat) seam, type 401 stitch, minimum four stitches per inch, and 4/12 or 5/12 cotton thread or a polypropylene thread with an approximate yarn denier of 1,000, meeting ultraviolet inhibitor concentration requirements of Section 2.2.4.2.3, with a minimum tensile strength of 11.02 pounds. All cuts shall be heat cut or shall be rolled to prevent raveling.

2.2.4.5.5. Fabrication: Bag shall be fabricated such that warp yarns run the length of the bale. Edges of bag in long dimension shall have tucked or natural selvages.

2.2.4.5.6. Coating: Coating on bottom of bag and panel shall meet requirements of Section 2.2.4.4. Panel shall be coated at a minimum width of 24 inches in the center of the panel's width and along the entire panel length. Bottom of bag shall be coated along entire length at a minimum width of 24 inches.

2.2.4.6. Fully-Coated Spiral Sewn Bags Used to Wrap Flat and Modified Flat Bales: 4

2.2.4.6.1. Conditionality: Use of spiral sewn polypropylene bags on flat and/or modified flat bales that are to be recompressed requires cooperation and approval of receiving warehouse/compress. Compress must have facili-ties for removal of gin wires under bag prior to recompression.

2.2.4.6.2. Material: Fabric shall conform to the specifications for the 12 x 8 or 12 x

8.5 fabric construction meeting applicable requirements in Sections 2.2.4.1 through 2.2.4.4, 2.2.4.9 and 2.2.4.10.

2.2.4.6.3. Fabric Width: The fabric from which each bag is sewn shall be a minimum of 60 inches in width.

2.2.4.6.4. Bag Size: The bag size must be tailored to individual bale size at each location. Bags shall fit bales tightly, but must be large enough to slip down for sampling and to minimize bursting and long enough to completely cover and secure heads of bales.

2.2.4.6.5. Seams: Seams must be sewn in accordance with the following: Type SSn- 1 (folded), SSa-1 (flat), and LSa-1 (overlap), type 401 stitch, minimum four stitches per inch, and 4/12 and 5/12 cotton thread, or a polypropylene thread with an approximate yarn denier of 1,000, meeting ultraviolet inhibitor concentration requirements of Section 2.2.4.2.3, with a minimum tensile strength of 11.02 pounds.

Sewn seams at bottom of bags must be a minimum of three-fourths inch from heat cut edges and be of type SSa-1 (flat). Color of polypropylene sewing thread shall be white or natural color inherent in meeting ultraviolet inhibitor specs.

2.2.4.6.6. Coating: Coating shall meet requirements of Section 2.2.4.4 and shall be applied across the entire width of the flat fabric. Coating must be located within 0.5 inches plus or minus 0.25 inches of the selvage edge.

2.2.4.7. Fully-Coated Spiral Sewn Bags Used to Wrap Gin Standard and Gin Universal Density Bales:

2.2.4.7.1. Material: Fabric shall conform to the specifications for the 12 x 8, 12 x

8.5 or 10 x 7 fabric construction meeting applicable requirements in Sections

2.2.4.1 through 2.2.4.4, 2.2.4.9 and 2.2.4.10.

2.2.4.7.2. Fabric Width: The fabric from which each bag is sewn shall be a minimum of 60 inches in width.

2.2.4.7.3. Bag Size: The bag size must be tailored to individual bale size at each location. Bags shall fit bales tightly, but must be large enough to slip down for sampling and minimize bursting and long enough to completely cover and secure heads of bales. The gussets shall be of equal width, plus or minus 1 inch. The minimum finished bag length shall be not less than 85 inches.

2.2.4.7.4. Seams: Seams must be sewn in accordance with the following: Type SSn-1 (folded), SSa-1 (flat), and LSa-1 (overlap), type 401 stitch, minimum four stitches per inch, and 4/12 or 5/12 cotton thread, or a polypropylene thread with an approximate yarn denier of 1,000, meeting ultraviolet light inhibitor concentration and identification concentration requirements of Section 2.2.4.2.3, with a minimum tensile strength of 11.02 pounds. Sewn seams at bottom of bags must be a minimum of three-fourths inch from heat cut edges and be of type SSa-1 (flat).

Color of polypropylene sewing thread shall meet color requirements of Section 2.2.4.3.3.

2.2.4.7.5. Coating: Coating shall meet requirements of Section 2.2.4.4 and shall be applied across the entire width of the flat fabric. Coating must be located within 0.5 inches plus or minus 0.25 inches of the selvage edge.

2.2.4.7.6. Venting: The bag shall be adequately vented without impairing the integrity of the bag.

2.2.4.8. Fully-Coated Extruded Seam Gussetted Bags Used to Wrap Gin Standard and Gin Universal Density Bales:

2.2.4.8.1. Material: Fabric shall conform to the specifications for 11.3 x 6 fully-coated fabric construction meeting applicable requirements of Sections 2.2.4.1 through 2.2.4.4, 2.2.4.9 and 2.2.4.10.

2.2.4.8.2. Fabric Width: The fabric from which each bag is fabricated shall be a minimum of 100 inches in width.

2.2.4.8.3. Bag Size: The bag size must be tailored to individual bale size at each location. Bags must fit bales tightly, but must be large enough to slip down for sampling and minimize bursting and long enough to completely cover and secure heads of bales. The gussets shall be of equal width, plus or minus 1 inch. The minimum finished bag length shall not be less than 80 inches, measured from sewn bottom seam to the mouth of the bag.

2.2.4.8.4. Seams: The bag shall be formed from a flat sheet of fabric by means of two seams. The first shall be a continuous extruded seam of polyolefin material joining the edges of the fabric panel to form a tube. Location of the seam shall be identified by the use of a pigment in the seaming material. The extruded seam shall have a minimum cut-strip tensile strength of 55 pounds per inch. At least 3 strips, 2 inches in width shall be cut parallel to the weft yarns from any bag to determine the seam strength. The bottom of the tube shall be closed with a type SSn-1 (folded) seam, chain stitch, minimum 3 stitches per inch, using a polypropylene thread with an approximate yarn denier of 1000, meeting ultraviolet light inhibitor concentration requirements of Section 2.2.4.2.3, with a minimum tensile strength of 11.02 pounds.

2.2.4.8.5. Coating: Fully-coated 11.3 x 6 fabric shall have a continuous polyolefin coating with an average thickness of 1.5 mils, plus or minus 0.2 mils meeting the requirements of Section 2.2.4.4.

2.2.4.8.6. Venting: The bag shall be adequately vented without impairing the integrity of the bag.

2.2.4.9. Identification Markings: Each panel and/or sewn bag must have the name or trademark of the fabric manufacturer (that is, the company weaving the material) and the appropriate yarn denier (either 840, 1050 or 900 x 1300) and construction (12 x 8.5 or 9.5, 12 x 8, 10 x 7, or 11.3 x 6) suitably printed no more than 36 inches apart in the center of each bag. Each identification mark shall be at least three-fourths inch in height. The identification markings shall be placed on record with the JCIBPC. Ink of any color but black or white shall be used for printing logos and centering marks. Where bags are fabricated by manufacturers other than the supplier of basic fabric or their subcontractor, the fabricator's name or trademark shall appear on each pattern in addition to the fabric manufacturer's name or trademark. The bag fabricator, when other than the fabric manufacturer, shall register the name or trademark with the JCIBPC.

2.2.4.10. Inspection and Certification Requirements:

2.2.4.10.1. Responsibility for Inspection: The fabric manufacturer and the supplier are both responsible for performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. They may use their own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of such inspection requirements, unless such facilities are disapproved by the JCIBPC.

2.2.4.10.2. Right to Perform Inspection or Testing: Reasonable inspection or tests deemed necessary may be performed by the JCIBPC to assure that materials conform to prescribed specifications.

2.2.4.10.3. Inspection or Testing Expense: Expense for such inspection or testing shall be borne by the fabric manufacturer or supplier.

2.2.4.10.4. Certification Required by the JCIBPC:

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2.2.4.10.4.1. Submission of Samples: All manufacturers of polypropylene must submit samples to a private testing laboratory selected by the JCIBPC for certification that materials meet all prescribed specifications.

2.2.4.10.4.2. Approved List: Upon receipt of testing results, the JCIBPC will publicize throughout the cotton industry a list of approved manufacturers and their trademarks.

2.2.4.10.4.3. Responsibility for Components and Materials: The fabric manufacturers shall be responsible for insuring that fabrics are manufactured, examined and tested in accordance with approved specifications and standards.

The bag manufacturers shall be responsible for insuring that specifications for seams, cutting and sizes are met.

2.2.4.10.4.4. Certification of Fabric Furnished: Fabric manufacturers shall certify to customers that the fabric furnished has been manufactured in a NAFTA country from yarn and resins produced in a NAFTA country for use as cotton bale covers, and meets the material specifications herein, and that the manufacturer is on the JCIBPC's approved list.

2.2.4.11. Test Methods:

2.2.4.11.1. Sample Size: Polypropylene material selected for testing will consist of a minimum of ten randomly selected panels or spiral sewn bags or an equivalent amount of flat goods in cases where the material is tested before it is in sewn form.

2.2.4.11.2. Length: The length of the sample will be measured directly using a suitably graduated device. The sample will be laid out flat on a smooth horizontal surface and the length measured along both selvages for panels and along both sides for bags. The length of the sample will be the average of the two measurements rounded to the nearest inch.

2.2.4.11.3. Width: The width of the sample will be measured directly using a suitably graduated device and will include any selvages. The sample will be laid out flat on a smooth horizontal surface and the measurements made perpendicular to the lengths (selvages in the case of panels). Three width measurements will be taken on each sample. One measurement will be made at the center of the sample and two other measurements will be made approximately 12 inches in from each end of the sample. The average of the three measurements, rounded to the nearest inch, will be the width.

2.2.4.11.4. Warp Yarn Count: The number of warp ends in a 12-inch width of the sample will be counted. This figure will be divided by 12 to determine the warp yarns per inch.

2.2.4.11.5. Weft Yarn Count: The number of weft ends in a 12-inch length of the sample will be counted. This figure will be divided by 12 to determine the weft yarns per inch.

2.2.4.11.6. Yarn Dimensions: Polypropylene yarn dimensions will be tested as specified in ASTM D3218.

2.2.4.11.7. Inhibitor Concentration: For yarns stabilized by a system containing organo-nickel complex, yarn shall be removed from the warp direction of each test sample and analyzed for inhibitor concentration by following applicable analytical test procedures as specified in Military method MIL - B 52472B (ME) atomic absorption method. Specimen yarns shall likewise be removed from the weft or fill direction and tested for inhibitor concentration. Values obtained of less than 0.1 percent nickel as metal for the inhibitor in either warp or weft directions of the fabric shall be deemed non-conformance and constitute failure of this test. Accordingly, for yarns stabilized by HALS, yarns shall be analyzed for inhibitor concentration as specified in Ciba-Geigy Corporation's analytical methods ADD-297 liquid chromatography and ADD-343 gel permeation chromatography. Specimen yarns shall likewise be removed from the weft or fill direction and tested for inhibitor concentration. Material containing one approved HALS (Section 2.2.4.2.3) shall result in a test value of no less than 0.3 percent HALS by weight. Material containing two approved HALS (Section 2.2.4.2.3) combined at known and consistent concentrations, shall result in a combined test value of no less than 0.3 percent HALS by weight. The known and consistent concentrations of each combined HALS shall be placed on record with the JCIBPC. Values obtained of less than the required concentrations in either warp or weft directions of the fabric shall be deemed non-conformance and constitute failure of this test.

2.2.4.11.8. Trace Element: For yarns stabilized by HALS, yarn shall be removed from the warp direction of each test sample and analyzed for the barium sulfate identification concentration by following applicable analytical test procedures as specified in ASTM D6247.