Exhibit_A_-_DD_FORM_1423_-_CDRLS.pdf

CDRL Remarks:

Blk 16. Provide data for Interim Hazard Classification 60 days prior to delivery of hazardous materials/items. The hazard classification data required by paragraph 3.2.16 for energetic materials/items and test data, is as follows:

(1) Supplier or manufacturer.

(2) Drawing, sketch, illustration, etc. of the item and of all energetically loaded components and subcomponents.

(3) A chart identifying each energetically loaded component and subcomponent within the item, broken out to show all energetic materials within the item. This chart should include the weights (weight tolerances) of all the energetic materials within the item components and subcomponents.

(4) Other information that is pertinent to the hazard classification.

(5) Recommend Interim Explosive Hazard Classification. This will consist of:

a. DOD Hazard Class/Div/SCG:

b. DOT Hazard Class:

c. UN Serial Number:

d. DOT Container Marking (PSN):

UN:

Part Number/NSN:

e. DOT Label: Explosive

f. Packaging Method:

g. Explosive Weight for QD Determination; lbs (kgs):

(6) Rationale for Classification:

a. Explosive Substances (i.e., Bulk propellant, bulk explosive or pyrotechnic substances).

This shall consist on one or more of the following:

(a.1) The transport test data described in para 5.4 of the Army Technical Bulletin (TB) 700-2 or equivalent test data, and para 7-3 of TB 700-2 if 1.3 is desired.

(a.2) The date indicated that the substances have been examined and assigned a recommended shipping description and hazard class by the Bureau of Explosives (BOE) or the Bureau of Mines (BOM), U.S. Department of the Interior, and classed and approved by the Associate Director for Hazardous Material Regulation (HMR). Included with this documentation, should be the test data that was submitted to either the BOE or the BOM and the HMR letter assigning an EX number. If available, the DOT letter of competent authority should be included.

CDRL Remarks (cont'd):

b. Explosive Items: (i.e., Ammunition, missiles, warhead, all components/assemblies/subassemblies containing energetic materials and etc.). This shall consist of the following:

(b.1) Either test data in accordance with Army Technical Bulletin (TB) 700-2 or equivalent test data to support classifications and an evaluation of tests results or documentation establishing an analogy with an AMC or Tri-Service Classified Item.

(b.2) A section specifying the paragraph(s) of 49 Code of Federal Regulations which best defines the item/material.

(b.3) A section specifying the paragraph(s) of the DOD Contractor's Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives (DOD 4145.26M) which best describes the item/material.

(b.4) A section specifying the paragraph(s) of the DOD Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards (DOD 6055.9-STD) which best describes the item/material.

(7) Hazard Characteristic: This shall refer to the hazards involved in the handling, shipping and storage related to the production/procurement of a hazardous commodity. A hazardous commodity shall refer to the energetic materials and loaded parts that form a part or are uniquely related to the production/ procurement of the commodity. Hazard Characteristics shall be established by generating and/or compiling sufficient safety data to reveal the hazards involved in a production/procurement (Hazardous Item Contract) for a hazardous commodity and all related hazardous material/components/assemblies. Hazard characteristics are generally available for "standard" items of ammunition and explosives. Data on these items are not required. Standard items shall refer to commodities and related materials, components and assemblies that have been involved in type classification or interim/final qualification actions.

Data shall contain the following:

a. Data: This shall consist of the hazard classification data required and additional data required to determine hazard characteristics. Where the data requirements are not applicable because of size, shape, configuration, etc., it will be reported as "NA".

(1) Sensitivity: Applicable to materials in either powder form, gel form or liquid.

Test shall demonstrate reaction of material to a specific stimuli and that reaction or value shall be reported. The apparatus used shall be defined. Comparison values for familiar materials, preferable bracketing values, shall also be provided. The results required are to define the reaction to the following stimuli:

Test

Reference Document

Test Procedure Description

(a) Bureau of Explosives impact machine (UN Test 3(a)(i)) TB 700-2 Para. 5-4.a

(b) ABL friction test (UN Test

3(b)(iii)) TB 700-2 Para. 5-4.b

(c) Thermal stability test @ 75°C (UN Test 3(c))

TB 700-2 Para 5-4.c

(d) Small-scale burning test (UN Test 3(d)(i)) (Three samples should be tested)

TB 700-2 Para 5-4.d

(e) Gap test for solids and liquids (UN Test 2(a)(iii))

TB 700-2 Para 5.3.a

(f) Cap sensitivity test (UN Test 5(a) TB 700-2 Para 5-6.a

(g) Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity Test

AOP-7

(Edition 2 Rev.1)

Category 200 As applies

(h) Self-heating (DTA/DSC) AOP-7 (Edition 2 Rev.1)

Category 200 As applies

(i) Explosivity of Dust ASTM Method E 1515-00

(j) Explosion Temperature MIL-STD-650 Method 506.1

(2) To meet 1.3 Interim Hazard Classification the substance must pass:

Test Reference Document

Test Procedure Description

Gap Test for Solids and Liquids TB-700-2 Para. 5-3.a

Cap Sensitivity Test TB-700-2 Para. 5-6.a

CDRL Remarks (cont'd)

(3) Additional Data requirements: Additional data required for each component assembly to determine hazards shall be obtained from tests, literature and reported as indicated.

(a) Flash Point: Present flash point in both centigrade and fahrenheit obtained in closed cup tests. Where open cup flash point is used, designate "OC" following value.

(b) Decomposition Products: Indicate the hazardous products and the type of hazard (toxic, flame, and explosion) produced by thermal decomposition.

(c) Flammability or Explosive Limits: Give flammable or explosive limits or both by volume of gas or vapor in air based upon normal atmospheric temperature and pressure.

(4) Hazards: The fire, explosion and toxic hazards, where applicable shall be presented with documentation or references or both supporting rationale.

(a) Fire: Specify an adjective rating to indicate the fire hazard, based on ease of ignition, difficulty in extinguishing blaze, and propagation of flame from ignition source (i.e., flammable gases, highly volatile flammable liquids).

- Severe: Very flammable and easily ignited. Extremely difficult to extinguish, instantaneous propagation of flame from ignition source (i.e., flammable gases, highly volatile flammable liquids).

- High: Ignitable under normal temperature conditions or rapid burning rate due to own oxygen supply or spontaneously ignited. Requires immediate deluge to extinguish or prevent propagation of flame (propellants, photoflash powders, white phosphorous, acetone, gasoline).

- Moderate: Requires heating before ignition can be obtained. Burning rate or propagation of flame is observable and controllable with standard fire-fighting procedures (i.e., solid fuels, kerosene).

- Low: Difficult to ignite. Requires high temperatures and long exposure.

May not sustain burning without continued heating. Material that readily reacts to flame-producing items (oxidizers, linseed oil).

- None: Nonflammable. Difficult to react to form flammable mixtures.

(b) Explosion: Indicate by an adjective rating the hazard of explosion (a chemical or physical change of state with instantaneous transfer of considerable energy into kinetic form) with regard to susceptibility to initiation and severity of the occurrence.

- Severe: Capable in themselves of detonation or deflagration in mass. Very sensitive to heat, shock, and electrostatic discharge and requires precautionary measures to avoid accidental exposure to these stimuli during normal handling operations (primary explosives, primer mixtures).

- High: Capable in themselves of detonation or deflagration. Relatively insensitive to heat, shock, or electrostatic discharge. Generally requires strong initiating source or heating under confinement to detonate in mass. Explosion presents extreme hazard from blast or fragments or both (secondary explosives, bombs, mines, grenades).

- Moderate: Not capable in themselves of detonation. Can readily react to form explosive mixtures. Explosion can occur from rapid deflagration of mists or dusts (powerful oxidizing material, magnesium powder, flammable gases, highly volatile liquids.

- Low: Not capable of detonation or deflagration. Becomes unstable at elevated pressures and temperatures. Package, amount, or form, prevents or contains release of any substantial amount of energy. Can react to form hazardous mixtures (oxidizers, most metallic powders, combustible materials, explosive bellows, piston actuator).

- None: Not capable of detonation, deflagration, or reaction to form explosive mixes. Stable even at elevated temperatures.

(c) Toxicity: Indicate an adjective rating to express the toxicity under normal conditions of handling and exposure (including the mode of entry and, when available, and Threshold Limit Value (TLV) or Lethal Dose 50 (LD50) or both as follows:

- Severe: Can cause death or irreversible injury with very short exposure even if given prompt medical attention. Requires special protective clothing and special handling to protect against hazard.

- High: Can cause death or serious injury with exposure to relatively longer periods of time or intake of small amounts. Requires protective clothing and procedures to avoid contact. Prompt medical attention is required. Medical surveillance may be a requirement.

- Moderate: Can cause injury, incapacitation or possible death with sustained exposure or intake of substantial amounts.

Concentrations and duration of exposure have to be controlled.

Protective clothing and procedures are recommended but may not be required. Prompt removal or neutralization of contacted area may be required to prevent injury.

- Low: Can cause only minor injury, irritation, or discomfort. Removal from exposure generally alleviates condition. Cleanliness, ventilation and protective clothing may be employed to limit or avoid exposure.

- None: Presents no health hazard under ordinary conditions.

(5) In-Process Hazard Classification: The in-process hazard is defined as the hazard presented by the item while it is unpacked and being handled, not the hazard associated with making the item. The in-process hazard classification and the shipping, storage hazard classification may or may not be the same. The packaging for an item may change the hazard classification. The in-process hazard classification is to be identified (except for liquid propellants) as follows:

Class 1.1 Mass Detonating Class 1.2 Non-mass Detonating, Fragment-Producing Class 1.3 Mass Fire Class 1.4 Moderate Fire, No Blast Class 1.5 Explosive substance very insensitive (with) mass explosion hazard Class 1.6 Explosive article, extremely insensitive

The in-process hazard classification is to be identified for liquid propellants as follows:

Group IV Mass Detonating Group III Container Rupture, Fragment Producer Group II Strong Oxidizers, Serious Fires Group I Least (Fire) Hazard

(6) Additional Hazards Data:

- Any special precautions particular to the specified item not reported anywhere else in data report.

- Any additional data, information necessary to alert to or clarify a specific hazard.

- Any synonyms that can be used to describe the item (i.e., chemical name, formula, commercial brand name, federal stock numbers).