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MIL-DTL-20065113 (AF)

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope

This specification establishes the requirements for the procurement of one type of fatty grade carnauba wax for use in ordnance. Carnauba wax is a purified wax obtained from the leaf buds and leaves of the Brazilian wax palm Copernicia cereferia.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General

The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

2.2. Government documents

2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks

The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2).

STANDARDS

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-STD-129 Military Marking for Shipping and Storage

MIL-STD-1916 DoD Test Method Standards

DOD-STD-2101 Classification of Characteristics

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications.

The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation.

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS

ASTM D-92 Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup

ASTM D-1321 Needle Penetration Of Petroleum Waxes

ASTM D-1342 Paraffin Type Hydrocarbons in Carnauba Wax

ASTM D-1386 Waxes, Synthetic and Natural, Acid Number (Empirical)

ASTM D-1387 Waxes, Saponification Number (Empirical) of Synthetic and Natural Waxes

ASTM D-1959 Iodine Value of Drying Oils and Fatty Acids

ASTM D-1965 Unsaponifiable Matter in Drying Oils, Fatty Acids, and Polymerized Fatty Acids

ASTM D-3951 Commercial Packaging Requirements

ASTM E-300 Standard Practices for Sampling Industrial Chemicals

ASTM E-323 Sieves, Perforated-Plate, for Testing Purposes

(Applications for copies shall be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.)

U. S. PHARMACOPEIAL CONVENTION, INC.

The United States Pharmacopeia

(Applications for copies shall be addressed to the Mack Publishing Company, Easton, PA 18042.)

(Technical society and technical associations specifications and standards are generally available for reference from libraries. They are distributed among technical groups and using Federal agencies.)

2.3 Order of precedence

In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 Chemical and Physical Characteristics

The chemical and physical characteristics of carnauba wax shall comply with the requirements specified in Table I when tested as specified therein.

3.2 Material and workmanship

The carnauba wax shall be naturally occurring and free from foreign materials and manufactured in a manner to assure compliance with all of the requirements of this specification. The material shall be a non-tacky solid at 25oC. The workmanship exhibited in the first article sample shall be evaluated to determine acceptability. The Carnauba wax shall be uniform in quality and free from lumps, visible impurities, or other defects that would render the material unsuitable for the intended use. Lumps that can be dispersed by hand pressure are acceptable.

TABLE I. Chemical and Physical Characteristics.

Acceptable Range Test Method Minimum Maximum

Melting Point, oC 82.5 86 USP, Class II Flash Point, oC 299 - ASTM D-92 Needle Penetration, at 25oC, mm - 1.0 ASTM D-1321 Acid Number 4 10 ASTM D-1386 Saponification Number 78 95 ASTM D-1387 Unsaponifiable Matter, percent 50.0 55.0 ASTM D-1965 Iodine Value 7.0 14.0 ASTM D-1959 Residue On Ignition - 0.25 USP, 281 Volatile Matter, percent - 1.5 4.4.9 Paraffinic Hydrocarbons, percent - 2.0 ASTM D-1342

3.3 First Article

When specified in the contract or purchase order ( See 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with the technical provisions herein. (see 4.2).

4 VERIFICATION

4.1 Classification of inspections

The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows:

a. First article inspection (see 4.2)

b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3)

4.2 First Article Inspection

First article inspection shall be performed by the contractor, after award of the contract and prior to production, at a location acceptable to the Government. First article inspection shall be performed on samples which have been produced with equipment and procedures normally used in production and manufactured in accordance with requirements detailed in Section 3.

First article inspection shall consist of perform all tests specified in 4.4. First article inspection is valid only on the contract under which it is granted, unless extended by the Government to cover other contracts. Any production prior to acceptance of the first article sample is at the contractor’s risk.

4.2.1 Sampling

A representative sample of approximately ½ pound shall be taken from the first article batch of Carnauba wax. Sampling shall be conducted in accordance with standard procedures as detailed within ASTM-E-300. (Unused sample may either be returned to the batch or be saved for future reference.) A second sample, having an approximately weight of ½ pound, shall be sampled in accordance with ASTM E-300 and provided to the requesting agency for compatibility testing with ordnance components and materials.

4.2.2 Acceptance criteria

Failure of the sample to pass any test requirement specified in 4.4 shall be cause for rejection of the first article sample.

4.3 Conformance inspection

The inspection lot shall consist of one or more batches of Carnauba wax produced by one manufacturer, in accordance with the same specification, or same specification revision, under one continuous set of operating conditions. Each batch shall consist of that quantity of Carnauba wax that has been subjected to the same unit chemical and physical process intended to make the final product homogeneous. Units of product selected for inspection shall represent only the inspection lot from which they are drawn and shall not be construed to represent any prior or subsequent quantities presented for inspection. Failure to meet any of these requirements shall be cause for rejection of the batch from which the inspected lots were drawn. Failure to meet any testing requirements shall be cause for rejection the lot from which the samples are drawn.

4.3.1 Alternate conformance inspection

Contractors may submit alternate conformance inspection methods for consideration in accordance with Section 5 of MIL-STD-1916. Submissions of contractor proposed revision should be addressed to the Technical Agency (see 6.3) for evaluation, approval, and certification of compliance with this specification.

4.3.2 Sample identification

Each sample container and specimen shall be marked with the following information:

a. Complete designation

b. Lot number

c. Weight of the lot

d. Manufacturer’s name and plant designation

e. Contract number

f. Date of manufacture and sampling

4.3.3 Sampling

Primary samples shall be taken from a minimum of four containers or from ten percent (10%) of the containers in the lot, whichever is larger. (If the purchase is less than four (4) containers, 100% of the containers shall be sampled). Each sample shall be representative of the container and drawn in accordance with ASTM E-300 sampling practices. Approximately ½-pound of the material shall be removed from each selected container. Each primary sample shall be labeled so that the container from which it was taken can be identified. The individual samples shall be pulverized until the material passes through a U.S. Standard No. 4 (4760 micron) sieve in accordance with ASTM E-323. An approximately ½-pound composite sample shall be made of equal parts of the primary samples. No more than ten (10) primary samples shall form a composite sample. All samples shall be placed in airtight containers and labeled to show the name of the material, manufacturer, contract or order number, and date of manufacturing and date of sampling. The primary samples shall be held by the procuring activity for possible future examination should the tests of the composite sample(s) show that the lot fails to meet the requirements of this specification. All acceptance tests shall be made on the composite sample(s) representative of the lot. MIL-STD-1916 shall be referenced for general sampling practices.

4.3.4 Classification of Characteristics of Carnauba Wax

Conformance examinations and tests are specified in the following classification of characteristic paragraphs. The contractor’s quality program or detailed inspection system shall provide assurance of compliance of all characteristics with the applicable specification requirements utilizing as a minimum the conformance criteria specified. When cited herein, attribute sample inspection required in 3.1 shall be conducted in accordance with MIL-STD- 1916. Material, workmanship and packaging attribute inspection shall be conducted in accordance with Table III of this specification, using inspection levels stated in the classification of characteristic paragraphs.

(See DOD-STD-2101 for the definition of critical, major, and minor classification of characteristics.)

4.3.5 Acceptance criteria

Any material which fails to meet any of the requirements of Section 3 when tested shall be classified as defective, thus resulting in the rejection of the lot from which it was obtained.

4.3.6 Examination of product

The carnauba wax shall be visually examined for conformance to the requirement of 3.2.

4.3.7 Examination of preparation for delivery

An examination shall be made to determine that the packaging, packing, and markings conform to the requirements of Section 5.

4.4 Test Methods

The following test methods shall be used to determine conformance to the requirements of Section 3.

Table III. Attribute Sample Inspection.

Lot Size Inspection Levels

I II III

2 - 8 * * *

9 - 15 * * *

16 – 25 * * *

26 – 50 * * 32

51 – 90 * * 32

91 – 150 * 125 32

151 – 280 * 125 32

281 – 500 * 125 32

501 – 1200 * 125 80

1201 – 3200 * 125 80

3201 – 10000 1250 125 125

10001 – 35000 1250 315 125

35001 – 150000 1250 315 125

150001 – 500000 1250 315 200

Numbers under inspection levels indicate frequency of sampling; asterisk (*) indicates one hundred percent inspection. If a sample size exceeds a lot size, perform one hundred percent inspection. Accept on zero and reject on one or more for all inspection levels.

4.4.1 Melting Point

Determine the melting point of the specimen in accordance with the United States Pharmacopeia by open capillary tube, class II.

4.4.2 Flash Point

Determine the flash point of the specimen in accordance with ASTM D-92.

4.4.3 Needle Penetration

Determine the needle penetration of the specimen in accordance with ASTM D-1321. The test shall be performed at 25oC +/- 2oC. Needle penetration is reported in units of millimeters.

4.4.4 Acid Number

Determine the acid number of the specimen in accordance with ASTM D-1386.

4.4.5 Saponification Number

Determine the saponification number of the specimen in accordance with ASTM D-1387.

Conformance Criteria

Requirement Paragraph

Inspection Method

Reference

Critical

None Defined

Major

101 Melting Point 4.3.3 3.1 4.4.1

102 Flash Point 4.3.3 3.1 4.4.2

103 Needle Penetration 4.3.3 3.1 4.4.3

104 Acid Number 4.3.3 3.1 4.4.4

105 Saponification Number 4.3.3 3.1 4.4.5

106 Unsaponifiable Matter 4.3.3 3.1 4.4.6

107 Iodine Value 4.3.3 3.1 4.4.7

108 Residue on Ignition 4.3.3 3.1 4.4.8

109 Volatile Matter 4.3.3 3.1 4.4.9

110 Paraffinic Hydrocarbons 4.3.3 3.1 4.4.10

Minor

201 Workmanship, material, and packaging

4.3.3 3.2 4.4.11

4.4.6 Unsaponifiable Matter

Determine the unsaponifiable matter present in the specimen in accordance with ASTM D-1965.

4.4.7 Iodine Value

Determine the iodine value of the specimen in accordance with ASTM D-1959.

4.4.8 Residue On Ignition

Determine the residue on ignition of the specimen in accordance with the United States Pharmacopeia Procedure 281.

4.4.9 Volatile matter

Accurately weigh approximately 5 grams of the sample in a tared glass-stoppered weighing bottle. Heat in an oven for 5 hours at 100o to 105oC, cool in desiccator, and weigh. Calculate the loss of weight as a percentage of volatile matter.

4.4.10 Paraffin Type Hydrocarbons

Quantify the paraffin type hydrocarbons of the specimen in accordance with ASTM D-1342.

4.4.11 Workmanship, Material, and Packaging

Visually observe the production of Carnauba wax and examine the samples submitted for testing for compliance with requirements given in 3.1. Attribute sample inspection shall be in accordance with Table III (see 4.3.4) using the inspection Level III.

Classification of Characteristics – Material

Classification Examination/Test Conformance Criteria

Requirement Paragraph

Inspection Method

Reference

Critical

None defined

Major

101 Foreign matter Level III 3.2 Visual

102 Not a solid or tacky Level III 3.2 Visual

None defined

Classification of Characteristics – Loaded container

Classification Examination/Test Conformance Criteria

Requirement Paragraph

Inspection Method

Reference

Critical

None defined

Major

101 Container improperly closed Level III 3.2 Visual

102 Container pierced or torn Level III 3.2 Visual

103 Not properly marked Level III 3.2 Visual

104 Net weight Level III 3.2 By mass

None defined

5 PACKAGING

5.1 Packaging

For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 6.2) and conform to Commercial Packaging Requirements detailed in ASTM D-3951.

Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory Control Point’s packaging activity within the Military Department or Defense Agency, or within the Military Department’s System Command. Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing Military Department’s or Defense Agency’s automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by contacting the responsible packaging activity.

5.2 Marking

All carnauba wax containers shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

6. NOTES

None.

6.1. Intended use

Carnauba wax is used in the production of military explosives.

6.2. Acquisition requirements

Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of this specification.

b. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.1).

c. Exceptions to this specification, applicable drawings, or other referenced documents.

d. Desired completeness and availability of inspection records, including data cards. Use a DoD Form 1423 with appropriate Data Item Description (DD Form 1664).

e. Type and degree of contractor quality assurance system required.

f. Whether or not the test samples required are included in the material ordered.

g. Testing activities designated by the procuring agency to perform tests.

h. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).

i. Provision for submission of first article test and sample.

6.3 Technical agency

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate is the technical agency responsible for the preparation of this specification. All correspondence regarding proposed alternate methods, should be submitted through the contracting officer to:

AAC/EN, 102 West D Ave., Ste 300, Eglin AFB FL 32542-5910

6.4 Subject term (key word) listing

Carnauba wax

Wax binder explosive

CONCLUDING MATERIAL

Custodians: Preparing activity:

Air Force – 22 Air Force – 22

Review activities: Agent:

Air Force – 70, 99 Air Force – 11

Army - AR