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contains 100 grams of stannous chloride crystals ACS in 100 milliliters of hydrochloric acid
ACS (35 percent concentration) and 50 milliliters of distilled water. A filter paper wet out with a
5.0 percent lead acetate solution shall be placed over the top of the test tube. The lead acetate
solution contains 5.0 grams of lead acetate CP reagent grade and enough distilled water to make
up a 100 milliliter solution; if the solution is not clear add a few drops (one at a time) of glacial
acetic acid until the solution is clear. The test tube containing the textile sample, stannous
chloride and wet filter paper shall be heated over a low flame until the solution is boiling. The
solution should not be heated for more than 15 seconds. A brown to black stain on the filter
paper should be evaluated as follows:
Free
- The filter paper shows no discoloration or staining of any kind.
Slight
- The filter paper shows a light tan to light brown discoloration stain.
Moderate - The filter paper shows a dark brown discoloration stain.
Severe - The filter paper shows a black color stain.
3.2.2.1 Color (tape/webbing only). The color of the tape/webbing for the neck and waist
straps shall approximate the color of the coated cloth after dusting or, as an alternate, green in
accordance with FED-STD 595/34094 (Camouflage Green 483) unless otherwise specified in the
contract or solicitation.
3.2.3 Thread. The thread shall conform to MIL-DTL-32072 Type I twisted soft multiple
cord or Type II, twisted bonded multiple cord, Class1, Subclass B, Tex Size 45. Color shall
approximate apron material. Any lubricant or finish shall not stain the end item.
3.2.4 Grommets. The apron shall have four (4) grommets, which shall be located as per
Figure 1. The grommets shall be in accordance with NASM16491, Type II, Class 3, Size 8-10
millimeters (3/8-inch in diameter nominal).
3.2.4.1 Reinforcement patches The apron shall have four (4) reinforcement patches located
on the inside at the bib and waist corners where the grommets are positioned (see Figure 1).
The material for the patches shall be rubber coated spun polyester cloth in accordance with
3.2.1.1.
3.2.5 Labels. The back side of each apron shall be stamped with the following information
using 1/4 inch minimum height indelible white characters:
Item description
Contract Number
National Stock Number (NSN)
Date of Manufacturer
Supplier's Name
3.2.5.1 Barcode tag. Each apron will be individually bar-coded with a paper tag for personal
clothing items. The paper tag shall be standard bleached sulfate having a basis weight of 100
pounds. The paper used for the tags will have a smooth finish to accept thermal transfer and
direct printing. The tags shall have a hole and will be attached to the item and shall be clearly
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