MIL-DTL-44419A
Marzulli, F. and H. Maibach, "Contact Allergy: Predictive Testing in Humans,"Advances
in Modern Toxicology, Volume 4, pp 353-372, 1977.
(Copies of this document are available from the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and
Preventative Medicine, ATTN: MCHB-DC-TTE, Bldg., E-2100, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
21010-5422.)
2.4 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 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection
in accordance with 4.2.
3.2 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled recovered or
environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that
the material meets or exceeds the requirements of this document and promotes economically
advantageous life cycle costs.
3.3 Material.
3.3.1 Goatskin leather. The leather shall be full grain, chrome tanned, goatskin.
3.3.1.1 Thickness. The thickness of the goatskin leather shall be 2.0 + 0.25, -0.50 ounces
when tested as specified in 4.4.4. (Note: 1 ounce = 1/64 inch).
3.3.1.2 Color. The color of the finished leather shall be Foliage Green 504, and shall be drum
dyed, struck through from grain to flesh when tested as specified in 4.4.4.
3.3.1.3 Colorfastness to crocking. The leather shall show colorfastness to dry and wet
crocking equal to or better than the standard sample. When no standard sample is available the
(leather) shall show a minimum rating of 4.0 for dry crocking and minimum of 3.0 for wet
crocking using AATCC Evaluation Procedure 8, AATCC 9 Step Chromatic Transference Scale.
Testing shall be as specified in 4.4.4.
3.3.1.4 Finish. The leather shall be soft and pliable. Application of a finish to the grain
surface shall be prohibited. If necessary, the flesh side of the leather shall be dry buffed and
shaved to obtain a smooth, clean surface and uniform thickness in all areas. Variations in color on
the flesh side resulting from buffing or shaving are permissible.
3.3.1.5 Water resistant. The leather shall be treated with a water resistant compound.
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