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be acceptable, provided that the average of all readings does not exceed the specified maximum
resistance.
3.8 Vertical adherence weight (forms IV and V only). After testing in accordance with
4.5.6, forms IV and V shall have an average adherence weight of 2.8 to 6.5 grams. The materials
shall cling uniformly to the test panel with no visual evidence of excessive runoff or lack of
coverage.
3.9 Storage stability. The storage life of the materials conforming to this specification shall
be not less than 12 months (see 6.7). Products for which storage stability is to be determined
shall be furnished in containers as specified by the qualifying activity. Storage samples shall not
be opened or agitated during the stipulated storage period. After storage, the product shall be
homogeneous, free from precipitate (if a liquid product), be easily mixed or diluted, when
required, and shall conform to all applicable requirements of this specification. Only those
products that have been tested and initially found to meet all applicable requirements of this
specification shall be evaluated for storage stability (see 4.5.7).
3.10 Unit of issue. To interface with existing equipment and system part lists and meet
the required storage characteristics, the units of issue shall be as specified in 3.10.1 and 3.10.2.
3.10.1 Bulk materials. Form I unit of issue shall be one gallon, shipped in plastic lined
containers of up to 55 gallon capacity. Form II unit of issue shall be one pound, shipped in
plastic lined or plastic containers of up to 175 pound capacity. All containers shall be sealed to
prevent moisture intrusion.
3.10.2 Ready-to-use or premeasured materials. Units of issue for forms III and IV shall be
one pint or one quart plastic containers with plastic lined screw cap. Unit of issue for form V
shall be one quart plastic container with plastic lined screw cap. The plastic container shall be
marked with the powder level and the added liquid level. All containers shall be sealed to
prevent moisture intrusion. Unit of issue for form VI, method D, shall be one applicator device.
3.11 Warning label. For type I, forms I through V, the following warning shall appear on
each container:
WARNING: Chemical conversion materials are strongly oxidizing and present a potential
fire and explosion hazard when in contact with flammable materials such as
paint thinners. Avoid storing or mixing these materials in containers that
previously contained flammable products.
Type II chemical conversion materials shall be labeled in accordance with Department of
Transportation (DOT) or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regulations for solid and
liquid compositions.
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