A-A-1235
December 6, 1984
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
CONTAINERS, PLASTIC, MOLDED (FOR LIQUIDS, PASTES, AND POWDERS)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this
Commercial Item Description in preference to Federal Specification
PPP-C-569, Type III, Class D, Grade FB and Class E, Grade FB.
This description covers a five gallon plastic container and a combination unit consisting of a five gallon plastic container with a weather-resistant, wax-resin-impregnated fiberboard box overpack.
Salient characteristics:
The plastic container shall be blow-molded or thermoformed of low or high density polyethylene. The properties of the polyethylene shall conform to those listed in the following table.
Properties of Polyethylene Compounds
|
Property |
Low Density |
High Density |
Test Method (ASTM) |
|
Specific gravity 232/23oC, range inclusive |
0.910 to 0.925 |
0.941 to 0.965 |
D792 |
|
Melt index, maximum grams per 10 minutes |
2.6 |
1.2 |
D1238 |
|
Tensile strength, minimum p.s.i. 23oC |
1500 |
3000 |
D638 |
|
Ultimate elongation, minimum percent, 23oC |
400 |
75 |
D638 |
The polyethylene shall be food and beverage grade. The polyethylene compound or a combination of compounds, with or without additives or other modifying substances, shall be in complete compliance with the Food and Drug Administration Regulations governing the raw materials permitted for the fabrication of packaging materials used in the packaging, of food and beverage. Any compound, combination of compounds, additives, modifying substances, or special process intended to change the physical characteristics or capabilities of the plastic containers that is known to cause’ or contribute any toxic or other harmful effect to the food or beverage Contained is prohibited notwithstanding that such compounds, combination of compounds, additives, modifying substances, or special process may not specifically be prohibited by the Food and Drug Regulations.
Construction. The low density plastic container shall have minimum thickness of 0.010 inch. The high density plastic container shall have a minimum thickness of 0.015 inch with edges and corners rounded to a 1-1/2 inch minimum radius.
Design. The plastic container shall be rectangular in shape and shall be designed to accommodate a threaded closure opening with leak proof screw cap. In the case of high density polyethylene container, an integrally molded handle shall be included on the top surface of the plastic container just behind the threaded opening. In the case of a low density polyethylene container, a handle shall be provided in the overpack top surface for ease of handling.
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