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6.8.2 Packing. Packing should be level A or B, as specified (see 6.2).
6.8.2.1 Level A. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), pallets and shipping containers should contain brick of
one size, shape, or grade only.
6.8.2.1.1 Straights, splits, and anchor. Straights, splits, and anchor brick preserved as specified in 6.8.1 should
be packed as follows:
a. Brick of nominal dimensions 9 by 4½ inches by 2½ inches should be packed in unit loads on 40- by
48-inch pallets conforming to Type 2 of NN-P-71. Unit load should consist of 40 packs arranged 20 packs for each
course and two courses for each load. Load strapping should conform to MIL-STD-147. Weight limitation of
MIL-STD-147 does not apply.
b. Bricks of nominal dimensions 9 by 6¾ by 2½ inches or 139/16 by 4½ by 2½ inches should be packed as
specified in (a) above, except that unit loads should consist of 52 packs arranged 26 packs for each course and two
courses for each load.
c. Standard shape brick acquired in quantities not constituting a full pallet load should be packed in nailed
wood boxes conforming to ASTM D6880/D6880M, Class 2, Style 2, or in fiberboard boxes conforming to
ASTM D5118/D5118M, class weather-resistant (WR). Unit packs should be separated from each other by
fiberboard sheets conforming to W5c or W5s of ASTM D4727/D4727M. Gross weight of wood boxes should not
exceed 500 pounds and the boxes should be modified by the addition of skids in accordance with
ASTM D6880/D6880M. Gross weight of fiberboard boxes should not exceed the weight limitation of
ASTM D5118/D5118M. Fiberboard or equivalent material should be used to fill all voids within the box to prevent
damage. Wood boxes should be closed and strapped in accordance with the applicable box specification. Methods
2B2 or 4B5, as applicable, of ASTM D1974/D1974M, closure and reinforcement with non-metallic banding or
pressure-sensitive filament reinforced tape, should apply for ASTM D5118/D5118M boxes.
6.8.2.1.2 Special shape brick and burner tile. Special shape brick and burner tile acquired in quantities not
constituting a full pallet load (3000 pounds) will require no further packing. When pallet load quantities are
acquired, pallets should be in accordance with MIL-STD-147, Type III. Fiberboard or wood strips should be used as
filler material to have the load fit the edges of the pallet.
6.8.2.2 Level B. Packing for MIL-STD-2073-1 Level B should be as specified for Level A except that boxes
referred to in 6.8.2.1.1.c should conform to ASTM D6880/D6880M, Class 1, Style 2, or ASTM D4727/D4727M
Class domestic (D).
6.8.3 Marking. In addition to any special markings specified (see 6.2), unit packs, shipping containers, and
palletized unit loads should be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
6.8.3.1 Special marking. Each individual unit container for special shape brick and burner tile (see 6.8.1.4)
should have handling markings, arrow, and "up", in addition to either fragile, or precautionary legend (see figure 5).
6.9 Toxicity evaluation. The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) requires sufficient
information to permit an HHA of the product. Any questions concerning toxicity and requests for HHA should be
addressed to the Commanding Officer, Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC), ATTN:
Industrial Hygiene Department, Acquisition Technical Support Division, 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Suite 1100,
Portsmouth, VA 23708-2103. Upon receipt of the HHA, a copy should be provided to the Naval Sea Systems
Command, ATTN: SEA 05S, 1333 Isaac Hull Ave., SE, Stop 5160, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376-5160 or
emailed to commandstandards@navy.mil.
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