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MIL-C-81302D
16 April 1985
SUPERSEDING
MIL-C-81302C
7 April 1981

MILITARY SPECIFICATION

CLEANING COMPOUND, SOLVENT, TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and

Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification establishes the requirements for a 1, 1,

2-trichloro 1, 2, 2-trifluoroethane solvent (see 6.1).

1.2 Classification. The solvent shall be of the following types, as

specified (see 6.2).

Type I - Ultra-clean
Type II - Standard
Type IIA - Type II packaged in a pressurized container.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government documents.

2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. Unless otherwise

specified, the following specifications, standards, and handbooks of the issue
listed in that issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and
Standards (DoDISS) specified in the solicitation form a part of this
specification to the extent specified herein.

SPECIFICATIONS

FEDERAL

PPP-B-601 - Boxes, Wood, Cleated Plywood

PPP-B-621 - Box, Wood, Nailed and Lock Corner
PPP-B-636 - Box, Shipping, Fiberboard

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³Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data ³
³which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Systems ³
³Engineering and Standardization Department (Code 93), Naval Air Engineering Center, ³
³Lakehurst, NJ 08733, by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improve- ³
³ment Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of the document or by letter. ³
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SPECIFICATIONS (cont.)

FEDERAL (cont.)

PPP-C-96 - Can, Metal, 28 Gage and Lighter

PPP-D-729 - Drums, Shipping and Storage, Steel, 55 gallons (208
liters)
PPP-P-704 - Pail, Metal (Shipping, Steel 1 through 12 gallon)

STANDARDS

FEDERAL

FED-STD-313 - Material Safety Data Sheets, Preparation and

Submission of
FED-STD-791 - Lubricants, Liquid Fuels, and Related Products;
Methods of Testing

MILITARY

MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by

Attributes
MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage

(Copies of specifications, standards, handbooks, drawings, and

publications required by manufacturers in connection with specific acquisition
functions should be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by
the contracting officer.)

2.1.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The

following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part
of this specification to the extent specified herein.

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

CFR, Title 49 - Transportation

CFR, Title 29 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication Standard

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Superintendent of

Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.)

2.2 Other publications. The following documents form a part of this

specification to the extent specified herein. The issues of the documents
which are indicated as DoD adopted shall be the issue listed in the current
DoDISS and the supplement thereto, if applicable.

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Reagent Chemicals, A.C.S. Grade

(Application for A.C.S. publication should be addressed to the American

Chemical Society, 1155 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036).

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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM D 270 - Sampling Petroleum and Petroleum Products

ASTM D 3951 - Packaging, Commercial
ANSI/ASTM D 3443 - Chloride in Trichlorotrifluoroethane
ANSI/ASTM D 3444 - Total Acid Number of Trichlorotrifluoroethane
ANSI/ASTM D 3445 - Nonvolatile Matter in Trichlorotrifluoroethane
ANSI/ASTM D 3446 - Water Content of Trichlorotrifluoroethane with
Karl Fischer Reagent
ANSI/ASTM D 3447 - Purity of Trichlorotrifluoroethane
ANSI/ASTM F 302 - Field Sampling of Aerospace Fluids in Containers

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for

Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103).

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE

ANSI Z 129.1 - Precautionary Labeling of Hazardous Industrial

Chemicals

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American National

Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018)

NATIONAL MOTOR FREIGHT TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION, INC., AGENT

National Motor Freight Classification Rules

(Application for copies should be addressed to the National Motor Freight

Traffic Association, Tariff Department, 1616 P Street, N.W. Washington, DC
20036).

UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE, AGENT

Uniform Freight Classification Rules

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Uniform Classification

Committee, Room 1106, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606).

2.2.1 Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text

of this specification and the references cited herein, the text of this
specification shall take precedence.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Material. The material covered by this specification shall be 1, 1,

2 -trichloro 1, 2, 2 -trifluoroethane.

3.2 Chemical and physical properties. The solvent shall conform to the
requirements of table I and 3.3 through 3.5 when tested as specified in 4.4

3.3 Leakage (Type IIA only). When tested as specified in 4.4.8, the
pressurized container shall not leak nor become distorted.

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3.4 Weight (Type IIA only). When tested as specified in 4.4.9, the
content of the pressurized container shall weigh not less than 13 ounces
(avoirdupois) for the 16 ounce Type IIA container and 9 ounces (avoirdupois)
for the 12 ounce Type IIA container.

3.5 Content (Type IIA only). When tested as specified in 4.4.10, the
filled pressurized can shall contain a minimum of 12 ounces (by weight) for
the 16 ounce Type IIA container and 8 ounces (by weight) for the 12 ounce Type
IIA container of solvent and the reminder shall be carbon dioxide. The amount
of carbon dioxide propellant shall be adequate to expel all the solvent.

3.6 Material Safety Data Sheets. A Material Safety Data Sheet shall be
prepared and submitted in accordance with FED-STD-313. Questions pertinent to
the effect of trichlorotrifluoroethane on the health of personnel when used
for its intended purpose shall be referred by the acquiring activity to the
appropriate medical service who will act as adviser to the acquiring activity
see 4.5 and 6.2(g)).

3.7 Workmanship. When examined visually, the solvent shall be a clear

colorless liquid.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the

contract, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection
requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the
contract, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for
the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless
disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform
any of the inspections set forth in this specification where such inspections
are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed
requirements.

4.1.1 Test facilities. When specified by the acquiring activity detailed

test procedures, schematic diagrams of the test setups and a list of test
equipment to be used shall be retained by the contractor and made available to
the acquiring activity for approval prior to use.

4.2 Test conditions. Unless otherwise specified, all inspections shall

be performed in accordance with the applicable paragraph herein.

4.3 Classification of inspections. The inspections specified herein are

classified as follows:

(a) Quality conformance inspection (normal) (see 4.3.1)

(b) Quality conformance inspection (special) (see 4.3.2)

4.3.1 Quality conformance inspection. The quality conformance inspection

shall consist of the tests and examinations in 4.3.4 through 4.3.8 and the
tests specified in table II.

4.3.2 Special inspection (types I and II). When specified (see 6.2), a
special inspection shall be performed by the procuring activity at the
manufacturer's or other designated facility. When such an inspection is
performed, the results shall constitute acceptance or rejection, voiding the
normal quality conformance inspections. Under normal inspection conditions,

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samples for this special inspection shall be selected in accordance with

4.3.4.1 and 4.3.8. However, the acquiring activity reserves the right to
establish the sample size at any level deemed necessary to assure the quality
of the solvent.

4.3.3 Lot formation.

4.3.3.1 Packaged lot. A packaged lot shall consist of the total number
of containers of the same size and construction that have been filled with
solvent produced by one manufacturer, at one plant, from the same materials,
and under essentially the same conditions provided the operation is continuous
and does not exceed a 24-hour period. In the event the process is a batch
operation, each batch shall constitute a lot (see 6.3).

4.3.3.2 Bulk lot. A bulk lot shall be an indefinite quantity of solvent

produced in accordance with 4.3.3.1 and limited to one container.

4.3.4 Sampling for tests.

4.3.4.1 Packaged lot. Containers of types I and II solvents shall be

selected in accordance with ANSI/ASTM F 302. One liter of solvent shall be
withdrawn from each container for the performance of the test; specified in
table I. Type I solvent shall be sampled under clean room conditions. If one
or more properties fail to meet the requirement, the lot represented by the
sample shall be rejected. The sample unit shall be one container. For type
IIA solvent, 15 containers shall be selected at random and tested as a
composite sample for the properties listed in table II. Each determination
shall be in duplicate and average results reported. The tests in 4.4.8
through 4.4.10 shall be performed prior to the remainder of the tests in table
II.

4.3.4.2 Bulk lot. Samples shall be taken under the cleanest conditions
possible after the container has been filled. When the container is equipped
with a pumping system that will completely recirculate its contents within one
hour, take samples at intervals of one and two hours after initiation of
recirculation. When the content cannot be thoroughly circulated, three
samples representing the top, middle and bottom sections respectively of the
container shall be drawn in accordance with ASTM D 270. The samples shall be
tested for the requirements specified in table II. Nonconformance of one or
more characteristics to any requirements of a sample unit shall be cause for
rejection of the lot represented by the sample.

4.3.5 Visual examination of the end item. The sample unit for this
examination shall be one filled unit container. The content shall be examined
for the defects listed in table IV. The sample size shall be in accordance
with table III. Any evidence of nonconformance shall be cause for rejection
of the lot.

4.3.6 Net content packaged lot. The determination shall be applicable

only to types I and II packaged lots. The sample unit for this examination
shall be one filled unit container. The sample size shall be as specified in
table V. The lot shall be unacceptable if the average net content per
container for all units examined is less than specified.

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4.3.7 Bulk lot content. The container shall be examined for conformance
to 5.1.1.2. If the quantity of solvent is less than the quantity specified by
the acquiring activity (see 6.2), the lot shall be rejected.

4.3.8 Examination of packaging and marking. An examination shall be made

to determine that packaging, packing and marking comply with the requirements
of Section 5 of this specification. Defects shall be scored in accordance
with table VI. The sample unit for this examination shall be one shipping
container fully prepared for delivery except that it shall not be palletized
and need not be sealed. Shipping containers fully prepared for delivery that
have not been palletized shall be examined for defects of closure. The lot
size shall be the number of shipping containers in the end item inspection
lot. The samples for this examination shall be selected at random in
accordance with MIL-STD-105, inspection level S-2 and acceptable quality level
(AQL) 4.0 defects per hundred units.

4.3.9 Examination for palletization. An examination shall be made to

determine that palletization complies with the requirements of Section 5 of
this specification. Defects shall be scored in accordance with table VII.
The sample unit shall be one palletized unit load fully prepared for delivery.
The lot size shall be the number of palletized unit loads in the end item
inspection lot. The samples for this examination shall be selected at random
in accordance with MIL-STD-105, inspection level S-1 and acceptable quality
level (AQL) 6.5 defects per hundred units.

4.4 Test methods.

4.4.1 Boiling point. Add 250 ml of solvent to a clean, dry T 24/40

joint, 500-ml round bottom flask containing three boiling chips. Assemble the
apparatus as shown in figure 1, using polytetrafluoroethylene sleeves at each
ground glass joint. (NOTE: Do not use lubricants to seal the ground glass
joints.) Position the calibrated JL-3 thermometer tip 0.5 inch above the
surface of the liquid. Adjust the water flow through the condenser. Wrap
glass wool around the exposed portion of the flask, leaving a small opening in
the glass wool so that the thermometer bulb can be observed. Seat the flask
in an electric heating mantle and adjust the heat rate so that a reflux rate
of approximately two drops per second is maintained at the thermometer bulb.
Allow the solvent to reflux at equilibrium in a draft-free area for 30 minutes
prior to recording the boiling point temperature and the barometric pressure
(see 6.4). (NOTE: The barometer shall be located in the same room and within
3 feet of the boiling point apparatus. Correct the boiling point for
barometric pressure using the graph in figure 2.)

4.4.2 Purity. The purity of the solvent shall be determined in accordance

with ANSI/ASTM D 3447.

4.4.3 Moisture content. The moisture content of the solvent shall be

determined in accordance with ANSI/ASTM D 3446.

4.4.4 Chloride ion. The chloride ion content of the solvent shall be
determined in accordance with ANSI/ASTM D 3443.

4.4.5 Acid number. The acid number of the solvent shall be determined in
accordance with ANSI/ASTM D 3444.

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4.4.6 Residue. The residue shall be determined in accordance with

ANSI/ASTM D 3445. The sample shall be collected in clean room conditions.

4.4.7 Particulate matter. Particulate matter shall be determined in

accordance with Method 3009 of FED-STD-791, except that a 500 ml portion of
each sample shall be subjected to the test. The following precautions shall
be observed:

CAUTION: Never strike the membrane filter disc with a stream of the
test or rinse solvents.

CAUTION: Use forceps with unserrated tips to handle the membrane

filter discs.

4.4.8 Leakage. Using a filled pressurized can, spray the solvent for
three seconds and pause for two seconds. Repeat this operation five times.
The can shall then be submerged completely in a saturated sodium chloride or
brine solution maintained at 54 deg. C +/- 1 deg. C (130 deg. +/- 2 deg. F).
Let the can remain for five minutes. The emission of bubbles shall indicate
leakage. At the end of five minutes, remove the can from the water and
examine it for evidence of distortion. Invert the can and submerge for an
additional three minutes to check for leakage.

4.4.9 Weight. Weigh the filled pressurized can to the nearest 0.0lg.
Spray the content for 3 minutes and pause for one minute. Again, spray for 3
minutes and pause for one minute. Repeat the cycle until there is no evidence
of spray formation. Puncture a hole in the can and empty it completely.
Weigh the empty can to the nearest 0.0lg. Calculate the weight of the content
by subtracting the weight of the empty can from the weight of the full can.

4.4.10 Content. Accurately weigh the filled can to the nearest 0.0lg.
Place the can for a minimum of 24 hours in a cold box maintained at -23 deg. C
+/- 1 deg. C (-10 deg. F +/-2 deg. F). Remove the sample and puncture a
small hole in the top of the can. Allow the temperature of the sample to rise
gradually until it reaches room temperature. Weigh the remainder (can plus
solvent) to the nearest 0.0lg. The can shall then be emptied and weighed to
the nearest 0.01g. Calculate the weight of the propellent and the solvent as
follows:

Weight of propellent = WÚ1¿ +/- WÚ2¿

Weight of solvent = WÚ2¿ +/- WÚ3¿

Where: WÚ1¿ = Initial weight (can plus total content)

WÚ2¿ = weight of can and solvent after propellent has been

expelled

WÚ3¿ = weight of empty can

4.5 Submission of Material Safety Data Sheets. The contractor shall

furnish to the contracting activity the toxicological data and formulations
required to evaluate the safety of the material for the proposed use through
the submission of the Material Safety Data Sheet detailed in FED-STD-313.

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5. PACKAGING

5.1 Preservation. Preservation shall be level A or C as specified (see

6.2), and the Code of Federal Regulations 49 requirements will be met as a
minimum.

5.1.1 Level A.

5.1.1.1 Unit container. Unless otherwise specified, type I (packaged

lot) solvents shall be packaged in 5-gallon or 55-gallon containers, type II
(packaged lot) solvents shall be packaged in 5-gallon containers, type IIA
shall be packaged in 16-ounce pressurized containers, or 12-ounce pressurized
containers. Unless otherwise specified, the 5-gallon container shall conform
to type I, class 3 of PPP-P-704; the 55-gallon container shall conform to type
I or type II of PPP-D-729 (see 6.2); and the 16-ounce and 12-ounce containers
shall conform to type lX, class 5 of PPP-C-96. The 16-ounce and 12-ounce
containers shall have a Newman Green No. R-70-118 valve or equivalent. The
spray-head shall be Newman Green No. 102-20-18 or equivalent. Each 16-ounce
and 12-ounce container shall be equipped with a snug fitting metal or plastic
protective cap. A 5-inch (+/- 0.5 inch) plastic extension designed to fit the
sprayhead shall be attached to the outside of the container. The internal
surface of all containers, bungs and air vents shall be lined with a smooth
coating. The lining, spout, closure and pouring devices shall be composed of
the material normally used by industry. The material shall neither affect nor
be affected by the solvent. The use of polyethylene or any other material
which may cause contamination of the solvent is prohibited. Unless a special
color is ordered by the acquiring agency (see 6.2), the exterior color of the
container shall he that normally used by the manufacturer. All containers
shall be thoroughly cleaned immediately before they are filled. Containers
for type I solvent shall be rinsed finally with type I solvent before they are
filled. The 16-ounce and 12-ounce pressurized containers shall conform to the
applicable requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49.

5.1.1.1.1 Cap seals types I and II). Each closure shall have a plastic
cap seal applied that effectively prevents removal of the cap or bung without
destroying the seal. The cap seal shall also protect the closures from
contamination during shipment and storage.

5.1.1.1.2 Protective covers (types I and II). When specified by the

acquiring activity, all containers shall be equipped with a snap-on clear
plastic cover that will protect the entire head of the container from
contamination during shipment and storage (see 6.2).

5.1.1.2 Bulk delivery (types I and II). Bulk delivery shall be made from
a container through a means that effectively prevents contact of the solvent
with the outside atmosphere throughout the entire delivery procedure, or from
a container that filters and dries the air flowing into the container during
delivery. The container hose and piping shall be constructed of materials
that will neither affect nor be affected by the solvent. These materials and
the delivery system shall be approved by the acquiring activity.

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5.1.1.3 Intermediate packing. Twelve 16-ounce or 12-ounce containers

preserved as specified in 5.1.1.1 shall be packed in a fiberboard box
conforming to PPP-B-636, class weather resistant. The twelve cans, arranged 3
in width and 4 in length, shall fit snugly in the fiberboard box, and each
unit shall be nested in a snug fitting, full height half-slotted style
partition. The box and the partition shall be made of the same material. The
box closure shall be in accordance with the appendix of PPP-B-636.

5.1.2 Level C. The solvent, shall be preserved in accordance with ASTM D

3951, utilizing containers required by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title
49.

5.2 Packing. Packing shall be level A, B or C.

5.2.1 Level A. Two intermediate packages, as specified in 5.1.1.3, shall

be packed in containers conforming to PPP-B-601, type overseas, or PPP-B-621,
class 2. The solvent, when preserved in 5-gallon or 55-gallon containers as
specified in 5.1.1.1, shall require no overpacking. Standard 4-way entry
pallets are required for handling by mechanical equipment.

5.2.2 Level B. Two intermediate packages, as specified in 5.1.1.3, shall

be packed in a snug fitting fiberboard box conforming to PPP-B-636, class
weather resistant and sealed in accordance with the appendix. The solvent,
when preserved in 5-gallon or 55-gallon containers as specified in 5.1.1.1,
shall require no overpacking. Standard 4-way entry pallets are required for
handling by mechanical equipment.

5.2.3 Level C. The solvent shall be packed in accordance with ASTM D

3951. Shipping containers shall at least conform to The Uniform Classification
Rules or other carrier regulations applicable to the mode of transportation.

5.3 Marking. The marking of all unit, intermediate and shipping

containers shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129, Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) 49 for Type IIA material, and Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) 29 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard.

5.3.1 Additional Marking. Unit containers and intermediate containers

shall be marked with the precautionary information detailed in American
National Standard ANSI Z 129.1. In addition, all unit containers shall also be
marked as follows:

(a) Lot number

(b) Filling date
(c) Manufacturer
(d) Supplier if different from manufacturer
(e) Store in a cool, dry place
(f) Before opening, wipe off top of drum, use a clean vacuum to clear
bungs, rinse top with prefiltered trichlorotrifluoroethane
(g) Specify DAR Clauses 7-104.98 and 1-323.2

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5.3.2 Warning labels. (Type I and type II)

Warning labels, on unit containers, should read as follows:

TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE

WARNING

o Air concentration of 4500 ppm (0.45% by volume) is nearly odorless and

causes impairment of manual dexterity and vigilance. Breathing high
concentrations may cause death or serious physical harm. In case of
spill, warn others and leave area immediately.

o May dilute or displace oxygen below levels necessary to sustain life.

o Do not use in the general vicinity of welding, open flame or hot

surfaces. Heat and ultraviolet radiation may cause the formation of
highly toxic by-products.

o When used indoors (in enclosed or confined spaces), in amounts greater

than one cup, have a halocarbon detector (with audible alarm) operating.
Have emergency escape breathing devices available for all persons working
in the area. Ensure halocarbon detector is working properly and is cali-
brated in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

o Avoid breathing vapor. Liquid is irritant. Avoid skin and eye contact.
Use the smallest amount possible to perform required task. Assure good
ventilation to maintain vapor levels below maximum permissible
concentrations.

o Do not enter area where stored until well ventilated and assure oxygen
content is sufficient to support life.

FIRST AID: In case of direct contact, remove contaminated clothing and wash
involved skin with soap and water. Seek medical attention if
irritation occurs.

In case of eye contact, flush with potable water for at least 15

minutes. Call a physician.
NOTE: Contact lenses should not be worn when using the chemical.

If inhaled in large amounts, remove person to fresh air at

once. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Keep warm
and rest. Call a physician.

If ingested, call a physician immediately. Induce vomiting only

if conscious.

Note to Physicians: Trichlorotrifluoroethane has caused cardiac

sensitization to epinephrine in experimental animals (dogs).
Cardiac arrhythmia, including ventricular fibrillation could
occur if epinephrine or one of its congeners is administered to
patients exposed to high concentrations of trichlorotri-
fluoroethane.

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SPILLS: Absorb large spills with commercial absorbant. Collect in

covered metal drums for disposal in accordance with federal,
state and local regulations. NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection based on maximum potential exposure of concern must
be used.

5.3.3 Warning labels. (Type IIA):

Warning labels, on unit containers, should read as follows:

TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE

WARNING

o Air concentration of 4500 ppm (0.45% by volume) is nearly odorless and

causes impairment of manual dexterity and vigilance. Breathing high
concentrations may cause death or severe physical harm.

o May dilute or displace oxygen below levels necessary to sustain life.

o Do not use in the general vicinity of welding, open flame or hot

surfaces. Heat and ultraviolet radiation may cause the formation of
highly toxic by-products.

o When used indoors (in enclosed or confined spaces), in amounts greater

than one cup, have a halocarbon detector (with audible alarm) operating.
Have emergency escape breathing devices available for all persons working
in the area. Ensure halocarbon detector is working properly and is cali-
brated in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

o Avoid breathing vapor. Liquid is irritant. Avoid skin and eye contact.
Use the smallest amount possible to perform required task. Assure good
ventilation to maintain vapor levels below maximum permissible
concentrations.

o Do not enter area where stored until well ventilated and assure oxygen
content is sufficient to support life.

o Contents under pressure. Keep away from direct sunlight, radiators,

stoves, hot water, and other sources of heat. Do not puncture or
incinerate. Do not store above 49 deg. C (120 deg. F).

FIRST AID: In case of direct contact, remove contaminated clothing and wash
involved skin with soap and water. Seek medical attention if
irritation occurs.

In case of eye contact, flush with potable water for at least 15

minutes. Call a physician.
NOTE: Contact lenses should not be worn when using the chemical.

If inhaled in large amounts, remove person to fresh air at once.

If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Keep warm
and rest. Call a physician.

If ingested, call a physician immediately. Induce vomiting only

if conscious.

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Note to Physicians: Trichlorotrifluoroethane has caused cardiac

sensitization to epinephrine in experimental animals (dogs).
Cardiac arrhythmia, including ventricular fibrillation could
occur if epinephrine or one of its congeners is administered to
patients exposed to high concentrations of trichlorotri-
fluoroethane.

6. NOTES

6.1 Intended use.

6.1.1 Type I. Type I solvent is intended for use in the cleaning of

space vehicle components, precision assemblies, oxygen systems and electronic
equipment by the processes of spraying, flushing, vapor degreasing, or
ultrasonics. The solvent is especially applicable for cleaning precision
parts and assemblies in clean rooms and for use as a medium in testing the
cleanliness of components that are assumed to be clean.

6.1.2 Types II and IIA. Types II and IIA are used when the requirements
for purity and cleanliness are less stringent than those of a cleaning process
using Type I solvent. Since solvent vapors are purer than the liquid which
evolves them, Type II solvent is particularly suitable for vapor degreasing
processes.

6.2 Ordering data.

6.2.1 Acquisition Requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the

following:

(a) Title, number and date of this specification.

(b) Type of solvent (see 1.2)
(c) Size of unit container and quantity; or bulk quantity (see 5.1.1.2)
(d) Levels of preservation and packing (see 5.1 and 5.2)
(e) Special container color, if required (see 5.1.1.1)
(f) Protective covers, if required (see 5.1.1.1.2)
(g) Approval of test facilities, if required (see 4.1.1)
(h) Special inspection, if required (see 4.3.2)
(i) Type of container (see 5.1.1.1)
(j) Specify DAR Clauses 7-104.98 and 1-323.2

6.2.2 Basis of purchase. The solvent shall be purchased by weight at 25

deg. C (77 deg. F).

6.3 Batch. A batch is defined as that quantity of material which has

been manufactured by some unit chemical process and subjected to some physical
mixing operation intended to make the final product substantially uniform.

6.4 Apparatus. One source for equipment used in the determination of

boiling point is Lab Glass, Inc., Vineland, NJ 08360.

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6.5 Application techniques. Although trichlorotrifluoroethane is

chemically stable and non-reactive with most materials of construction, it is
suggested that samples of materials which will contact the solvent be fully
tested with the solvent before initiation of the cleaning process. Reactive
metals such as zinc, aluminum, magnesium and beryllium may be affected by
continuous exposure to trichlorotrifluoroethane, particularly in the presence
of water or a water-alcohol solution. If trichlorotrifluoroethane is allowed
to come in contact with finely divided aluminum or magnesium, an explosion may
occur, especially at high temperatures.

Under very selective conditions, trichlorotrifluoroethane is reactive with

molten sulfur and amines. Other chemical reactions are also possible, but
only in the presence of other materials which act as catalysts. For example,
trichlorotriflouroethane may react with (a) hydrofluoric acid in the presence
of certain metallic catalysts, (b) primary alcohols if free radicals are
present, and (c) zinc and beryllium in the presence of certain minimum amounts
of water or a water-alcohol solution. These chemically reactive systems are
either rare or nonexistent in most cleaning applications.

Trichlorotrifluoroethane may react violently with highly reactive

materials such as alkali and alkali-earth metals, e.g., sodium, potassium, and
barium in their free metallic state. Highly reactive materials should not be
brought into contact with trichlorotrifluoroethane.

6.6 Safety. Trichlorotrifluoroethane is a nonflammable solvent. The

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states the permissible
exposure limit (PEL) (a concentration of solvent vapor in the air to which
most workers may be exposed without adverse effect during an eight hour work
day over a forty hour work week) for trichlorotrifluorethane is 1000 parts per
million.

Trichlorotrifluoroethane may displace oxygen; use only with adequate

ventilation. Prolonged breathing of vapor should be avoided. The solvent
should not be used near heat or open flame; the products of decomposition are
toxic and may cause delayed pulmonary edema.

Since trichlorotrifluoroethane dissolves natural oils, prolonged contact

with the skin should be avoided.

If the solvent is taken internally, consult a physician immediately.

6.7 Cleaning. Pre-filtering of the solvent may be required in cleaning

applications that require a very low particulate matter count or to remove
particles that are larger than the limits specified for the part, assembly or
system being cleaned, flushed or tested.

Since contamination may result from improper storage or arise from a

defective drum interior, it may be desirable in critical operations to test
the solvent before use. It should be noted that soluble residue or chemicals
will not be removed by filtration. Drums should be sampled in accordance with
the special instructions available from the manufacturer.

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6.8 Changes from previous issue. Asterisks are not used in the revision
to identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the
extensiveness of the changes.

Military custodians: Preparing

activity:
Army-MI Navy - AS
Navy-AS (Project No. 6850-
0740)
Air Force-68

Review activities:
Army-SM
Navy-OS, SH
DLA-GS
MISC-DS

User activities:
Army-ER
MISC-NA

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TABLE I. Chemical and Physical Properties.

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Property Requirements
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Type I Type II Types IIA
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Boiling point (at standard 47.6 +/- 0.2 47.6 +/-0.2 47.6 +/-0.2
barometric pressure) deg. C (117.6 deg. C (117.6 deg. C (117.6
+/-0.4 deg. F) +/-0.4 deg. F) +/-0.4 deg.F)

Chemical purity, trithloro- 99.9 99.8 99.8

trifluoroethane; percent,
minimum (by weight)

Balance of product Other Other Other

halogenated halogenated halogenated
solvents solvents solvents

Moisture content, parts 10 10 50

per million (ppm), maximum
(by weight)

Chloride ion, ppm, maxi- 0.1 0.1 0.1

mum (by weight)

Acid number, milligrams 0.003 0.003 ---

KOH per gram of sample,
maximum

Residue, ppm, maximum 1 2 25

(by weight)

Particle matter, maxi-

mum number of particles
per 100 ml of solvent

Particle size of:

25-100 microns 100 --- ---

greater than 100 10 --- ---

microns
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TABLE II. Quality conformance tests.

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Requirement Test method
Characteristic paragraph paragraph
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Boiling Point Table I 4.4.1

Chemical purity Table I 4.4.2

Moisture content Table I 4.4.3

Chloride ion Table I 4.4.4

Acid number Table I 4.4.5

Residue Table I 4.4.6

Particulate matter Table I 4.4.7

Leakage 3.3 4.4.8

Weight 3.4 4.4.9

Content 3.5 4.4.10

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TABLE III. Testing of the end item. (visual)

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Lot size (containers) Sample size (containers)
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Up to 25 2
26 to 150 3
151 to 1200 5
1201 to 35,000 8
35,001 and over 13
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TABLE IV Examination of end item

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Examine Defect
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Material Not as specified

Appearance Presence of foreign matter

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TABLE V Net content

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Lot size (containers) Sample size (containers)
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Up to 50 5
51 - 500 7
501 - 35,000 8
35,001 and over 11
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TABLE VI Packaging inspection

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Examine Defect
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Packaging Container not as specified, closures
not accomplished by specified or
required methods or materials. Leakage
or seepage of contents. Non-conforming
component, component missing, damaged
or otherwise defective. Bulged or
distorted container.

Marking Warning labels or marking missing,

omitted, illegible, incorrect, incomplete.
Not in accordance with contract require-
ments.
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TABLE VII Palletization inspection

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Examine Defect
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Finished dimension Length, width, or height exceeds

specified maximum requirement.

Palletization Not as specified. Pallet pattern

not as specified. Interlocking of
loads not as specified. Load not
bonded with required straps as
specified.

Weight Exceeds maximum load limits.

Marking Omitted, incorrect, illegible, of

improper size, location, sequence
or method of application.
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