DLAI4145.25 AR70068 NAVSUPINST 4440.128D AFJMAN23227(I) MCO10330.2D 16Jun00 STORAGEANDHANDLINGOFLIQUIFIEDANDGASEOUSCOMPRESSED GASESAND THEIRFULLANDEMPTYCYLINDERS [Thispublicationhasbeenrevisedsignificantly andmustbereviewedinitsentirety.] A.REFERENCES 1.DLAR4145.25/AR70068/NAVSUPINST4440.128C/MCO10330.2C/AFR 6712,16JAN90.

2.DoD4140.1R,DODMaterialManagementRegulation B.PURPOSE.Thisinstruction: 1.SupersedesDLAR4145.25/AR70068/NAVSUPINST4440.128C/MCO 0330.2C/AFR6712 2.Prescribesproceduresandresponsibilitiesforthereceipt,storage,use, inspection,transportation,andhandlingofcompressedgasesandtheircylinders forallDoDcomponents,installationsandactivities. Theseproceduresare designedtoassureoptimumuseofboththegasesandthecylindersbyallDoDand DLAactivities. C.APPLICABILITYANDSCOPE 1.TheprovisionsofthisInstructionareapplicabletotheDepartmentoftheArmy (DA),theDepartmentoftheAirForce,theDepartmentoftheNavy,theMarine Corps,andtheDefenseLogisticsAgency(DLA)whichwillbereferredto collectivelyasDoDComponents.Thisinstructionappliestoallworldwide DoDlocationsthatreceive,store,issue,use,maintain,recondition,andperform associatedserviceswithoronthecompressedgasesandtheircylindersmanaged bytheDefenseSupplyCenterRichmond(DSCR)andtheDefenseSupplyCenter Philadelphia(DSCP).Whenthereisaconflictbetweentheprovisionsofthis instructionandthehostnation,themorestringentrequirementsshallapply.

2.Aerosoltypecontainerscurrentlyinthesupplysystemarenotconsideredin thisInstruction.WhentransportingaerosolcontainersrefertoTitle49Codeof FederalRegulations(CFR).FlammableaerosolsshouldbestoredasClass1 flammableliquidsasstatedinNFPA30,FlammableandCombustibleLiquids Code. 3.DLAI4145.25/AR70068/NAVSUPINST4440.128D/AFJMAN23 227(I)/MCO10330.2Dhasbeencoordinatedwith,andapprovedby,theArmy, Navy,AirForce,andMarineCorps. 4.ThisInstructionmaybesupplementedatthemajorcommand,installation,and activitylevels. D.DEFINITIONS 1.CompressedGas.Thetermcompressedgasisdescribedasfollows: a.Anymaterialormixturehaving,inthecontainer,anabsolutepressure exceeding40poundspersquareinch(40PSIA)(25poundspersquareinch gauge(25PSIG))at70degF. b.Regardlessofthepressureat70degF,havinganabsolutepressure exceeding104PSIA(89PSIG)at130degF. c.Anyliquidflammablematerialhavingavaporpressureexceeding40PSIA (25PSIGat100degFasdeterminedbyAmericanSocietyforTesting Materials(ASTM)D323,TestforVaporPressureofPetroleumProducts (ReidMethod),latestedition. 2.Cylinder.Acompressedgascylinderisapressurevesseldesignedforthe storageandtransportationofacompressedgasatpressureshigherthan40PSIA (25PSIG),withatubularshapeandcircularcrosssection.Thisdoesnotincludea portabletank,amultiunittankcartank,acargotank,oratankcar(Title49CFR, Section171.8). 3. 3. Additionaldefinitionsareprovidedinenclosure1ofthisInstruction. E.PROCEDURES 1.Thecompressedgasesusedby DLAandDoDactivitiesaremanufacturedbyboth commercialproductionplantsandmilitaryfieldactivities.Themanufacturingand qualityrequirementsforeachgasproductareprovidedinMilitary,Federal,and commercialspecifications.AllDLAandDoDactivitieslocatedinthecontinental UnitedStates(CONUS)arerequiredtopurchasetheirgasproductsfromcommercial sources.Eachcontractoristoprovidethedesiredgasproductandthenecessary servicestoretestandreconditiontheapplicablecylinderstoensuretheyremainin safeandserviceablecondition.Overseasmilitaryrequirementsaresatisfiedby shipmentofthedesiredproductsfromCONUS,bylocalmanufactureoftheproduct

onsitebythemilitaryactivity,orbypurchasingthedesiredproductsandservices fromthehostcountrycommercialsuppliers. 2.Verificationofthequalityofthepurchasedormanufacturedproductisconducted atthesiteofmanufactureorattheproductdistributor'swarehouse.Necessarytesting isperformedbythesupplier'spersonnelunderthesurveillanceofaGovernment representative,orrecordsoftheexaminationandtestsaremaintainedbythesupplier andmadeavailabletotheGovernmentuponrequest.Inspectionand/orsupplier verificationtestingisconductedunderthesurveillanceofaGovernmentQuality AssuranceRepresentative(QAR).Thequalityofthegasproductcontainedunder pressureinacompressedgascylinderwillnotchangeundernormalstorageand handlingconditionshowever,theconditionofthecylindermaydeteriorateand renderthecylinderunsafeforfurtheruse.Proceduresforthepreventionand/or detectionoftheseconditionsareprovidedanddefinedinenclosures1and2tothis document. 3.Gascylinderspurchasedforthestorageandshipmentofcompressedgasproducts forDLAandDoDactivitiesareprocuredinaccordancewithMilitaryand/orFederal specifications.ThesespecificationssupplementUnitedStatesDepartmentof Transportation(DOT)manufacturingrequirementswiththenecessarymilitarydesign andmarkingrequirements.ThebasiccylinderismanufacturedtothedesiredDOT specification(e.g.,3AA,4BA,8A),thenassembledintoacompletecylinderwiththe desiredMilSpecvalve,colorcode,andproductidentificationdesignatingitsspecific use.Thefabricationofthecylinderbythemanufacturerandtheinitialhydrostatic testingandrecordingofdatabyanindependentinspectionagencyareunderthe surveillanceofaGovernmentQAR.Cylindersmaybepurchasedandsentdirectlyto acompressedgasfillinginstallationforimmediateuse,ortheymaybeshipped directlytoastockordepotstoragefacilitywheretheymayremainforan undeterminedlengthoftime.Duringanystorageperiod,whetherthecylinderisfull orempty,itsconditionmaydeteriorate,causingittobecomeunsafeforfurtheruse. Allpersonswhohandle,use,andfillcylindersmustbeabletorecognizethese deterioratingconditionsandinitiateactiontohavethecylindersreconditionedor removedfromservice.Anypersonofferingacompressedgasforshipmentmust assurethatthecylinderbeingusedforthatshipmentmeetsalldesignand manufacturingrequirementsoftheapplicableFederal,Military,andDOT specificationsandthatithasbeenrequalified(retested)andreconditionedin accordancewithMILSTD1411,InspectionandMaintenanceofCompressedGas Cylinders,andDOTTitle49CFR,Transportation.Thesedocumentsandprocedures arediscussedindetailinenclosure1ofthisInstruction. 4.Certainsafetyprecautionsmustbeexercisedinthestorage,handling,anduseof compressedgasesandofthecylindersinwhichtheyarecontained.Theprimary precautionsforcompressedgasesusedbyDoDactivitiesareprovidedinenclosure1 ofthisdocument.Inadditiontowrittenprecautions,theDoDhasestablishedacolor codingsystemthatidentifiestheprimaryandsecondarysafetyhazardspresentedby eachcompressedgasormixtureofcompressedgases.Thissystemisoutlinedin

MILSTD101B,ColorCodesforPipelinesandCompressedGasCylinders.The systemenablesthegasuserorcylinderhandlertoimmediatelyidentifythetypeof gasandthehazardousnatureofthematerialcontainedineachcylinder(e.g., flammable,nonflammable,corrosive,poisonous,oxidizing).Additionalinformation andfurtherguidancemaybeobtainedfromthepreparingandcoordinatingactivities ofthisregulation,thelocalsafetyofficeorfiredepartment,themanufacturerofthe specificcompressedgas,theCompressedGasAssociation,theHazardousMaterials TechnicalCenter(HMTC),ortheDOT. 5.Cleaning,internalandexternal,isperformedbythecommercialsupplierand/or vendoratthetimeofretestingandreconditioningoratthetimethecylinderisfilled. Shouldexternalcleaningbecomenecessaryduringstorage,materialsusedtoclean thecylindersmustbecompatiblewiththegasorliquidtobeputintothecylinders,or thegaspreviouslyintheemptycylinders.Forinstance,1,1,trichloroethylenecan explode. F.RESPONSIBILITIES 1.HeadquartersDefenseLogisticsAgency,DefenseLogisticsSupportCommand (DLSCLD)willberesponsibleformonitoringandstaffsupervisionoftheDLA programforstorage,handling,anduseofcompressedgases(liquefiedandnon liquefied)incylindersandfortheoverseasprogramforhydrostatictestingand reconditioningofU.S.Governmentownedcylinderatlocationsthroughoutthe world. 2.FieldActivities a.TheCommandersofDGSCandDSCPwill: (1)Ensurethequalityofthecompressedgasesandgascylindersthatare procuredormanaged. (2)ProvideguidanceasneededtoallDLAandDoDactivitiesthatuse, handle,maintain,retest,recondition,andorstorecompressedgasesto maintainanadequateandconstantsafetyandqualitycontrolprogram. (3)ReviewthequalitycontrolandrelatedtechnicalaspectsofthisInstruction andits2enclosuresannuallyand,incollaborationwithHQDLA,maintain appropriateconstituentpartscurrent. b.TheCommandersofDLAandDoDStorageandUsingActivitiesthatFurnish SpecialSupporttoDLAwill: (1)ImplementtherequirementsofthisInstructionandits2enclosures. (2)Ensurethatallpersonswhouse,handle,maintain,recondition,and/or storecompressedgases(liquefiedandnonliquefied)containedincylinders areawareofandcomplywiththeprovisionsofthisjointInstructionandits2 enclosures. (3)Conductinspectionsasrequiredherein,andmaintainconciserecordsof suchinspections.

(4)Assignconditioncodes,andreportinaccordancewiththerequirementsof thisInstructionandits2enclosures. (5)Maintainandsegregateallfullandemptyserviceable,SupplyCondition CodeAcylindersinasafeandusableconditionandensurethatallcylinders codedotherthanSupplyConditionCodeAarehandledproperlyaccordingto theircondition. (6)AssuretheuseofGovernmentownedcylindersforthepurchaseofall compressedgaseswhenaanapproveddedicatedgovernmentownedcylinder canbeidentifiedandcanbemadeavailable. (7)Developandmaintainanaccountabilitysystemforallcommercially ownedcylindersusedtosupplycompressedgasesfromlocaldistributors usingtheirownershipsymbolsandserialnumbers. (8)IdentifyandreturnallnonGovernmentownedcylinderstotheirrightful owners,andensuretheyarenotreturnedtoaDefenseDepotorDoDstorage activityorreportedtoaDLASupplyCenterasexcesspersonalproperty. Assistanceinidentifyingthecommercialownershipsymbolsfoundonthe shouldersofcommerciallyownedcylinderswillbeprovidedbytheDSCR, DSCRJDTA,uponrequest.WhenownershipofanonGovernmentowned cylindercannotbedetermined,itshallbeprocessedbytheholderaslost, abandoned,orunclaimedprivatelyownedpersonalpropertyinaccordance withDoD4160.21M,DefenseMaterielDispositionManual,andsection8 ofenclosure1ofthisInstruction. c.TheCommandersofDepartmentofDefense(DoD)UsingActivitieswill: (1)Ensurethatallpersonnelwhouse,handle,maintain,recondition,and/or storecompressedgases(liquefiedornonliquefied)containedincylindersare awareofandcomplywiththeprovisionsofthisjointInstructionandits2 enclosures. (2)MaintainallConditionCodeAcompressedgascylindersinasafeand usableconditionandensurethatallcompressedgascylinderscodedother thanConditionCodeAarehandledproperlyaccordingtotheircondition. (3)ReportbythecorrectNationalStockNumber(NSN)whichwillprovide theDOTSpec(3AA),theservicepressure(2265),thecapacity(252CF),the dimensions(9by51inches)andtheproduct(oxygen),andthecorrect ConditionCodeallexcessGovernmentownedindustrialcompressedgas cylinderstoDSCRandallexcessGovernmentownedmedicalcompressed gascylinderstoDPSCfordispositioninstructions. (4)Identifyandreturnallcontractorowned,leased,orrentedcylindersto theirrightfulownersandensuretheyarenotreportedtoaDLACenteras excess.WhenacylindercannotbeidentifiedtoavalidNSNoritsownership cannotbedetermined,dispositioninstructionsshallberequestedfromthe appropriatemanagingactivity. d.TheCommander,DefenseReutilizationandMarketingService(DRMS)will: (1)Receiveserviceable,unserviceableandcondemned,compressedgas cylindersfromauthorizedactivitiesinaccordancewithDoD4160.21M,and section8ofenclosure1ofthisInstruction.

(2)Maintainallfullyserviceablecylinders(SupplyConditionCodeA)ina safeandusablecondition. (3)Disposeofserviceable,unserviceable,andcondemnedcompressedgas cylindersinaccordancewithDoD4160.21M. (4)EnsurethatallDRMSpersonnelwhouse,handle,maintain,and/orstore gascylindersareawareofandcomplywiththeprovisionsofthisjoint Instructionandits2enclosures. G.EFFECTIVEDATE.Thispublicationiseffectiveimmediately. H.INFORMATIONREQUIREMENTS.(Reservedforfutureuse.) BYORDEROFTHEDIRECTOR,DEFENSELOGISTICSAGENCY,ANDTHE SECRETARIESOFTHEARMY,THEAIRFORCE,THENAVY,ANDTHE COMMANDANTOFTHEMARINECORPS

R.B.FREDERICK Acting,HeadquartersComplex Commandant KEITHW.LIPPERT RearAdmiral,SC,UnitedStatesNavy Commander NavalSupplySystemsCommand JOHNW.HANDY,LtGeneral,USAF DCS/InstallationsandLogistics G.S.MCKISSOCK LieutenantGeneral,U.S.MarineCorps DeputyChiefofStafffor InstallationsandLogistics LouisCaldera SecretaryoftheArmy

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SECTION1 DEFINITIONS 11.GENERAL.Thisdocumentanditstwoenclosureshavebeendevelopedto provideguidanceanddirectioninthestorageandhandlingofcompressedgascylinders andtheircontents,normallyprocured,stocked,andusedwithintheDepartmentof Defense(DoD).Thereareseveralmorecompressedgasesusedinthecommercial industrythatarenotaddressedinthisdocument.Someofthosemayfindtheirwayinto themilitarysystem,someofwhichmaybeextremelyhazardous.Shouldcylindersof suchgasesbeidentified,theyshouldbeisolatedinaprotectedlocationawayfromany noncompatiblematerialsuntilspecificdirectionontheirsafehandlingandstoragecanbe established.TheDepartmentofTransportation(DOT),in1967,assumedfromthe InterstateCommerceCommission(ICC)allregulatoryfunctionsforcompressedgases andgascylinders.ReferenceismadetoDOTwiththeunderstandingthatICCcylinders withtheirmarkingsnowintheDoDsystemwillretaintheirICCidentification. 12.DEFINITIONS A.CompressedGas.Class2,Divisions2.1,2.2,and2.3 1.Division2.1,FlammableGas.Flammablegasmeansanymaterialwhichisagas at20C(68F)orlessand101.3kPa(14.7psia)ofpresssure(amaterialwhichhasa boilingpointof20C(68F)orlessat101.3kPa(14.7psia))which a.Isignitabaleat101.3kPa(14.7psia)wheninamixtureof13percentorlessby volume: b.Hasaflammablerangeat101.3kPa(14.7psia)withairofatleast12percent regardlessofthelowerlimit.ThelimitsspecifiedinA1aandbshallbedeterminedat 101.3KPa(14.7psia)ofpressureand20C(68F)inaccordancewithASTME68185, StandardTestMethodforConcentrationLimitsofFlammabilityofChemicals.Other methodsofdeterminationapprovedbetheAssociateAdministratorforHazardouis MaterialsSafety,U.S.DepartmentofTransoprtationasacceptable. 2.Division2.2,NonFlammable,Nonpoisonouscompressedgas,(including compressedgas,liquefiedgas,pressurizedcryogenicgas,compressedgasinsolution, asphyriantgasandoxidizinggas).Anonflammable,nonpoisonouscompressedgas meansanymaterialwhich

a.exertsinthepackaginganabsolutepresssureof180kPa(40.6psia)orgreaterat 20C(68F),and b.DoesnotmeetthedefinitionofDivision2.1or2.3. 3.Division2.3,GasPoisonousbyInhalation.Agaspoisonousbyinhalationmeans amaterialwhichisagasat20C(68F)orlessand101.3kPa(14.7psia)ofpressure(a materialwhichhasaboilingpointaf20C(68F)orlessat101.3kPa(14.7psia)which a.Isknowntobesotoxictohumansastoposeahazardtohealthduring transportation,or b.Intheabscenceofadequatedataonhumantoxicity,ispresumedtobetoxicto humansbecausewhentestedonlaboratoryanimalsithasanLC50valueofnotmorethan 5000mlpercubicmeter.LC50valuesmaybedeterminedusingtheformulafoundin CFR49,173.133(b)(1)(i). 4.CompressedGasInSolution.Theterm@compressedgasinsolution"identifiesa nonliquefiedcompressedgasthatisdissolvedinasolvent.Inthiscasewearespeaking ofacetylenewhichisdissolvedintoacetone. 5.CryogenicLiquid.Acryogenicliquidmeansarefrigeratedliquefiedgashavinga boilingpointcolderthat90C(130F)at101.3kPa(14.7psia).Itmustbesupercooled (refrigerated)forittocondenseintotheliquidstate.Itisthereforesometimesreferredto asarefrigeratedliquid.Amaterialmeetingthisdefinitionissubjecttotherequirements ofTitle49CFR,regardlessofwhetheritmeetsthedefinitionofacompressedgasin subparagraph1above.Anexampleofthistypeofmaterialispartiallydescribedas "oxygen,refrigeratedliquid"(cryogenicliquid)inTitle49CFR,Paragraph172.101. Gasesmeetingthesecharacteristicswouldbegasessuchasoxygen,nitrogen,argon, helium,andhydrogen. 6.LiquefiedCompressedGas.Theterm"liquefiedcompressedgas"meansagas whichinapackagingunderthechargedpressure,ispartiallyliquidatatemperatureof20 C(68F).GasesmeetingthesecharacteristicswouldbetheLiquefiedPetroleumGases (ButaneandPropane),alloftherefrigerantgases,ammonia,chlorine,andthefire fightinghalons1202,1211,and1301. 7.NonliquefiedCompressedGas.Theterm"nonliquefiedcompressedgas"means agas,otherthaninsolution,whichinapackagingunderthechargedpressureisentirely gaseousatatemperatureof20C(68F).Thesearesometimesreferredtoasthe permanentgases.Theywillalso(whensupercooledorrefrigerated)meetthe characteristicsofacryogenicliquidorarefrigeratedgas.Gasesmeetingthese characteristicswouldbeoxygen,nitrogen,argon,helium,andhydrogen. B.Cylinder.Acompressedgascylinderisapressurevesseldesignedforthestorage andtransportationofacompressedgasatpressureshigherthan40poundspersquare inchabsolute(psia),25poundspersquareinchgage(psig)withatubularshapeand circularcrosssection.Thisdoesnotincludeaportabletank,amultiunittankcartank,a cargotank,oratankcar.(Title49CFR,Section171.8).

1.EmptyCylinder.Acylindermaybeconsideredemptybytheuseratanytime whentheremainingcontents(usuallypressure)inthecylinderisbelowanacceptable levelforthedesignatedapplicationhoweverunderallcircumstancesthefollowing regulatoryrequirementsapply: a.AnycylindercontainingtheresidueofaDOTregulatedhazardousmaterial (HAZMAT)mustbeofferedfortransportationandtransportedinthesamemanneras whenitcontainedagreaterquantityofthatHAZMAT.Thisincludesclassification, marking,labeling,identification,shippingpapersetc. b.Acylinderisnotsubjecttotherequirementsofthehazardousmaterials regulationsifit: (1).Isunused (2).Issufficientlycleanedofresidueandpurgedofvaporstoremoveany potentialhazard (3).Containsonlytheresidueofanonflammablegaswithnosubsidiaryhazard atanabsolutepressurelessthan280kPa(40.6psia)at20C(68F)andanymaterialinthe cylinderdoesnotmeetthedefinitionforahazardoussubstance,hazardouswaste,ora marinepollutant. c.EmptyNewProcurement ExceptforDOT8or8ALcylinders,cylinders receivedasaresultofprocurementactionshouldbepressurizedwithnotlessthan5psi ofnitrogenandshouldbetagged"PRESERVEDWITHNITROGENGAS."ADOT "Empty"labelisnotrequired. d.AcetyleneNewProcurementDOT8or8ALcylindersreceivedasaresultof procurementactionwillhaveaflammablesolventinitsporouscore.Thesecylindersare notrequiredtobelabeled"Flammable"or"Empty"bytheU.S.DOT. 2.CleanedandPurgedCylinder.Anycylindercleanedandpurgedofallhazardous residueinaccordancewithTitle49CFR,Paragraph173.29,andchargedwithapositive pressureofaninertgas(e.g.,nitrogen),ordry,oilfreeair,nottoexceed24psig(39psia) at70Fandproperlytagged"cleanedandpurged."Undernocircumstancesshall standardoiltolerantshopair(airthathasbeencompressedwithanoillubricated compressorwithoutadequatefiltrationandcleaningbeusedtopurgeandpressurizea "cleanedandpurged"cylinder. C.FlammableRange.AsdefinedinParagraph173.115ofTitle49CFR,theterm "flammablerange"shallbeusedtodescribethevaluesofthevolumepercentageofthe materialinairbetweentheminimum,LowerFlammableLimit(LFL),andthemaximum, UpperFlammableLimit(UFL),whichformsaflammablecompressedgas. D.ExplosiveRange.Theterm"explosiverange"shallbeusedtodescribethevaluesof thevolumepercentageofthematerialinairbetweentheminimum,LowerExplosive Limit(LEL),andthemaximum,UpperExplosiveLimit(UEL),whichcanbedetonated.

E.Inert.Inertdefinesthetypeofacompressedgasthatisnotflammable,corrosive, oxidizable,orpoisonousandisessentiallychemicallyinactive.Gasessuchashelium, neon,argon,andnitrogenareconsideredinert. F.Mixture.Mixturedefinesamaterialthatiscomposedofmorethanonecompoundor element.(Title49CFR,Paragraph171.8) G.OilFree.Forapplicationsthatcannottoleratehydrocarboncontamination,theterm "oilfree"shallbeusedtoidentifyuserestrictionswhenappliedtoair,helium,and nitrogen.Applicationsthatcannottoleratehydrocarboncontaminationincludethe purgingofoxygensystemsorcomponents,delicateinstruments,humanrespiration systemsandequipment,heavyartilleryrecoilmechanisms,etc.Suchgasesshallnotbe usedonorwithanysysteminwhichfeedbackofoilorotherhydrocarboncontaminants intothecylinderispossible.Thistermhasreplacedtheterm"waterpumped,"which originallyindicatedthatthegaswaschargedintothecylinderwiththeuseofawater andsoaplubricatedcompressor.Thistypeofcompression,nolongeringeneraluse,has beenreplacedwithsystemsusingadiaphragmtypecompressororasystembywhichthe gasispumpedasacryogenicliquid,thenpassedthroughavaporizertoconvertitintoa gasasitischargedintocylinders.Theneedtoidentifythetypeofcompressionhasthus changedtoaneedtoidentifythetypeofapplication.Ithasbeenfoundthathydrocarbon contaminationcanmigratebackintoacylinderfromasystemwithwhichitisusedby pressurefeedback.Itis,therefore,necessarytocontinuethedistinctseparateapplications ofinertgaseswithsystemsthatdemandahydrocarbonfreegasandsystemsthatcan tolerate,orthatdocontain,hydrocarbonproductssuchasoilorhydraulicfluids.The purposeinmakingadistinctionbetweenthesetwoapplicationswastoenhanceuser safety.Consequently,differentcylindervalveoutletconnectionsarenowemployed,and adaptorsarenotauthorizedfornoncompatibleapplications. H.OilTolerant.Theterm,"oiltolerant,"whenappliedtoair,helium,andnitrogen, indicatesthatthegascanbeusedinapplicationsthatcantolerateorcontaina hydrocarbonmaterialsuchasoilorsimilarfluids.Suchapplicationswouldbefor purgingorpressurizinghydraulicorpneumaticsystems,leaktestingofrefrigerant systems,pressurizingaircraftstruts,andgeneralusebymaintenanceandautomotive shops,etc.Thistermhasreplacedtheterm"oilpumped,"whichoriginallydesignated thatthegaswaschargedintothecylinderwiththeuseofanoillubricatedcompressor. Thistypeofcompressionsystemisstillavailableandisstillusedforsomegases however,somegassystemsareusingadiaphragmcompressor,andstillothers,suchas nitrogensystems,arenowchargingnitrogenintocylindersbypumpingthegasasa cryogenicliquidandthenpassingitthroughavaporizertoconvertittoagasasitis chargedintocylinders.Eventhoughthegasisnowchargedfroman"oilfree"source fromthecryogenicfluid,ithasbeenfoundthatthecylinderscanbecomecontaminated withfeedbackfromasystemusinghydrocarbonproductssuchasoilorotherhydraulic fluids.Itwas,therefore,necessarytocontinuetheseparateanddistinctapplicationof certaininertgases(air,helium,nitrogen).Theterm"oiltolerant"isnowusedto designatethetypeofapplicationswithwhichthegasesshallbeused.Theseparationof thistypeofapplicationhasbeenfurtherenhancedbytheuseofaspecificcylindervalve

outletconnection.Inertgasesidentifiedasoiltolerantmustnotbeusedtopurgeor pressurizeoxygenorairforhumanrespirationsystems.Theyshallonlybeusedwith systemsthatdoorcantoleratehydrocarboncontamination.Contaminationofanoxygen systemwithanoiltolerantgascouldresultinafireorexplosionwithlossoflifeorofa completeweaponssystem. I.Oxidizer.Thetermoxidizerdefinesacompressedgasthatreadilyyieldsoxygento stimulatethecombustionoforganicmatterandwhencontainedinacylinder,thecylinder willbesolabeledinaccordancewithTitle49CFRSection173.127.

J.PressureReliefDevice.Thisisadevicethatisemployedtopreventtheruptureofa chargedcompressedgascylinderunderabnormalconditions(overfilling,over pressurization,engulfedinafireetc).Thedevicecanbedesignedtobeactivatedby eitherpressureortemperatureandwillrelieveallorpartialpressuresufficientlyto preventtheruptureofthecylinder.Suchadevicemustbesubjectedtoafiretestas requiredbySection173.34(d)ofTitle49CFR.Pressurereliefdevicesareprohibitedon cylinderschargedwithapoisonAgasorliquidandfluorine. K.PSIorpsi.PSIorpsiistheabbreviationforpoundspersquareinchwhendefining pressure. L.PSIAorpsia.PSIAorpsiaistheabbreviationforpoundspersquareinchabsolute. Thisisgagepressureplustheatmosphericpressureof14.7psi. M.PSIGorpsig.PSIGorpsigistheabbreviationforpoundspersquareinchgauge. Thepressureindicatedonthepressuregaugewhichrepresentsthepressureabove atmospheric.ThisisthepressurereadonapressuregagewhereA0"istheabsenceof pressureorvacuum. N.Residue.Residueisthematerial(compressedgas)remaininginacylinderafterits contentshavebeenexhaustedtothemaximumextentpracticableandbeforethecylinder iseitherrefilledorcleanedofhazardousmaterialandpurgedtoremoveanyhazardous vapors.(Title49CFR,Section171.8) O.ServicePressure.Theterm"servicepressure"(sometimesreferredtoasworking pressure)isdefinedastheauthorized(designed)fillpressureofthecompressedgas cylinder.ThiswillbeanumericvalueimmediatelyfollowingtheDOTspecification stampedintotheshoulder,headringorfootringofthecylinder.Forexample,for cylindersmarked"DOT3AA2265,"theservicepressureis2265psig.Thisisthe predeterminedpressuretowhichthecylinderisauthorizedtobechargedata stabilized temperatureof70F. P.TemperatureLimits.Thetemperatureof130FiscitedintheTitle49CFRasthe uppertemperaturelimittobeusedforcalculatingwhenacylinderwillbecomeliquid full,andinthedefinitionofacompressedgas.Thistemperaturehasbeendeterminedto

bethemaximumtemperaturenormallyencounteredduringthetransportationandstorage ofcompressedgases.Forthepurposesofthisregulation,130Fiscitedintextwhenit relatesdirectlytoacitationin Title49CFR.Toprovideanextramarginofsafety, temperaturelimitscitedinotherpartsofthisregulationhavebeenloweredto125Ffor DoDandDLAactivities. Q.USP.USPmeansPharmacopoeiaoftheUnitedStates.Thisisadocumentpublished bythemedicalprofessionthatcontainsalistofdrugsandmedicinesanddescribestheir preparation,properties,uses,etc.

SECTION2 CHARACTERISTICSOFGASES 21.GENERAL.Personnelhavingtheresponsibilityofstoring,handling,and/orusing compressedgasesandgascylindersmusthaveaworkingknowledgeofthe characteristicsandhazardsassociatedwitheachindividualgas.Specificanddetailed informationonthepropertiesand/orhazardsofanygasisbestobtainedfromthe manufacturer orsupplieroftheproductthroughMaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS)or brochures.Additionalinformationtothatprovidedinthisdocumentisavailableinother referencematerialfromcommercialsources.Thefollowingcommercialpublicationsare recommendedassourcesforadditionalinformationpertainingtotechnicaldataandto firstaidandmedicaltreatmentforexposuretogases: A.EffectsofExposuretoToxicGases/FirstAidandMedicalTreatment, availablefromMathesonGasProducts. B.GasDataBook,availablefromMathesonGasProducts.Thisdocumentcontains technicalinformationaboutthevariouscompressedgasesandprovidessuchinformation asthechemicalcharacteristics,howagasismanufactured,howitisused,howitis transported,safetyandhealthinformationandhowtodisposeofit. C.MethodsforHydrostaticTestingofCompressedGasCylinders,CGAPamphletC1, availablefromtheCompressedGasAssociation(CGA).Thispamphletprovidesthe detailedinformationon theretesting(requalification)ofcompressedgascylinders. D.HandbookofCompressedGases,availablefromtheCGA.Thisdocumentisa compilationoftechnicalinformationsimilartothatoftheMathesonGasDataBookbut alsocontainmuchofthespecificinformationfoundintheindividualCGApamphlets. E.ChlorineManual,availablefromTheChlorineInstitute.Thisdocumentprovides detailedinformationonthemanufacture,transporting,safetyandhealthandothercritical informationon thechlorineindustry. F.CylinderServiceLifeSeamless,HighPressureCylinderSpecificationICC/DOT3, ICC/DOT3A,ICC/DOT3AA,CGAPamphletC5,availablefromtheCGA.This documentprovidesdetailedinformationonthemanufactureofcylindersandwhenused withtheresultsofthehydrostatictestoutlinedinPamphletC1,apersoncandetermine theexpectedlifeofahighpressuresteelcylinder. G.StandardsforVisualInspectionofCompressedGasCylinders,CGA PamphletsC6,C6.1,C6.2andC6.3availablefromtheCGA.Thesedocuments providedirectionandguidanceinperformingavisualinspectionofacompressedgas cylindertovisuallydeterminetheintegrityofthestructureofthecylinder.

22.GASESANDTHEIRCHARACTERISTICS. Thegasesmostlikelytobefound intheDLAandDODstorageandsupportfacilitiesinventoriesarelistedbelow.The labelrequirementsforeachgasareindicated.Forspecialhandlingandtransportation, refertothespecificlabelrequirementsfoundinPara172.101oftheCodeofFederal Regulations,Title49andpart82ofCFRTitle40(EPA). A.Acetylene,Dissolved(HazardClass2.1,I.D.No.UN1001,FlammableGasLabel). Acetyleneisacompoundofcarbonandhydrogeninproportionsbyweightofabout12 partscarbonto1parthydrogen(92.3to7.7percent).Pureacetyleneisacolorless,highly flammablegasofagreeableetherealodor.Acetyleneofordinarycommercialpurityhas adistinctivegarliclikeodor.Itisverysolubleinacetone,1volumeofacetonewill dissolve300volumesofacetyleneat160psig.Itisslightlylighterthanair.Acetyleneis shippeddissolvedinacetone.Fullcylinderpressureis250psig.Acetyleneisasimple asphyxiantandananesthetic.Lowconcentrationsofvaporshasananestheticeffect,and vaporsinhighconcentrationsorinenclosedspacesmaycauseasphyxiation.Acetylene initsfreestateunderpressure,maydecomposeviolently.Thehigherthepressure,the smallertheinitialforcerequiredtocauseanexplosion.Therefore,NEVERusethefree gasoutsidethecylinderatpressuresinexcessof15psig.Acetyleneishighlyflammable overawiderangeandformsexplosivemixtureswithair(LFL2.5percentandUFL100 percent).Acetylenecylindersshouldalwaysbestored,transported,andusedinan uprightpositiontoavoidlossofsolvent(acetone)duringuseandtoprovideasafe positionofthecylindershouldapressurereliefdevicebeactivatedduringafire.The verticalpositionofthecylinderwillletthe15footspoutofflamethatcandevelopto harmlesslyreleasethecontentsofthecylinderwithoutcuttingintoanothercylinder.Ifa cylinderhadtobepositionedinahorizontalpositionforanyreason,itmustbepositioned inanuprightpositionforaminimumofatleast2hourspriortoitsuse.Somegradesof commercialacetylenehavetoxicimpuritiestherefore,breathingofacetylenevaporsin anyconcentrationmustbeavoided.Acetylenecancausecardiacirritability. B.Air,Compressed(HazardClass2.2,I.D.NO.UN1002,NonflammableGasLabel) Air,Refrigeratedliquid(CryogenicLiquid)(HazardClass2.2,I.D.No.UN1003, NonflammableGas(primary)andOxidizer(subsidiary)Labels).Airisthenatural atmosphereoftheearthanonflammable,colorless,odorlessgasthatconsistsofa mixtureofgaseouselements(withwatervapor,asmallamountofcarbondioxide,and tracesofmanyotherconstituents).Synthesizedairisproducedbycombiningpure oxygenandnitrogenandcontainsbetween19.5and23.5percentoxygen,withthe balancenitrogenandwithamajorportionoftheothercomponentseliminated.Dryairis noncorrosive.Liquefiedairistransparentwithabluishcastandhasamilkycolorwhenit containscarbondioxide.Becauseairisamixture,notacompound,itcanbeseparated intoitscomponents.Themostcommonmethodistheliquefactionofairbyreducingits temperaturetoapproximately 320degF(195.6degC),thenfractionallydistillingto removeeachoftheconstituentsasfractions.Compressedairisnontoxic.Itmayactas anoxidizingmaterial.Directcontactwiththereleasinghighpressuregasorthe cryogenicliquidmaycausefrostbite.

C.Ammonia,Anhydrous(HazardClass2.3,I.D.NO.UN1005,PoisonGas(primary) andcorosive(subsidiary)Labels).Ammoniaisthecompoundformedbythechemical combinationofthetwogaseouselements,nitrogenandhydrogen,inthemolarproportion ofonepartnitrogentothreepartshydrogen.Thisrelationshipisshowninthechemical symbolforammonia,NH3.Onaweightbasistheratiois14partsnitrogento3parts hydrogenorapproximately82percentnitrogento18percenthydrogen.Theterm ammoniaisthenameofthechemicalcompound,NH3,whichiscommonlycalled anhydrousammonia.ANHYDROUSmeanswithoutwaterandwhenusedwithammonia indicatesthewatercontentislessthan0.2percent.Thisdifferentiatesitfromthevarious widelyusedaqueoussolutionsofammonia. Atroomtemperatureandatmospheric pressure,ammoniaisapungent,colorlessgas.Itmaybecompressedandcooledtoa colorlessliquid.Betweenthemeltingandcriticalpoint,liquidammoniaexertsavapor pressurewhichincreaseswithrisingtemperature.Whenanhydrousammoniainaclosed containerisinequilibriumwithanhydrousammoniavapor,thepressurewiththe containerbearsadefiniterelationshiptothetemperature.Anhydrousammoniavapors areextremelyimitatingtotheeyesandrespiratorytract,andinhighconcentrationscan befatalhowever,personswillnotwillinglyremaininanatmosphereofammonialong enoughtoincurpermanentphysicaldamage.Ammoniavaporscanformflammableand explosivemixturesinair(LFL15.5percent,UFL 27percent,LED16percent,andUEL 25percent),however,theseconcentrationsareseldomencountered.Liquidanhydrous ammoniaisextremelycold,28F,andcontactwithskinmaycauseseverefrostbiteand seriouseyedamage. D.Argon,Compressed(HazardClass2.2,I.D.NO.UN1006,NonflammableGas Label).Argon,RefrigeratedLiquid(CryogenicLiquid)(HazardClass2.2,I.D.NO. UN1951,NonflammableGasLabel)Argonisnonflammableandnontoxicandwillnot supportcombustion.Itismanufacturedasacryogenicliquidwithanormalboilingpoint of 302.6F.Asacryogenicfluid,itisstoredandtransportedinspecialinsulatedand vacuumjacketedcylinders(DOT4L)withawatercapacityofnotover1000pounds (454.6litersor120gallons)orininsulatedtanksandcargotanktrucks.Itisalso vaporizedintoitsgaseousstateandchargedintohighpressurecylinders(DOT3Aor 3AA)of1800psigorgreater.Argon,initscryogenicliquidstate,isnormallystoredin largeinsulatedstoragetanksatthemanufacturingfacilityandisdeliveredinsmall quantitiesdirectlytothepointofuseortoaspecialstoragefacilitydesignedfor cryogenicliquids.Argon,asacryogenicliquid,cannotbestoredinaclosedcontainer becausetheliquidiscontinuouslyboiling(vaporizing)andbuildinguppressure therefore,itisstoredinacontainerwithanopenventoraventthatincorporatesa controlledpressurereliefdevice.Thestorageandhandlingofargon,asaddressedinthis regulation,willbeinitsvapororgaseousstateinhighpressureDOT3A,3AA,or3AL cylinders.Duetoitsabilitytodisplaceair,argonisasimpleasphyxiant.Contactwith thecryogenicliquidoritscoldvaporsandtheescapinghighpressurefromacylinder maycausefrostbiteandseriouseyedamage. E.CarbonDioxide(HazardClass2.2,I.D.NO.UN1013,NonflammableGasLabel). Carbondioxideincylindersisintheformofagasoverliquidandat70Fexertsa pressureof838psig.Humanscannotbreathaircontainingmorethan10percentcarbon

dioxide(byvolume)withoutlosingconsciousness.Thegasisabout1.5timesheavier thanairandisnontoxic,nonreactive,slightlyacidic,andwillnotburnorsupport combustionorhumanlife.Carbondioxidegasinterfereswithpropermentationat1.9 percentandisnottolerableat3.5percent 5.0percent.Carbondioxidecylindersbecome extremelydangerouswhenheatedtoatemperatureapproximating125Fandshould neverbeplacednearfurnaces,radiators,oranyothersourceofheat.Contactwiththe liquidorhighpressuregasmaycausefrostbiteandseriouseyedamage. F.CarbonMonoxide,Compressed(HazardClass2.3,I.D.NO.UN1016,PoisonGas (primary)andFlammableGas(subsidiary)Labels)Carbonmonoxideisanextremely flammablegas(LFL12.5percentandUFL74percent).Whenpure,itisodorlessand colorlessanddoesnotgivewarningofitspresencetherefore,cylindersmustalwaysbe placedinawellventilatedareaawayfromsourcesofignition oroxidizinggases. Prolongedbreathingoflowconcentrationsmaycauseheadaches.Anginaandheart attackscanresultfromexposuretopeoplewithcardiacproblems.Breathinghigh concentrationsofcarbonmonoxidemaybefatal. G.Chlorine(HazardClass2.3,I.D.NO.UN1017,PoisonGas(primary)andcorrosive (sibsidiary)Labels).Chlorineischargedintocylindersasanamberliquidthatturnstoa nonflammablegreenishyellowgasat29F.Chlorinemustnotbeconfusedwith swimmingpoolchemicals,suchascalciumhypochloriteorsodiumdichloroisocyanurate, thataresometimeserroneouslycalledchlorine.Althoughchlorineisnonflammable, mostcombustiblematerialswillburninachlorineatmosphereastheydoinanoxygen atmosphere,andflammablegasesandvaporswillformexplosivemixtureswithchlorine. Chlorinereactsexplosivelyorformsexplosivecompoundswithmanycommon chemicals,especiallyacetylene,turpentine,ether,anhydrousammonia,fuelgas, hydrocarbons,hydrogen,andfinelydividedmetals.Chlorinegasisprimarilya respiratoryirritantinhighconcentrations,itcouldcauseseriousphysicaldamage. However,personswillnotwillinglyremaininanatmosphereofchlorinelongenoughto incurpermanentdamage.Liquidchlorineorhighpressuregasmaycausefrostbiteand seriouseyedamage. H.ChlorineTrifluoride(HazardClass2.3,I.D.NO.UN1749,PoisonGas(primary), Oxidizer(subsidiary)andCorrosive(subsidiary)Labels).Chlorinetrifluorideisa greenishyellowliquidwhichturnstoanearlycolorlessgasatitsboilingpointof53F. Itisdangerouslyreactive.Itwillignitemostcombustiblematerials.Itreactsviolently withwatertoformhydrogenfluorideandchlorine.Italsoreactsstronglywithsand, siliconcontainingcompounds,glass,andasbestos.Theliquidisextremelytoxicand corrosive.Contactwithskinoreyeswillcausedeep,painfulburns.Vaporswillcause severedamagetotheeyes,skin,respiratorytractandmucousmembranes,andmaycause pulmonaryedema. I.Chlorofluorocarbons,Flammable(HazardClass2.1,I.D.NO.Seebelow,Flammable GasLabel).Flammablechlorofluorocarbons,suchaschlorodifluoroethanesR142b, (UN2517)a refrigerantandlowtemperaturesolvent,anddifluoroethaneR152a,(UN1030)an

intermediate,shouldneverbeconfusedwithormistakenfornonflammable,chlorofluoro carbons.Thesematerialsarehighlyflammableand,insomecases,highlyreactive. Healthhazardsarethesameasfornonflammablechlorofluorocarbons. J.Chlorofluorocarbons,Nonflammable(HazardClass2.2,I.D.NO.Seebelow, NonflammableGasLabel)Chlorofluorocarbongasesaremostcommonlyusedin refrigerationandairconditioningapplications.Althoughclassedasnonflammable, chlorofluorocarbonsmixedwithflammableliquidsorgasesmaybeflammableand shouldbehandledwithcaution.Partiallyhalogenatedcompoundsmayalsobe flammableandmustbeindividuallyexamined.Althoughthetoxicityof chlorofluorocarbonsislow,thepossibilityofinjuryordeathexistsinunusualsituations orifthematerialisdeliberatelymisused.Thevaporsareseveraltimesheavierthanair, andunderstaticconditions,uniformdistributioninanenclosedspacemightbequite slow.Goodventilationshouldbeprovidedinareaswherehighconcentrationsofthe heavyvaporsmightaccumulateandexcludeoxygen.Chlorofluorocarbonscominginto contactwithhotsurfacesoropenflameswillproducefumesofextremelyirritatingand toxichydrogenchlorideand/orhydrogenfluoride.Inhalationofthechlorofluorocarbons inhighconcentrationisdangerousandcanbefatal.Whentreatingpersonssufferingtoxic effectsfromexposuretochlorofluorocarbons,theuseofepinephrineorsimilardrugs shouldbeavoidedbecausetheymayproducecardiacarrhythmias,includingventricular fibrillation. Chlorofluorocarbonsidentifiedasthefollowinghavebeendeterminedtobeozone depletingsubstancesandhavebeenbannedfromfurtherproduction.Thesecompressed gasesmustnowbecaptured(Recovered)andreturnedtotheDODreservenowbeing managedbyDSCR.Theseproductswillbereissuedtoqualifiedactivitiesforusein criticalapplicationswhereanalternatehasyettobefound.Instructionsfor theoperation oftheprogramandtheprocedurestobeusedfortheturninoftheseproductscanbe foundinSection12ofthisenclosure.(Thislistcontainsonlythosecompressedgases nowinusebytheDOD)ThetotallistofproductshavebeenidentifiedasClassIorClass IIsubstances.TheclassIsubstanceshavebeenbannedfromfurtherproduction,the ClassIIsubstanceswillbebannedatalaterdate. GroupI TrichlorofluoromethaneR11 DichlorodifluoromethaneR12 TrichlorotrifluoroethaneR113 DichlorotetrafluoroethaneR114 MonochloropentafluoroethaneR115 GroupII Bromochlorodifluoromethane:(Halon 1211) Bromotrifluoroethane(Halon1301) Dibromotetrafluoroethane(Halon2402)

K.Cyclopropane(HazardClass2.1,I.D.NO.UN1027,FlammableGasLabel). Cyclopropaneisacolorless,flammable(LFL2.4percentandUFL10.3percent)gas withasweet,distinctiveodorresemblingthatofpetroleumnaphtha.Foritsmajoruseas ananestheticmedicalgas,itmustbesuppliedaccordingtoUSPpuritystandards. Concentrations(byvolume)of6percentresultinunconsciousness,andasthe

concentrationincreasesto23percent,moderatetodeepanesthesiaresults.Concentrations inexcessof23percentarefatal,causingrespiratoryfailure.Theprincipalhazardof cyclopropaneisitsflammability. L.EthyleneOxide,Pureorwithnitrogen(HazardClass2.3,I.D.NO.UN1040,Poison GasandFlammableGasLabels)Ethyleneoxideisahighlyreactivecolorlessgasthat condensestoacolorlessliquidboilingat50.7degF(10.4degC)and14.7psia.Itis miscibleinallproportionswithwater,alcohol,ether,andmostorganicsolvents.The vaporsofethyleneoxideareflammableandexplosive.Itisgenerallynoncorrosiveto metalsandleavesnoresidualodorortaste.Themajoruseofethyleneoxideisasa chemicalintermediateforthemanufactureofethyleneglycolandhigherglycols.These glycolsareusedasdryingagents,antifreezes,andrawmaterialsforthemanufactureof otherchemicalderivatives.Ethyleneoxide,bothpureandmixedwithcarbondioxideor halocarbons,isalsousedasasterilantandfumigantforheatsensitivematerials. AEthyleneoxideisatoxicliquidandgas.ThevaporsfromEthyleneoxideform flammablemixtureswithairoverawiderange(LFL3percentandUFL100percent). Thevaporisheavierthanair(vapordensity1.5)andmaytravelaconsiderabledistance toasourceofignitionandflashback.Ethyleneoxideisdangerouslyreactiveitmay rearrangechemicallyand/orpolymerizeviolentlywithevolutionofheatwhenincontact withhighlyactivecatalyticsurfacessuchasanhydrouschloridesofiron,tin,aluminum, andpureoxidesofironandaluminum,andalkalimetalhydroxides.Althoughsolublein water,solutionswillcontinuetoburnuntildilutedtoapproximately22volumesofwater toonevolumeofethyleneoxide.Ethyleneoxideismoderatelytoxicbyinhalation,and breathingandhighconcentrationsmaycausepulmonaryedema.Itisasevere,eye,skin, andrespiratoryirritant,andeffectsmaybedelayed.Forspecifichealthhazardsreferto theMSDS,theDoDHazardousMaterialsInformationSystem,orthemanufacturer, supplier,orvendorforinformation. M.EthyleneOxideandNonflammableGasMixtures(LabeledAccordingto Mixture).Duetothehighflammabilityandexplosivehazardsofpureethyleneoxideand theneedforitsuseasasterilizerformedicalequipmentandmaterial,amixtureof nonflammablegasesisaddedtothematerialtoreduceitshazard.Themixturesare usually20to90percentcarbondioxideordichlorodifluoromethanebyvolume.The mixturesarelesstoxicthanpureethyleneoxide,butdoposeahealththreatwheninhaled orwhenindirectcontactwith skinoreyes.Forspecifichealthhazardsrefertothe MSDS,theDoDHazardousMaterialsInformationSystem,orthemanufacturer,supplier, orvendorforinformation. N.Helium,Compressed(HazardClass2.2,I.D.NO.UN1046,NonflammableGas) Helium,RefrigeratedLiquid(CryogenicLiquid)(HazardClass2.2,I.D.NO.UN1963, NonflammableGasLabel)Heliumisacolorless,odorless,andtastelessgasatroom temperatureandatmosphericpressure.ItsprincipalsourceintheUnitedStatesisfrom certainnaturalgaswellsinwhichthenaturalgasmaycontainupto9percenthelium.It isnormallysuppliedasanonliquefiedcompressedgasinhighpressureDOT3Aor3AA cylindersatoraboveapressureof1800psigat70F.Heliumcanbecondensedintoa cryogenicliquidwhenrefrigeratedtobelowitsnormalboilingpointof 452.1F,the

lowestboilingpointofanysubstanceknown.Asacryogenicliquid,itisstoredand transportedinspecialinsulatedandvacuumjacketedcylinders(DOT4L)withawater capacityofnotover1,000pounds(454.6litersor120gallons)orinlargerinsulatedand vacuumjacketedtanksandcargotanktrucks.Helium,asacryogenicliquid,islike argonandcannotbestoredinaclosedcontainerbecausetheliquidiscontinuously boiling(vaporizing)andbuildinguppressuretherefore,itisstoredinacontainerwithan openventoraventthatincorporatesacontrolledpressurereliefdevice.Thestorageand handlingofhelium,asaddressedinthisregulation,willbeinitsvapororgasstatein highpressurecylinders.Inhighconcentrations,heliumactsasasimpleasphyxiant, causingsuffocationduetooxygendeficiency.Contactwiththeliquidorcoldvapors maycausefrostbiteandseriouseyedamage. O.Hydrogen(HazardClass2.1,I.D.NO.UN1049,FlammableGasLabel).Hydrogen isacolorless,odorless,flammablegasatroomtemperatureandatmosphericpressure.It isthelightestgasknown.Itisusuallyshippedasanonliquefiedcompressedgasinhigh pressureDOT3Aor3AAcylindersatapressuregreaterthan1800psigat70F. Hydrogencanbecondensedintoacryogenicliquidwhenrefrigeratedbelowitsnormal boilingpointof 423.0F.Asacryogenicliquid,itisstoredandtransportedinspecial insulatedandvacuumjacketedcylinders(DOT4L)withawatercapacityofnotover 1000pounds(454.6litersor120gallons)orinlargerinsulatedandvacuumjacketed tanksandcargotanktrucks.Hydrogen,asacryogenicliquid,islikeargonandhelium andcannotbestoredinaclosedcontainerbecausetheliquidiscontinuouslyboiling (vaporizing)andbuildinguppressuretherefore,itisstoredinacontainerwithanopen ventoraventthatincorporatesacontrolledpressurereliefdevice.Thestorageand handlingofhydrogen,asaddressedinthisregulation,willbeinitsvapororgaseousstate inhighpressurecylinders.Hydrogenburnsinairwithapaleblue,almostinvisible, flame.Hydrogenwillformflammableandexplosivemixturesoverawiderangewithair (LFL4percent,UFL74percent,LED4.1percent,andUEL74.2percent)andoxygen (LFL4percent,UFL95percent,LED4.7percent,andUEL93.9percent).Unlike hydrogenatnormalambienttemperatureswhenitislighterthanair,thecoldgasasitis ventedorreleasedfromthecontainerisslightlyheavierthanairandmayremainnear groundleveluntilitwarmsup.Fogformedwhenthecoldgascomesincontactwiththe moistureintheairwillindicatewherethegasisspreading.However,explosivemixtures canexistoutsidethevisiblefog.Hydrogenisnontoxicbutcancauseasphyxiation. Contactwiththecryogenicliquidorcoldvaporcancausefrostbiteandseriouseye damage. P.LiquefiedPetroleumGases(LPG)(HazardClass2.1,I.D.NO.UN1075,Flammable GasLabel).Theliquefiedpetroleumgasesarebutane,isobutane,propane,propylene (propene),butylenes(butenes)andanymixturesofthesehydrocarbonsasdefinedbythe NationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA),DOT,or otherauthority.Theyare flammable(butaneLFL1.8percentandUFL8.4percent,butyleneLFL1.6percentand UFL10percent,propaneLFL2.2percentandUFL9.5percent,andpropyleneLFL2 percentandUFL11.1percent),colorless,andnoncorrosive.Mostareodorless,soan odorantsuchasethylmercaptanisaddedtowarnofthepresenceofthegas.(Propylene andbutyleneshaveafoulodor.)HighconcentrationsofLPGinairmaycausecentral

nervoussystemdepressionwithsymptomsincludinglightheadedness,drowsiness, unconsciousness,andpossiblydeath. Q.MethylAcetyleneandPropadiene.Mixtures,Stabilized,:(MAPP)(HazardClass2.1, I.D.NO.UN1060,FlammableGasLabel).MAPPisaregisteredtrademarkofAIRCO,a divisionofBOCGroup,Inc.,Montvale,NJ,whichisthesolesourceofMAPPgas.The propernameismethylacetyleneandpropadienemixtures,stabilized,andthegasisa stabilizedmixtureofmethylacetylene(CH2CCH)andpropadiene(CH2CCH2).Itisa flammablegaswhosevaporsformflammablemixturesinairoveranarrowrange(LFL 3.4percentandUFL10.8percent).Itspenetrating,foul,andpersistentodorgivesagood warningofitspresence. R.MethylBromide(HazardClass2.3,NO.UN1062,PoisonGasLabel). MethylBromideisacolorlessliquidorgaswithpracticallynoodor.Itisapoisonousgas atroomtemperatureandatmosphericpressure.Athighconcentrations,ithasa chloroformlikeodor.Detectionoflowerconcentrationsisoftenfacilitatedbyawarning odorant,chloropicrin,whichisaddedbythemanufacturer.Methylbromideisflammable onlywheninthepresenceofahighenergysourceandinthenarrowflammabilityrange of10to16percentbyvolumeinair.Itsphysicalpropertiesdonotmeetthedefinitionof aflammablegasasdefinedbytheU.S.DepartmentofTransportation.Theonsetof thermaldecompositionoccursatapproximately752degF(400degC).Methylbromide isusedprimarilyasafumiganttocontrolinsectsinfestingvariousgrainsandnonfood material.Itisalsousedinsmallquantitiesinorganicsynthesisformethylations. Althoughmethylbromideisnotacompressedgas,itisroutinelyencounteredingas cylinders.Inhalationofthevaporisharmfulandcanbefatal.Contactwiththeliquidcan causeseveredamagetotheskin,eyes,ormucousmembranes.Methylbromidehasa chloroformlikeodor. S.MethylChloride(HazardClass2.1,I.D.No.UN1063,FlammableGasLabel) Methylchlorideisacolorless,flammablegaswithafaintlysweet,nonirritatingodorat roomtemperatures.Itisshippedasatransparentliquidunderitsvaporpressureofabout 59psigat70degF(407kPaat21.1degC).Methylchlorideburnsfeeblyinairbutforms mixtureswithairthatcanbeexplosivewithinitsflammabilityrange.Drymethyl chlorideisverystableatnormaltemperaturesandincontactwithair.Inthepresenceof moisture,ithydrolyzesslowly,whichresultsintheformationofcorrosivehydrochloric acid.Attemperaturesabove700degF(371degC),methylchloridemaydecomposeinto toxicendproducts(hydrochloricacid,phosgene,chlorine,andcarbonmonoxide).Itis slightlysolubleinwaterandverysolubleinalcohol,mineraloils,chloroform,andmost organicliquids.Methylchlorideisbothflammable(LFL8.1percentandUFL18.7 percent)andtoxicinhighconcentrations.TherecommendedThresholdLimitValuefor methylchlorideinairis100ppm.Becauseofitsmildodorandnarcoticeffect,persons maybeexposedtoconsiderableconcentrationswithoutbeingawareofthedanger.The symptomsofpoisoningincludedizziness,headache,opticaldifficulties,nausea,and vomiting,andmaybedelayedforseveralhours.

T.Nitrogen,Compressed(HazardClass2.2,I.D.NO.UN1066,NonflammableGas Label)Nitrogen,RefrigeratedLiquid(CryogenicLiquid)(HazardClass2.2,I.D.No. UN1977,NonflammableGasLabel).Nitrogenisanodorless,colorless,tasteless, nontoxic,andalmosttotallyinertgasthatmakesup78percentof theearth'satmosphere. Itiscolorlessasacryogenicliquid.Itisnotflammableandwillnotsupportcombustion orhumanlife.Itismanufacturedasacryogenicliquidwithanormalboilingpointof 320F.Asacryogenicliquid,itisstoredandtransportedineitherspecialinsulatedand vacuumjacketedcylinders(DOT4L)withawatercapacityofnotover1,000pounds (454.6litersor120gallons)orininsulatedandvacuumjacketedtanksorcargotank trucks.Itisalsovaporizedintothegaseousstateandchargedintohighpressure cylinders(DOT3A,3AA,or3AL)1800psigorgreater.Nitrogeninitscryogenicliquid stateisnormallystoredinlargestoragetanksatthemanufacturingfacilityandis deliveredinsmallquantitiesdirectlytothepointofuseortoaspecialstoragefacility designedforcryogenicliquids.Nitrogen,asacryogenicliquidlikeothercryogenic liquids,cannotbestoredinaclosedcontainerbecausetheliquidiscontinuouslyboiling (vaporizing)andbuildinguppressuretherefore,itisstoredincontainerswithanopen ventorwithaventthatincorporatesacontrolledpressurereliefdevice.Alternate methodsofproducingnitrogengasconformingtothephysicalcharacteristicsofFedSpec BBN411maybeproducedutilizingthepressureswingadsorptioncycleortheuseof membranetechnology.Thestorageandhandlingofnitrogenasaddressedinthis regulationwillbeinitsvapororgasstateinhighpressureDOT3A,3AA,or3AL cylinders.Unlikenitrogenatnormalambienttemperatureswhenitislighterthanair,the coldgasasitisventedorreleasedfromthecryogeniccontainerisslightlyheavierthan airandmayremainneargroundleveluntilitwarmsup.Inthiscase,nitrogencanactas anasphyxiant,displacingairandcausingsuffocationduetooxygendeficiency.Fog formedwhenthecoldgascomesincontactwiththemoistureintheairwillindicate wherethegasisspreading.Contactwiththeliquidorcoldgascancausefrostbiteand seriouseyedamage. U.NitrousOxide,Compressed(HazardClass2.2,I.D.NO.1070)andNitrousOxide, RefrigeratedLiquid(HazardClass2.2,I.D.NO.2201),NonflammableGasLabel) Nitrousoxideatnormaltemperaturesandpressuresisacolorless,practically odorless andtasteless,nontoxicgas.Itisshippedasnitrousoxide,compressed,ornitrousoxide, refrigeratedliquid.Nitrousoxideisnonflammable,but,beingamildoxidizingagent, willsupportcombustionofflammablematerials.Itisusedasaninhalanttypeof anestheticoranalgesicgas.Wheninhaledinhighconcentrationsforafewseconds,it affectsthecentralnervoussystemandmayinducesymptomscloselyresembling alcoholicintoxication.Itscolloquialname,"laughinggas,"stemsfromthefactthatsome personsexhibithilarityafterinhalingnitrousoxide.Continuedinhalationwithoutan amplesupplyofoxygenresultsinsimpleasphyxia. V.Oxygen,Compressed(HazardClass2.2,I.D.NO.UN1072,NonflammableGas (primary)andOxidizer(subsidiary)Labels)Oxygen,RefrigeratedLiquid(Cryogenic Liquid)(HazardClass2.2,I.D.No.UN1073,NonflammableGas(primary)andOxidizer (subsidiary)Labels).Oxygeninthegaseousstateiscolorless,odorless,tasteless, nontoxic,andnonflammablebutsupportscombustionvigorously.Itisnecessaryto

sustainlife,anditconstitutesabout20percent,byvolume,oftheearth'satmosphere.As acryogenicliquid,itispaleblueincolorand,atitsnormalboilingpointof 297F,is slightlyheavierthanwater.Itismanufacturedasacryogenicfluidbyfractional distillationofliquefiedair,orismanufacturedasagasusinganelectrolyticgenerator. Oxygenproducedbythepressureswingadsorptioncycleisamaximumof94%oxygen withtheremainderconsistingofArgon.ThisprocessdoesnotmeetMilO27210 procurementforgaseousaviatorsbreathingoxygen.Thereforeitshouldnotbestoredin ahighpressurecylinderdesignatedasaviatorsbreathingoxygen.Asacryogenicliquid, itcanbestoredortransportedinspecialinsulatedandvacuumjacketedcylinders(DOT 4L)withawatercapacityofnotover1,000pounds(454.6literor120gallons)orin insulatedandvacuumjacketedtanksorcargotanktrucks.Itisalsovaporizedintothegas stateandchargedintohighpressurecylinders(DOT3A,3AA,or3AL)of1800psigor greater.Oxygen,initscryogenicliquidstate,isnormallystoredinlargestoragetanksat themanufacturingfacilityandisdeliveredinsmallquantitiesdirectly tothepointofuse ortoaspecialstoragefacilitydesignedforcryogenicliquids.Aswithothercryogenic fluids,itcannotbestoredinaclosedcontainerbecausetheliquidiscontinuouslyboiling (vaporizing)andbuildinguppressuretherefore,itisstoredincontainerswithanopen ventorwithaventthatincorporatesacontrolledpressurereliefdevice.Thestorageand handlingofoxygenasaddressedinthisregulationwillbeinitsvapororgasstateinhigh pressureDOT3A,3AA,or3ALcylinders.Contactwiththecryogenicliquidorthecold vapormaycausefrostbiteandseriouseyedamage.Thecoldgas,asitisventedor releasedfromthecryogeniccontainer,isslightlyheavierthanairandwillremainnear groundleveluntilitwarmsup. Fogformedwhenthecoldgascomesincontactwiththe moistureintheairwillindicatewherethegasisspreading.Allmaterialsthatare flammableinairburnmuchmorevigorouslyinoxygen.Somecombustibles,suchasoil andgrease,burnwithnearlyexplosiveviolenceinanoxygenatmosphere,ifignited. Oxygenitselfisnonflammable.Containersmustbekeptfreeofoil,grease,andanyother organicorhydrocarboncontaminationandshallnotbehandledwithoilyhands,gloves, orgreasyequipment. Useofperchloroethylene,trichloroethylene,or1,1,1, trichloroethanetocleancylindersisprohibitedandmaycreateanexplosiveatmosphere witharesultingfireorexplosion. W.SulfurDioxide,Liquefied(HazardousClass2.3,I.D.NO.UN1079,PoisonGas Label) Sulfurdioxideisacolorlessnonflammablegaswithasharppungentodor.Itliquefiesat temperaturesbelow14F.Thegasisextremelyirritatingtotheeyesandrespiratory tract.Itsirritantpropertiesareattributedtotherapidity withwhichitformssulfurous acidoncontactwithmoistmembranes.SulfurdioxideisontheNationalPrimaryand SecondaryAmbientAirQualityPollutionStandardList.Anyleakmustbeimmediately reportedtoproperauthorities. X.SulfurHexafluoride(HazardClass2.2,I.D.NO.UN1080,NonflammableGas Label)(domestic)/SulphurHexafluoride(international) Sulfurhexafluoride(domestic)/sulphurHexafluoride(international)iscolorless,odorless, nontoxic,nonflammable,andisoneofthemostchemicallyinertgasesknown.Itis shippedasaliquefiedcompressedgasatapressureof310psig.Sulfurhexafluoride

(domestic)/sulphurHexafluoride(international)isnontoxichowever,itcanactasa simpleasphyxiantbydisplacingairinenclosedspaces.Lowerfluoridesofsulfurare producedwhensulfurhexafluoride(domestic)/sulphurhexafluoride(international)is subjectedtoelectricaldischarge,andgasesproducedaretoxicbyinhalation. 23.OTHERGASES.Manyothergases,suchastheoneslistedbelow,arelesslikely tobeencounteredinDoD.Forfurtherinformationrefertoparagraph21. A.Dimethylamine,Anhydrous(HazardousClass2.1,I.D.NO.UN1032,Flammable GasLabel)Dimethylamineisaflammable,alkaline,colorlessgasatroomtemperature andatmosphericpressure.Ithasacharacteristicfishyodorinlowerconcentrations.In higherconcentrations(100to500ppm)thefishyodorisnolongerdetectableandthe odorismorelikethatofammonia.Itisreadilyliquefiedisshippedinsteelcylindersas liquefiedgasunderitsownvaporpressureof11.3psigat21.1degC. B.EthylChloride(HazardousClass2.1,I.D.NO.1037,FlammableGasLabel) EthylChloride,atroomtemperatureandatmospherepressure,isaflammablegaswitha pungent,etherealodor.Ethylchloridehasnarcoticproperties,butoverexposurecan causetoxiceffects.Itisreadilyliquefiedandisshippedinsteelcylindersanddrumsasa liquidunderitsownvaporpressureof37kPa(5.36PSIG)at21.1degC.Flammable range(LFL3.6percentandUFL15.4percent). C.HydrogenChloride,anhydrous(HazardousClass2.3,I.D.No.UN1050PoisonGas (primary)andcorrosive(subsidiary)labels).HydrogenChloride,RefrigeratedLiquid (HazardClass2.3,IDNo.UN2186,PoisonGas(primary)andCorrosive(subsidiary) labels). Hydrogenchlorideisapungent,toxic,corrosivegashavingasuffocationodor.Itis heavierthanair,andfumesstronglyinmoistair.Itisverysolubleinwaterandethyl alcoholandalsosolubleinethylether.Itisshippedincylindersasaliquefiedgasunder itsownvaporpressureof4230kPa(613psig)at21.1degC. D.HydrogenSulfide,(HazardClass2.3,I.D.NO.UN1053,PoisonGas(primary)and FlammableGas(subsidiary)Labels).HydrogenSulfide,atroomtemperatureand atmosphericpressure,isacolorless,flammable,toxicgashavinganoffensiveodor describedasthatofrotteneggs.Itisshippedinsteelcylindersasaliquefiedgasunderits ownvaporpressureof1737kPa(252psig)at21.1degC.Flammablerange(LFL4.0 percentandUFL44percent). E.Neon,compressed(HazardousClass2.2,I.D.NO.UN1065forgaseous,UN1913for refrigeratedliquid(cryogenicliquid),NonflammableGasLabel).Neonisamemberof GroupVIIIAelements,whichhavebeencallednoblegases,inertgases,andaerogens. Neonisacolorless,odorless,andtastelessmonatomicgas.Itexistsinveryminutetraces intheatmosphere(18.18ppmbyvolume).Neonisnormallyavailablecompressedin cylindersatvaryingpressuresdependingonthecylindersize,andalsoin1literquantities inglassflasksatatmosphericpressure.

F.Phosgene(HazardousClass2.3,I.D.NO.UN1076,PoisonGasandcorrosive Labels)Phosgene,atordinarytemperaturesandpressures,isacolorless,nonflammable, highlytoxicgaswithanodorlikethatofmustyhay.Itisreadilyliquefiedtoacolorless tolightyellowliquidandisshippedinsteelcylindersasaliquefiedgasunderitown vaporpressureof74kPa(10.7psig)at21.1degC.Phosgeneisalungirritantandcauses severdamagetothealveoliofthelungs.Thisisfollowedbyedema,resultingin asphyxiation.Inhalationofthegasproducescatchingofthebreath,choking,immediate coughing,tightnessofthechest,lacrimation,difficultyandpaininbreathing,and cyanosis.Serioussymptomsmaynotdevelopuntilseveralhoursafterexposure,forthe immediatesymptomsproducedbyevenafataldosemayberelativelymildsince phosgeneelicitsnomarkedrespiratoryreflexesthus,apersonwhoappearstobebut slightlygassedimmediatelyafterexposuremaybecomeacasualtyseveralhourslater. Themostpronouncedsymptomsofphosgenepoisoningarecoughingwithbloody sputumandweaknesswhichmaylastformonths.

SECTION3 CHARACTERISTICSOFCYLINDERS 31.GENERAL.Intheabsenceofastandardizationprogram,thetypeandsizeof compressedgascylindershasvariedinpastprocurements.Thetype,design,size,and capacitynormallydependonthecommodityofgasandtheamounttobeshippedinone cylinder.Itmaybenecessarytooccasionallyidentifyacylindertoexactspecifications foraspecificapplicationinorwithanenditemorweaponsystem.Thecurrentmethod ofprocurementstipulatesthatallcylindersbepurchasedusingmilitaryorFederal specificationsandstandardstoprovideastandardizationinthecylinderprogram.These documentsarecontinuouslyupdatedtoreflectthenewrequirementsof stateoftheart applications.However,sincethecylinderisanonexpendableitemandiscontinually cycledintoandoutofvariousapplications,methodsmustbeestablishedforits accountabilityandreconditioning.Theproceduresoutlinedinsection4havebeen developedtosimplifythisprocess. 32.BASICCYLINDERTYPES.CompressedgascylindersinusebyDoDactivities andotherGovernmentactivitiesareofthreebasictypes:highpressure,lowpressure,and lowpressureforgasinsolution.Highpressurecylindersarethosemarkedwithaservice pressureof900psig(6200kilopascal(kPa)orgreaterandlowpressurecylindersare markedwithaservicepressureoflessthan900psig(6200kPa).Thedifferentiating pressuretypesofcylindersareidentifiedasDOTdesignations3,4,or8withan applicablesuffixtoidentifytheparticularspecificationthatwasusedinmanufacturing thecylinder.Allcylinderspurchasedand/orrequalifiedforusebyDoDandother Governmentactivitiesmustbemanufactured,inspected,andtestedinaccordancewith Title49CFR,Parts173and178ortoitsdesignatedMilitaryorFederalSpecification. Eachpersonwhorepresentsthathemanufacturesorperformsretestingasoutlinedin Title49CFRmustbeapprovedby,andhavearegistrationnumberissuedby,DOT. Instructionsforobtainingsucharegistrationnumberarecontainedinsection11. A.CylinderTypes.ThecylindersusedthroughoutDoDthataremanagedbyDSCR arecylindersidentifiedbyDOTspecifications3,3A,3AA,3AL,4,4A,4AA,4B,4BA, 4BW,8,and8AL.Themarkingsofatypicalcylindermightbearrangedononesideof theshoulderorheadofthecylinderasfollows: DOT3AA2265 CX428813TW USGOVT Inthiscase,theDOTspecificationis3AA,theservicepressureis2265psigat70F,the purchasingagencyisCX(DSCR),theserialnumberis428813,themanufacturerisTW (TaylorWharton),andtheowneristheUnitedStatesGovernment.Thesesamemarkings couldbearrangedinahorizontallinearoundtheshoulderandmightappearasfollows: DOT3AA2265CX428813TWUSGOVT.Completerequirementsformarkingson cylindersarecontainedintheapplicablecylinderspecificationinTitle49CFR,Part178, andintheGovernmentprocurementspecification.

B.CylinderInterchangeability.Inmostinstances,dependingonproductand application,cylindersofagivenbasictypeareinterchangeable.Forinstance,DOT3A and3AAcylindersareinterchangeablewhentheshatterproofcharacteristicisnotaprime factorintheiruse.DOT4B,4BA,and4BWarealsointerchangeablewhenthematerials ofconstructionarecompatiblewiththeproductused.Inthemilitarysupplysystem,the DOT4Aand4AAcylindersareusedexclusivelyforanhydrousammoniaandshouldnot besubstitutedfororbyanyotherspecification4cylinderunlesssuchuseisapprovedby DOT.Thespecification8and8ALcylindersarepackedwithaporousmaterialthat,even whenthecylindersareempty,makesthemmuchheavierthan wouldnormallybe expected.Thesecylindersareusedexclusivelyforacetylenenootherproductmaybe usedwiththesecylinders.Whennewlymanufactured,theporousmaterialinthese cylindersisfilledwithacetone. C.CylinderSizes.Thephysicaldimensions(e.g.,diameterandheight)ofthecylinders intheDoDinventoryarecontinuouslychangingtomeetnewdesignandapplication requirements.TheGovernment,overthepastseveralyears,hasthusaccumulated varioussizeandcapacitycylindersforeachofthecompressedgasapplications.Thisis morepredominantintheDOT4and8specificationcylinders.Avariationofthecylinder dimensionsto+2inchesindiameterand+6inchesinheightisfoundwithsome refrigerantandacetylenecylindershavingacommonvolumetriccapacity.Insuch instances,thecylindershavebeengroupedtogetherbasedonthecommoncapacityunder oneormoredesignatedNationalStockNumbers(NSNs).Thisgroupingisavailablefor cylindersthatarenotwithin thedimensionalcriteriabutarewithinthecapacitycriteriaof theestablishedNSNs.WhenanNSNhasbeenestablishedforacylinderwithcritical dimensions,orforacriticalenditemapplicationsuchaswherethecylindermustfitina retainingfixtureaboardashiporaircraft,thecylindersmustbewithinthespecified tolerances.ThevariationofcylindersizeisnotasprevalentwiththeDOT3series cylinders.Tolerancesofthesecylindersshallnotexceed+1/4inchdiameterand+1inch inheightfromtheestablishedNSNdescription.AswiththelowpressureDOT4and8 cylinders,therearespecificrequirementsfordot3seriescylindersthatmustbemounted inretainingfixturesthedesignatedtolerancesmustbeconsideredforpropercylinder identificationorcylinderprocurement.MostoftheDOT4and8cylindersthatarenot designatedforaspecificenduseinwhichthesizeiscriticalmaybeidentifiedonlyas cylinderswiththesamecapacityforagivengasunderoneNSN. D.CylinderPressures.Compressedgascylindersaredesignedandconstructedtomeet thespecificneedsofstoring,using,andtransportingcompressedgasessafely.All cylinderdesignsand/ortypesareregulatedandmanufacturedinaccordancewithDOT specifications.EachcylinderhasbeenmarkedwithaDOTspecificationandworking (service)pressure,whichisstamped(notstenciled)intotheshoulderofthecylinderas citedinsubparagraphA,above.Thecylinderselectedforusewithaproductisbasedon thestabilizedpressureoftheproductatanambienttemperatureof130F,whichshallnot exceed5/4timestheservicepressure(atambienttemperatures)ofthecylinderthe materialsusedintheconstructionofthecylinderalsomustbecompatiblewith the

product.Exceptionsapplyforcertainchargedcylindersdependingontheproduct,such asacetylene,liquefiednitrousoxide,orliquefiedcarbondioxide. E.CylinderPressureSubstitutions.Cylindersofthesametypemanufacturedtothe samespecification(3A,3AA,3AL,4B,4BA,or4BW)withagreaterservicepressure thanisnecessaryforthedesignatedproductmaybesubstitutedforthespecifiedcylinder oflowerpressureprovidedtheprescribedvalveandcylindercharacteristicrequirements fortheproductandapplicationaremet.Theminimumservicepressureofacylinderfor acompressedgasthatisfilledbyweight(gasintheliquidstate)isdeterminedbythe vaporpressureofthegasproductatatemperatureof130F.Theapprovedcylindersand theregulatedservicepressuresarefoundinTitle49CFRandintheproductandcylinder descriptionlistingsforFederalSupplyClasses(FSCs)6505,6830,and8120.High pressurecylindersDOT3Aand3AAwithservicepressuresof1800psigorgreaterwill varyincapacitybasedontheservicepressureandtheproduct.DOTcylinders3A2000, 3AA2000,3A2260,and3AA2260werepurchasedinthepastforheliumservice,and NSNswereassignedasnecessary.Ithasbeennecessarytoconvertsomeof these cylinderstootherserviceswhereaspecificNSNdoesnotapply.Thefollowingcylinders havebeenconsolidated:DOT3A2000with3A2015,3AA2000with3AA2015,3A2260 with3A2265,and3AA2260with3AA2265.NewNSNswerenotestablishedforthis consolidation. F.Nonshatterable/ShatterproofCylinders.Theterm"nonshatterable"asusedherein refersonlytospecification3Aand3AAhighpressurecylinders.Thisdesignationisnot consideredapplicabletospecification4or8cylinders.Thistypeofcylinderisrequired inallaircraftandshipboardapplicationswherefragmentationmustbecontrolledto minimizelossoflifeanddamagetovitalsystems.Thedesignationisappliedtohigh pressureDOT3Aor3AAcylindersmadeofahighgradeof steelthatwillnotseparate intomorethantwopieceswhenrupturedbya.50caliberprojectilewhenthecylinderis filledtoitsservicepressure.Cylindersmeetingthisrequirementhavebeenspecifically identifiedbyitemdescriptioninFSC8120.Manynonshatterablecylindersareidentified bythewords"NONSHATTERABLE,""NONSHAT,"or"SHATTERPROOF"stamped, notstenciled,intotheshoulderofthecylinder.Inotherinstances,nonshatterable cylinderscanbeidentifiedasfollows: 1.AllcylindersstampedDOT3AAthataremadeof4130xsteel. 2.AllcylindersstampedDOT3Awithoneofthefollowingspecificationnumbers ontheshoulder:

SPS843(INT) SPS1022(INT) 51C26and51C26(INT) 51C41and51C41(INT)

3.Cylindersthataremarkedwithspecification51C31or51C31(INT)arealso nonshatterableiftheinitial(earliest)hydrostatictestdateis644orlater.Cylinders manufacturedpriorto644arenonshatterableonlyiftheyaresoindicatedbythe manufacturer.Cylindersthatarenotidentifiedbyanyoftheabovemarkingswillnotbe classedandidentifiedbyNSNasnonshatterable.ChangesinNSNsorConditionCodes thatresultfromreidentifyingcylindersfromshatterabletononshatterableasstatedabove willbereportedtoDSCRinaccordancewithDOD4000,252M.MilitaryStandard TransactionReportingandAccountingProcedures(MILSTRAP),exceptthatDDForm 1225,StorageQualityControlReport,isnotrequired. 33.CYLINDERREQUALIFICATION.(NOTE:Whenthereisaconflictbetween DoDcylinderspecificationsandthespecificationsrequiredbythehostnation,themore stringentrequirementsshallapply.)Compressedgascylinderswillnotberefilledifthe prescribedserviceperiodbetweencylinderrequalificationshasexpired.Eachtimea cylinderisrequalified,thedateoftestorinspection,indicatingthemonthandyear,is stampedintotheshoulder,collar,orfootringofthecylinderwithasteelstamp.Thisdate isusedtodeterminethenextscheduledrequalificationdate.TheDOTregistration identificationnumberoftherequalificationfacilityshallbestampedbetweenthemonth andyear.Thismarkingwillprovidetraceabilitytothelastfacilitythatperformeda requalificationonthecylinder. A.Theserviceperiodforeachtypeofcylinderisconsideredtohaveexpiredifthe latestmarkedrequalificationdatestampedontheshoulder,valveguard,orfootringof thecylinderprecedesthecurrentdatebymorethantheperiodindicatedbelow.The referencedparagraphentriesallrefertotheCFRTitle49.TherequirementsofCFRTitle 29,Paragraph1910.157fhavebeenincorporatedintothetestperioddatabasedonthe type(specification)ofthecylinderusedinthefireextinguisher.Onlythetypesthat qualifyascompressedgascylindershavebeenincorporated. DOTCylinder Specification DOT3 DOT3A,DOT3AA SpecificApplications SpecificApplications SpecificApplications SpecificApplications SpecificApplications GeneralApplications DOT3AL SpecificApplications Retest Period 5years

173.34e(12) w/5yearinternalandexternal visual 173.34e(13) noncorrosiveexternalvisual only 173.34e(14) AnhydrousAmmonia 173.34e(16) DryGasApplications 173.34e(19) Extinguishers

10years 5years 10years 10years 12years 5years

173.34e(19) Extinguishers

12years

GeneralApplications DOT4A SpecificApplications SpecificApplications GeneralApplications DOT4AA SpecificApplications SpecificApplications GeneralApplications DOT4B,4BA,4BW SpecificApplications SpecificApplications SpecificApplications SpecificApplications SpecificApplications GeneralApplications DOT8,8AL SpecificApplications SpecificApplications

5years

173.34e(12) With5yearinternalandexternal visual 173.34e(13) Noncorrosiveexternalvisual only

10years 5years 5years

173.34e(13) Noncorrosiveexternalvisual only 173.34e(14) AnhydrousAmmonia

5years 10years 5years

173.34e(11) Withwaterjackethydrostatictest 173.34e(11) Withmodifiedhydrostatictest 173.34e(12) With5yearinternalandexternal visual 173.34e(13) Noncorrosiveexternalvisual only 173.34e(19) Extinguishers

12years 5years 10years 5years 12years 5years

173.34e(18) Acetylenecylindershell inspection 173.34e(18) Acetylenecylinderfiller inspection

10years 20years

ParagraphApplications 173.34e(11)Anhydrousdimethylamineanhydrousmethylamineanhydrous trimethylaminemethylchlorideliquefiedpetroleumgasmethylacetylenepropadiene stabilizeddichlorodifluoromethanediflurorethanedifluorochloroethane chlorodifluoromethanechlorotetrafluoroethanetrifluorochloroethyleneormixtures thereoformixturesofoneormorewithtrichlorofluoromethane. Allgasesmustbefreeofcorrodingcomponents. 173.34e(13)AnhydrousammoniaButadiene,inhibitedcyclopropanefluorinated hydrocarbonsandmixturesthereofliquefiedhydrocarbongasliquefiedpetroleumgas methylacetylenepropadiene,stabilizedanhydrousmono,di,trimethylamines ethyleneimine,inhibited.Allgasesmustbefreeofcorrodingcomponents.

173.34e(16)Air,argon,cyclopropane,ethylene,helium,hydrogen,krypton,neon, nitrogen,nitrousoxide,oxygen,sulfurhexafluoride(domestic)/sulphurhexafluoride (international),xenon,permittedmixturesofthesegasesandpermittedmixturesofthese gaseswithupto30percentbyvolumeofcarbondioxide.Alladditionalrequirementsof paragraph173.34e(16)mustbemet. B.RequalificationIdentification.Eachcylinderpassingtherequalificationtestand inspectionmustbemarkedwiththefacilitiesassignedidentificationnumbersetina squarepattern,betweenthemonthandyearoftherequalificationdate.Thisnumbershall bestampedincharactersnotlessthan1/8inchhighwiththefirstcharacteroccupyingthe upperleftcornerofthesquarepattern.Thesecondcharactermustbeintheupperright, thethirdinthelowerright,andthefourthinthelowerleft.Example:Acylinder requalifiedinMay1984andapprovedbyafacilitythathasbeenissuedidentification numberA123wouldbestamped: A1 584 32 Variationsfromthemarkingrequirementsmaybepermitteduponwrittenrequestto,and approvalissuedby,theDirector,OHMT(seesection11).Stampingmustbein accordancewiththelocationrequirementsofthecylinderspecification.Dateofprevious requalificationsmustnotbeobliterated.Cylinderssubjecttoamodifiedrequalification andcylindersthatareexemptfromrequalificationarenotrequiredtobemarkedwitha registrationidentificationnumber. C.RequalificationExemptions.Allcylindersnotexceedinganoutsidediameterof2 inchesandalengthof2feet,andallcylindersdesignated3Eand4Careexemptedfrom hydrostaticrequalification. D.RequalificationRequirements.Therequirementforacylindertoberetestedafterthe expirationofaspecificserviceperiodisfurtherclarifiedtoindicatethatafterthe expirationoftheserviceperiod,thecylindershallnotberechargeduntilthe requalificationisperformed.Thisistoimplythatavisuallyserviceablefullcylinderis consideredfullyserviceableuntiltheproductisexhausted,andthenitcannotberefilled untilarequalificationtestandinspectionisperformed.Anexceptiontothisextensionof theretestperiodforcylindersstillfullofproductisthespecificrequirementsfor cylindersusedasfireextinguishers.Suchcylinders(extinguishers)mustberemoved fromservice,emptied,andrequalifiedatintervalsnottoexceedthoseintervalsspecified inTableL1,Paragraph1910.157f,CFRTitle29. AllperiodscitedhereinmeetorexceedtherequalificationrequirementsoutlinedinTitle 49CFR.DoDactivitieswillrequalifycylindersascitedherein.IMPORTANT:All cylindersm ustberequalifiedbyafacilitythathasbeeninspectedandregisteredwithDOT(see section11).

E.AcetyleneCylinderRequalification(8or8AL). 1.TheownerofaDOT8or8ALcylinderusedinthetransportofflammable acetylenemusthavethecylinder(s)shellandporousfillerrequalifiedinaccordancewith CGAPamphletC13.Therequalificationmustbeperformedbyanapproved requalificationfacilityandinaccordancewiththefollowingschedule:

SHELL REQUALIFICATION Dateofcylinder manufacture Before1Jan1991 Onorafter1Jan1991 InitialInspection SubsequentInspection

Before1Jan2001 10yearsfromDateof manufacture

Every10yearsthereafter Every10yearsthereafter

POROUSFILLER REQUALIFICATION Dateofcylinder manufacture Before1Jan1991 Onorafter1Jan1991 InitialInspection SubsequentInspection

Before1Jan2011 3to20years*

Notrequired Notrequired

*Forcylindersmanufacturedonorafter1Jan1991,requalificationoftheporousfillermustbe performednosoonerthan3years,andnolaterthan20yearsfromthedateofmanufacture.

2.Acetylenecylindersmustberequalifiedbyapersonwhoholdsavalidretesters identificationnumberinconformancewithparagraph173.34e(2)ofTitle49CFR.Each cylindersuccessfullypassingashellorfillerrequalificationmustbemarkedwiththe testersidentificationnumberinaccordancewiththereferencedparagraphofTitle49 CFRandparagraph33Bofthisdocument.In addition,thecylindermustbe appropriatelymarkedtoidentifythetypeofrequalificationperformedinaccordancewith paragraph4.8ofCGAPamphletC13.Forexample,theletterAS@forashell requalificationandtheletterAF@foraporousfillerrequalification. 3.Ifacylindervalveisreplaced,acylindervalveofthesameweightmustbeused,or thetareweightofthecylindermustbeadjustedtocompensateforthevalveweight differential. 34.CYLINDERSVALVES. Thephysicalandfunctionaldesignofthecompressed gascylindervalveiscriticaltoitsdesignatedapplicationwithaspecificgasproduct.

Eachvalveisdesignedwithanoutletconnectionthatwillpreventthecylinderfrombeing coupledtoasystemthatisnotcompatiblewiththegasproduct.Exampleswouldbeto preventanoxidizinggascylinder,suchasonecontainingoxygen,tobeconnectedtoa flammablegassystemsuchasasystemcontainingacetylene,ortopreventalife threateninggasfrombeingconnectedtoamedical,dental,orveterinarygassystemfor respiratoryuse.Cylindervalveoutletconnectionadaptersmustonlybeusedwithinthe samecommoditygroupwithcompatibleapplications.Allvalvesprocuredforuseon GovernmentownedcylindersshallmeetallrequirementsofMILDLT2Series,Valves, CylinderGas(ForCompressedorLiquefiedGases),GeneralSpecifications(andthe specificspecificationsheetswithintheMILDTL2series).Informationonthevarious cylindervalveoutletdesignsandtheirspecificassignedgasapplicationsisprovidedin FederalStandard(FEDSTD)H28,ScrewThreadStandardsforFederalServices,and FEDSTDH28/9,GasCylinderValveOutletandInletThreads.Thesedocuments incorporatethedetaileddesignandmanufacturingrequirementspublishedintheindustry standardidentifiedastheCompressedGasAssociation(CGA)PamphletV1, CompressedGasCylinderValveOutletandInletConnections. A.ValveProcurement.MILDTL2andallofitssupplementaryspecificationsheets havebeendevelopedtoprovideallnecessarydatatocompetitivelyprocurecylinder valvesforeachgasproductusedbytheGovernment.Atypedesignatorhasbeen assignedtoeachvalvethatidentifiesthespecificationsheet,theassignedvalveoutlet connectionnumber,and,ifapplicable,thestandardpressurereliefdevice.Valves installedonGovernmentownedcylindersmaynotalwaysconformtothelatestissueof MILDTL2however,theymusthaveanoutletconnectioncompatiblewiththeproduct containedinthecylinder.Replacementofnonconformingvalvesisonlyrequiredifthe valveisdefective,isnotproperlymarked,doesnothavetheproperoutletconnection,or hasanimproperpressurereliefdevicethatcannotbechanged.Several ofthecompressed gascylindersusedbyDoDhavevalveoutletconnectionsthatarecommonforseveral differentgasesbasedonthepropertiesofthegases.Todetermineasuitableoutlet connectionwhenonecannotbeidentifiedbyvisualinspection,itisrecommendedthata valveoutletconnectionnippleandanutfromaregulatorofaknowncompatible applicationbetriedinorontheoutlet.Thismethodispreferredoverusinganoutletplug orcapbecausesomeconnectionsemploythesamesizethreadbuttheboredepthto accepttheconnectionnippleisdifferenttopreventcrossconnection.Valvedesignand outletconnectionnumberassignmentshavenotbeenaccomplishedonallgasesorgas mixtures.IfavalveanditsspecificdesignhasnotbeenidentifiedinMILDTL2,the propervalveandcylinderassemblyidentificationwillbeobtainedfromDSCRJDT. B.MedicalValves.MaterialssanctionedbytheNationalAeronauticsandSpace Administration(NASA)arespecifiedformedicalcylindervalves.Materialsroutinely usedinthecommercialmarketplace,suchasneoprene,havebeenfoundtobe detrimentalinhighpressureoxygensystems.Valvesthatarechromiumplatedshould possessapprovedmaterials,asrecommendedbyNASA,andasspecifiedforvalves managedbytheDefenseSupplyCenterPhiladelphia(DSCP).Cylindervalveson refillablemedicalgascylindersthatarenotchromiumplatedshallbereplaced.

C.FireExtinguishingSystemCylinderValves.Fireextinguishingsystemcylinder valvesforcarbondioxideandbromotrifluoromethane(Halon1301)willbedifferent. Navyfireextinguishingsystemcylindervalves,asprescribedbyMILV17360for carbondioxide,andMILE24572forHalon1301,willbeused. 35.COLORCODING.Allpersonnelwhohandleorusecompressedgascylinders mustbefamiliarwiththepurposeofcolorcodingcylinderstotherequirementsofMIL STD101B,ColorCodeforPipelinesandforCompressedGasCylinders.Colorcoding isprovidedasahazardwarningandshouldbeusedwithothercharacteristicssuchas physicalsize,valveoutletconnection,nomenclaturestampedonthevalve,nomenclature stenciledonthecylinder,thetype,andtheservicepressureofthecylindertoidentifythe contentsofthecylinder.Theappearanceofanyofthefollowingsixcolorsonthebody ortoporasaband(s)oncompressedgascylindersshallserveasahazardwarning: yellow(flammable),brown(toxicandpoisonous),blue(anestheticandharmful),green (oxidizers),gray(dangerouslyhighpressureandanasphyxiant),andred(fireprotection). Ifthereisanydoubtastothecontentsofthecylinder,DSCRshouldbecontacted immediatelyandthecylindershouldbestoredasapoisongasuntilthecontentsare verified.

SECTION4 INSPECTIONOFCYLINDERS 41.GENERAL.Athoroughandaccurateinspectionsystemisessentialtothesafe handlingandstorageofbothfilledandemptycompressedgascylinders.Theinspection systemimposedbythisregulationhasbeendividedintofiveseparateinspections.These inspectionsareidentifiedas:ReceivingInspection(ContractorReceipts),Receiving Inspection(CustomerReturns),ReceivingInspection(Redistribution),Periodic Inspection,andShippingInspection.Criteriaofthevariousinspectionelementsare presentedinparagraph42below,andtheinspectionelementsastheyapplytothe variousinspectionsareoutlinedinparagraphs43through46below. 42.CRITERIAOFINSPECTIONELEMENTS A.CylinderIdentification.TheassignmentoridentificationofcylinderstoanNSN willbeaccomplishedbyconsideringthefollowingcharacteristics: Shatterable,nonshatterable,and/orimpactresistant. ICC/DOTSpecification. ServicePressure. ColorCode. ValveOutletConnection CylinderDimensions(seeparagraph32C). Chemicaldesignationofthegas Toassistintheproperidentificationofcompressedgascylinders,DSCRhasdevelopeda methodofestablishingaspecificreferencenumber(P/N)thatwillaidin thesearchfor theassignedNSN.Usingthecharacteristicslistedaboveandthetableofapproveditem namecodes(INC)foundintheFederalItemIdentificationGuideNo.T162,areference numbercanbedeveloped. Example:3AA2265/49502/9.25X51540252CF 3AA 2265 49502 9.25x51 540 RepresentstheICCorDOTManufacturingSpec. RepresentstheServicePressureoftheCylinder RepresentstheItemNameCodeforAviators BreathingOxygen Representsthephysicaldimensionsofthe cylinder Representsthevalveoutletconnectionno.for oxygen MilDTL2,andCGAPamphletV1) Representsthecapacityofthecylinderiscubic feet,Thiscanalsoexpressedpounds(lb)for

252CF

liquidfilledcylindersandgallons(gl)for medicalgasesexpressedingallonsofgaseous products.

B.CylinderCount.Verifycylindercounttomakesurethequantityagreeswiththe shippingdocumentation. C.GovernmentOwnership.Overtheyearsandbeforethecentralmanagementof compressedgasesandtheircylinders,eachgovernmentagencymanagedandpurchased theirowncylinders.Toidentifythepurchasingactivityandtheownerofthecylinder, eachagencyobtainedfromthethenInterstateCommerceCommission(ICC),an ownershipdesignationintheformofanumberandadesignatedcode.Thecodecouldbe eitheratrademarkoraseriesoflettersrepresentinganacronymoftheactivity.Someof theagencies,whenpurchasingcylindershadtheirdesignatedcodecombinedintheserial number.Itusuallyappearedasaprefixwiththelettersrunninghorizontalinlinewiththe serialnumber.Inothers,theletterswereputverticallyatthebeginningoftheserial number.Andstillothers,thecodewasjuststampedontheshoulderofthecylinderto showownership.EachcylinderwhichisnowpurchasedcentrallybytheDSCRwillhave aserialnumberthatisprefixedwiththelettersCXtoidentifythepurchasingagency andthelettersUSGOVTstampedintotheshoulderofthecylinderbelowtheserial numbertoshowgovernmentownership.Thefollowinglistprovidesalloftheknown codesthathavebeenusedovertheyearstopurchasecylindersforthevarious governmentagencies.SinceallcylindersarenowcirculatedtoallDODandother governmentagencies,eachcodenowonlyrepresentsthatthecylinderisagovernment ownedcylinder. 1.Cylinderownershipsymbolsthathavebeenusedovertheyearsbyvarious governmentagenciesareasfollows: AF CWSUSA DA EADO FBVE LH LHS MDSFGP MDUSA NFBC TP&USA TPSUSA USA USAF U.S.AIRFORCE CHEMICALWARFARESERVICE DEPTOFTHEARMY CORPOFENG.U.S.ARMY TREASURYDEPT. DEPTOFCOMMERCE, LIGHTHOUSEDIST. U.S.DEPTFORCOMMERCE, LIGHTHOUSEDIST DEFENSELOGISTICSAGENCY DEFENSELOGISTICSAGENCY U.S.ENGINEERCORPS. TREASURYDEPT TREASURYDEPT USARMY USAIRFORCE

USARMY USBM USBOM USBR

USARMY U.S.BUREAUOFMINES U.S.BUREAUOFMINES DEPTOFINTERIOR, BUREAUOFRECLAMATION USCEC U.S.CORPSOFENGS,DEPTOFARMY USCG U.S.COASTGUARD USDA U.S.DEPTOFAGRICULTURE USDANU U.S.DEPTOFAGRICULTURE USDAARC U.S.DEPTOFAGRICULTURE AGRICULTURERESEARCHCENTER USDABACE U.S.DEPTOFAGRICULTURE, BUREAUOFAGRICULTURE CHEM.&ENG USDABEPB U.S.DEPTOFAGRICULTURE BUREAUOFENTOMOLOGY&PLANT QUARANTINE USDAFS U.S.DEPTOFAGRICULTURE BUREAUOFSOILS USDANRRL U.S.DEPTOFAGRICULTURE AGRICULTURERES.ADMINISTRATION USDASCS U.S.DEPTOFAGRICULTURE SOILCONSERVATIONSERVICES USECP ENG.CORP,USARMY. USED U.S.ENGCORPS. USGOVT DEFENSELOGISTICSAGENCY USLHS U.S.DEPTOFCOMMERCE, LIGHTHOUSEDIST. USN U.S.NAVY USNAVY U.S.NAVY USSIGC U.S.SIGNALCORPS. WD WARDEPTU.S.ARMY WDE U.S.ENG.OFFICE
2.ThetotalnameofaDoDorothergovernmentagencymay bestampedintotheshoulderofthe cylinderorembossedontheneckringofthecylinder.

3.AmilitaryorFederalspecificationnumbermaybestampedintotheshoulderof thecylinderwhenthecylinderismanufacturedtoaspecificMilorFedSpecificationin additiontoorinlieuofaDOTspecification.(SeeParagraph32a) 4.Cylindersthatarenotidentifiedbyoneoftheabovecriteriawillbeplacedin ConditionCodeJ,andtheproperownershipwillbedetermined.DSCRJDTA(DSN 6953230)hasadatabaseofapproximately10,000militaryandcommercialownership symbolsthathavebeencompiledbytheDOT.Thesecodesrepresenttheownership

codesthathavebeenrecordedfromtheveryfirstassignedcodethroughtheyear1969, when DOTnolongerrecordedthecodes.Newlyassignedcodesfromthatpointintimeonare nowrecordedbytheCompressedGasAssociation.Thesecodesarerecordedand publishedintheCGAPamphletsC16andC16.1.Ifthepersonhavingcustodyofthe cylindercanidentifyallofthemarkingontheshoulderofthecylinder,usuallythe rightfulownerofthecylindercanbefound.Itwillbeuptothepersonhavingcustodyof thecylindertonotifytheownerforthereturnofthecylinder. D.Obsolete,Unserviceable,andUnauthorizedCylinders.Thefollowingcylinderswill beconsideredunserviceableregardlessoftheirphysicalappearanceandshallberemoved fromservice: 1.AllcylindersmanufacturedbyTaylorDivision,CuneoPress.Thesecylinders maybeidentifiedbythesymbol"cTd"stampedunderorneartheserialnumberor hydrostatictestdate. 2.CylindersmanufacturedbytheTaylorWhartonIronandSteelCompanyduring theperiod1942to1944,withaservicepressurethathasbeenincreasedfrom1800to 2015psig.Thesecylinderswillhavethemanufacturer'ssymbolof"TW"stampednear theserialnumberontheshoulderofthecylinderandtherewillbeevidencethatthe servicepressurehasbeenrestampedto2015.Thedateofmanufactureisidentifiedasthe earliesthydrostatictestdatefoundonthecylinder. 3.Cylindersnotmanufactured,inspected,andtestedinaccordancewiththe applicableDOTspecificationsassetforthinTitle49CFR,Part178,SubpartC,and requalified(retested)inaccordancewithTitle49CFR,Section173.34(seeparagraph3 2).Acylinderthathasbeenmanufacturedbyanapprovedsourcewillcontainatleastthe permanentmarkingsrequiredbyTitle49CFR.Thesemarkingsmustinclude:(1) aDOT specificationnumberfollowedbytheservicepressure,(2)aserialnumberfollowedbyan identifyingsymbolofthemakerorpurchaser,and(3)anapprovedinspector'sofficial markandthedateoftest.Anexceptiontothiswillbecylindersthathavebeen manufacturedtoaMilitarySpecificationforaspecificmilitaryapplication.Insuchcases theMilSpecwillbestampedonthecylinderinlieuoftheDOTspecification.Theretest criteriashallbebasedonthecylinderdesignanditsapplicationascitedinthedesign specification. E.PhysicalCondition.Allcylindersshallbevisuallyinspectedforphysicaldefectsas outlinedinCGAPamphletsC6,StandardsforVisualInspectionofCompressedGas CylindersC6.1,StandardsforVisual InspectionofHighPressureAluminum CompressedGasCylindersC6.2,GuidelinesforVisualInspectionandRequalification ofFiberReinforcedHighPressureCylindersC6.3,GuidelinesforVisualinspectionand RequalificationofLowPressureAluminumCompressedGasCylindersandC13, GuidelinesforVisualInspectionandRequalificationofAcetyleneCylinders.Cylinders withdefectsequaltoorgreaterthanthelimitsimposedbytheCGAPamphletsshallbe condemnedandaDDForm1577,Unserviceable(Condemned)Tag Materiel,attached

tothecylinder.ThevisualinspectionrequirementscitedaboveandreferencedinCGA pamphletC6arealsofoundindetailinAirForceTechnicalOrderTO42B512,Gas Cylinders(StorageType),Use,Handling,andMaintenance(alsoNAVAIR06202). EitherdocumentmaybeusedbyDoDactivitieswhenperformingavisualinspection. F.PermanentMarkings.Thepermanentmarkingrequirementsforcompressedgas cylindersarefoundintheapplicableDOTspecificationinPart178ofTitle49CFRand intheGovernmentprocurementspecification.Thesemarkingsmustbemaintainedin legibleconditionasrequiredbyPart173ofTitle49CFR. G.ExteriorFinish.Thequalityoftheexteriorfinishshallbebasedonthefollowing criteria: 1.Rust,scale,cakedpaint,andallremnantsofadhesivelabelsordecalswillbe removedpriortopaintingasoutlinedinMILSTD1411,Notice1,Inspectionand MaintenanceofCompressedGasCylinders. 2.Thecorrectprimerandpaintwillbeproperlyanduniformlyappliedinaccordance withMILSTD1411,Notice1. 3.Thepropercolorcodeandchemicaldesignationfortheproductcontainedinthe cylindershallbeinaccordancewithMILSTD101B,ColorCodeforPipelinesandfor CompressedGasCylinders. 4.Thecolorbandsandstencilingaresharpanddistinct,ofpropersize,andinthe correctlocation. H.RequalificationInspectionandTest.Requirementsareasfollows: 1.Requalificationrequirementsshallbedeterminedusingthecriteriacitedin paragraph33D. 2.RequalificationshallbeaccomplishedinaccordancewithTitle49CFRandCGA PamphletC1,MethodsforHydrostaticTestingofCompressedGasCylindersandC13 GuidelinesforVisualInspectionandRequalificationofAcetyleneCylinders. 3.Therequalificationmustbeperformedbyfacilitiesthathavebeenapprovedand registeredwithDOT. 4.Cylindersshallberequalified,modified,andmarkedtopermitchargingtoa pressure10percentinexcessoftheirmarkedservicepressureonlywhenspecifiedinthe contractordeliveryorderandwhenalldatanecessarytosatisfytherequirementsofTitle 49CFR,Section173.3028areavailableandthecylinderisequippedwithafrangible typepressurereliefdeviceratedforusewiththeservicepressureofthecylinder.The rupturepressureratingforthefrangiblediskisstampedonthecap,whichholdsthedisk inplace.

5.Therequalificationdaterepresentedbythemonthandyearmustbestampedinto theshoulderofthecylinder.TheDOTapprovedregistrationdesignationofthe requalifyingfacilitymustbestampedbetweenthemonthandyear. I.ValvesorPlugs.Requirementsareasfollows: 1. ValvesinstalledinGovernmentownedcylinderswillbeconsideredacceptablefor furtheruseprovided: a.Theyareserviceableandfunctionallyequaltonewvalvesinoperationand cleanliness. b.Theyareequippedwithafullyserviceableandproperlyratedpressurerelief deviceforthecylinderinwhichtheyareorwillbeinstalled. c.TheyareequippedwiththeproperCGAvalveoutletconnectionfortheMIL DTL2valvetypespecifiedforthecylinderassembly(specificgasapplication). d.Theiridentification(ifany)onthesideofthevalveisthatofthedesignated compressedgasapplicationandiscompatiblewiththeoutletconnection.Ifthevalveis otherwiseacceptablebutunmarked,thenameofthegas(seeMILDTL2)shallbe appliedbymeansofadecal.Fireextinguishingsystemcylinders,CO2andHalon,donot haveMILDTL2typevalves. 2.Theuseofacombinationfrangiblediskfusibleplugtypepressurereliefdevice withastampedburstingpressureof3000psigandatemperatureof165F(TypeS4)or 212F(TypeS5)isauthorizedforcylinderswithservicepressuresof1800through2400 psig.ThisdevicemeetsallrequirementsofbothDOTandCGAforhighpressuregas applications(seeMILDTL2forauthorizedapplications).Itisnotedthatthisdevice cannotbeusedforanycryogenicapplicationorwithanycylinderthathasbeen requalifiedandstamped(+markafterthelastretestdate)for10percentover pressurization. Type1pressurereliefdevicesmustbeusedwithsuchcylinders.(NOTE: Certaingasesmustbechargedintocylinderswithoutapressurereliefdeviceandmust havevalveprotectioncaps,e.g.,phosgene.) 3.Valvesshallbefreeofinsects,insectwebs,dirt,corrosion,oil,orgrease.The bore,thethroatandthethreadsofthevalveoutletshallbefreeofanypaintsplatteror overspraycausedbylackofprotectionwhenpaintingthecylinder.Thereshallbe minimalconcernforpaintonotherpartsofthevalveunlessiteffectsitsoperation.Do notmistakethreadcompoundasoilorgreaseorviceversa. 4.MetalvalveoutletcapsorplugsasspecifiedinMILDTL2,designedtoforma secondaryseal,arerequiredonfullchlorineandphosgenecylinders.Valveoutlet caps/plugsdesignedtopreventcontaminationofthevalveoutletportarerequiredon cylindersofaviator'sbreathingandmedicaloxygen,medicalcarbondioxide,medical

oxygenheliummixtures,nitrousoxide,andairforrespiration(humanorveterinary). Valveoutletcaps/plugsarenotmandatoryoncertainemptycylindershowever,ifa cap/plugisattachedtothecylinder,itshallbesecurelyinstalledonthevalveoutlet. AdditionalrequirementsforcapsandplugsareatthediscretionoftheusingDoD activity. 5.Avalvedesignedforahandwheelshallhavethehandwheelinplaceanditshall notbebroken,cracked,orotherwisedefective. 6.Avalvedesignedforapressurereliefdeviceshallbeequippedwiththeproper typeandpressureratingforthecylinderinwhichitisinstalled. 7.Allcylindervalves(exceptoxygen)shallbeinstalledusinganapprovedgrade antiseizethreadcompoundortapethatiscompatiblewiththegasthatischargedintothe cylinder.Oxygencylindervalvesshallbeinstalledusing"Teflon"tapeequivalenttothat describedinMILT27730A,Tape,Antiseize,Tetrafluoroethylene,withDispenser, and/or"Teflon"paint.(TeflonisaregisteredtrademarkofE.I.DuPontdeNemours& Co.) 8.Newvalvesshallbeinstalledwithamaximumoffiveandaminimumofthree threadsshowing.Newvalvesinstalledwithlessthanthreethreadsshowing(necessaryto provideaseal)shallberemovedandthecausedetermined. 9.Cylindervalvesshallbereplacedwhenthefollowingconditionsexist: a.Whenlessthanoneinletthreadisexposedonvalvesinstalledincylinders requiringinternalmaintenanceorrequalificationinspectionandtesting. b.Whenlessthanonehalfinletthreadisexposedonvalvesinstalledincylinders notrequiringinternalmaintenanceorrequalificationinspectionandtesting. c.Cylindervalvesonrefillablemedicalgascylindersthatarenotchromiumplated shallbereplaced. 10.Ausedand/orreconditionedserviceablecylindervalveshallbereinstalled inthecylinderfromwhichitwasremovedwithamaximumoffiveandaminimumof onethreadshowing. 11.Leadthimbleinserts,sometimesusedtocompensateforthreadwear,are prohibitedandshallberemoved. 12.Plugs,wheninstalledinsteadofvalves,shallbesteelplugswith3/818NGT,2 14NGT,3/414NGT,or1111/2NGT,asrequired.Theplugsshallbeequippedwith wrenchflats.Plugsshallbeinstalledwrenchtight,usingthreadcompoundsreferencedin subparagraph7,above.

J.NeckRings(Flanges)andFootRings.Requirementsareasfollows: 1.Ringswillbeinplaceandsecure. 2.Neckringthreadsshallbeinserviceablecondition,capableofsecurelyholdingthe valveprotectioncapwiththecapinstalledtofullthreadengagement. 3.Footringsshallbesecurelyweldedtothebottomofthecylinderandnot fracturedorbent. K.ValveProtectionCaps.Requirementsareasfollows: 1.Valveprotectioncapsshallbeinstalledonallcylindersdesignedwithneckrings orflanges. 2.Protectioncapsshallbeofcorrectsizeandinstalledhandtightwithfullthread engagement. 3.Capsshallbepaintedtocomplywiththecolorcodeofthecylinderonwhichthey areinstalledasoutlinedinparagraph35. L.Cleanliness.Cylindersshallbefreeofoil,grease,andallforeignmatter.Antiseize compoundmaybefoundwherethevalveisinsertedintothecylinderthisisnot consideredforeignmatter.Allexcessthreadcompoundshallberemovedandthearea wipedclean. M.LabelsandTags. NOTE:WhenthereisaconflictbetweenDoDlabelandtag specificationsrequiredbythehostnation,themorestringentrequirementsshallapply. Cylindersshallbelabeledortaggedandshippingdocumentsannotatedinaccordance withtherequirementsofthecontract/deliveryordertocomplywithTitle49CFR,Part 173,SubpartE,Title40CFR,Part82andwithMILSTD129,MarkingForShipment andStorage,latestedition.Cylindersshallalsohavealabelortagattachedwiththe statement"DangerousCompressedGasCylinderOnlyTrainedPersonnelShould Handle."AllcylinderscontainingaChlorinatedFluorocarbon:(CFC)refrigerantgas mustalsocontainalabelwiththefollowingwarning:AWARNINGCONTAINSA SUBSTANCEWHICHHARMSPUBICHEALTHANDENVIRONMENTBY DESTROYINGOZONEINTHEUPPERATMOSPHERE@ N.ConditionCodes.ConditionCodesA,D,F,H,J,K,orL,asdefinedinsection9, willbeassignedasapplicable. O.LeakageTest.Aleakagetestshallbeperformedonallcylindersthathavebeen filledwithacompressedgasinaccordancewiththefillcontract/deliveryorder.Each cylindershallbetestedatallpointsthatmayprovideapointofescapeforthecylinder contents.Pointstoinspectarethepressurereliefdevicesintheheadandbottomof

acetylenecylinderspointsoneachcylindervalve,suchasthestemthepressurerelief devicethevalveinletthreadsandthevalveoutlet.Testsshallbeperformedin accordancewithparagraph5.4.4ofMILSTD1411. 43.RECEIVINGINSPECTION(ReceiptsFromProcurement). Areceiving inspectionshallbeperformedonallnew,reconditioned,orfilledcylindersreceivedfrom acommercialcontractor.DiscrepanciesshallbereportedonStandardForm(SF)364, ReportofDiscrepancy,inaccordancewithparagraph102B.Applicableinspection elementsareindicatedwithinthefollowingparagraphs: InspectionElement a.CylinderIdentification b.CylinderCount c.GovernmentOwnedCylinders
d.ObsoleteCylinders

Paragraph 42A 42B 42C

42D

e.PhysicalCondition(Internal InspectionNotRequired) f.PermanentMarkings g.ExteriorFinish

h.RequalificationInspectionandTest

42E 42F 42G

42H

I.ValvesorPlugs j.NeckRings(Flanges)andFoot Rings k.ValveProtectionCaps l.Cleanliness m.LabelsandTags n.ConditionCodes o.LeakageTest

42I 42J 42K 42L 42M 42N 42O

44.RECEIVINGINSPECTION(CustomerReturns). Allcylindersreceivedas customerreturnswillbehandled,segregated,andstoredinthesamemannerasfilled cylinders(describedinsection5).Personnelmustatalltimesrecognizethepotentialof varyingamountsofresidualgas,uptoandincludingfullpressureinacylinderreceived as"EMPTY." A.EmptyCylinders.Customerreturnedcylindersidentifiedas"EMPTY"shallbe pickedupontherecordsandreportedtoDSCRorDefenseSupplyCenterPhiladelphia (DSCP)asFederalSupplyCode(FSC)8120cylinders.SF364willbeusedtoreportthe receiptofemptycustomerreturnsthathavebeenidentifiedasFSC6830or6505on DD Form13481,DoDSingleLineItemRelease/ReceiptDocument,bytheshippingactivity. ThisreportwillindicatetheFSC6830or6505NSNcitedontheDDForm13481in Block9andthecorrectFSC8120withwhichthecylindershouldbeidentifiedinBlock 12.Eventhoughthecylindersareconsideredemptyforaccountingpurposes,theymust belabeledandtaggedforshipmentasrequiredbyTitle49CFR.Ifthecylinderisinfact emptyaccordingtotheDOTdefinitionofanemptycylinder(cleanedandpurgedofall

poisonousorflammablecontents,lessthan25psignonflammable,nonhazardous material),thecylindershallbeidentifiedasAEMPTY@andthepreviouslabel(s) removedorobliterated(includingthe"EMPTY"label).Ifthecylindercontainspoisonous orflammableresidue,orifthepressureisgreaterthan25psig,thecylinderwillbe identifiedinthesamemannerasafullcylinder. B.FullCylinders.Customerreturnedcylindersidentifiedas"FULL"shallbepicked upontherecordsandreportedtoDSCRorDSCPasFSC6830or6505.Thereturnof fullcylindersisnotnormallyauthorizedbecausethecontentsofthecylindercannotbe verified(DLAR7000.4,ReportingandReturnofExcessMaterialtotheDLA DistributionSystem)however,extenuatingcircumstanceswillattimesrequirereturnof suchcylinders.Cylindersreceivedasfullshallbethoroughlyinspectedtoensurethatthe shippingdescriptionandthecylindercontentsareinagreement.Inspectionrequirements forthisinspectionareoutlinedinparagraph43. C.ReceivingInspection(Redistribution).Inspectionelementsforthistypeofreceipt arethesameasthoseoutlinedinparagraph43. 45.PERIODICINSPECTION.Evaluationofthecylindercontentswithrespectto eitherqualityorquantityisnotrequiredunlessrequestedbythemanagingactivity.All emptycylindersinConditionCodeAshallbeinspectedevery6monthstodetermine theirserviceabilitystatuswithrespecttotherequalificationdateandphysicalcondition. TheConditionCodesshallbechangedasrequired.Ifthecontentsmustbeemptiedto performnecessarymaintenance,thecontentsofthecylinderwillbehandledanddisposed ofasoutlinedinsection7.Allcylindersthathavebeenreclassifiedshallbereportedto indicatethechangeinConditionCodes.Applicableinspectionelementsareindicated withinthefollowingparagraphs: InspectionElement a.CylinderIdentification b.PhysicalCondition(Internal InspectionNotRequired) c.PermanentMarkings d.ExteriorFinish e.RequalificationInspectionand Test f.Cleanliness g.LabelsandTags h.ConditionCode Paragraph 42A 42E 42F 42G 42H 42L 42M 42N

46.SHIPPINGINSPECTION.EmptycylindersinConditionCodeAshallnotbe shippedfromDefenseDepotstocontinentalUnitedStates(CONUS)activitiesiftheir requalificationdateisduewithin3months.Emptycylinderswhoserequalificationdateis duewithin2yearsorlessshallnotbeshippedtooverseasactivities.Cylindersthatare

dueforretestwithin3monthswillbereclassifiedtoConditionCodeDorF(seesection 9)andreportedtoDSCRorDSCP. A.Fullcylindersthatareinsatisfactoryphysicalconditionareconsideredserviceable forlocalandCONUSuseregardlessoftheirlastrequalificationdate. B.Fullcylindersforwhichtherequalificationdateisoverdueorduewithin2years shallnotbeshippedtooverseascustomers.Thesecylindersshallbeshippedonly to CONUSactivitiesorshallbeassignedConditionCodeDorF.Ifthecontentsmustbe emptiedtoperformnecessarymaintenance,thecontentsofthecylinderwillbehandled anddisposedofasoutlinedinsection7. C.Emptypropanecylinders,withtheexceptionofneworcontractuallyreconditioned cylindersthatarebeingtransportedviamilitaryairlift,requirespecialpreparationpriorto deliverytotheCONUSshippingpoint.Allsuchcylindersshallbeemptiedoftheir contentsinaccordancewithsection7,thevalvesremoved,thecylindersrinsedfirstwith denaturedethylalcoholandthenwithwater,thendriedwithoilfreecompressedairor nitrogen,andrevalved.Atagorlabelwiththenotation"PREPAREDFORAIR SHIPMENTINACCORDANCEWITHAFJMAN24204/TM38250/NAVSUPPUB 505/MCOP4030.19G/DLAM4145.3"willbeattachedtoeachcylinder. D.Instoragemaintenance,asdefinedinsection6,shallbeaccomplishedonCondition CodeAcylinderspriortoshipmentwhentheneedisdetectedasaresultofpreshipment inspection. E.FullandemptycylindersthatareclassifiedasConditionCodeAshallbeinspected thoroughlyastheyaretakenoutofstockinpreparationforshipment.Applicable inspectionelementsareindicatedwithinthefollowingparagraphs: InspectionElement 1.CylinderIdentification 2.CylinderCount 3.ExteriorFinish 4.RequalificationInspectionand Test 5.ValvesorPlugs 6.ValveProtectionCaps 7.Cleanliness 8.LabelsandTags 9.ConditionCodes Paragraph 42A 42B 42G 42H 42I 42K 42L 42M 42N

F. F. FullandemptycylindersclassifiedasConditionCodeDorFbeingshippedfor refilland/orreconditioningshallbeinspectedthoroughlyastheyaretakenoutof

stockpriortoshipment.Applicableinspectionelementsareindicatedwithinthe followingparagraphs: InspectionElement a.Cylinder Identification b.CylinderCount c.ValveProtectionCaps d.LabelsandTags e.ConditionCodes Paragraph 42A 42B 42K 42M 42N

G.TheprovisionsofAFJMAN24204/TM38250/NAVSUPPUB505/MCO P4030.19G/DLAM4145.3,PreparingHazardousMaterialsforMilitaryAirShipments, willapplywhenthemodeofshipmentismilitaryaircraft.

SECTION5 SAFEUSE,STORAGE,ANDHANDLING 51.GENERAL. Personnelwhohandle,store,and/orusecylindersofcompressedgases mustbetrainedtoproperlyrecognizeandidentifythecharacteristicsofthevariousgas productsandthepropermethodsofsafelyhandlingfullandemptycylinders.Such personsmustalsobecapableofrecognizingandevaluatingconditionsthatmayrequirea changeintheserviceabilitystatusofthecylindersortheircontents.Undernormaluse andhandling,theconditionofthegascontentswillnotchange.Thefollowingsafe handlingrulesandgeneralguidelinesareprovidedasthemoreessentialrequirementsto bepracticedbypersonnelusingandhandlingcompressedgascylinders.Allcylinders beingfilled,inservice,or intransitshallbesecuredatthefillorworkstation,onthe handtruck,ontheservicingcartortrailer,oronthetransportcontainerorvehicle. 52.FILLINGOFCYLINDERS.Compressedgascylindersshallonlybefilledbythe ownerorwiththeowner'sconsent.Thisresponsibilityisassumedbytheproperty custodianandtheassignedcontractingofficerforthepurchaseofcompressedgasesin Governmentownedcylinders.Thecontentsofacylindershallbeidentifiedbythe properchemicalnameandthecylindershallbeproperlycolorcodedandstenciledin accordancewithMILSTD101,latestedition.Allcylindersusedforthetransportation andstorageofcompressedgasesshallcomplywiththeapplicableDoDandDOT regulationsandspecifications(seeparagraph42). A.MaximumFillingCapacities.Cylinderfillingcapacitiesshallbeasauthorizedand regulatedbyTitle49CFR,Part173,inconjunctionwiththedatapermanentlystamped intotheheadorshoulderofthecylinder.Cylindersforgasesinaliquefiedstateat70F shallbechargedbyweightbasedonthefillingdensity(percentage)oftheproductand thewaterweightcapacityofthecylinders.Theweightoftheproductisfoundby multiplyingtheproductsfilldensityasfoundinPart173ofTitle49CFRbytheweight ofthewaterthecylinderwillhold.Cylindersforgasesinagaseousstateat70Fshallbe chargedbypressuretoacalculatedpressurebasedonthechargingtemperatureandthe servicepressureofthecylinders.Thefillingpressureshallbedeterminedbyaddingor subtractinganestablishedvalue(approximately5psig)toorfromtheservicepressureof thecylindersforeachdegreethefillingtemperatureisaboveorbelow70F.Thefilling pressureshallbeconvertibletotheservicepressureofthecylindersat70F. B.TransferringGases.Compressedgasesshallnotbetransferredfromonecylinderto anotherexceptbyauthorizedpersonnelusingspecificallydesignedequipmentandthe manufacturer'soperatinginstructions. C.Incompatibility.Compressedgascylindersmustnotcontainincompatiblegases capableofcombiningchemicallywitheachotherorwiththecylindermaterialsoasto endangeritsserviceability.

D.CylinderService.Thegasserviceofacompressedgascylindershallnotbechanged unlessauthorizedbytheapplicableMilitaryServiceengineeringactivityorDSCRJDT. 53.MAINTENANCE.Compressedgascylindersandtheircomponentpartsand accessoriesshallbemaintainedonlybyauthorizedpersonnelanddesignatedactivitiesas outlinedinsection6.Allmaintenanceandcylinderreconditioningshallbeperformedin accordancewithMILSTD1411andshallcomplywiththerequirementsofTitle49 CFR. 54.CYLINDERUSAGE.Thefollowingguidelinesareprovidedtoassuresafeusage ofeachcylinderanditscontents: A.Thecontentsofacylindershallbeverifiedbycheckingtheattachedlabel,the cylindermarkings,andthevalveanditsoutletconnectionbeforeconnectingitforuse.If thecontentsofacylindercannotbeidentified,thecylindershallbereturnedtothe sourceofsupply.Thecylinderscolorcodeshallnotbesolelyrelieduponforthe identificationofitscontents. B.Theremovablevalveprotectioncap,providedfortheprotectionofthecylinder valve,shallbekeptonthecylinderatalltimesexceptwhenthecylinderisinuse dispensingitscontents. C.Thevalveoutletcaporplugasprovided,shallbekeptonthevalveoutletatalltimes exceptwhenthecylinderisinuseasstatedabove. D.Compressedgascylindersshallnotbeusedforanypurposeotherthantocontainthe designatedgasproductinaccordancewiththisregulationandregulationsordocuments citedherein. E.Thecylindervalveshallremainclosedatalltimes(chargedorempty)exceptwhen thecylinderisinuse.Theterm"inuse"meanswhengasisflowingfromthecylinder, whenthecylindergasismaintainingpressureinasupplyline,orwhenthecylinderis standingbyduringandbetweenoperationsusingthegas. F.Cylindersshallnotbeplacedwheretheymightbecomeapartofanelectricalcircuit. Whenthecylindersareusedinconjunctionwithelectricwelding,thecylindersshallnot begrounded.Theseprecautionsaretopreventburningbyanelectricweldingarc. G.Compressedgascylindersshallnotbesubjectedtoatemperatureabove125F (51.7C).Aflameshallneverbepermittedtocomeincontactwithany partofa compressedgascylinder.Ificeorsnowaccumulatesonacylinder,itshouldbethawed withwateratatemperaturenotexceeding125F(51.7C). H.Cylindersshallnotbesubjectedtoartificiallycreatedlowtemperatures.Many steelsundergosignificantlydecreasedimpactresistanceandductilityatlow

temperatures.Somenoncryogenicliquefiedgaseshaverelativelylowvaporpressuresat lowambienttemperaturesandmayrequiretheuseofcheckvalvestopreventbackflow intothecylinder. I.Respiratoryprotectionnecessarytoensuretheminimalacceptablerequirementsas outlinedinTBMED502/DLAM1000.2,OccupationalandEnvironmentalHealth RespiratoryProtectionProgramOPNAVINST5100.23B,NavyOccupationalSafety andHealth(NAVOSH)ProgramManualorAirForceOccupationalSafetyandHealth (AFOSH)Standard1611,RespiratoryProtectionProgramshallbeusedwhen confrontingorhandlingaleakingcylinder.Appropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment forthetypeofgasshallalsobeimmediatelyavailableandwornwhenaleakis discoveredorsuspected.Ifthecylindercontainsflammablegas,itshallbekeptaway fromallsourcesofignition.Theleakingcylindershallberemovedoutdoorstoawell ventilatedlocationorplacedunderanexhaustventilatingsystemsuitablefortheproduct. Ifthegasishazardous(e.g.,flammable,poisonous,corrosive)anappropriatesignshall beplacedatthecylinderwarningofthehazardousproperties.Ifemergencyassistanceor adviceconcerningthehandlingofaleakingcylinderorotheremergenciesinvolving cylindersisrequired,thegassuppliershouldbethefirstinformation/assistancesource contacted.Ifthesupplierisunknownornotaccessible,contactaninformationsource suchastheU.S.CoastGuardNationalResponseCenterat8004248806ortheChemical TransportationEmergencyCenter(CHEMTREC)at8004249300or2024837616in CONUSandCanada,PuertoRico,andtheVirginIslandsfromoverseas,Alaska,and Hawaii,call2024837616collectforadviceand/orassistance. J.Ifaleakdevelopsinthevalvepackingaroundthestem,thecylindervalveshouldbe closedandthevalveglandorpackingnuttightenedasappropriate.Iftheleakcontinues whenthevalveisreopened,thevalveshallbereclosedandatagattachedstatingthe cylinderisunserviceable.Appropriateactionshouldthenbetakentohavethecylinder returnedtothefillcontractorforproperrepairoradviseforcorrectdispositionofthe cylinder. K.Whenindoubtabouttheroutineproperhandlingofacompressedgascylinderorits contents,themanufacturerorsupplierofthegasshallbeconsulted. L.Apositivepressureof15to24psigshallberetainedinallcylinderstaggedor labeledemptytopreventthecylinderfrombecomingcontaminatedduringidlestorageor shipment.Beforereturninganemptycylinder,thevalveshallbeclosedandaproper fittingcylindervalveprotectioncap,ifthecylinderisdesignedforone,shallbeinstalled. Valveoutletcapsorplugs,ifprovided,shallbeinstalledinagastightcondition.The emptycylindersshallbelabeledandtaggedinaccordancewithparagraph44Aand subparagraphM,below,ofthisenclosure. M.Serviceable,reconditioned,cylinders"cleanedandpurged"ofhazardousresiduein preparationforstorageorshipmentshallbechargedwithapositivepressureofaninert gas(e.g.,nitrogen),ordry,oilfreeairnottoexceed24psig(39psia)at70F.(Underno circumstancesshallshopairbeintroducedintoa"cleanedandpurged"serviceable

cylinder.)ThecylindersshallbeproperlytaggedorlabeledwithDDForm1574, ServiceableTagMateriel,orDDForm15741,ServiceableLabelMateriel.Thetagor labelshallbemarkedoroverstampedwith"DoesNotContainaHazardousGas."A DOT"EMPTY"labelisnotrequiredbecausethecylindercontainsapressurethatisless than25psig(40psia)anditdoesnotcontainahazardousresidue. N.Nonrefillablecylinders,suchasDOTSpecification39cylinders,shallnotberefilled withanymaterialaftertheoriginalcontentshavebeenexhausted.Thecylindersshallbe emptiedofallpressure(0PSIG),puncturedwithasharpobject,andthenifpossible, flattened. O.Theuseofoxygenandfuelgascylinders,includingstorageandhandlingbythe user,forwelding,cutting,brazingandotheralliedprocesses,shallcomplywiththe requirementsofAWSStandardZ49.1,latestedition,SafetyinWeldingandCutting. 55.CONNECTINGCYLINDERSANDWITHDRAWINGCONTENTS A.Compressedgasesshallbehandledandusedonlybyproperlytrainedpersons. B.Theuserresponsibleforhandlingthecylinderandconnectingitforuseshallcheck theidentityofthegasbyreadingthelabelorothermarkingsonthecylinderbeforeusing. Ifthecontentsarenotproperlyandcompletelyidentified,thecylindershallbereturned tothesupplierwithoutbeingused.Thecylindercolorcodeshallnotsolelyberelied uponforcontentidentification.Itistheretorepresentthetypeofhazardthereleasinggas wouldcreate. C.Keeptheremovablevalveprotectionandvalveoutletcapsandplugsinplaceuntil connectingthecylinderforuse. D.Secureallcylinderswhileinusetopreventthemfrombeingpulledorknockedover. E.Examinetheoutletofthevalveforanydirtorothercontaminationbeforeattaching anyservicedevicesuchasaregulatororfillorservicemanifoldpigtail.Theoutletmay beclearedofdustanddirtbyslightlyopeningthevalveforaninstantaneousburstof pressure..Alwayspointvalveoutletawayfromyourselfandothers.CAUTION:DO NOTCLEARVALVEOUTLETBYOPENINGTHEVALVEONCYLINDERS CONTAININGCORROSIVE,TOXICORPOISONOUSGASES. F.Asuitablepressureregulatingdevice,notaneedlevalveorsimilarpressurereducing devicewithoutaregulatingmechanism,shallbeusedwheregasisadmittedtoasystem oflowerpressureratingthanthesupplypressure,andwhere,duetothegascapacityof thesupplysource,thesystemratingmaybeexceeded.Thisisarequirementregardless ofthepossiblepresenceofapressurereliefdevice. G.Asuitablepressurereliefdeviceshallbeusedtoprotectadownstreamsystemthat hasapressureratingandflowcapacityoflessthanthesupplysource.Apressurerelief

deviceshallalwaysbeusedinacryogenicsystemwheretheexpandingliquidcanbe trappedbetweentwovalvesorotherflowcontroldevices. H.Threadedconnectionsthatdonotmatchshallnotbeforced.Threadsonregulator connectionsorotherauxiliaryequipmentshallmatchthoseonthecylindervalveoutlet. Detailedinformationmaybefoundinparagraphs34and42I. I.Servicemanifoldsusedtofeedaservicesystemfromseveralcylindersshallbeof adequatedesignandequippedwiththenecessaryregulatingdevicestoassuresafeuse withthedesignatedcompressedgas,operatingtemperaturesandpressuresandthedesired flowcapacity. J. Regulators,gauges,hoses,andotherappliancesprovidedforusewithaparticular gas,orgroupofgases,shallnotbeusedoncylinderscontaininggaseshavingdifferent, possiblyincompatible,chemicalpropertiesunlessinformationobtainedfromthesupplier orotherauthoritativesourceindicatesthatthiscanbedonesafely.Asanexample,only pressureregulatingdevicesapprovedforusewithoxygenshallbeusedinoxygen service. K.Cylindervalvesshallbeopenedslowly.Valveoutletsshallbepointedawayfrom allpersonnelandsourcesofignition.Onvalveswithouthandwheels,onlythewrenches orkeysdesignedforthatpurposeshallbeusedanditshallremainonthevalveaslongas thevalveisopen.WrenchesorothertorqueACHEATING@devicesshallnotbeusedto operatevalveswithhandwheels.Valvehandwheelsshallnotbehammeredwhen attemptingtoopenorclosethevalve.Forvalvesthatarehardtoopenorclose,orfrozen becauseofcorrosion,thecylindershallbetaggedandtakentohavethevalvereplacedby anauthorizedactivity.Duringuse,allcylindervalvesexceptacetylenewillbeopened fullyandthenclosedonehalfturn,ensuringthevalveisfreeforrapidoperationshould theneedarise.Acetylenecylindervalvesshallnotbeopenedmorethanoneandonehalf turns. L.Compressedgasesshallnotbeusedtodustoffclothing.Thegasmaycollectinthe clothingandcreateaseriousfirehazardlater.Theburstofpressuremaycreatesudden damagetotheeyesorotherpartsofthebody. M.Apositivepressureofatleast15psigshallbeleftinallcompressedgascylinders exceptthosethatareemptiedandpurged,topreventcontaminationpriortoitsnextuse. Withthispositivepressureandthevalvetightlyclosedthecylinderwillnotbreatheinthe surroundingatmosphericairanditscontaminants.Thevalvesonacetylenecylinders mustbetightlyclosedtopreventthelose(evaporation)oftheacetonesolvent. N.Suitabletrapsorcheckvalvesshallbeusedinsystemswhereacylindermaybe contaminatedbythefeedbackofprocessmaterials. O.Connectionstopiping,regulators,andotherappliancesshallbekepttighttoprevent leakage.Wherehoseisused,itshallbekeptingoodcondition.Ifaleakisdetectedata

connection,thepressureshallbereleasedbeforeanattemptismadetotightenorrepair theleak. P.Beforearegulatorisremovedfromacylinder,thecylindervalveshallbeclosedand theregulatorandalldownstreamequipmentdrainedofallpressure. Q.Acetylenecylinders(DOT8or8AL)shallbeusedinthevalveupverticalposition only(45degorlessofvertical).Ifforsomereasonthecylindersneedtobestoredor transportedinthehorizontalpositiontheyshallbeallowedtostandverticallyforatleast 2hourpriortotheiruse.Thiswillpreventdrawingoffacetonesolventwiththeacetylene whenwithdrawingtheproduct. 56.MOVINGCYLINDERS. Thefollowingguidelineswillbeobservedinmoving cylindersfromonelocationtoanother: A.Cylindersshallnotberolled,dragged,orslid.Wherepractical,theusershallusea suitablehandtruck,forktruck,rollplatform,orsimilardevicewithcylinderssecuredfor transportation.Onecylinderatatimemaybetiltedandrolledtoandfromafillingor dispensingmanifoldand,toandfromastagingareawithinthefillingplantorusing facility. B.Cylindersshallnotbedroppedorpermittedtostrikeviolentlyagainsteachotheror othersurfaces. C.Cylindervalveprotectioncapsshallnotbeusedforliftingcylindersexceptforhand trucksthatgripthecapforliftingthecylinderontothehandtruck.Theflangethatholds thecaponahighpressurecylinderisonlypeenedinplaceandmaynotholdthewhole weightofthecylinder.Inthosecases,thecylindershallbeliftednohigherthan6inches fornolongerthanittakestoproperlypositionthecylinderonthehandtruck.Thisisnot tobeinterpretedasprohibitingcylinderswithcapsfrombeingsuspendedduring manufacturingoperationsorwhentiltingcontainerstoanuprightposition. D.Magnetsshallnotbeusedforliftingcylinders. E.Ropes,chains,orslingsshallnotbeusedtosuspendcylindersunlessprovisionsat timeofmanufacturehavebeenmadeonthecylinderforappropriateliftingattachments suchaslugsorhandles. F.Whereappropriateliftingattachmentshavenotbeenprovidedonthecylinders, suitablecradlesorplatformstoholdthecylindersshallbeusedforliftingandmoving. 57.STORINGCYLINDERS.Storageproceduresandfacilitydesignand constructionrequirementsshallbeprovidedforthestorageofcompressedgases containedinhighandlowpressurecylinderslocatedattheworksite,atthedistribution facilityofamilitaryinstallation,andataServiceCenterorDefenseDepot.These requirementsshallbecontingentonthehazardouscharacteristicsandthequantityofeach

gastobestoredateachlocation.Thesurroundingstructures,industrialandhuman activities,andtheenvironmentwithintheimmediateareamustalsobeconsidered.The followingaregeneralrequirementsforthesafestorageofcompressedgases: A.Thestoragefacilityorstorageareashallprovidecompressedgascylindersandtheir contentswithprotectionagainstphysicaldamage,firehazards,adverseenvironmental conditions,andtamperingbyunauthorizedpersonnel.Thestoragefacilityorareashall alsoprovidesufficientisolationofthecompressedgasestoenablesafetyandemergency responsepersonnelandequipmenttocontrolthesituationifaleakweretodeveloporthe cylinderswerethreatenedbyafireintheimmediatearea.Incompatiblegasesand incompatiblematerialsshallbephysicallyseparated.Cylindersshallbeprotectedfrom anyobjectthatwillproduceaharmfulcutorabrasioninthesurfaceofthemetal. Cylindersshallnotbestorednearpotentialignitionsources.Thestorageareamaybea separatespecialstorageroom,building,shed,orsecure(fenced)improvedoutdoor storageareathatprovidesphysicalprotectionforthecylinders.Therequirementsfor eachtypeofstorageareprovidedhereinorintheapplicableNFPAstandardsandcodes. OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)requirementsforstorageare containedinTitle29CFR. B.Beforecylinderscontainingacompressedgasareplacedinstoragetheyshallbe prominentlytaggedorlabeledtoidentifytheproperhazardclassificationasrequiredby Title49CFR,Title29CFR,Title40CFR(HazardousWastes),andsection2ofthis enclosure.Thecylindersshallalsobecolorcodedandstenciledwiththeapproved chemicalnameorpropershippingnameofthecontainedgasinaccordancewiththemost currentissueofMILSTD101.AtthistimeitisrevisionAB@. C.Compressedgasesshallbesegregatedbytheirhazardclassordivisionintothree primarygroups:flammablegas(2.1),nonflammablegas(2.2),andpoison gas(2.3)(See para172.400ofTitle49CFR).Ifanadditionalsecondarytransportationhazardis presentinconjunctionwiththeprimaryclassification,suchaspoisongasandflammable gasornonflammablegasandoxidizer,thesecondarytransportationhazardmustbe consideredtodeterminethecompatibilityofthegaswithothergasesandtheneedfor furthersegregationandseparationwithintheprimarygroup.Thethreeprimary transportationhazardclassificationsshallbesubdividedasnecessaryasfollows: 1.GroupITRANSPORTATIONHAZARDCLASSORDIVISION(2.1) (FLAMMABLE) a.FlammableGas b.FlammableGas,Corrosive 2.GroupIITRANSPORTATIONHAZARDCLASSORDIVISION(2.2) (NONFLAMMABLE) a.NonflammableGas b.NonflammableGas,Oxidizer c.NonflammableGas,Corrosive

3.GroupIIITRANSPORTATIONHAZARDCLASSORDIVISION(2.3)(POISON) a.PoisonGas b.PoisonGas,FlammableGas c.PoisonGas,Oxidizer d.PoisonGas,Corrosive e.PoisonGas,Corrosive,Oxidizer f.PoisonGas,Oxidizer,Corrosive 58.TYPESOFSTORAGE A.StorageinBuildingsandRoomsWithOtherCommodities.Thistypeofstorageis definedasthestorageoflimitedquantitiesofcompressedgasesincylindersinthesame roomorbayofabuildingbutphysicallyseparatedbyaspecifiedminimumdistancefrom incompatiblecompressedgases,flammableliquids,orincompatiblematerials.Referto theappropriateNFPANationalFireCodesforeachflammableoroxidizinggastobe storedtoestablishthemaximumallowablevolumeorquantitylimitationforonelocation andtheminimumseparationdistance.IfaNationalFireCodehasnotbeenwrittenfora particularflammableoroxidizinggas(e.g.,chlorine),storageinformationwillbe obtainedfromthesupplierorDSCRJDTA.Asageneralruleapplicabletocylindersand smallliquefiedgastanks,separationofatleast20feet(6meters)isconsidered appropriateforincompatiblegasesandmaterials.Analternativeseparationisthe provisionofanoncombustiblebarrierwithafireresistanceratingofatleast2hour, constructed5feetinheightforcylindersstandingonthefloor,orofaheightequaltothe heightofastackofcylindersthatarepalletizedandstackedmorethanonetierhigh.A minimumdistanceof1footshallbemaintainedbetweenthebarrierandthecylindersin storage. B.StorageinSeparateRoomsWithoutOtherCommodities.Thistypeof storageisdefinedasthestorageofcompressedgasescontainedincylindersinthesame buildingbutphysicallyisolatedinaseparateroomfromincompatiblematerialsand gases,flammableliquids,ormaterials.Thedesignrequirementsfortheseparateroom shallcomplywithNFPAStandard58,Storage andHandlingofLiquefiedPetroleum Gases,includingexplosionventing,ventilation,andheating. C.StorageinSeparateBuildingsWithoutOtherCommodities 1.Thistypeofstorageisdefinedasthestorageofcompatiblecompressedgases containedincylindersinaseparatebuildingorstructurelocatedaspecifiedsafedistance fromallotherstructuresandequipmentexceptthosehousingoperationsrelateddirectly totheproductionofthestoredgases. 2.Thebuildingshallbedesignedandconstructedofmaterialsthatwillprovide sufficientfireprotectionforthecompressedgasestobestoredandprotectthecylinders fromtheelements,tampering,andphysicaldamage.

3.Separatebuildingsusedforthestorageofflammableorpoisongasesshallbe designedandconstructedincompliancewiththerequirementsfoundinNFPAStandard 58andshallbelocatedatleast50feetfromadjacentimportantbuildingsandequipment. If,duetospacelimitations,thestoragebuildingsmustbelocatedlessthan50feetfrom adjacentbuildingsthatareconstructedofcombustiblematerialsorhaveunprotected openings,thestoragebuildingshallalsohavetheexposedwallconstructedofmaterials havingafireresistanceofatleast2 hours.(SeeNFPAStandard220,StandardonTypesofBuildingConstruction.)The ventilating,heating,andelectricalrequirementsshallbeincompliancewiththe requirementscitedinparagraphs59B,59C,and59D. 4.Buildingsusedtostorenonflammablecompressedgaseseitherseparatelyorwith otheroccupancymaybeofstandardgeneralpurposewarehouseconstructionasdescribed inNFPAStandard231,IndoorGeneralStorage,andNFPAStandard220,Typesof BuildingConstruction.Thebuildingshallbeconstructedabovegroundandshallhavea concretefloor.Theventilationrequirementsshallbeasstatedinparagraph59B. Nonflammablegasesdisplaceoxygenintheairintheimmediateareaanddonotcreatea firehazardtherefore,thefireprotectionsystemshallbedesignedfortheprotectionof thebuildingstructure,ifwarranted. 5.Separatebuildingsusedtostoreoxidizinggases(oxygen)maybeconstructedof combustible(NFPAStandard231)ornoncombustible(NFPAStandard220)materialora combinationofboth.Thestoragebuildingshallbelocatedatleast20feetfrom noncombustiblebuildingsand50feetfromcombustiblebuildingsorcombustibleoutside openstorage.Automaticsprinklerprotectionshallbeprovidedforcombustiblebuildings containinggaseousoxidizerstorageandfornoncombustiblematerialswithin50feetof segregatedstorageofgaseousoxidizers.Thesprinklersystemshallbeinaccordance withNFPAStandard13,InstallationofSprinklerSystems.Theventilating,heating,and electricalrequirementsshallbeincompliancewiththerequirementscitedinparagraphs 59B,59C,and59D. D.OutsideOpenImprovedStorageArea 1.Outsideopenimprovedstorageareasasdefinedhereinaredesignated,improved, andsecuredareasthatwillprotectcylindersfromphysicalandenvironmentaldamage andtamperingfromunauthorizedpersonnel. 2.Thecylindersshallbestoredabovegroundonaraisedconcreteslaborbyother meansthatpreventtheircontactwiththeground. 3.Theareashouldbecoveredwithafixednoncombustiblecanopythatwillprovide protectionfrominclementweatherandthedirectraysofthesun. 4.Locationofthestorageareasshallbecrosswindordownwindofanyindustrialor residentialbuildings.Intheeventofacylinderleak,thiswillcarrythegasawayfromthe

congestedareaincaseoffireinthemainbuilding,acrosswindwouldcarrytheflame andheatawayfromthestoragearea. 5.Distancebetweenthestorageareasandoccupiedorimportantbuildingsand equipmentshallbedeterminedbythetypeandquantityofgasestobestored. 6.Storageareasshallbekeptfreeofallweeds,andofallflammableandincompatible materials. 59.GENERALSTORAGEREQUIREMENTS A.Fullandemptycylindersshallbestoredinseparatelocations,inamannerthatwill allowcylinderswiththeoldesthydrostatictestdatetoberemovedfirstwithminimal handlingofothercylinders.Cylindersshallbefurthersegregatedasnecessaryby ConditionCodeclassification.Fullcylindersshallbeproperlyidentifiedwiththecurrent FSC6830or6505NSNsrepresentingthecylinderandtheircontents.Emptycylinders shallbeproperlyidentifiedwiththecorrectFSC8120NSNthatrepresentstheempty cylinder.Refertoparagraph42Aformethodsofidentifyingcylinders. B.Separatestorageroomsorenclosuresandseparatecylinderstoragebuildingsshallbe wellventilatedanddry.Ventilationopeningstotheoutsideshallbeprovidedatboththe ceilingorroof(highestpoint)andwithin6inchesofthefloor.Ventsshallbeatleast5 feetfromanyopeningtotheenclosureorbuildingandshallbeofthenonclosingtype. Whenmechanicalventilationisused,aircirculationshallbeattherateofatleast1cubic footperminutepersquarefootoffloorarea.Whennaturalventilationisused,outletand inletopeningsshallbeprovided,eachhavingatotalfreeareaofatleast1squareinchfor eachsquarefootoffloorspace.Temperatureswithinstoragebuildingsorenclosuresshall notbeallowedtoexceed125F(54.4C)atthemaximumheightofthecylinderseither standingonthefloororpalletizedandstacked. NOTE:Whenthereisaconflictbetween DoDstoragerequirementsandthestorage requirementsofthehostnation,themorestringentrequirementsshallapply. C.Heatingofseparatestoragerooms,enclosures,andseparate(detached)buildings,if essential,shallbebysteam,hotwater,or otherindirectmeans.Anyheatingsystemor heatingunitusinganopenflameshallbeprohibited. D.Electricalequipmentforseparatestoragerooms,enclosures,andseparate(detached) buildingsshallconformtotheprovisionsofNFPAStandard70,NationalElectricCode, Article501forClass1division2locations. E.Outsideopenimprovedstoragewithnoprotectionfromthedirectraysofthesun, wherethesurfaceofacylindercouldexceed125F,shallbelimitedtousewithempty cylindersorfullcylinderscontainingonlynonliquefiedcompressedgases.Cylinders containingliquefiedgasesoracetylenethatarestoredoutdoorsshallbeprotectedfrom thedirectraysofthesunwithafixedcanopy(preferablynoncombustible)capableof

withstandingalllocalenvironmentalconditions.Thisisessentialtopreventruptureof thecylindersor,ataminimum,topreventtheactuationofthepressurereliefdevice. Cylindersmaybecomeliquidfullattemperaturesof125Forgreaterandcreatea hydraulicpressurethatwillexceedthepressureratingofthepressurereliefdevicesor, whenreliefdevicesarenotauthorizedorused,thatwillexceedtherupturepressureofthe cylinder. F.Allcylinders,regardlessoftheirlocation,shallbeprotectedfromcontinuous dampnessandshallnotbestorednearsaltandothercorrosivechemicalsorfumes. Resultingrustorcorrosiveactionwilldeterioratethecylindersandtheiraccessoriestoa conditionthatwillcreateasafetyhazardorcausethecylinderstobecomeunusable. Althoughthisconditionoccursmorecommonlyatthefootringofacetylene,chlorine,or otherlowpressurecylinders,itwillalsocausethethreadsofthevalveprotectioncapto becomecorroded,makingthecapdifficultorimpossibletoberemovedorinstalled. G.CompressedgascylindersstoredatDLAorDoDfacilities,whereitisdesiredto havethempallitized,shallbepalletizedineithertheverticalorthehorizontalpositionin accordancewithMILHDBK774,PalletizedUnitLoads,orasotherwisedirectedusing heavydutyfourwaypalletsmanufacturedtotherequirementsofNNP71. 1.Allcompressedgascylindersinstoragewaitinguseorshipmentshallbesecured byeitherpalletizingthemorstoringthemstandinginavalveenduprightposition,nested tightlytogether,inanapprovedstorageareawheretheyareunlikelytobeknockedover. 2.Cylindersthatareinherentlyunstableintheverticalposition,mustbepalletized, boxed,crated,orsecuredtoafixedstanchionorfixture. 3.Cylinderslocatedinanauthorizedstorageareathatpermitspedestrianorvehicular traffic,mustbepalletized,boxed,crated,orsecuredtoafixedstanchionorfixture. 4.Cylindersthatcannototherwisebesecured,shallbeboundtogetheringroupsof threeormoretoreducetheircapabilityofbeingknockedover. 5.Cylindersequippedwithvalvesbutwithouteitherprovisionsforavalveprotection caporaprotectivecollarshallbestoredandsecuredinapositionthatwillprotectthe valve.Iftheyarestoredhorizontally,protectionwillbeprovidedtopreventanything fromcomingincontactwiththevalves.Iftheyarestoredvertically,theywillbe securedfromtippingoverandhittingthevalveagainstsomething.Ifthecylindersare small(i.e.,MedicalDandEsize),theyshallbecratedincratesthataredeepenoughto protectthevalvefromabuseortheshallbestackedhorizontallyinthecratesinaposition thatnoweightwillbeonthevalves. Acetylenecylinders,nomatterwhatsize,shallalwaysbestoredorshippedinavertical position.

6.Cylindersequippedwithvalvesandwithprovisionsforvalveprotectioncaps, mustalwaysbestoredandshippedwiththevalveprotectioncapsecurelyinplace. Cylinderswithapluginplaceofavalveneednothaveavalveprotectioncapinstalled. 7.Cylinderscontainingacetylene,alloftheliquefiedcompressedgases,hydrogen, andallhighpressurecylinderssmallerthan7inchesindia.by43inchestall,shallbe palletizedinavalveupverticalposition.Suchcylindersthataretransportedindividually orunpalletizedshallbeplacedinavalveupverticalpositionandsecurelyboundin place. 8.Allotherhighpressurecylindersofnonliquefiedcompressedgasesshallbe palletizedinthehorizontalpositionusing4inchby4inchby40inchseparatorboards andbandingstraps.Theboardsshallbenotchedtoprovidenestingplacesforfour cylindersperlaywith4or5layers(16or20cylinders)perpallet.Thebandingstraps shallbeatleast3/4inchinwidthratedfortheweightofthefullpallet.Thebottomand topseparatorboardsneedonlytobenotchedononeside.Thebottomseparatornotched onthetopandthetopseparatornotchedonthebottom.Thetopseparatorboardshallbe placeacrossthetopofthefullpalletandbandedinplacetoprovideafullrestingplace forafullpalletwhenstackingfullpalletstwoorthreehigh. 9.Cryogenicliquidcylinders(DOT4L)mustalwaysbestoredandtransportedinthe positionforwhichtheyaredesignedtooperate,normallyinthevalveupvertical position. H.Cylindersshallnotbestorednearelevators,gangways,orunprotectedplatform edges,orinlocationswhereheavymovingorflyingobjectsorequipmentmaystrikeor fallonthem.Theyalsoshallnotbelocatednearbuildingexits,stairways,orairintake returnsforheatingorventilatingsystems,orinareasnormallyusedorintendedforthe safeexitofpeople. 510.SAFEUSE,STORAGE,ANDHANDLINGREQUIREMENTSBY SERVICECLASSIFICATION A.FlammableGases 1.General a.Adequateportablefireextinguishers(carbondioxideordrychemical)shallbe availableforfireemergenciesatstorageinstallations. b."Nosmoking"signsshallbepostedaroundthestorageareaofbuildingsandat theentrancetospecialstoragerooms. c.Aflameshallnotbeusedfordetectionofflammablegasleaks.Combustiblegas indicators,soapywater,orothersuitablesolutionsshallbeused.

d.Provisionsshallbemadetoprotectflammablegasesagainsthazardousexposure toandfromadjoiningbuildings,equipment,property,andconcentrationsofpeople. e.Flammablecompressedgases(otherthancryogenic)forwhichspecificstorage proceduresarenotprovidedhereinorinanNFPAdocumentshallbestoredin accordancewiththeirphysicalpropertiesorasrecommendedbythemanufactureror knowledgeableauthority.Flammablecompressedgasesinaliquefiedstateshallbe providedstorageinaccordancewiththerequirementsofNFPAStandard58.Flammable compressedgasesinanonliquefiedstateshallbeprovidedstorageinaccordancewiththe requirementsofNFPAStandard50A,GaseousHydrogenSystemsatConsumerSites. 2.Acetylene a.Storageofacetyleneattheworksite,inbuildingswithotheroccupancy,in separatestorageroomsorstoragecompartments,andinseparatebuildingsshallbe accomplishedinaccordancewiththeproceduresandfacilitydesignrequirementsof NFPAStandard51,StandardfortheDesignandInstallationofOxygenFuelGasSystems forWelding,Cutting,andAlliedProcesses,andofNFPAStandard51B,Standardfor FirePreventioninUseofCuttingandWeldingProcesses. b.AcetylenecylindersthathavebeenpalletizedforstorageataDefenseDepotor otherhighgascapacityfacilityshallonlybestoredverticallyandonetierhigh.Thiswill preventthepossibilityofspreadingflamesfromonecylindertoanotherbytheflame fromthepressurereliefdevicesinthetopandbottomheadsofthecylinders.Flames fromafullychargedcylindercanreachasfaras15feetfromthereliefdevicefrom whichitisexhausting.Storingthecylindersonetierhighwillalsoenabledirectcontact ofthesprayfromasprinklersystemtoeachcylinderforcoolingincaseofafireinthe immediatearea.Coolingwillpreventordelaytheactuationofthepressurereliefdevices that,ifactuated,wouldfeedmorefueltothefire.Storageofcylindersonetierhighwill alsolessenthepossibilityofacylinderdetonatingonimpactfromanaccidentalfall. c.Themaximumacceptablequantityofacetyleneincylinders,exceptthoseinactual useorattachedreadyforuse,shallbelimitedtoatotalgascapacityof2,500cubicfeetto belocatedinoneareaattheworksiteorinthemainareasofbuildingswithother occupancyincompliancewithNFPAStandard51.Quantitiesinexcessofthose permittedshallbestoredinseparatespecialrooms,separatespecialbuildings,or acceptableimprovedoutdoorstoragelocationswhereacetylenemaybestoredin unlimitedquantities.Thetotalgascapacityinonestorageareamaybeincreasedto5,000 cubicfeetincylinderstorageareasprotectedbyanautomaticsprinklersystemandwater supplydesignedinaccordancewithNFPAStandard13.Thestorageofacetylenewith otherfuelgasesshallbeinstrictcompliancewithNFPAStandards51and51B,andwith Title29CFR,Section1910.102. 3.LiquefiedPetroleumGases

a.StorageofLiquefiedPetroleumGases(LPG)(e.g.,propane,propylene,butane, butylene)containedincylindersforusewithoxygeninweldingorcuttingoperations shallbeincompliancewithNFPAStandards51and51B. b.StorageofLPGincylindersatalocationorfacilitynotreferencedinsubparagraph 510A3a,above,shallbein compliancewithNFPAStandard58. c.StoringLPGcylindersonlyonetierhighprovidesmoreefficientfireprotection however,ifspaceislimitedandthecanopyorbuildingisconstructedofnoncombustible materials,palletizedcylindersmaybestoredtwotiershigh. 4.Hydrogen a.Storageofgaseoushydrogenincylindersattheconsumersiteoratadesignated storageinstallationshallbeinaccordancewiththeproceduresandfacilitydesign requirementsofNFPAStandard50A,StandardforGaseousHydrogenSystemsat ConsumerSites. b.Adequateventilationshallbeprovidedinthestoragearea.Floorlevelinletand outletopeningsinexteriorwallsortheroofshallhaveaminimumareaof1squarefoot foreach1,000cubicfeetofstoragevolumeandexplosionventingshallbedesignedto relieveamaximuminternalpressureof25poundspersquarefootincompliancewith NFPAStandard50A. c.Hydrogencylindersshallbestoredonlyonetierhighthiswillenabledirect contactofthesprayfromthesprinklersystemtoeachcylinderforcoolingincaseofa firewithintheimmediatearea.Coolingwillpreventordelaytheactivationofthe pressurereliefdevice,whichwhenactivatedwillfeedmorefueltothefire. B.NonflammableGases 1.OxidizingGases(Oxygen) a.Thestorageareamustbekeptfreeofallflammablegasesandliquidsandother combustiblematerials(oxygenvigorouslysupportscombustion). b.Ventilationinthestorageareamustbesufficienttopreventtheconcentrationof oxygenintheairfromexceeding23percent.Ventilationrequirementsshallbeas prescribedinparagraph59B. c.Oxygencylinders,theirvalves,andallaccessories(e.g.,regulators,hoses, protectioncaps)mustbekeptfreeofoil,grease,orotherhydrocarbonproductsandshall notbehandledwithoilyhands,oilygloves,orgreasyequipment. d.Storageofgaseousoxygenincylindersforusewithafuelgasinaweldingor cuttingoperationshallbeincompliancewithNFPAStandard51.Storageofgaseous

oxygenforotherapplicationsshallbeincompliancewithNFPAStandard43C,Storage ofGaseousOxidizingMaterials,andNFPAStandard50,BulkOxygenSystemsat ConsumerSites.Emphasisshallbeplacedonthesegregation,separation,andquantity limitationsofeachtypeofstorage. 2.InertGases(Nonflammable) a.Inertgasessuchasargon,helium,neon,andnitrogenaresimpleasphyxiantsthat candisplacetheoxygenintheair,causingrapidsuffocationduetooxygendeficiency. Respiratoryprotection,ascitedinparagraph54I,shallbewornbyatleasttwopersons workingtogetherinanatmospherewheretheoxygenconcentrationislessthan19 percentbyvolume. b.Buildingsorhousingstructuresforthestorageofinertnonflammable compressedgasesshallbeconstructedinaccordancewithparagraph58C4. c.Inertgasesmaybestoredintheareausedtoseparatedifferenttypesoffuel gasesorfuelandoxidizinggaseslocatedattheconsumptionsiteorintheindustrial buildings. d.Inertgasesmaybestoredinunlimitedquantitiesatthestoragesite,instorage rooms,inseparatebuildings,andinoutsidestorageareas,providedadequateventilation and/orpersonalprotectiveequipmentisavailableandproperlyused. C.CorrosiveGases 1.Corrosivegasessuchasammonia,chlorine,methylamine,andsulfurdioxideare corrosiveoncontactwithtissueandmucousmembranesandwithmetals.Notallof thesegasesareusedorstoredbyDoDactivities,butareidentifiedbytypetoassist anyonefindingthesegasesinuseorstorage. 2.Personalprotectiveequipmentshallbeworntoavoidcontactwithacidoralkaline gases.Faceshields,rubber(orothersuitablechemicallyresistantmaterial)gloves,and apronsshallbewornwithlongsleevedshirtsandlongtrousers.Openshoesand sneakersareprohibited.ReferencetheappropriateMaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS), forsafetyinformation. 3.Personnelhandlingorusingacidandalkalinegasesshallhaveavailablefor immediateuseinemergenciesrespiratorsorselfcontainedbreathingapparatusas prescribedinparagraph541.Respiratorsmaybeusedonlyunderconditionswherethe concentrationoftheacidoralkalinegaswillnotexceedtheratingoftherespiratorand theoxygencontentoftheatmosphereisnotlessthan19percentbyvolume.Equipment shallbeimmediatelyavailabletopersonnelinthestorageorworkarea,andkeptoutof theareasmostlikelytobecontaminated.

4.Areasinwhichacidoralkalinegasesarefilled,used,orstoredshallbeequipped withanapprovedemergencyshowerandeyewashfountain.Drenchingwithcopious amountsofwaterisanacceptedfirstaidprocedurewhencorrosivegasescomeincontact withskinoreyes. 5.Outsidestorageofacidoralkalinegases,atotherthantheusingsite,shallbein accordancewithparagraph58D. Insidestorageshallbeinaseparatenoncombustible buildingwithoutotheroccupancyinaccordancewithparagraph58Corinaseparate roomwithoutotheroccupancyinaccordancewithparagraph58Bandofnoncombustible constructionwithafireresistanceratingofatleast2hours.Storagefacilitiesshallalso haveatleasttwoexits,withdoorsthatopenoutward.Closedstructuresshallbeequipped withaventilatingsystemthatwillprovidea1 to4minuteairexchange.Forgasesthat areheavierthanair,theintakeofexhaustfans,ifused,shallbelocatednearfloorlevel. D.PoisonGases 1.Poisongasessuchascarbonylfluoride,chlorine,chlorinetrifluoride,diborane, fluorine,germane,hydrogencyanide,hydrogenselenide,nickelcarbonyl(liquid),nitric oxide,nitrogendioxide,ozone,phosgene,phosphine,andstibinearepoisonousgasesthat aredangeroustolifewhenverysmallamountsaremixedwithair.Theyaremarkedwith eitheraskullandcrossbonespoisonorapoison gaslabelandmayhaveaflammableor nonflammablelabel. 2.Personnelhandlingandusingpoisongasesshallhaverespiratorsorselfcontained breathingapparatusfortheparticulargasinstorageoruse,asprescribedinparagraph5 4I,availableforimmediateuseinemergencies.Respiratorsmaybeusedonlywherethe concentrationsofthepoisongaswillnotexceedtheratingoftherespiratorandwherethe oxygencontentoftheatmosphereisnotlessthan19percentbyvolume.Equipmentshall beimmediatelyavailabletopersonnelinthestorageorworkarea,andkeptoutofthe areamostlikelytobecontaminated. 3.Poisongascylindersshallbefilledandusedonlyinforcedventilationareasor, preferably,inhoodswithforcedventilation,oroutdoors.Poisongaseswillnotbe emittedintotheenvironmentinaconcentrationinexcessofthereportablequantity(RQ) asregulatedbyTitle40CFR,Section302.6. 4.Personnelworkingintheimmediateareawherethesegasesarehandledshallbe instructedastothepoisonousnatureofthegasesandmethodsofprotectionagainst harmfulexposureandfirstaidtreatmentincaseofexposure.Personnelshallnotbe exposedtoconcentrationsofpoisongasesinexcessofthetimeweightedthresholdlimit values(TLV)asestablishedbyOSHA. 5.Outsidestorageofhighlytoxicpoisongasesatotherthantheusingsiteshallbein accordancewithparagraph58D.Insidestorageshallbeinaseparatenoncombustible buildingwithout otheroccupancyinaccordancewithparagraph58Corinaseparate roomwithoutotheroccupancyinaccordancewithparagraph58Bandofnoncombustible

constructionwithafireresistanceratingofatleast2hours.Storagefacilitiesshallalso beequippedwithatleasttwoexitswithdoorsthatopenoutward.Closedstructuresshall beequippedwithaventilatingsystemthatwillprovidea1to4minuteairexchange. 6.Forgasesthatareheavierthanair,theintakeofexhaustfans,ifused,shallbe locatednearfloorlevel. E.CryogenicLiquefiedGases 1.Cryogenicliquidsarecompressedgasesthathavebeenrefrigeratedintoaliquid stateatrelativelylowpressuresandextremelylowtemperaturesof 130F(90C)at atmosphericpressureorcolder(oxygen 297.33Fnitrogen 320.36F,argon 302.55F, hydrogen 423.0F,andhelium 452.1F).Becauseoftheirlowtemperatures,theyare transportedandstoredinmultiwall,vacuuminsulatedcylinders,storagetanks,cargotank trucks, andtankcarstominimizeevaporationandventingofthegas.Smallquantitiesof somecryogenicliquidsarealsohandledandstoredinnonpressurizedDewarflasks (vacuuminsulatedcontainers)forlaboratoryapplications.Thesecontainersareregulated bytheInternationalCivilAviationOrganization(ICAO)whenbeingtransportedby commercialaircraft. 2.Cryogenicliquidsandtheircoldvaporswillcausefrostbiteinjuryuponcontact withtissue.Whenhandlingcryogenicliquids,suitableeyeandfaceprotection,suchasa fullfaceshield,shallbeworntoprotectagainstthesprayorsplashoftheextremelycold liquidandgas.Handprotection,suchasinsulatedglovesandotherpersonalprotective equipment,shallbeworntopreventcontactwiththecoldliquids,coldgases,andcold equipmentorpiping. 3.Cryogeniccontainersshallbestoredandhandledinwellventilatedareasto preventexcessiveconcentrationsofthegas.Containersareequippedwithpressurerelief devicesthatpermitintentionalventingofgas. 4.Cryogeniccylindersdesignedforverticaluseshallbehandledandstoredinan uprightposition.Thecylindersmustnotbedropped,tippedover,orrolledontheirsides. 5.Containersandequipmentdesignedforaspecificcryogenicliquidserviceshall notbeusedforthestorageofanyotherproductunlesssuchserviceisauthorizedbyDOT and/orthecognizantServiceengineeringactivity. 6.Cryogeniccontainersshallbeprovidedwithpressurereliefdevicesadequateto preventexcessivepressureswithinthecontainers. 7.Liquidoxygencontainersshallbekeptcleanandfreeofgrease,oil,andorganic materials.Smokingandopenflamesareprohibitedinareaswhereliquidoxygenis stored.LiquidoxygensystemsatconsumersitesshallcomplywithNFPAStandard50.

8.Smoking,openflames,andgeneralpurposeelectricalequipmentareprohibited whereliquidhydrogenisstoredorused.Liquidhydrogensystemsatconsumersitesshall complywithNFPAStandard50B. 9.Smoking,openflames,andgeneralpurposeelectricalequipmentareprohibited whereliquefiednaturalgasisstoredorhandled.Liquefiednaturalgassystemsatutility plantsconsumersitesshallcomplywithNFPAStandard59A. F.ProceduresforSpecificCylinders.Certaingasesandliquidsincylindersinthe militarysystem,becauseoftheirextremelyhazardousnatureoruniqueproperties,require specialstorageandhandling.Inadditiontothegeneralstorageandhandlingprocedures citedherein,thefollowingadditionalproceduresshallapplytothefollowingmaterials: 1.Chlorine a.ChlorinecylindersshallbestoredinaccordancewithsubparagraphB3,above. b.Intheeventofaspill,leak,orexposuretochlorinefromcylinders(includingto multiunit(TMU)ortoncontainers,DOTspecification106A500Xand106A500)the followingactionsshallbetaken: (1)Personnelnotequippedwithselfcontainedbreathingapparatusandfull protectiveclothingshallbeexcludedfromtheareauntiltheleakhasbeenstopped. (2)Iftheleakcannotbestoppedbyclosingthecylinderorcontainervalve,thelocal emergencyresponseplanshallbeactivated. (3)Ifa"ChlorineEmergencyKit"isavailable,andpersonnelwithproperprotective equipmentaretrainedtousethekit,thecylinderorcontainershallbecapped.The "ChlorineEmergencyKits"andinstructionmanualshavebeenassignedthefollowing NSNs: NSN ITEM

8120010070257 ChlorineEmergencyKitA (Cylinder) 8120010070258 ChlorineEmergencyKitB (TonCylinder/Container) ManualInstruction,KitA ManualInstruction,KitB ManualInstruction,Chlorine

(4)Ifa"ChlorineEmergencyKit"isnotavailable,orifpersonnelwithproper protectiveequipmentandknowledgeoftheuseofthekitarenotavailable,adviceand/or assistancewillbesolicitedfromtheChlorineEmergencyPlan(CHLOREP),which

operates24hoursadaywiththefollowingphonenumber:8004249300,CONUS, Canada,PuertoRico,VirginIslands2024837616,fromoverseas,Alaska,Hawaii(Call collect) (5)TheCHLOREPhasbeenestablishedbytheUnitedStatesandCanadian chlorineproducersandismanagedbytheChlorineInstituteandCHEMTREC.When activatedbytelephoneintheeventofachlorineemergency,trainedindustryexpertsare immediatelyputintouchwiththescene.Theseexpertswillevaluatetheseriousnessof theaccidentoremergencyandwillmakerecommendationsandgiveadvice.Ifthe situationisbeyondthecapabilitiesofaCONUSactivity,CHLOREPexpertswill physicallyrespondtotheaccidentoremergencyscenewiththeequipmenttoresolvethe problem. (6)IntheeventofachlorinereleaseinCONUS,U.S.Territories,orterritorial waters,ifthequantityreleasedis10poundsorgreater,thepersonhavingknowledgeof thereleasewillreportthereleasetotheU.S.CoastGuardNationalResponseCenterat 8004248802or2022672675.ThisreportisnecessitatedbyTitle40CFR,Section 302.6,Title49CFR,Section171.15,andPublicLaw99499(SuperfundAmendments andReauthorizationAct(SARA). (7)CAUTION!Althoughwatersprayorfogsometimesisusedtoassistinthe controlofchlorinegascloudsorfumes,watershouldneverbeapplieddirectlytotheleak andthecontainershouldneverbeimmersedinwater. 2.ChlorineTrifluoride a.Chlorinetrifluorideisthemosthazardouscompressedgas,incylinders,currently usedbytheMilitaryServices.Personnelwhohandlethecylindersshallbetrainedto recognizethebrowncylinderwithasinglegreenband.Cylindersauthorizedtocontain chlorinetrifluorideareDOTspecification3A,3AA,4BA,or4BNandshallnotbe equippedwithapressurereliefdevice. b.Uponreceipt,chlorinetrifluoridecylindersshallbeisolatedimmediatelyinopen improvedstorage,onbaregroundoronaconcretepad,atleast50feetfromanything combustible.Cylindersshallbesecuredinaverticallyuprightpositionuntilacompetent authoritycertifiesthatthestoragefacilityisadequate.Chlorinetrifluoridecylinders shallbestoredincompliancewiththerequirementsoutlinedforbothoxidizers (subparagraphB1,above)andpoisongases(subparagraphC,above).AStorageQuality ControlReport(DDForm1225)willbesubmittedtoDSCRJDTinaccordancewith paragraph102A. 3.EthyleneOxide(GaseousSterilants) a.EthyleneoxideshouldnotnormallybestockedbyDefenseDepots.

b.Ethyleneoxideanddichlorodifluoromethanemixturesaregassterilants. CylindersofgassterilantsmaybereceivedbyDefenseDepotsascustomerreturns. c.Whensuchacylinderhasbeenreturnedandhasnotcleanedandpurged,itshall beassignedConditionCodeFandstoredandmaintainedusingthesameprecautionsasif thecylinderwasfull.DSCRshallbeadvisedofthereceiptofthecylinderandwhich gaseoussterilantmixtureitlastcontained(ifknown)asoutlinedinparagraph102B. G.PersonalProtectiveEquipment.Personalprotectiveequipment,asrequiredbyTitle 29CFR,shallbeimmediatelyavailableandsuitableforeachdifferenttypeofgasstored atthesamelocation.Respiratorsascitedinparagraph54Ishallbeavailableforeach typeofgasbeingstoredandhandled.Equipmentneedswillvarygreatlydependingon thetypesofgasesstoredandtheirhealthhazards.Personnelwhohandlecylindersshall betrainedintheproperselectionanduseofthevarioustypesofpersonalprotective equipment. H.StorageControls 1.Allcylinders(bothfullandempty)inConditionCodeAmustbecontrolledto ensurecylinderswiththeearliest(oldest)hydrostatictestdateareissuedfirst.Thisis basedonthedateofthelasthydrostatictestinaccordancewithparagraph33. 2.Proceduresshallbeestablishedlocallytodetect,reclassify,andreportCondition CodeAemptycylindersthatmustbedowngradedtoConditionCodeDbecauseof expirationofthehydrostatictestdateasoutlinedinparagraph42H. 3.Storageproceduresandcontrolsoutlinedinparagraphs59and510forfilled cylindersshallalsoapplytoemptycylinderswithapositiveresidualpressure.

SECTION6 MAINTENANCEOFCYLINDERS 61.GENERAL. Instoragemaintenanceofcylindersshallbelimitedtoexternal cleaning,andreplacementofvalvedustcapsorplugs,valvehandwheels,andvalve protectioncapswhensuchactionsareallthatarerequiredtoclassifyacylindertoa ConditionCodeofAorD. 6.2.SAFETYPRECAUTIONS A.CylinderCleaning.Cylindersthathavebecomechemicallycontaminatedeither internallyorexternallyshallbecleanedinaccordancewithASTMG93,STANDARD PRACTICEFORCLEANINGMETHODSFORMATERIALANDEQUIPMENT USEDINOXYGENENRICHEDENVIRONMENTS. B.PersonalProtectiveEquipment.Neopreneglovesandeyeprotectionsuchassplash gogglesorfaceshieldshall alwaysbeusedwhenworkingwithcleaningsolventsor agents. C.VentilationandRespiratoryConsiderations.Existingventilationsystemsinareas approvedforstoringcompressedgasescoveredbythisregulationshouldbeadequatefor keepingvaporsatasafeconcentration(lessthan1,000partspermillionofvaporin contaminatedair).However,eachandeverycaseshouldbescrutinizedcarefullyto ensuregoodsafetypracticesarefollowed.Specialventilationshouldbeprovidedin workareaswherehighconcentrationsarelikelytooccurandinlowplaceswhereheavy vaporsmaycollect.Itmaybeprudenttoconsiderusingappropriaterespiratory protectionasprescribedinparagraph54I. D.LeakDetection.Soapsolutions,frequentlyusedtodetectleaksaroundvalves,must notbeusedontheoutletconnectionofvalvesinaviator'sbreathingoxygenservice. Neveruseanopenflametodetectgasleaks.Leakdetectioninstrumentsorcommercial leakdetectorsolutionscompatiblewithoxygen shallbeused.Ifaleakisdetected,the firstthingstodoistocleartheimmediateareaofallpersonnel.Determinewhattypeofa gasisleaking,howbad,andisitsafetomovethecylinder.Ifitissafetomovethe cylinder,takeallprecautionsforbreathingpurposesandmovethecylinderdownwindof allindustrialandresidentialareas.Determinebyguidelinesprovidedinsectionseven howthegascanbesafelydisposedofunderthesituation.Movingthecylindertoasafe placemaybeallyoucandoandthenyouwillhavetocallinhelp.Anemergency responseteamshouldalwaysbeavailable(SeeSection7). 63.ADDITIONALSERVICES.Maintenancebeyondthescopeofthatindicated aboveforinstoragemaintenancewillbeperformedbycommercialcontractorsorby depotactivitiesasdirectedbyDSCR.Maintenancetobeperformedbycommercial contracts,DefenseDepotmaintenance,and/orMilitaryServicemaintenanceactivities

willbecoordinatedthroughHQDLA,ATTN:DLAOW(DLAM4151.1,Maintenance ManagementManual).Maintenanceperformedbyeithercommercialormilitary activitiesshallbeperformedinaccordancewithMILSTD1411.

SECTION7 DISPOSALOFCOMPRESSEDGASESORLIQUIDSINCYLINDERS

71.GENERAL A.Theinformationinthissectionisprovidedtoassistanyonefinding,through inspectionoruse,acylinderthathasdevelopedaleakandiscreatingasafetyhazardorit isnecessarytoremovethecontentsofacylinderforitssafedisposalthroughthelocal DRMO.Itmustberememberedaboveallthatitisimperativetoproperlyidentifythe compressedgascontentsofthecylinder(s)inquestion. EMERGENCYASSISTANCE B.Emergencyadviceorassistanceisavailablefromthegassupplierormanufacturer. If theyareunknownorinaccessible,contactaninformationsourcesuchastheU.S.Coast GuardNationalResponseCenterat8004248802or2022672675.Analternate informationsourceisCHEMTRECat8004249300or2024837616inCONUS, Canada,PuertoRico,andtheVirginIslands.Fromoverseas,Alaska,andHawaii,call CHEMTRECcollectat2024837616. C.DisposalactionwithinCONUSorU.S.Territoriesshallbeaccomplishedin accordancewiththefollowingregulations: 1.CleanAirAct,Title40CFR,Part61. 2.CleanAirAct,Title40CFR,Part82(1990) 3.ResourceConservationandRecoveryAct(RCRA),Title40CFR,Parts260265. 4.Stateregulations. 5.DepartmentofDefenseorService/Agencyregulations. D.DisposalactiontakenincountriesoutsideU.S.jurisdictionshallbeaccomplishedin accordancewiththeapplicableStatusofForcesAgreementorInternationalTreaty,oras prescribedbyappropriateauthoritiesorregulations. E.Thereleaseof thegaseouscontentsofserviceableorunserviceablecompressedgas cylindersintotheatmosphereisnowtightlycontrolledbytheEnvironmentalProtection Agency.Ofmajorconcernatthistimeisthereleaseoftherefrigerantgasesknownas Chlorofluorocarbons(CFCs),theHydrochlorofluorocarabons(HCFCs),andthefire fightingagentsknownasHALONS.Thesematerialscontainoraremanufacturedbythe useofChlorinewhichhasbeenidentifiedastheagentthatisdestroyingtheOZONE layeroftheatmosphere.Thesematerials,knownasOZONEDEPLETING SUBSTANCES(ODS)haveorwillbephasedoutofproductiontomeettherequirements oftheInternationalAgreementknowastheMontrealProtocolwhichhasbeen incorporatedintothe1990AmendmentoftheCleanAirAct,Part82,CodeofFederal Regulation(CFR).TheseODSproductshavebeensegregatedintotwodefinitiveClasses

ofidentification.TheClassIproductshavebeenidentifiedasthemostdestructiveand areknownasAChlorofluorocarbons,ChlorinatedSolvents,andthefirefightingHalons ofwhichallhavebeenremovedfromproduction.TheClassIIproducts,knownas Hydrochlorofluorocarbonsarelessdestructiveandwillbephasedoutofproductionby theyear2030.Section608oftheCleanAirAct,(RefrigerantRecyclingRule)prohibits knowinglyventingorknowinglyreleasingordisposingofanyClassIorClassIIproduct totheenvironment(Effective1July1992).Theseproductsmustberecoveredand recycledorreclaimed.(Seesection12of thisenclosurefortheproceduresonreturning theseproductstotheDODreserveforreuseinapprovedessentialapplications).A completelistingoftheseproductscanbefoundinPart82,CFR40.Thoseproducts currentlybeingusedbyDODthatmeetthecriteriaofaClassIODSarelistedbelow: CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS CFC11 CFC12 CFC114 R500 R502 Trichlorofluoromethane Dichlorodifluoromethane Dichlorotetrafluoroethane AzeotropicmixtureofCFC12and HFC152a AzeotropicmixtureofCFC115and HCFC22

HALONS Halon1202 Halon1211 Halon1301 Halon2402 SOLVENTS MethylChloroform CFC113 1,1,1Trichloroethane Trichlorotrifluoroethane Dibromodifluoromethane Bromochlorodifluoromethane Bromotrifluoromethane Dibromotetrafluoroethane

F.Theproceduresforthedisposalofcompressedgascylindersarecontainedinsection 8ofthisenclosure. 72DISCHARGEOFGASESNOTREGULATEDASWASTESOR POLLUTANTS. A.Thefollowingcompressedgaseshavebeenidentifiedasnotbeingregulatedas hazardouswastesorapollutantsandmaybedischargedintotheatmosphereprovidedthe propersafetyprecautionsareobserved: Air Hexafluoroethane

Argon CarbonDioxide CarbonDioxideandOxygen Mixture Helium HeliumandOxygenMixture

Neon Nitrogen NitrogenandOxygenMixture NitrousOxide SulfurHexafluoride (domestic)/Sulphur Hexafluoride(international)

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS B.Thefollowingsafetyprecautionsandoperatingproceduresmustbeadheredtowhen venting(discharging)thecontentsofacompressedgascylinder. 1.Itisabsolutelyessentialthatthecontentsofthecylinderbeidentifiedasnot regulatedaswastesorpollutantspriortoconsideringanydischargeofitscontentsinto theatmosphereasadisposalmethod.Ifagasorliquidisnotlistedbynameinthis regulation,thesupplier,basicproducer,orproperauthorityshallbecontactedfor disposaladvice. 2.Caremustbetakentoassurethereleasedenergydoesnotcausethecylinderto rocket.Underallcircumstances,thecylindershallbefirmlysecuredinanupright positionwiththedischargeoutletpointedawayfrompersonnelatalltimes.Aneedle valveshallbesecurelyattachedtothedischargeconnectionofthecylindervalveto adequatelycontrolthedischargerate.Ifaneedlevalveisnotavailableorcannotbe adaptedtothevalveoutlet,abrasssealingvalveoutletcaporplug,drilledwitha3/32 inchholeandplacedwrenchtightonthevalveoutlet,willprovideasafedischargeof gas.Whendischargingcarbondioxidefromacylinderprovidedwithasiphonordip tube,theexhaustwillbeintheformofa"snow"or"dryice."Thesecylinderswitha siphonordiptubecanbeidentifiedbyan"S"onthesideofthevalve. 3.Ifthecontentsofacylindermustberemovedbysomemethodotherthanthrougha properlyoperatingvalve,caremustbeemployedtoreleasethecontentslowly,sothatthe releasedenergydoesnotcausethecylindertorocket.Ifacylindervalveisdamaged, preventingthedischargeofthecontentinanormalmanner,itmaybepossibletorelease thepressurefromthecylinderbylooseningthepressurereliefdevice.Thismustbedone onlybyaqualifiedpersonwhoiscompletelyfamiliarwithgascylinderandtheoperation ofitspressurereliefdevice.Itshouldnotbeattemptedwithoutfirstsecuringthecylinder inawellventilatedareawherethepossibleejectionofthereliefdevicewillcauseno harm. 4.Theareachosenfordischargingcompressedgasesthatarenotregulatedaswastes orpollutantsshallbeinanisolatedlocationoutdoors,wheretheescapinggaswillnot presentahazardtopersonnelorproperty.

5.Atleasttwoqualifiedpersonsshallbepresentwhilethecylinderscontentsare beingdischarged.Appropriatepersonalprotectiveequipmentasprescribedinparagraph 54Ishallbeworn. 6.Favorableweatherconditionsmustprevailduringdischargeoperations(e.g.,slight breeze,nofogorrain,preferablyaclearday).Cylindersshallnotbesubjectedtoa temperatureabove125Fasprescribedinparagraph54G. 7.Cryogenic(Refrigerated)fluids,suchasliquefiedargon,helium,hydrogen,neon, nitrogenoroxygenshallbehandledonlyby fullytrainedandexperiencedpersonnel equippedwiththenecessarysafetyequipmenttoprotectthemfromtheextremecold temperaturesof 297DegreesFandbelow. 73.HAZARDOUSSUBSTANCESANDHAZARDOUSWASTES. A.HazardoussubstancesarethosematerialsandtheircorrespondingReportable Quantities(RQs)listedordesignatedas"hazardoussubstances"underSection101(14)of theComprehensiveEnvironmentalResponse,Compensation,andLiabilityAct (CERCLA),PublicLaw96510.ThelistingmaybefoundinTitle40CFRandTitle49 CFR. 1.AnymaterialthatissubjecttotheHazardousWasteManifestRequirementsofthe U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyasspecifiedinTitle40CFR,Part262,isa "hazardouswaste." 2.DoDactivitiestreating,storing,disposingof,ortransportinghazardoussubstances andhazardouswastesshallcomplywithapplicablelawsandregulations. 3.DoDactivitiesinCONUS,U.S.Territories,orterritorialwatersthatdiscovera releaseofahazardoussubstanceinaquantityequaltoorgreaterthantheRQforthe substancearerequiredtopromptlyreportthereleasetotheU.S.CoastGuardNational ResponseCenterat8004248802or2022672675.Thisrequirementresultsfromthe enactmentofPublicLaw99499onOctober17,1986. 74.DISPOSALOFHAZARDOUSGASESORLIQUIDSINCYLINDERS. A.Theproperandsafemethodofdisposalofthehazardouscontentsofacompressed gascylindershallbeselectedbyrecognizingandevaluatingthepotentialhazardthe escapinggaswillcreate(willitbesafetoreleasetotheatmosphereormustitbe neutralized).Thetypeofwasteproductthatwillbegeneratedinthedisposalprocess mustalsoberecognizedandtheproperhandlingmustbeconsidered.Thedisposal methodsprovidedinthisdocumentareintendedforuseonlybyqualifiedpersonnel. Theserecommendationsdonotcoverallpossibledisposalmethods.Detailed informationisavailablefromasupplierormanufacturerofthecompressedgascontained inthecylinder.ActivitieswithinCONUSorU.S.TerritoriesmustholdavalidWaste Treatment,Storage,orDisposalFacility(TSDF)permitissuedbytheU.S.Environmental

ProtectionAgency,State,orTerritorywhentreating,storing,ordisposingofhazardous wastegases. B.DisposalMethods. CAUTION Therecommendedmethodsofdisposalprovidedherearetobefollowedbyqualified personnelknowledgeableofandexperiencedinthepracticalapplicationsof stoichiometricamountsofneutralizingagentsforthefollowingselectedhazardousgases andliquids. 1.Acetylene.Useforintendedpurposeorburndowncontentsofcylinderusingan approvedweldingkitorburningmanifold.Ifnotfeasible,contactsupplierforadvice. 2. AnhydrousAmmonia.Converttoammoniumnitratebypassingvaporsintoa nitricacidsolution. 3.CarbonMonoxide.Thecylindercontentsmaybepipedtoanapprovedincinerator forburning.Experiencedpersonnelmayplacethecylinderinapitandburnthecarbon monoxideinacontrolledmannertoproducecarbondioxide. 4.Chlorine.Neutralizebypassingvaporsinto18to20percentsodiumhydroxide solution. 5.ChlorineTrifluoride.Contactsupplierormanufacturerofthegasoranapproved professionaldisposalfirm. 6.Cyclopropane.Thewasteshouldbedestroyedbypipingintoanapproved FederalorStatepermittedTSDFincineratorbyalicensedprofessionaldisposalfirm. 7.Dimethylamine.Neutralizebypassingvaporsintoanitricacidsolution. 8.EthylChloride.Neutralizebypassingvaporsintosodiumhydroxidesolution. 9.EthyleneOxide,andEthyleneOxideandNonflammableGasMixtures.Amenable todisposalinpermittedbacteriologicalwastetreatmentfacilitiesundercontrolled conditionsafterproperacclimationofthesystem. 10.FluorocarbonsandChlorofluorocarbons(FlammableandNonflammable).The refrigerantandfirefightingmaterialsidentifiedasR11,R12,R114,R500,R502,R 503,Halon1202,1211,1301and2402havebeendesignatedasClass1OzoneDepleting Substances(ODS)andmustberecoveredandreclaimedforreuseinessentialuse applications.TheDLAhasbeentaskedwithestablishingandmaintainingaDODreserve foruseindesignatedcriticalapplications.ContactDSCRJDSAforprocedureson

orderingemptycylindersandturninoftheusedrecoveredproducts.Allozonedepleting substanceswilleventuallybephasedoutofmanufactureandreplaced. 11. Hydrogen.Maybeventedorburnedundercontrolledconditionsbyexperienced personnel.Ifvented,shutoffandsecureallignitionsourcesinanisolatedcontrolled accessopenarea.Attachatleast15feetofpipingtothecylindersothatthegasisvented wellabovegroundlevel.Postwarningsignsreading:"WarningVentingFlammable Gas"andguardareauntilthegashasvented.Allsafetyprecautionsoutlinedin paragraph72Bshallapply. 12.HydrogenChloride.Neutralizebypassingvaporsintoasodiumhydroxide solution. 13.HydrogenSulfide.Neutralizebypassingvaporsintoasodiumhydroxide solution. 14.MAPP.Useforintendedpurpose.Ifnotfeasible,contactsupplierforadvice (AIRCO). 15.Methyl Bromide.Neutralizebypassingvaporsintoasodiumhydroxidesolution. 16.MethylChloride.Neutralizebypassingvaporsintoasodiumhydroxidesolution. 17.Methoxyflurane.Thewasteshouldbedestroyedbypipingintoanapproved FederalorStatepermittedTSDFincineratorbyalicensedprofessionaldisposalfirm.Ifa permitteddisposalfirmisnotreadilyavailable,guidanceandadviceshouldberequested fromDSCRJDT. 18.Oxygen.Maybeventedinthesamemannerashydrogen.Thearea chosenfordischargemustbeclearedofanycombustiblematerials,includingvegetation. Postsignsreading:"WarningVentingOxygenStayClear."ANOSMOKINGWITHIN 50FEET@. 19.LiquefiedPetroleumGases.Useforintendedpurposes.Ifnotfeasible,contact supplierforadvice. 20.Phosgene.Neutralizebypassingvaporsintoasodiumhydroxidesolution. 21.SulfurDioxide.Neutralizebypassingvaporsintoasodiumhydroxidesolution. C.HazardousWastes. CAUTION. Whengasesorliquidshavebeenchemicallychangedintosaltsorothercompounds, additionalhazardouswastesmaybecreated.Newlycreatedcompoundsmayrequire additionaltreatmentorhazardouswastedisposalatapermittedfacility.

SECTION8 DISPOSALOFCOMPRESSEDGASCYLINDERS 81.GENERAL.Disposalofcompressedgascylindersshallbeaccomplishedin accordancewiththetechnicalproceduresoutlinedinthisregulationandincompliance withthepolicyandaccountabilityproceduresprescribedbyDoD4160.21M,Defense MaterielDispositionManual.Disposalofcompressedgasesorliquidsincylindersis coveredinsection7ofthisenclosure.NonGovernmentownedcylindersshallbe returnedtotheirrightfulowners.Iftheownercannotbedetermined,oriftheownerhas executedareleasedocumentofficiallyabandoningthecylinder(s)onGovernment property,thecylinder(s)shallbeprocessedinaccordancewithparagraph84,below. ThedisposalofGovernmentownedcylindersshallbeprocessedthroughaDefense ReutilizationandMarketingOffice(DRMO)foranyofthefollowingreasons: A.Cylindersthathavebeencondemnedfromfurtherserviceduetophysicaldefects detectedbyavisualinspectionperformedbyacompetentinspector.(Seesection4, paragraph42Eofthisenclosure.) B.Cylindersthathavebeencondemnedfromfurtherserviceduetometalfatigueas determinedbyahydrostatictestperformedbyaDOTapprovedandregisteredretest facility. C. CylindersthatwerenotmanufacturedbyaDOTapprovedmanufacturerorthatwere notmanufacturedincompliancewithDoDorDOTapprovedspecifications. D.Cylindersthathavebeencondemnedfromfurtherserviceduetomanufacturing defectsorunauthorizedmodificationsorchangesinservice.(Seesection4,paragraph4 2Dofthisenclosure.) E.CylindersthathavebeendeclaredexcessbytheInventoryControlPoint(DSCR JDSA)toallknownoranticipatedDoDrequirementsandhasprovideddisposal guidance. 82.DISPOSITIONINSTRUCTIONS A.DispositioninstructionsdonothavetoberequestedfromtheDLAinventory managerforcylindersonhandthathavebeencondemnedfromfurtherservicebythe U.S.Governmentascitedinparagraphs81Athrough81D,above.Activitieshaving custodyofcondemnedcylindersshalltransferthemtoaDRMOasprescribedin paragraphs83and84,below. B.AllexcesscompressedgascylindersshallbereportedtotheDLAInventory ManagerateitherDSCPorDSCRforidentificationtovalidNationalStockNumbersand

todetermineiftheyareownedbytheUSGovernment.Suchcylindersshallbedisposed ofasdirectedbytheDLAInventoryManager. C.DOTspecification39cylinders(smallpropane,refrigerant,calibratinggases,etc) aredesignedassingletrip,nonrefillablecylinderstobeusedonetimefortheinitial storageandshipmentofacompressedgasandthendestroyed.Thesecylindersare designedofminimumstrengthmaterialsandwillnottoleratetherepeatedflexingof refills.Federallawforbidstransportationofsuchcylindersiftheyhavebeenrefilled, withafineofupto$25,000anda5yearimprisonment(49UnitedStatesCode,1809). Topreventreuseofsuchcylinders,theyshallbeevacuatedtothelocalEnvironmental ProtectionAgencystandards,equalizedtoatmosphericpressureandthendestroyed.The methodofdestructionisnotcritical,butthecylindermustberenderedincapableto containanycompressedgasunderpressure.Oncethecylinderhasbeenrendereduseless asacontainer,itshallbedisposedofasscrapmetal. 83.TRANSFEROFCYLINDERSTODRMO.Governmentownedcylinders designatedtobeprocessedfordisposalthroughaDRMOshallbetaggedorlabeledto indicatetheMILSTRAPSupplyConditionCode,thecurrentcontentsofthecylinder, and,ifapplicable,therequiredDOTandEPAlabelsandmarkings.DRMOsWILL NOTASSUMEPHYSICALCUSTODYOFCOMPRESSEDGASCYLINDERS UNLESSTHEYHAVEBEENRENDEREDTOSCRAPASOUTLINEDIN PARAGRAPH83EBELOW.DRMOpropertydisposalprocessingofexcess compressedgascylindersshallincludeacceptanceofaccountability,butnotphysical custody,forreutilization,donationscreeningand/orsalesactionsonbehalfoftheactivity reportingtheexcess.Activitieshavingphysicalcustodyofthecompressedgascylinders shallstorecylindersinaccordancewithsection5ofthisenclosure.Cylindersreported fordisposalactionwillbeclassifiedasfollows: A.Serviceable(Nonhazardous,NotRegulated).Newcylindersandusedserviceable cylindersthatcontainonlyaresidueofanonhazardouscompressedgas(e.g.,nitrogen, argon,andheliumatapressurelessthat25psig)donotrequirehazardousmaterials labelingIAWTitle49CFR.ThesecylindersshallbedesignatedasMILSTRAPSupply ConditionCodeAandshallbetaggedwithaDDForm1574,ServiceableTagMateriel, orlabeledwithaDDForm15741,ServiceableLabelMateriel.Thetagorlabelshallbe markedor overstampedwiththestatement"DOESNOTCONTAINAHAZARDOUS GAS."Cylindersshallhavetheirvalvestightlyclosed.Cylindersdesignedforvalve protectioncapsshallhavecapssecurelyinstalledwithfullthreadengagement.Cylinders notdesignedforvalveprotectioncapsshallbeboxed,crated,palletized,andstrapped,as appropriate,toprotectthecylindersfromphysicaldamage.Allcylinderidentifying markingshallberecordedandprovidedtothereceivingDRMOforpermanentrecording onthetransferdocumentattimeofsale.Refertoparagraph86. B.Serviceable(DOTRegulatedandLabeled).Usedserviceablecylindersthatcontain acompressedgasatapressureof25psigat70Forgreaterorcontainaresidue(less than25psig)ofahazardousgas(e.g.,flammable,toxic,reactive,poisonous,irritatingor oneoftheClassIorIIODS)shallbeproperlylabeledasahazardousmaterialIAWTitle

49CFRandasanODSasrequiredbyPart82ofTitle40CFR.IffacilitiesandanEPA licensedtechnicianareavailable,allresidueofaClassIorIIODSshallberecoveredand returnedtotheDODreserve.ThecylindershallthenbereturnedtotheInventoryControl Point.ThesecylindersshallbedesignatedasMILSTRAPSupplyConditionCodeAand shallbetaggedwithaDDForm1574,ServiceableTagMateriel,orlabeledwithaDD Form15741,ServiceableLabelMateriel.Cylindersshallhavetheirvalvestightlyclosed andthosedesignedforvalveprotectioncapsshallhavesecurelyinstalledwithfullthread engagement.Cylindersnotdesignedforvalveprotectioncapsshallbeboxed,crated, palletized,andstrapped,asappropriate,toprotectthecylindersfromphysicaldamage. AllcylinderidentifyingmarkingsshallberecordedandprovidedtothereceivingDRMO forpermanentrecordingonthetransferdocumentattimeofsale.Refertoparagraph86. C.Unserviceable(Reparable,Nonhazardous).Usedunserviceable(reparable) cylindersthatcontainonlytheresidueofanonhazardouscompressedgas(e.g.,nitrogen, argon,andheliumatapressurelessthan25psig)donotrequirehazardousmaterial labelingIAWTitle49CFR.ThecylindersshallbedesignatedasMILSTRAPSupply ConditionCodesDorFandshallbetaggedwithaDDForm15772,Unserviceable (Reparable)TagMateriel,orlabeledwithaDDForm15773,Unserviceable(Reparable) LabelMateriel.Thetagorlabelshallbemarkedoroverstampedwiththestatement "DOESNOTCONTAINAHAZARDOUSGAS."Cylindersshallhavetheirvalves tightlyclosedandthosedesignedforvalveprotectioncapsshallhavethemsecurely installedwithfullthreadengagement.Cylindersnotdesignedforvalveprotectioncaps shallbeboxed,crated,palletized,andstrapped,asappropriate,toprotectthecylinders fromphysicaldamage.Allcylinderidentifyingmarkingsshallberecordedandprovided tothereceivingDRMOforpermanentrecordingonthetransferdocumentattimeofsale. Refertoparagraph86. D.Unserviceable(Reparable,DOTRegulatedandLabeled).Usedunserviceable (reparable)cylindersthatcontaincompressedgasatapressureof25psigat70For greaterortheresidue(lessthan25psig)ofahazardousgas(e.g.,flammable,toxic, reactive,poisonous,irritating,oroneof theClassIorIIODS)shallbeproperlylabeled asahazardousmaterialIAWTitle49CFRandasanODSasrequiredbyPart82ofTitle 40CFR.IffacilitiesandanEPAlicensedtechnicianareavailable,allresidueofaClassI orIIgasshallberecoveredandreturnedtotheDODreserve.Thecylindersshallthenbe returnedtotheInventoryControlPoint.Thesecylindersshallbedesignatedas MILSTRAPSupplyConditionCodesDorFandshallbetaggedwithaDDForm15772, Unserviceable(Reparable)TagMateriel,orlabeledwithaDDForm15773, Unserviceable(Reparable)LabelMateriel.Cylindersshallhavetheirvalvestightly closedandthosedesignedforvalveprotectioncapsshallhavesecurelyinstalledwithfull threadengagement.Cylindersnotdesignedforvalveprotectioncapsshallbeboxed, crated,palletized,andstrapped,asappropriate,toprotectthecylindersfromphysical damage.Allcylinderidentifyingmarkingsshallberecordedandprovidedtothe receivingDRMOforpermanentrecordingonthetransferdocumentattimeofsale.Refer toparagraph86.

E.Unserviceable(Condemned,NonhazardousScrap).Usedunserviceable (condemned)cylindersthatpreviouslycontainedanonhazardouscompressedgasor cylinderspreviouslycontainingahazardouscompressedgasthathavebeenthoroughly purgedshallbeemptiedofpressureandthevalveremoved.Anycylinderthatpreviously containedanODSshallhavethecontentsrecoveredandreturnedtotheDODreserve(see Section12).Aholeshallbecutordrilled(largeenoughthatitcannotbeweldedclosed) inthecylindertorenderitunabletoholdapositivepressure.Thewords >CONDEMNEDSCRAP=shallbemetalstampedintotheshoulderofthecylindernear thepermanentmarkings.Ifitisnotpossibletocut(torchordrill)aholeinthecylinder, theinletthreadsshallbedestroyedsufficientlytopreventinstallingavalvewithagas tightseal.ThesecylindersshallbedesignatedasMILSTRAPSupplyConditionCodes AH@orAS@andshallbetaggedwithaDDForm1577,Unserviceable(Condemned) TagMaterielorDDForm15771,Unserviceable(Condemned)LabelMaterielshallbe attached.TheWordsACONDEMNEDSCRAP=shallbestampedorprintedonthetag oflabel.DRMOswillacceptphysicalcustodyoftheremainsofthescrappedcylinder. F.Unserviceable(Condemned,DOT,RCRAorCAA(CleanAirAct)Regulated). Usedunserviceable(condemned)cylinders(notleaking)thatcontainaregulatedgasor theresidueofaregulatedgas(e.g.,flammable,toxic,reactive,poisonous,irritatingorone oftheClassIorIIODS)shallbeproperlylabeledasahazardousmaterialIAWTitle49 CFRandasanODSasrequiredbyPart82ofTitle40CFR.Thesecylindersshallbe assignedMILSTRAPSupplyConditionCodeH."ADDForm1577,Unserviceable (Condemned)TagMateriel,orDDForm15771,Unserviceable(Condemned)Label Materiel,shallbeattached.Ifthecontentscannotbesafelyremovedthroughnormaluse, thecylindersshallberemovedtoasafeisolatedlocation.Theircontentsshallbesafely removedbyanapprovedmethodbyqualifiedpersonnelorthecylindersshallberemoved fromthepremises.TheDRMOmayassistinobtainingtheservicesofaFederal,state,or localpermittedcontractorwhocanrenderthecylinder(s)anditscontentsnonhazardous. Intheeventareleaseofahazardousmaterialcouldresultorisanticipatedduetothe conditionofthecylinder,theActivitysInstallationSpillContingencyPlan(ISCP),Spill Prevention,Control,andCountermeasures(SPCC)Plan,orFacilityContingencyPlan (FCP)shouldbeactivated.Ifwarranted,responseactionasappropriatewillbetakento renderthecylinder(s)harmless.(Seesection7ofthisenclosureforemergencyassistance contacts.) 84.SPECIALPROVISIONSFORTHEDISPOSALOFNONGOVERNMENT OWNEDCYLINDERS. CompressedgascylindersthatarenotownedbytheUS Governmentortheirownershiphasnotbeendeterminedwillbehandledanddisposedof asfollows: A. Ifownershipcanbedetermined,thefacility,installation,base,oractivityhaving physicalcustodyshallnotifytheownerofthequantityandtypeofcylinder(s)heldbythe GovernmentbycertifiedorRegisteredMail.Theownerswillbegiven30daysfromthe dateofreceiptofnotificationto:

1.Requestthecylinder(s)bereturned,shippedattheirexpense.Thecontentsofthe cylindermustbeabsolutelyverifiedandaProperShippingDescriptionbeassignedin accordancewithTitle49CFR. 2.Arrangeforthepickupofthecylinder(s)bycommon,contract,orprivatecarrier, attheowner'sexpense.Ifthecontentsofthecylindercannotbeabsolutelyidentified,the ownershallberequestedtopreparethenecessaryshippingpapers,labeling,marking,and placardingwillbetheresponsibilityoftheownerorhisagent. 3.NotifytheGovernmentthat,astheownerofthecylinder(s),theyarereleasingthe ownershipofthecylinder(s)asabandoned,totheGovernment.Thenotificationfrom theGovernmentshallincludetheproperdocuments,asprescribedinDoD4160.21M,to allowtheownertoperformthisreleaseofthecylinder(s),asabandoned,tothe Government. B.Iftheownerdoesnotrespondtothenotification,oriftheownerexecutesan abandonedpropertyrelease,thefollowingactionwillbetaken: 1.Thefacility,installation,base,oractivityhavingphysicalcustodywilldetermine ifthecylinder(s)arefull,partiallyfull,orempty.TheholderwilldeterminetheDOT ProperShippingDescriptionforeachcylinder. 2.Ifthecylinder(s)containsahazardousmaterial,theactivityhavingcustodywill determineifthecontentscanbeusedsafelyinnormaloperations.Ifthematerialcannot besafelyused,orifthecylinder(s)containsahazardouswasteorresidueofahazardous material,theactivityhavingcustodywillarrangeforthecleaningandpurgingofthe cylinder(s)byanauthorizedorpermittedGovernmentorcommercialtreatmentfacility. 3. Whencleanedandpurgedofallhazardousmaterialstheactivityhavingpossession ofthecylinder(s)willprocessthemthroughaDRMOinthesamemanneras Governmentownedcylindersinparagraph83,above. 4.Abandoned,nonGovernmentownedcylindersforwhichownershipcanbe determinedwillbeaccountedforbyDRMOsasrequiredbyDoD4160.21M.DoDor DLAactivitieswillnotplacenonGovernmentownedcylindersonstockrecordsorin stock.RecordPurposeOnlyaccounting,ormaintaininganinformalrecord,is permissible. C.Whencylindersarefoundandproperauthoritiesconfirmthatownershipcannotbe determinedorisunknownand/orpositiveidentificationofthecontentscannotbe absolutelyverified,aserious,possiblylifethreateningsituationcouldexist.The followingactionwillbetakenunderthesecircumstances: 1.Cylindersmaybefoundinwhatappearstobeanunauthorizeddumpingon Governmentproperty,orcylindersofunknownoriginmaybediscoveredwithmissing labelsormarkings(e.g.,dugupduringexcavation).Thefacility,installation,base,or

activityfindingcylindersunderthesecircumstanceswilldetermineiftheInstallation SpillContingencyPlan(ISCP),SpillPrevention,Control,andCountermeasures(SPCC) Plan,orFacilityContingencyPlan(FCP)shouldbeactivated.Ifwarranted,response actionasappropriatewillbetakentorenderthecylindersharmless. 2.Whencylindersinapparentlyserviceableconditionarefoundcommingledwith Governmentownedcylinders,instorageoruseinGovernmentownedfacilities,the facility,installation,base,oractivityshalldetermineorarrangeforthedeterminationof theexactconditionandcontentsofeachcylinder. 3.Whencylindersarerenderedharmlessand/ortheexactconditionandcontentsare positivelyidentified,theactivityhavingcustodywillprocessthecylindersthrougha DRMOinthesamemannerasGovernmentownedcylindersinparagraph83,above. 4.AllcylindersthatarebeingturnedintoaDRMOfordisposalactionasaresultofa baseclosurewhichfallintothecategoryofcontaininganAUNKNOWN@gaswillbe processedthroughadisposalservicecontract.Suchacontractorcontractscanbe providedbyDRMSwith theserviceactivitypayingthecosts.

85.ASSISTANCEINDETERMININGOWNERSHIP.Assistanceinidentifying theownershipsymbolsfoundontheshouldersofcylinderswillbeprovidedbyDSCR JDTA,uponrequest.Adatabaseofabout10,000ownershipsymbolsthatwascompiled bytheDOTfromthebeginningoftheregistrationprogramthrough1969isatour disposaltohelpidentifytheownerofacylinderandpossiblywhattypeofaproductwas shippedinit.Inadditiontothisdatafile,theCompressedGasAssociationhaspickedup theregistrationprogramandisnowcompilingtheregistrationsymbolsinaCGA PamphletC16.1.Thispamphletwillincorporatesymbolsassignedsince1969up throughthecurrentrevisionofthepamphlet.Thispamphletdoesnotcontainallofthe currentlyusedsymbolsbecausenotallofthecylinderownerschosetopaythefeeto havetheirsymbolrecordedinthispamphlet.AssistancewillbeprovidedbycallingDSN 6953230ORA/C8042793230. 86.RECORDINGOFCYLINDERIDENTIFICATIONATTIMEOF ISSUE/SALE. Cylinders(bothGovernmentownedandabandonedcommercial)thatare sold,donated,orotherwiseleaveGovernmentcustodyshallhavethepermanent ownershipmarkings,theICC/DOTSpecification,theservicepressure,theserialnumber, themanufacturer'ssymbol,thedateofmanufactureandthefullnameandaddressofthe purchaserrecordedonthetransferdocument.Itshallnotbenecessarytoremovethe ownershipmarkingsatthetimeoftransfer.Thetransferdocumentshallbeusedfor proofofownershipbyboththepurchaserandtheGovernmentatanylaterdate.Onecopy ofthetransferdocumentshallremainonfileattheDisposalActivity,andonecopyshall begiventotherecipientofthecylinder.Anyinquirybyaninvestigativeagencytoverify thesale/ownershipofaspecificcylinder(identifiedbyserialnumberandmanufacturer) shallbedirectedtoDRMSLHP,phoneA/C6169615911.Thedocumentshallbedated andsignedbyarepresentativeoftheDisposalAgency.

NOTE: AllICC/DOTpermanentmarkings,e.g.,ICC/DOTSpecification,servicepressure,serial number,manufacturersymbol,dateofmanufacture,andthelasthydrostatictestdate, shallnotbedisturbedandSHALLBEFULLYLEGIBLE. Ifthepermanentmarkings (afterremovingallpaint)arenotlegible(readable),thecylindersmustbecondemnedand notbeturnedintoDRMOswithoutfirstreducingthemtoscrap,meetingthe requirementsofparagraphof83Eabove.Allcostsofreturninganymisidentified cylinderswillbebornbythegenerating/turninactivity.

SECTION9 CLASSIFICATIONOFCYLINDERSINSUPPLYCONDITIONCODES 91.GENERAL. AllcylindersshallbeclassifiedwithaSupplyConditionCodein accordancewithDoD4000.252M. Thecylindersshallbevisuallyinspecteduponreceipt andaSupplyConditionCodeshallbeassigned.SupplyConditionCodesshallalsobe changedasnecessaryuponreinspection. 92.CYLINDERCLASSIFICATION.AssignmentofSupplyConditionCodesto cylindersshallbelimitedtothecriteriaandcodescitedasfollows: A.SupplyConditionCodeA 1.Cylindersthataresuitableforissuewithoutfurtherrepairormaintenance,orthose thatcanbemadesuitablebynormalinstoragemaintenance,shallbeassignedSupply ConditionCodeA.Thisconditionshallbedeterminedbyperformingtheapplicable inspectionasoutlinedinsection4. 2.Anyemptycylinderthathasbeenreceivedwithoutpositiveresidualpressureshall besubjectedtothehammertestasoutlinedinCGAPamphletC6.Anycylinderthatwill passthehammertestwillthenbeinvertedandcheckedforcondensedmoisture.Ifthe cylindershowsnosignofmoisturewheninverted,therestoftheconditioninspectioncan beperformed.Ifthereisanysignofmoistureorothercontaminants,thecylinderwillbe placedinSupplyConditionCodeF. 3.Afurtherinspectionofanacceptablevisualinspectionoftheexteriorsurfaceofa cylinderisasfollows: a.If thecylinderisbeingreturnedfromareconditioningfacility,itshouldhavebeen inspectedandresurfacedasoutlinedinparagraphs5.2.2and5.3.6ofMILSTD1411. b.Cylindersbeingrecycledattheuser'slocationmaybeassignedSupply ConditionCodeAiftheyhaveonlypaintwearandscratchesfromhandlingandwillpass allsurfacecorrosioninspectionsoutlinedinCGAPamphletC6,C6.1,C6.2orC6.3. Whenanestimated3to5percentofthecylindersurfaceisshowingbaremetal,the cylindershallbeatleastspotpaintedtopreserveitscondition.Whenmorethan10 percentofthecylindersurfaceshowsbaremetalitwillbetotallystrippedofpaintand repaintedinaccordancewithparagraph5.2.2ofMILSTD1411. 4.Thedroplightusedfortheinspectionofflammablegascylindersmustbe explosionproof.Asanalternativetoadroplight,amirrorilluminatedbyanoutside sourceoflightmaybeusedtoreflectlightintothecylinder.

5.Cylindersthatarefoundtobeunsatisfactoryoninternalinspectionshallbetagged ormarkedasrequiringinternalcleaningandwillbeassignedSupplyConditionCodeF. B.SupplyConditionCodeD 1.SupplyConditionCodeDshallbeassignedtoemptycylinderswhentheir hydrostatictestserviceableperiodhasexceededthatperiodoutlinedinparagraph33, andthatrequirenootherrepairsormaintenance. NOTE: Afullorpartiallyfilledcylinderwhosehydrostatictestserviceablilityperiodhasexpired mayremaininserviceuntiltheproductisexhausted,thenitcannotberefilleduntila hydrostaticretestisperformed. 2.TheprincipalapplicationofSupplyConditionCodeDshallbetoreportSupply ConditionCodeAcylindersindepotstoragethatmustbedowngradedtoan unserviceablestatusonlybecauseofanexpiredhydrostatictestdate.Newlyreceived cylinderswillrarelyrequireassignmentofSupplyConditionCodeD. C.SupplyConditionCodeF.Cylindersthatrequiremaintenanceorreconditioning beyondthestoragemaintenanceasoutlinedinsection6,shallbeassignedSupply ConditionCodeF. NOTE: SupplyConditionCodesDandFasdescribedabovearenottobeconsidered"suspense" conditions.CylindersthatareassignedeitheroftheseSupplyConditionCodeswillbe maintainedassuchuntiltheyareneededforrefillingandthentheywillbescheduledfor thenecessaryreconditioningandthenrefilledandputbackintoservice. D.SupplyConditionCodeH.Cylinderswithanyofthephysicaldefectsequaltoor exceedingtherecommendationsfoundinCGAPamphletC6,C6.1,C6.2,C6.3(see paragraph42E)orhavefailedahydrostaticretestshallbeassignedSupplyCondition CodeHandtransferredtoaDRMOinaccordancewithDoD4160.21Mandsection8. SuchcylindersshallnotbereferredtoDSCRfordispositioninstructions. E.SupplyConditionCodesJandK 1.SupplyConditionCodesJandKshallbeusedasnotedbelowwhenacylinder cannotbeidentifiedtoavalidNSN,orwhenownership,e.g.,Governmentornon Governmentowned,isinquestion. 2.IftheNSNisvalidandownershipisknown,cylindersnormallyrequireonlya visualinspectionbydepotpersonneltoestablishtheSupplyConditionCode.Thisshould beaccomplishedinthesametimeandmannerasoutlinedinDoD4000.252Mand section9ofthisregulation.

3.SupplyConditionCodeJshallbeusedonlytosuspendcylindersthatarefoundin depotstockthatcannotbeassignedavalidNSNorwhenownershipisinquestion.(See paragraph42C.) 4.SupplyConditionCodeKshallbeusedtoreportcylindersreceivedascustomer returnsorasaresultofredistributionwithanincorrectNSNassignedtothecylinder(s) ontheshippingdocument. F.SupplyConditionCodeL 1.New,filled,orreconditionedcylindersshallbeassignedSupplyConditionCodeL onlywhenthediscrepancyresultsfromnoncompliancewiththetermsofthecontractor whenitinvolvesdamageintransit. 2.FrequentlyacontractorwillreturnGovernmentfurnishedcylindersasunsuitable forrehabilitationorrefilling.Thisshouldnotbereportedasadiscrepancyagainst"NEW PROCUREMENT."ThesecylindersshallbeassignedSupplyConditionCodeHand reportedinaccordancewithDLAM4140.2,SupplyOperationsManual,VolumeI, DistributionSystemProcedures,andsubparagraphD,above.DDForm250,Material InspectionandReceivingReport,andDDForm1155,OrderforSuppliesorServices, shallbeusedtoaccountforthenumberofcylindersreceived. 3.WhenGovernmentfurnishedvalvesarereturnedbyacylinderfillingorservicing contractorasunsuitableforfurtheruse,theyshallbeconsideredscrapandtransferredtoa DRMOassuch.DSCRshallnotbenotifiedof thisaction. G.SupplyConditionCodeS.SupplyConditionCodeSshallbeusedtodescribe cylindersthathavenovalueexceptforthebasicmaterialcontent.Thiscodeisusedonly forcylindersbeingturnedintoDRMOsinaccordancewithDoD4160.21Mandsection 8. H.DoDSupplyConditionCodes.SupplyConditionCodesthatarereportedtoDSCR mustconformtothosecontainedinDoD4000.252M.GeneralServicesAdministration (GSA)andMilitaryServiceSupplyConditionCodesshallnotbeusedinanyofthe reportsinsection10.

SECTION10 REPORTINGRECEIPTSORINVENTORYADJUSTMENTS 101.GENERAL. Receiptandinventoryadjustmenttransactionsoncylindersshallbe reportedtoDSCRinaccordancewithDoD4000.252M,DLAI4140.55/SECNAVINST 4355.18A/AFJMAN23215/AR735112,ReportingofSupplyDiscrepancies,andthe specificprovisionsand/orexceptionsofthisregulation.Distributiondepotsshall establishinternalcontrolstoensureandverifytransmittalofDDForm1486,DoD ReceiptDocument,andDDForm1487,DoDMaterielAdjustmentDocument,thatresult fromdispositioninstructionsprovidedbythisregulation. 102.REPORTS. Thefollowingreportsshallbeusedunderthecircumstances indicated,andshallprovidethespecificinformationrequiredhereininadditiontothat requiredbytheapplicabledirective.Failuretoprovidethisinformationwillresultinthe returnofthereport. A.DDForm1225,StorageQualityControlReport.DDForm1225shallbeusedonly toreportonhandcylindersinFSC6830and8120thatmustbereclassifiedCondition CodeJinaccordancewithparagraph92EorwhenrequestedbyDSCR.Cylinderswhose ownershipisunknownwillnotbereportedandtheproperownershipshallbedetermined asoutlinedinparagraph42C4.(Contractorowned,leased,or loanedcylindersshallbe identifiedandreturnedtotheirrightfulownersbytheusingMilitaryServiceactivityand shallnotbereportedtoanyDLAactivityasexcesscylinders.)TheDDForm 1225thatis usedtoreportcylindersinConditionCodeJshallcontainthecompletecylinder identificationinformationasoutlinedinparagraph42A.DDForm1225shallnotbe forwardedwhencylindersinstoragearereclassifiedasConditionCodesD,F,orH.This provisionisanexceptiontoDLAM4140.2,VolumeI.ForDefenseDepots,transmittalof DDForm13481,andtheDACCard,is, therefore,essentialtoensureadjustmentofinventoryrecords. B.SF364,ReportofDiscrepancy.SF364willbeusedtoreportdiscrepanciesin cylindersthatarereceivedunderthefollowingconditions: 1.ReceiptsfromMilitaryServiceactivitiesreturningemptycylinderstotheDLA SupplySystemasexcessproperty,ifthediscrepancyexceedsavalueof$100andisthe responsibilityoftheshipperasoutlinedinsubparagraphB2,below. 2.Receiptsfromredistributionifthevalueofthediscrepancyexceeds$100andis theresponsibilityoftheshipper(inthecaseofGSA,seesubparagraphC,below). 3.Receiptsfromcontractorsorvendorsthatinvolveoverage,shortage,ordamagefor whichthecontractorisapparentlyresponsible. 4.Receiptswithanyofthefollowingdiscrepancies:

a.Incorrectitemidentification. b.Incorrectormissingdocumentation. c.Whencylindersappeartohavebeenreceivedinerror,e.g.,intendedforanother activityorshippedwithoutproperauthority. d.Foranydiscrepancynototherwisespecificallynotedherein,ifitappearsthatthe shipperisresponsible. 5.CustomerreturnsareusuallyidentifiedbytheshipperasbeinginConditionCode A.AnSF364shallnotbesubmittedwhencylindersarereassignedtoConditionCodes DorFuponreceipt.However,cylindersreceivedascustomerreturnsthatarereassigned toeitherConditionCodeKorHshallbereportedassuch. 6.TheDDForm1225thatisusedtoreportcylindersthat,inConditionCodeK,shall containthecompleteinformationasoutlinedinparagraph42A. C.SF361,TransportationDiscrepancyReport.SF361shallbeusedinaccordance withAR5538/DLAR4500.15/NAVSUPINST4610.33/AFR7518/MCOP4610.19, ReportingofTransportationDiscrepanciesinShipment,toreportalldiscrepanciesin receiptsthatarethefaultofthecarrier.

SECTION11 COMPRESSEDGASCYLINDERREQUALIFICATIONFACILITIES 111.GENERAL. Intheearly1980s,theDepartmentofTransportationnegotiatedwith theDepartmentofDefenseandtheDefenseLogisticsAgencytoprovideameansto inspectandcertifyoverseascylindersretestandreconditioningfacilitiestoeliminatethe needtohaveallcylindersreturnedtotheUnitedStatesforretestingandreconditioning inaccordancewiththeUnitedStatesCodeofFederalRegulations.TheDOTdetermined itnecessarytoestablishanindependentagency,otherthantheowneroroperatorofthe testfacility(MilitaryorCommercial),toperformtheinspectionandcertification.Itwas designatedatthattimethemostqualifiedagencytoperformtheinspectionand certificationprogramwastheDefenseLogisticsAgencywiththeMissionAssignment placedwiththeDefenseGeneralSupplyCenter(nowDSCR)underthemanagementof DSCRJDTA.Suchaprogramwasestablishedandwenowhaveovertwentyregistered facilitiesworldwide.ItwasestimatedthefirstyearofoperationtheGovernmentsaved over$2,000,000incylindertransportationcost. Requalification(inspection,hydrostatictesting,andphysicalreconditioning)of compressedgascylindersshallbeperformedbyrequalificationfacilities(hereafter referredtoas"facility"or"facilities")thathavebeeninspectedandregisteredwithDOT. TheregistrationofafacilitywiththeDOTmustspecificallyidentifytheDOT specificationcylinders(Types)forwhichthefacilityhasbeeninspected,approvedand registeredtorequalify(Retest).Eachfacilityperformingtherequiredrequalification shallbefullycapabletosafelyandaccuratelyperformtherequiredinspections,testsand reconditioningofthecylinders.Themethodofobtainingthefacilityregistrationshallbe determinedbythelocationoftherequestingfacility.Thefacilitiesthatarelocatedwithin theUnitedStatesoritsterritories/possessionsshallcorresponddirectlywithDOTto obtainthedesiredregistration.ThefacilitieslocatedoutsidetheUnitedStates,its territories,oritspossessionsotherwiseidentifiedasanoverseaslocationorfacilityshall correspondthroughadesignatedMilitaryServiceOfficeofPrimaryResponsibility (OPR)toDSCRJDTA.DSCRhasbeenauthorizedbyDOTtoactasanindependent inspectionagencytorespondtoallDoDrequestsforregistrationofoverseas requalification(retest)facilities,whethermilitaryorcommercial.Itistheresponsibility oftherequestingCONUSactivitytopayfortheexpenseoftheinspectionvisit.The activitywillnegotiatedirectlywiththeinspectionagencyforthecostoftheinspection. Theexpenseoftheinspectiontriptoanoverseasactivityiscurrentlybeingfunded throughaMissionAssignmentfromDODtoDLA. 112.REGISTRATIONOFFACILITIES.FacilitieslocatedwithintheUnitedStates, itsterritories,oritspossessionsshallberegisteredwiththeDOTinthenameofthe requestingDoDactivityorthecommercialfirmthatwillbeperformingthecylinder requalification.Facilitiesatanoverseaslocation,eitherMilitaryServiceorcommercial, shallberegisteredinthenameoftherequestingDoDactivity.Thedesignatedoffice withinthatactivityshallbeeitherthemanagingofficeoftheMilitaryServicefacilityor

themanagingofficethatisadministeringthecontractrequirementswiththecommercial firmperformingthecylinderretestingandreconditioning.Therequestforregistration andthecompletionoftheapplicationformsshallbeaccomplishedandsignedbya managementrepresentativeofthecommercialfirmandtheDoDactivity. 113.REGISTRATIONPROCEDURES.Thefollowingproceduresshallbeusedin obtainingaDOTfacilityregistrationasprescribedbyTitle49CFR,Sections173.34, 173.300aand173.300b: A.FacilitieswithintheUnitedStates,ItsTerritories,orItsPossessions 1.MilitaryServiceactivitiesandcommercialfirmsdesiringregistrationoftheir facilitiesshallsubmitaletterrequestingsuchregistrationtothefollowingoffice:
Director,OHMT,DMT20

OfficeofHazardousMaterialsTransportation U.S.DepartmentofTransportation 400SeventhStreet, S.W. Washington,DC20590 2.Uponreceiptofthewrittenrequestforregistration,theDirector,OHMT,will providetheapplicantwithacopyoftheregistrationprocedure,alistofapproved independentinspectionagencies,alistofminimumrequirements,andanapplication form. 3.FromthelistprovidedbytheDirector,OHMT,theapplicantshallselectoneofthe independentinspectionagencies,whoserecommendationwillbesolicitedforregistration purposes,toperformaninspectionofthefacility. 4.Uponcompletionofasatisfactoryinspection,theindependentinspectionagency willprovidetheapplicantwithaletterofrecommendationandtheDirector,OHMT,with aninspectionreport. 5.Theapplicantshallthensubmittheletterofrecommendationandacompleted applicationformtotheDirector,OHMT,forconsideration. 6.TheDirector,OHMT,willevaluatealltheinformationrelatingtothe requalificationoperationand,ifitisdeterminedtobeacceptable,will providethe applicantwithaletterofregistrationbearingauniqueregistrationnumber. 7.Theregistrationwillbevalidfor5years,subjecttotherequirementsfor equipmentmaintenanceandanychangesinthetestingandreconditioningcapabilitiesof thefacility. B.OverseasFacilities

1.ADoDactivityatanoverseaslocationthatdesirestheregistrationofaMilitary ServicefacilityorcommercialfacilityundercontracttotheDoDactivityshallsubmita writtenrequestforfacilityregistrationtooneofthefollowingOPRsoftheapplicable Militaryservice:

Army Commander

U.S.ArmyBelvoir Research, Developmentand EngineeringCenter ATTN:STRBEFRM FortBelvoir,VA22060 5606 AirForce Commander SanAntonioAir LogisticsCenter SAALC/SFT 1014BillyMitchellBlvd KellyAFB,TX78241 5603 PhoneDSN9457613 Commander NavalAirWarfare Center Code4.8.7.2 AirCraftDivision Hwy547,Bldg5961 Lakehurst,N.J.08733 5091 PhoneDSN6242963 A/C7323232963

Navy

2.TherequestshallbeevaluatedforessentialitybytheOPRand,iffound acceptable,forwardedtotheDefenseSupplyCenterRichmond,DSCRJDTA, Richmond,VA232975610. 3.Upon receiptofthewrittenrequestforregistration,DSCRJDTAshallprovidethe requestingDoDactivitywithanapplicationformandalistofminimumrequirementsfor equipment,personnel,anddocumentationnecessarytobecomeregisteredasan acceptablerequalificationfacility.DSCRshallprovideacopyofthecoverletterwithout enclosurestotheOPR. 4.TherequestingDoDactivityshallcompleteandreturntheapplicationfor registrationtoDSCRJDTA.TherequestingDoDactivityshallverifythatallessential

equipmentisonhandandingoodoperatingconditiontoperforminternalandexternal visualinspection,hydrostatictesting,reconditioningofthecylinders,andequipment calibrationattherequalificationfacility.TherequestingDoDactivityshallalsoensure thatallprescribedregulations,specifications,standards,andmanualsareonhandand currentandthatrequalificationfacilityoperatingpersonnelarefamiliarwiththe prescribeddocuments. 5.Uponreceiptofthecompletedapplication,DSCRJDTAshallreviewthe documentationforcompletenessand,ifacceptable,negotiateaninspectionvisitwiththe requestingactivity. 6.Duringtheinspectionvisit,additionaltrainingbytheDSCRJDTrepresentative willbeprovideduponrequest. 7.Uponcompletionofthefacilitiesinspection,DSCRshallsubmitthefollowing documentstotheDirector,OHMT: a.Letterrequestinginspectionandregistration. b.Signedapplication. c.Inspectionreport. d.Letterofrecommendation. 8.TheDOTwillevaluatealltheinformationrelatingtotherequalificationoperation and,ifitisdeterminedtobeacceptable,willprovidetheapplicantwithaletterof registrationbearingauniqueregistrationnumber.Thisnumbershallbemarkedoneach cylinderthatisinspected,tested,andapprovedforfurtherusebythedesignatedfacility. AcopyoftheletterofregistrationshallbeprovidedtotheOPRthroughDSCR. 9.Theregistrationwillbevalidfor5years,subjecttotherequirementsforequipment maintenanceandanychangeintheretestingandreconditioningcapabilitiesofthe facility. 10.Additionalsite/facilityregistrationrequirementsmayexistatOCONUSlocations, dependingontherequirementsofthehostnation. C.SpecialConditions.RegistrationgrantedbytheDirector,OHMT,foroverseas facilitiesareforrequalificationofonlyU.S.Governmentownedcylinders. 114.MINIMUMREQUIREMENTSFOREQUIPMENTANDPERSONNEL. Thefollowinglistoutlinestheequipment,documentation,andreferencematerial normallynecessarytoperformvisualandhydrostatictestsrequiredbyTitle49CFR, Section173.34.FacilitypersonnelmustbeabletodemonstratetheirknowledgeofTitle 49CFRandCGAPamphletsC1,C5,C6,C6.1,C6.2andC6.3.Theymustalsobe abletodemonstratethecapabilityofoperatingthetestequipmenttoperformtherequired teststothedegreeofaccuracyrequiredbytheregulations.Iftheproposedtestequipment andsupportingdataanddocumentsdifferfromthoseprescribed,theindependent inspectionagency(DSCRJDTA)shouldbeadvisedofanysuchdifferences.The

proposedalternatemethodbywhichthecompetenceofthe testingpersonneland/orthe accuracyoftestingequipmentshallbedemonstratedbythetestfacilitybutshouldbe explainedtotheinspectionofficialpriortotheinspectionofthefacility.Thefollowing shallbeavailableonsiteatthetimeoftheinspection: A.Regulations.AcurrentcopyofTitle49CFR,Parts100to185,orasimilarreprint. Copiesofthisregulationcanbeobtainedfrom: SuperintendentofDocuments U.S.GovernmentPrintingOffice Washington,DC20402 B.Pamphlets.CGAPamphletsC1,C5,andC6,C6.1,C6.2andC6.3.Thesecan beobtainedfrom: CompressedGasAssociation,Inc. CrystalSquareTwo 1725JeffersonDavisHighway Arlington,VA222024102 Phone7034120900 C.CertificateofCalibration.Acertificateofcalibrationrepresentingthemostresent calibrationofboththeoperatingtestandmastergaugesasapplicablethroughtheir operatingranges. D.CalibratedCylinder.Acalibratedcylinderofsimilarsizeandexpansionrangeas thatoftheU.S.Governmentownedcylindersbeingtestedandachartofit'sexpansion values. E.HydrostaticTestEquipment.Hydrostatictestequipmentcapableofperformingthe desiredtestinginarangeof25to75percentofitsdesignedmaximumcapabilitywithan accuracyof1percentofanydesignatedtestpressureandresultantexpansionvalue. F.VisualInspectionEquipment.Equipmentnecessaryforbothinternalandexternal visualinspection. G. RecordkeepingForm.Asampleofthefacility'sRecordkeepingform,whichmust displaythesameinformationillustratedinCGAPamphletsC1andC6. H.RequiredMILSTDs.CopiesofMILSTD1411andMILSTD101andall documentsreferencedtherein.Copiescanbeobtainedfrom: NavalPublicationsandFormsCenter 5801TaborAvenue Philadelphia,PA19120 Telephone:DSN4423321 Commercial2156974107

2156972179 2156970158 2156970159 2156972667 I.RequiredRegulation.Copiesofthisregulationandalldocumentsreferencedherein.

SECTION12 MANAGINGTHEDEFENSERESERVEOFOZONEDEPLETING SUBSTANCES 121.MISSIONASSIGNMENT. A.TheDefenseLogisticsAgency(DLA)wasassignedthemissionofmanagingthe DefenseReserveofOzoneDepletingSubstancestoensurethatthesuppliesformission criticalapplicationsareavailable.DLAwillprovidecentralmanagementforthereceipt, storageandissuancethroughtheDefenseSupplyCenterRichmond(DSCR)whichisthe activitywithinDLAthatmanagesthesesubstances.TheDefenseDepotRichmond Virginia(DDRV)istheinitialstoragesiteforODS. B.ItisimperativethatyourmilitaryserviceordefenseagencyturnintotheReserve thefollowingexcessCFCsandHalons:CFCs11,12,113,500,502andHalons1202, 1211,1301.TheReserveacceptsbothusedandnewCFCsandHalonsinarelatively purestate(I.E.notasacomponentofotherproducts).Thesechemicalsmayhavebeen purchasedundertheFederalSupplyClasses(FSC)of6830and4210,orfroma commercialsource.CFC/Solvent113(TypeI&II)and1,1,1Trichloroethane(FSCs 6850and6810)canalsobeturnedintotheReserveprovidedtheyhaveneverbeenused andthecontainersinwhichthechemicalsresidehaveneverbeenopenedorunsealed. C.Parts1and2ofthissectionwillprovideproceduresonhowtoturninexcessODS. Parts2,3,4,5and6willprovideNationalStockNumbers(NSNs)specificallyassigned toidentifyODSturnedintotheReserveandassociatedrecoverycylinders.Part7 providesthelistofchemicalsbynamethatformapartoftheODSReserve.. D.Forquestionsconcerningrequisitionsandstockavailability,contactDSCRJDSA, DSN6953756or(804)2793756.ProceduralconcernsmaybeaddressedtoDSCRRP, DSN6955203OR(8042795203. PART1 GENERALODSTURNININFORMATION 122.PROCEDURES A.Noauthorization/prenotificationtotheitemmanagerorODSProgramOfficeis requiredwhenturninginODStotheReserve. B.AlltypesofODScontainerswillbeacceptedintheReservetoincludecylinders, fireextinguishers,drums,spheresandcanisters. Governmentrecoverycylindersare availablefreeofchargethroughDSCRforODSturnedintotheReserve.Onlythese recoverycylindersshouldbeusedforrecoveringODSfromsystems.Theycanbe

requisitionedbyfollowingnormalMILSTRIPprocedures. Thegovernmentcylinders usedforrecoveringCFCrefrigerantsarepaintedorange,andHalonsred.Bothhave yellowtopsanddualportvalves(insomecasesonthelargercylinders,twovalves)to distinguishthemfromsingleportvalvestandardspecgascylinders.ForonlyNavy shipboardapplications,dualportspecgas(virgin)CFCcylinderswillsoonbeavailable. TheseuniquespecgascylinderscanalsobeusedforrecoveringCFCs. C.AllODScontainersreturnedtotheReservemustbetagged/labeledasfollows: 1.TheshippersDODActivityAddressCode(DODAAC). 2.TheshippingactivitywithPOCandphonenumber. 3.TheNSNofthecylinder:(s)containingtherecoveredODS(seePart2). 4.TypeofODS(I.E..Halon1301orCFC12). 5.Thequantityofcontainersonthepalletorwithintheshippingcrate. 6.PackagedandlabeledincompliancewithDOTregulations. NOTE WHENMULTIPLECONTAINERS(CYLINDERS,DRUMS,SPHERES, CANISTERS,ORFIREEXTINGUISHERS)WITHTHESAMENSNARESHIPPED PALLETIZEDORINBOX/CRATE,APPLYONLYONETAG/LABELTOTHE SHIPMENT,NOTTOEACHITEM. D.Firesuppressionsystemcylindersandcanisterswithelectricalchargesorinitiators mustbedeactivatedpriortoshipmenttotheReserve.Also,safetycapsmustbeusedto coverexposedactuationmechanismsanddischargeportsonthesespecialcylinders, otherwisedangeroussafetysituationscouldariseduringtheshipping,receiving,or storageprocess.Localfireprotectionequipmentcompaniescanprovidesafetyservices. SpecialhandlingproceduresforHalonsystemcylindersareprovidedlaterinthispart.If furtherguidanceisneedcontactMr.JoeSchmiereroftheODSReserveProgramOffice atDSN6955202ro(804)2795202. E.MonetarycreditwillnotbegivenforturnedinODSorcylinders.However, ownershipcreditwillalwaysbegiventotheserviceoragencyforthepoundsofODS returnedtotheReserve.ODScanberequisitionedfromtheReservebyservice authorizedactivities. F.Emptyrecovery,andspecgascylindersmustbeturnedintothereserve.Specgas emptycylinders(seePart2forapplicableNSNs)shouldnotbeusedforrecovery purposes.Specgascylinderswillberefurbishedandrefilledwithproductforfuture requisitions.Thereareexceptionstorecoveryproductintospecgascylindersbutthis appliestolimitedNavyshipboardapplications.ApprovalbytheODSProgramOfficeis requiredtoobtaintheseuniquespecgascylindersforshipboardapplications G.CFC/Solvent113and1,1,1Trichloroethanewhenturnedinmustbeintheiroriginal containersinwhichthesealhasneverbeenbroken.

H.BurntoutormixedreserveproductscanbeturnedintotheReserve.Clearly identifythechemicalbydefiningitscomponents(I.E..R12&R502) I.ThefollowingitemsarenotapartoftheReserve: 1.Emptyfireextinguishers(valvesremoves). 2.Emptycommercialcontainers. 3.AerosolcanswithReservechemicals. 4.Drychemicals. NOTE CONTACTYOURLOCALPROPERTYDISPOSALOFFICEFORGUIDANCE ONTHEDISCARDINGOFTHESEITEMS. 123.TRANSPORTATIONGUIDANCE A.WhenshippingODSrefertothefollowingdocumentsasneeded: 1.Theapplicablesectionsofthisdocument. 2.MILSTD129N,MilitaryStandardMarkingforShipmentandStorage. 3.Title49,CodeofFederalRegulations49,Part173:(Particularly173.301), RequirementsfortheShipmentofCompressedGasCylinders. B.IfmoneyisnotavailablewithyouractivitytoshipexcessODStotheReserve, Transportationcostassistancecanbeprovidedforshipmentscosting$250.00orgreater. ThiscostassistanceisstrictlyfortransportingODSandnotforpackingcosts.For transportationcostassistancefaxthefollowingdatatoMr.SteveMinusas(804)279 4970orDSN6954970: 1.TypeandquantityofODS. 2.Totalweightofshipment. 3.Theshippingcost. 4.Requestingfacilityandpointofcontact. C.Turninsshouldbeforwardedtothefollowingaddress: DefenseDepotRichmondVirginia(DDRV) SW0400 CylinderOperations 8000JeffersonDavisHighway Richmond,VA232975900 D.IfyouractivityispersonallytransportingODStotheReservebesuretoschedule yourdeliverywiththeDDRVDispatchOfficeatDSN6953834or(804)2793834.

PART2

SPECIALODSTURNINPROCEDURESFORHALON1301 124.PROCEDURE A.Halon1301istypicallyincorporatedintobuiltinfiresuppressionsystems applicationswiththechargedHaloncylinderconnectedtothesystempiping.Because theHalonisoverpressurizedwithnitrogentofacilitatedistribution,thesesystem cylindersareusuallydisconnectedfromthesystemandusedasthetransportation cylindertoreturntheproducttotheReserveasthesystemsaretakenoutofservice. However,firesuppressionsystemcylindersandcanisterswithelectricalchargesor initiatorsmustbedeactivatedpriortoshipmenttotheDefenseReserve.Specialcare shouldbetakenwhendeactivatinganddisassemblingthesystems.Thevalvesonthese cylindersaredesignedinamannerthatuponactivation,theyarechangedinstantlyfrom closedpositiontofullyopenpositionandwilldispensetheHaloninunder10Seconds. Thecombinationofthesesensitivevalvesandthehighpressurewithinthecylinders requiredcompliancewithgoodsafetypractices. B.InstructionsfordismantlingaHalonFireSuppressionSystemareprovidedas follows: 1.Thefirststepistodeactivatetheactuationsystem,whichisusuallyelectricalor pneumatic.However,disconnectionfromtheelectricalorpneumaticsourceisnot sufficientfromasafetystandpoint.Inthecaseofpneumaticsystems,thereisoftenstilla smallpinexposedthatmustbecoveredwithasafetycapbeforehandling.Justthe slightesttouchonthispincouldcausefullactivationofthevalve.Inthecaseof electricallyactivatedvalves,simpledisconnectionoftheelectricalleadstosolenoid valvesisacceptable.However,iftheelectricalconnectionistoanexplosiveinitiator,it isveryimportanttoremovetheinitiator.Thisisaveryimportantsafetypractice, becausestaticelectricitycancausetheexplosivetodetonate.Theseactionsshouldbe donebeforeanyotherdismantlingisinitiated. 2.Thenextstepistodisconnectanydischargepipingfromthedischargeport. Immediatelyupondisconnectionofthepiping,installanantirecoildevice(discharge portsafetycap).Safetycapsshouldbeusedtocoverexposedactuationmechanismsand dischargeportsonthesespecial cylinders,otherwisedangeroussafetysituationscould ariseduringtheshipping,receiving,orstorageprocess.Applicationofmanufacturers designedandsuppliedcapsarethepropersafetypractice.Insomecasesthethreadsare notexactlythesameaspipethreadsandmaynotholdunderthepressureofrelease. However,ifpipecaps,plugsorplatesaresubstitutedformanufacturerscaps,atleastfour opposingholesmustbedrilledintheantirecoilcap,plugorplatetodisperseanyrelease oftheHalonifthevalveinadvertentlyactivates.Antirecoildevicesafety caps/plugs/platesmustalwaysbeinplacebeforehandlingthecylinders. 3.Adherencewiththeabovesafetypracticesisparamountbeforeremovingany cylinderfromthemountingposition.Oncethesafetydevicesareinplace,cylinderscan bemovedwithrelativesafety.However,thesearehighpressurecompressedgas

cylindersandrequireallthesafehandlingpracticesofanyothergascylinder.Also, protectivesafetywearisrequiredforpersonneldeactivatingcylinders. PART3 NSNsFOREMPTYRECOVERYCYLINDERS COMMODITY EMPTYRECOVERY SIZE:(LB) CYLINDERNSN

HALONS Halon1202 Halon1211 Halon1211 Halon1301 REFRIGERANTS R11 R11 R11 R12 R12 R12 R114 R114 R114 R500 R500 R500 R502 R502 R502

160 200 1500 117

8120013561781 8120013561248 8120013561249 *8120013710533

59 170 1400 45 145 1190 57 165 1360 43 127 1045 44 128 1050

8120013565960 8120013569756 8120013559763 8120013554017 8120013554018 8120013554019 8120013561245 8120013561246 8120013561247 8120013576774 8120013577656 8120013577657 8120013356770 8120013576771 8120013576769

*DenotesaHighpressurecylinderof600psigplus.

PART4 NSNsFOREMPTYSPECGAS(VIRGIN)PRODUCTCYLINDERS (FORTURNINSONLY) COMMODITY CAPACITY CYLINDERNSN (POUNDSSIZE)

HALONS

Halon1202 Halon1202 Halon1211 Halon1211 Halon1301 Halon1301 REFRIGERANTS R11 R11 R11 R12 R12 R12 R114 R114 R114 R114 R500 R500 R500 R502 R502 R502

160 2000 200 1500 137&150 1123&1240

8120013396277 8120013710532 8120003372899 8120013962165 8120005318193 8120013565961

59 170 1400 45 145 1190 57 165(10x49) 165(12x36) 1360 43 127 1045 44 128 1050

8120013559760 8120013559761 8120013559762 8120013371816 8120013376242 8120013554016 8120013549400 8120000633983 8120013376236 8120013561244 8120013576773 8120013576772 8120013579137 8120013577655 8120013366239 8120013576907

Part5 NSNsFORTURNINSOFODS COMMODITY EXTINGUISHEROR CYLINDERCAPACITY (SIZE) NSNFORTURN IN

HALONIN CYLINDERSOR EXTINGUISHERS Halon1202 Halon1211 Halon1211 Halon1211 Halon1211 Halon1211 160 15 610 1120 2160 61125 6830013561780 6830013768013 6830013768014 6830013768015 6830013768016 6830013768017

Halon1211 Halon1211 Halon1211 Halon1301 Halon1301 Halon1301 Halon1301 Halon1301 Halon1301 Halon1301 Halon1301 Halon1301 Halon1301 Halon1301 Halon1301 Halon1301 Halon1301 REFRIGERANTS R11 R11 R11 R12 R12 R12 R114 R114 R114 R500 R500 R500 R502 R502 R502

126200 201340 3411500 15 610 1120 2170 71100 101117 118125 126150 151200 201260 261350 351530 531600 6011240

6830013561209 6830013768018 6830013561211 6830013768394 6830013768395 6830013768396 6830013768397 6830013768398 6830013710501 6830013768399 6830013569752 6830013768400 6830013768401 6830013768402 6830013768403 6830013768404 6830013565958

59 170 1400 45 145 1190 57 165 1350 43 127 1045 44 128 1050

6830013559754 6830013559756 6830013559758 6830013554013 6830013556648 6830013554015 6830013561203 6830013561205 6830013561207 6830013577650 6830013585123 6830013577654 6830013576726 6830013576727 6830013576905

PART6 NSNsFORTURNINOFCFCSOLVENTSINDRUMS/CANS COMMODITY CFC/Solvent113 CAPACITY 6oz 1pint 1quart NSNFORTURNIN 6850014248532 6850014248533 6850014248540

1gl/11lbs 100lb 200lb 5gl/60lb 55gl/690lb 1,1,1 Trichloroethane 6oz 1pint 1quart 1gl/12lb 5gl/60lb 55gl/640lb

6850014248531 6850014248535 6850014248536 6850014248534 6850014248537 6850014248538 6850014249662 6850014249665 6850014248539 6850014249674 6850014249673

PART7 CLASSIOZONEDEPLETINGSUBSTANCESINTHERESERVE

CFCs CFC11 CFC12 CFC114 R500* R502**

CHEMICALNAME Trichlorofluoromethane Dichlorodifluoromethane Dichlorotetrafluoroethane (Seenotebelow) (Seenotebelow)

SYMBOL CFCl3 CF2Cl2 C2F4Cl2 CF2Cl2/C2F2 CF2Cl/C2F5Cl

HALONS Halon1202 Halon1211 Halon1301 Dibromodifluoromethane CF2Br2 Bromochlorodifluoromethane CF2ClBr Bromotrifluoromethane CF3Br

SOLVENTS Methyl Chloroform CFC113 1,1,1Trichloroethane Trichlorotrifluoroethane CH3CCl3 C2F3Cl3

*AzeotropicmixtureofCFC12andHFC152a(1,1 Difluoroethane) **AzeotropicmixtureofCFC115andHCFC22

Encl2 DLAI4145.25 AR70068 NAVSUPINST4440.128D AFJMAN23227(I) MCO10330.2D MEDICALGASESANDGASCYLINDERSUNDERMANAGEMENT OF DEFENSEPERSONNELSUPPORTCENTER SECTION1 1.1.Gasesformedicaluseareshippedinthesametypeof steelcylindersasother compressedgases,andusesimilarvalvesandvalveprotectioncaps.Medicalcylinders canbedistinguishedbytheletters AMED@stampedintotheshoulderofthecylinder and/ortheword AMEDICAL@or AUSP@stenciledonthecylinderafterthenameofthe gasontwodiametricallyoppositelocationsparalleltothelongitudinalaxisofthe cylinder.Theproceduresinenclosure1ofthedocumentapplytomedicalgasesand constitutetheproceduresofthepropercolorcoding,storage,handling,inspection, maintenance,andshipmentofmedicalgases.RequirementsforreportstoDSCR indicatedinenclosure1ofthisdocumentwillapplyalsoformedicalgasesandcylinders, withthesereportsbeingforwardedtoDefensePersonnelSupportCenter(DPSC).Some supplementaryinstructionsformedicalgasesaredesirable,andtheyareoutlinedinthis enclosure.Allcylinders,bothemptyandfilled,managedbyDPSCshallmeetpressure andallotherrequirementsoftheapplicablespecifications.Themedicalgasesand cylinderscentrallymanagedbyDPSCare: A.Fullcylinders: NSN 6505001301940 6505001301920 6505001325225 6505001325181 6505001325199 B.EmptyCylinders NSN 8120001301941 8120001301921 8120001325226 8120001325182 8120001325200

GAS NitrousOxide,USP NitrousOxide,USP Oxygen,USP Oxygen,USP Oxygen,USP

GAL 2,000 250 800 95 1,650

SIZE M D M D H

GAS NitrousOxide,USP NitrousOxide,USP Oxygen,USP Oxygen,USP Oxygen,USP

GAL 2.000 250 800 95 1,650

SIZE M D M D H

C.RefillablemedicalgascylindersareDotSpecification3AA2015purchasedtoFed SpecRRC901,Amend#1theretoandRRC901/3. D.Nonreuseable(nonrefillable)containers(NRC)aredisposableemergencyoxygen cylindersmanagedbyDPSC.ThefullcylinderNSNis6505009652439,Oxygen, USP,withTubeandFaceMask.Itcontains24gallonofgaseousoxygenandisaDOT 39NRC1000/1250cylinder. 12.PROCEDURES A.StorageandHandling 1.Medicalgasesshallbeevaluatedandconsideredfortheirchemicalcharacteristics andstoredandhandledinasimilarmannerastheindustrialgasesoutlinedinenclosure1 ofthisdocument. 2.Theprincipaltypesofmedicalgasesare: CarbonDioxide CarbonDioxideandoxygenmixture Cyclopropane(nolongeringeneraluse) Ethyleneoxideandnonflammablegasmixtures Heliumandoxygenmixture MethoxyfluraneNitrogen NitrogenandoxygenmixtureNitrousoxide Oxygen 3.Thehazardsofthemedicalgasesareoutlinedinenclosure1ofthisdocument. 4.Themaintenanceofthepurityofmedicalgasesistheutmostimportance. There areserioushazardsinvolvedintransferringcompressedgasfromonecylindertoanother, thereforemedicalgasesshallnotbetransferredfromonecylindertoanother. B.Inspection FilledCylinders. 1.Inspectionoffilledmedicalgascylindersconsistsofareceivinginspection,a storageinspection,andaninspectionattimeofshipment.Inspectionforrefilledmedical gascylinders(afterrefurbishing)willbeaccomplishedatthesuppliersfacility.Filled CylindersthatarereadyforissueandusewillbearthetagasrequiredbytheDPSC contracttoindicatethatthecylindersarefull.Inaddition,oxygenfilledcylinderswill bearDDForm1191,WarningTagforMedicalOxygenEquipment. 2.Inspectalloxygenreceivedatamedicalfacilityforpatientusetoensurethatithas aletterofcertificationfromthesupplierstatingthattheoxygenmeetstherequirementsof theUnitedStatesPharmacopoeia(USP)andFoodandDrugAdministration(FDA).

13.SHELFLIFE. MedicalgasesmanagedbyDPSCnolongeraredesignatedas TypeI(nonextendable)shelflifeitemswithadesignatedexpirationdate.This requirementforallDODmedicalgaseswaswaivedbytheFDAin1987.Thefulland emptycylinderretestingandreconditioningrequirementsshallbeasoutlinedin Enclosure2,Section3,para33.Thecylinderhasanindefinitelifespanandwithproper careandhydrostatictestingthecylinderwilllast50to60years. SECTION2 INSTRUCTIONSFORAIRFORCEUSERS 21.AirForceactivitiesshouldrefertoChapter16,AFMAN23110,Vol5,AFMateriel ManagementSystem General,forspecificguidanceconcerningpurchase,receipt, storage,andissueofmedicalgases. 22.OxygenforpatientusemustcomplywiththeprovisionsoftheNationalFire ProtectionAssociation(NFPA)99,StandardforHealthCareFacilities.Itcoversthe storageandhandlingofgases,andtheprotectionofthemedicalfacility.Chapters4and 8ofNFPA99discusstheinstallation,storageandotherrequirementsforgasesand cylindersinmedicalfacilities,whilechapters12through19discussspecificrequirements invarioustypesofmedicalfacilitiessuchashospitalsandclinics. 23.SelectedpamphletspublishedbytheCompressedGasAssociation(CGA)shouldbe usedasreferencesbymedicalfacilities.CGAPamphletP1,SafeHandlingof CompressedGasesinContainers,PamphletP2,CharacteristicsandSafeHandlingof MedicalGases,andPamphletP2.7,GuidefortheSafeStorage,Handling&Useof PortableLiquidOxygenSystemsinHealthCareFacilitiesareapplicable.