I

p$tLg&NDl .17 June 1991 SUPERSEDING L-P-504D 8 April 1980

FEDERAL PIASTIC This speclflcatlon Supply Service, of al 1 Federal - 1. SHEET

SPECIFICATION CELLULOSE ACETATE Federal the use

AND FILM,

was approved General Services Agencies.

by the Comnissloner, Adrntnl stratlon, for

SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION *. of This speclftcation to 1.000 Inch covers (0.0025 to cellulose acetate 2.54 cm) nominal plastic thickness sheets (see

I.1 and films 3.1). 1.2 1 .2.1 specification

0.001

Classification. *. shall III 111 Cellulose be of the acetate following sheets and film covered by this Types, as specified (see 6.2):

General purpose. Mechanical and optical . Glazlng (superior optical for

and catalog!

outdoor

weathering). under this

speclf

I .2.2 Part numbers. Part numbers 1cation shal 1 be coded as fol lows: LP504 X

ng purposes

Spec 2. APPLICABLE 2. I

ficatlon

Type

(1-1,

2=11,

3=111

see

1.2.1)

Deslgnatlon

DOCUt4ENTS documents. ons and n. Unless steal in tandards

Government

2. 1.1 Speclflcatlons and standards. The followlng speclflca standards form a part of this document to the extent speclf ied herl otherwl se speclf led, the Issues of these documents shal 1 be those the Issue of the Department of Defense Index of Speclflcatlons and (0s301SS) and supplement thereto, cited in the sollci tatton.

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STATEMENT

A.

Approved

for

public

release:

dlstrlbutlon

is

L-P-504E SPECIFICATIONS FEOERAL PPP-8-636 STANDARDS MILITARY MI L-STD-105 Sampling Attributes Markl Procedures and Tables for Inspection by 80X, Sh!pplng, Fiberboard

HIL-STO-129

ng for

Shl pment

and

Storage specifications Order Desk, and Bldg.

(Unless otherwi se indicated, copies of federal and military standards are available from the Standardl zation Documents 4D, 700 Robblns Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 -5094.)

The fol lowing documents form a part of 2.2 Non-Government publ !cations. herein. Unless otherwise specif!ed. the this document to the extent specified issues of the documents which are DOD adopted are those 1 i steal in the issue of the 00DISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the 0001SS are the issues of the documents cl ted in the solicttatlon. ASTM ASTM DZ56 Impact Resistance of Insulating Materials Index of Refraction of 8urnlng Plastics Plastlcs Plastlcs and Electrical

ASTM 0542 ASTM 0543 ASTM D568

of

Transparent to Chemical of

Organic Reagents Time of Position

Plastics

Resistance Rate of Flexible Hater

andlor Extent in a Vertical of Plastics

Burning

of

ASTM D570 ASTM D635

Absorption

Rate of Burning Self-Supporting Surface Sheets Tensile Deflection Coefficient

andlor Plastics

Extent of Time In a Horizontal of Flat

of

8urn\ng Posltlon Plastic

of

ASTM D637

Irregularities

Transparent

ASTH D638 ASTM D648 ASTM D696 ASTM D792

Properties

of

PlaSticS of Plastics Under Flexural of by

,,

Temperature of Linear and

Load

Thermal Density

Expansion of Plastlcs

Plastics

Specif\c Gravity Displacement Tensile Properties 2

ASTM 0882

of

Thin

Plastic

Sheeting

-.

L-P-S04E ASTM ASTM 0883 ASTM 01003 Standard Haze and Plastics Operating (Fluorescent Plastics Definitions Luminous of Terms Relat!ng of to Plastics

Transmittance

Transparent

ASTM 04329

L!ght and Hater UV-Condensation

Exposure Type)

Apparatus For Exposure

of

(Appltcatlon Phlladelphla,
.

for copies should PA I9103-II87). H3TOR FREIGHT Motor TRAFFIC

be addressed

to

ASTM,

1916

Race

Street,

NATIONAL

AS.5OC1ATION.

INC.

Nattonal

Freight

Classification be addressed 1616 P Street, to the National Motor Freight N.11. , Washington, OC 20036.

(Appl tcation for copies should Traffic, Tariff Order Section, UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION Freight COMNITTEE Classification

Uniform (Application Conxnittee, 3.

Rules Classification IL 60606. )

for copies should be addressed to the Uniform Roan 1106, 222 South Riverside Piaza. Chicago,

RE~IRENENTS

3.1 Haterlals. Plastic sheet and film shall be processed from virgin cellulose acetate polymer, appropriately plasticized, without the addition of dyes or pigments (unless otherwise specified). Clean cel Iulose acetate scrap frcas the sheet or film manufacturing process may be reworked provided i t is blended u!th the same type of material by the same manufacturer. The use of cellulose dlacetate or triacetate 1s acceptable, but they shal I not be blended together. 3.I.1 Laminations. Laminated Type III material is specified. the material is to be subjected 3.i.2 as Form. sp~ied Types (see I and 6.2). II cel iulose acetate shal 1 not be perml tted Laminated products shal 1 be prohibited to outdoor weathering. shal i be furnished shal 1 be furnished as cut sheets or cut sheets only.

when when

rolls,

mater~ai Type 111

as

3.1.2.1 F\lm . Unless otherwise specified, film matertal (as defined in ASTM 0883) sham supplied in rol 1s. Each roll shal 1 be wound on a substantial core with an inside diameter of not less than 3 inches (7.6 cm). The rolls shall not exceed 150 pounds (60 kg) in weight or 14 inches (35 cm) in diameter, and shall be suitabiy restrained from unwinding.

L-P-504E 3.2 Dimensions and tolerances. The nominal dimensions and shall be as specified in for the Type III material tolerances Table IA. thtckness for The shall the be .!

3.2.1 Material thickness. Type I and II material thicknesses nominal dimensions and tolerances as spectfied in Table IB. TABLE IA. Ncmlnal thicknesses

and

tolerances

for

Types

and

11 material.

.001

to

Nominal Thickness Inch (cm) .004( .0025 to .01) .005 (o. oi3) .0075 (0.019) .00B (0.019) . .010 (0.025) ,.!r ,,1 ,-. ?0, .U13 \u. u.lo) .020 (0.051) .025 (0.064) .030 (0.076) .040 (0.102) .050 (0.127) .060 (0.152) .070 (0.178) .080 (0.203) -,.,. .- . . . .
.UYU LU. LLYJ

Actual Thickness 14fnimum, Inch (cm) Nominal - .00025 ( .1301364) Nominal .0045 (.014) .0065 (.0165) .007 (.0165) ------. .UUY (.UZ.S) 1 I
III / n7c\ .U1- ..UJJJ

1/ Maximum, Inch (rm~ + ooo~I;i ( .00064) .006 (.0152) .0085 (.0216) .009 ( .0216)
.Ull n17
.,

I
I
I

.018 .023 .028 .037 .047 .057 .067 .076 ,-.ec .Uoo .095 .105 .120 .130 .144 .153 .168 .171 .190 .215 .240 .485 .985

(.046) (.058) (.071) (.094) (.119) (.145) (.170) (.193) , .,. , \. Llol (.241) (.267) (.305) (.330) (.366) (.389) (.427) (.450) (.4B3) (.546) (.610) (1.23) (2.50)

\.uLO) ( ndl) .022 ( .056, c) .027 ... ,, I ncs)

,.. --

A.,

,-.00,

.03 33 .04+ .054 .064 .074 .084 1 .105 .115 .132 .144 .158 .16B .183 .195 .210 .240 .265 .515 1.015

{. LIJI no c. .V=-i (.241)

(.084) , 11l\ .. !!., (.137) (.i63) (.188) ,. ...

.100 (0.2S4) .110 (0.279) .12S (0.318) .135 (0.343) .150 (0.3B1) .160 (0.406) .175 (0.444) .185 (0.470) .200 (0.508) .225( 0.572) .250 (0.635) .500 (1.27) 1.000 (2.54) ~1 -

(.267) (.292) <.335) (.366) (.40i) (.427) (.465) (.495) (.533) (.610) (.673) (1.31) (2.58)

For Type I material , the average determined thickness shal 1 fall within the specified minimum and maximum tolerance requirements. For Type II material , the thickness determined at any given point shal 1 meet the specified minimum and maximum tolerance requirements.

3.2.2 Lenqth and width. The length and width of the sheet and rol 1 The standard trim material shall be as specified in the contract or order. size for sheet material shall be 20 by 50 inches (50.8 by 127 cm). Unless otherwise specified. the length and width tolerances for sheets and the width tolerances for rolls shal 1 be :0.25 inch (0.64 cm). The tolerance for roi 1 length shall be -O.

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L-P-504E TABLE I B. Iiomlnal thicknesses and tolerances for Type

III mater lal(~l).

Nonslnal thickness Inch

Tolerance Inch

I Nominal thickness I Inch

I

Tolerance Inch

+.013 ~.006 0.060 ; (:% (.015) (.033) (.152) ~. 007 I :.015 .220 .080 I ( .559) (.018) (.038) (.203) I .100 ~.008 .250 ~.o17 I (.635) (.254) (.020) (.043) .125 *.O1O I .500 J.1 ~.o15 I (1.27) ( .025) (.038) (.318) I I .Ooo ~1 .150 ~.ol 1 ~.o15 I (2.54) ( .028) ( .038) (.381) ~/ - The thickness determined at any given point shal 1 meet the specified tolerance requirements. 3.3 Furnished specified, reflection accelerated Color. Unless otherwise specifleti (see 6.2), the material shall clear (as manufactured) , without color add! tlves. Uhen a color the contract or order shall Indicate the spectral transmtsslon, I Imlts and haze requirements before and after exposure to weathering. be is

The mater!al shall be furnished with a high pollsh finish. 3.4 Flnlsh unless a m~~nish or other special finish Is specified in the contract or Pol I sh describes surface snnothness In terms of 1 Ight purchase order. reflection, generally mirror-l Ike, but with localized distortion of reflected Images. 3.5 Physical properties of the 11 and III. 3.6 Chemical specific chemicals (see 6.5). and mechanical cellulose acetate prorsertles. material The physical and mechanical shall be as speclfted In Tables

resistance. shal 1 be as

The resistance speclf led In

the

of the cellulose acetate to contract or purchase order

14hen speclfled, a dated Instruct Ion sheet 3.7 Instruct Ion sheet. covering the I lmttations of the material and the necessary precautions to be cutting, drllllng, mach!nlng, forming, bending. observed in handl Ing, storing, adhesive bonding, pol lshlng and cleanlng shall be furnished with each unit Instruction sheets shall describe all compounds, package In the shipment. materials and equipment mentioned there!n, in sufficient detail to permit nonproprletary procur!ng using (government speciflcattons wisen aval Iable. Instruction sheets shal 1 be approved by the procuring actlv! ty prior to i ssuance. 3.8 Resistance to accelerated weather lnq. After exposure to the accelerated weathering test specified In 4.4.12, Type 111 material shall no cracking, crazing, surface instabl l!ty, or other defect that reduces Requirements for parallel light vlslblllty through the material. transml ttance, haze and warpage after accelerated weathering shal 1 be as specified In Table 111. 5
. . ..

show

TABLE Type Type III Material I Material Type 11 Material Test Method

II. Physical

and mechanical

requirements

for

cellulose

acetate

material.

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PROPERTY 0.001 0<80 1,485 1.495 1.4B5 1.495 1.4B5 1.495 1.485 1.495 1.485 1.495 1.485 1.495 1.4B5 1.495 1.485 1!495 0.:0 0.%0 0.;:0 0.:0 0.10 O.RO 0.;:0 1.4B5 1.495 0.001

Thickness, Inch 2/ 0.031 0.061 0.101

Thickness, Inch 2/ 0.031 0.061 0.101

4.4.1

1.27 1.34 ----Es 86 1.27 1.34 --3.0 3.0 5.0 jl

1.27 1.34

1.27 1.34

1.27 1.34

1.27 1.34

1.27 1,34 B.o 31

4.4.2 1.25 1.35 jl Al 5 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.4

refractive index, 23C: Iii ni mum -------------------------------Max i mum -------------------------------;pecific gravity, 23 b1236C ;73.4173.4 F): Mini mum ---------------- -------------Max i mum -------------------------------iaze, maximum, percent -----------------1.27 1.34 -% --minimum

~arallel

light

transmission.

----

---

---

---

---

--

--

4.4.4

]ptical-angular displacement, maximum, minutes ------------------------------lstical dtstortlon value. minimum -----dater absorption: Weight gain plus soluble matter loss, maxi mum percent -----------------------Soluble matter loss, maximum, 1 -------9.0 4.0 7.5 2.0 7.0 1.0 4.5 0.5 7.13 4.0 -6 0:.:) (0:26) --(10.2) -4 (10.2) 4 = ().25 (0.16) 0.50 (0.32) J.:4) --440 (2.6)

6.5 2.0

5.5 1.0

::;

41 jl

4.4.5

y (% -------------(i:;) 0.25 (0.16) -2.5 (6.3) --------31, ~1 y g Y

4.4.6 (ASTM 0635)

:lamnabllity, maximum: Over 0.050 In. thick, in. per min. ----(Over .1270 cm. thick. cm Per rein) ----0.031 to 0.050 in. thick, SQ n.ls c --! Isec) (.0787 to .1270 cm. thick, cm ~0.016 to 0.030 in. thick, SQ in.ls c --(.0406 to .0762 cm. thick, cm2x10- 5 Isec) 0.011 to 0.015 {n. thick, sq ins J c --( .0279 to .0381 cm. thick, cmzxlg Isec) .003 to .010 in. thick, sq. inlsec ----( .0076 to .0254 thick cm.. cm2w-3/see) .001 to .002 in. thick, sq Inilsec ----( .0025 to .0051 thick cm.. cm NS31SeC) ---0.5 (0.32) 1,0 (0.64) 1.5 (0.97) 6.o (3.9) :: ----~~ ---------

~~ ----::

4.4,6 (ASTM D568)

.,-

TABLE

II(continued).

Physical JI

and

mechanical

requirements

for

cellulose

acetate

material.

Type Type 111 Material

I F!ater!al

Type

11 Material Test Method

PROPERTY 0.001 to 0.030 264 psi 0.001 to 0.030

T!stckness, Inch Z/ 0.031 0.061 0.101 to to to 0.060 0.100 0.250

Thf ckness, Inch Z/ 0.031 0.061 0.101 to to 0.060 0.100 0.;0

~1 ~1 -----

f/ ~1

55 13i

55 131

jl jl

fit ~1

55 131

55 i31 --

55 131

4.4.7

leflect!on temperature at [1.82 ttPa) fiber stress: Minimum: c ----------------------------------F ----------------------------------Maximum: c ----------------------------------F ----------------------------------rensi ie strength, minimum, psi percent -(MPa) ---minimum --5300 (36.6) 25 6;;0 (41.4) 25 5500 (37.9) 25 --4700 (32.4) 25 --4500 (31.0) 25 --4000 (27.6) 25 5;;0 (34.5) 25 4;;0 (27.6) 25

4.4.8 4.4.8

Elongation

at

rupture,

80 176 4150 (32.4) 20

Impact strength, Izod, minimum ft-lbf per inch (Joules per meter) At 23C (73.4 F) ----------------------~1 jl jl (7::;) 0.25 (13.3) --(71:;) 0.25 (i3.3) --~1

~1 jl

~1 jl (7!:;) 0.25 (13.3) ------(7:::) 0.25 (13.3) --(;442) 0.25 (13.3) 0.000IB 0.00010

4.4.9

At

-40C

(-40F)

-----------------------

rhermal expansion coefficient: Per q --------------------------------C Per qF -------------------------------------

4.4.10

1/ ~/

~/ ~/ ~/

fJ

See Table 111 for requirements applicable only to Type 111. When sheet thickness greater than 0.250 inch (0.64 cm) are supplied, specimens obtained from 0.250 inch (0.64 cm) thick sheet shall be tested for conformance to Table 11 (see 4.2.1.2.3.1). Values shall conform to those given in Table III for Type 111 materials of equivalent thickness. Requirement varies with thickness as specified in Table 111. Specimens obtained from 0.i25 in. (0.32 cm) thick This test method is limited by a minimum specimen thickness. materiai shall be tested for conformance to Table II (see 4.2.1.2.3.1). For matertal suppl led in thicknesses less than 0.125 in. (0.318 cm) but greater than or equal to 0.04 in. (0.10 cm), composite specimens shall be tested for conformance to Table 11 as spec!fied in 4.4.7. For thicknesses less than I 0.04 in. (0.10 cm), note ~/ above shall apply.

TABLE requirements wh}ch vary with thickness for Type

111.

Physical

III cellulose,

acetate

plastic

sheets.

Nominal thickness Parallel light transmission, minimum Haze, Maximum Haze after accelerated weathering, max 1mum Percent 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 9 if II Rate of burning maximum In. /min. (cmlmin) Percent Percent 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 05 84 83 81 80 78 76 74 ~1 [1 71 73 75 77 78 80 82 84 Percent

Water absorption, weight gain plus soluble matter loss, maxi mum Percent 5.0 4.3 3.4 3.0 2.7 2.2 2.0 1.9 ~1 Warpage after acce 1era ted weathering, maxi mum Inch (cm) Inch (cm)

Parallel light transmission after accelerated weathering, mi n I mum

Formabi 1 i ty Radius

Inch (cm)

).060 [.152) .080 [.203)

(:::) 2.7 (6.8) (:::) (::!) (::!) 2.0 (5.1) 2.0 (5.1) 2.0 (5.1) ~1

(4::)

[:%

(::!) 2.5 (6.4) (;:;) (% 4.7 (12) 5.5 (14) 6.3 (16) ( .0139) .030 (.076) ~1
~)

% .150 (.381) .187 (.474) .220 :.559) .250 ;.635) ,500 :1.27) I .000 :2.54) ~1
I I

0.090 (.279) ,080 (.203) .070 (.178) .060 (.152) .050 (.127) .040 ( ::%)

~1

~1
1

~1
I

~/
1

~1
1

J/
1

~1
I

j/

When sheet thickness greater (0.64 cm) thick sheet shall

than 0.250 inch (0.64 cm) are supplied, specimens obtatned be tested for conformance to Table III (see 4.2.I.2.3.1).

from

0.250

inch

c)

L-P-S04E

Type III nsaterlal shal 1 conform to the requirements 3.9 optical defects. for angular displacement and optical distortion In Table II. Hlnor defects determined by VI sual examtnatlon are al lowed provided the number of occurrences does not exceed a I imlt determined by dlvlding the area, in square feet, of the sheet being tested, by four. If this limlt Is exceeded, this shal I be considered a major defect, and be cause for reject ton. Hlnor defects shall tnclude each lmbedded particle, bubble, scratch and crazed area which reduces vls!blllty through the plastic. and shall also Include each local Ized imperfection and blemlsh which produces an angular displacement of more than five minutes. when tested as specified In 4.4.4. Localized Imperfections and blemishes which do not appear to reduce vlslb!lity, nor cause an angular displacement of awe than five minutes, shall be classified as a minor defect If grouped In an objectionable pattern. Type 111 material shall show no change in 3.10 Surface stablltty. surface appearance when visual Iy compared to an untreated control specimen after testing tn accordance with 4.4.14. 3.11 Formabl ltty. Hhen tested in accordance w! th 4.4.1 I, the Type material shall not contain visible evidence of cracking, crazing or other surface lrregularl ties on the specimens after cooling to room temperature, after completion of the accelerated weathering test. 3.12 Special ml litary requirements. 11 I nor

14hen SU1 tabll fty for use 3.12. I Suitablllty for use with explosives. with a gartlcular exDlosive 1S reaulred. a sDeclal test shall be conducted at a designated Gaernmhnt laboratory to determ~ne compl lance of the material in this respect (see 6.3). This test shal 1 be requested by the procuring activity. 3.13 Norkmansh!p. The mater!al shal I be free from warpage, cracks, scratches and other defects that affect the appearance or that might affect the servlceabl I I ty. In addltlon, the material shall be uniform In color. transparency or opacl ty, f lnl sh. density and other physical properties. 4 UJALIN ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responslblllty for !ns~ectlon. Unless otherwise specif!ed herein or In the contract or Durchase order, the contractor 1s responsible for the performance of al I ~nspectlon requirements (examlnattons and tests) as spec!fled herein. Except as otherwise speclfled In the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any other facl I I ttes suitable for the performance of the tnspectlon requl rements spec!fled herein, unless The Government reserves the right to perform d{ sapproved by the Government. any of the Inspect Ions set forth In the speclflcatlon where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

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L-P-5O4E 4.1.1 Responslbillty for ccmDl lance. All items must meet all equlren!ents of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in this specification shall become a part of the contractors overal 1 inspection ;ystem or qual 1 ty program. The absence of any inspection requirements In the ;peclfication shall not rel i eve the contractor of the responsibt It ty of ?nsuring that al 1 products or suppl ies submi tted to the Government for ~cceptance comply with al 1 requirements of the contract. Sampl tng inspect~on. is part of manufacturing operations, is an acceptable practike to ascertain conformance to requirements, however, this does not authorize submission of usown defective material, either indl cated or actual, nor does it commit the kxernment to accept defective material . 4.2 Iterein are Classification classified of inspections. The inspection as quality conformance inspections inspection. of material Qual i ty supplied requirements and tests, conformance (see 4.2.1 specified see 4.2.1.

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4.2.1 ouali ty conformance shall be performed on every lot be conducted as specified herein.

.1)

inspections and shal I

4.2.1.1 Lot formation. Unless otherwise of al 1 the material of the same Type, finish, submitted for inspection at one time. 4.2.1.2 shal 1 be in Sampling accordance for inspection. with MI L-STD-105. All

specified, thickness,

a lot shal 1 consist color and form

sampling

plans

as

specified

herein

4.2.1 .2.1 Samplinq for visual inspection of end item. The lot size shall be the number of packages of plastic sheets or rolls of film as applicable. except for preparation of deiivery (see 4.2.1 .3.1 .4). The inspection levels, acceptable quality levels (AQL) and sample unit shall be as specified in Table IV. Examinations and classification of defects shall be as specified in 4.2.1 .3.1.1 through 4.2. I.3. I.4. To the greatest extent possible, samples selected for one examination may be used for subsequent visual examinations. TABLE Examination Paraqraph 4.2.1 .3. I.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 I .3.1.2 .3.1.3 .3.1.4 than IV. Sampling Sample Unit Plans for Visual Inspection Level I s-3 s-2 s-2 from any rol 1 or Inspections AQL 1.5 2.5 2.5 4.0 package of

One 1 i near yard (one meter) or 1 sheet 1/ 1 sheet or roll One package of sheets or one rol 1 1 shipping container 5 sample units

No nvme sheets. ,4.2.1 .2.2

shal 1 be taken

Samplinq

for

physical

and mechanical

property

inspection.

4.2.1 .2.2.1 ~. The lot size shal 1 be expressed as the total number from the lot shall be determined of rolls. The number of rol 1S to be sampled A sample unit shall consist of a in accordance with inspection level S-1 sufficient amount of material (at least 3 ft2 (0.29m2)) taken from each roll , sampled to conduct the required tests as specified in 4.2.1.3.2. 10 . . -=,

L-P-504E 4.2.1 .2.2.2 Sheets The lot size shal 1 be expressed as the total number of sheets. The nu=; sample units requi red to be taken from the lot shal 1 be determined In accordance ui th inspection level S-1 ; however, no more than one sample unit shall be selected frca each package of sheets. A sample unit shall consist of a sufficient amount of material to conduct the required tests as specified in 4.2.1.3.2. 4.2. property 1.2.3 testing. Special samplinq procedures for physical and mechanical

->

4.2.1 .2.3.1 Thickness requirements. Hhen the as suppl led Type I and 11 materials cannot be tested for heat deflection and Impact resistance due to uinimum thickness Iimltatlons in the test methods (see Table 11), specimens shall be obtained frcxn mater!al having a thickness of O. 125 in. (0.32 cm). Hhen the as suppl led Type 1, 11, or III material thickness is over 0.250 inch (0.635 cm), specimens shall be obta!ned from material having a thickness of 0.250 In. (0.635 cm) (see Tables II and III). All material from which these specimens are taken shal I be manufactured from the same plastic composition and under (as much as possible) the same conditions as the material being supplied. In addition, no special treatment shali be used to improve the material properties of the specimens. The suppi Iers shall furnish the correct number of sample units based on the sampling plan specified in 4.2.1.2.2. 4.2. Type III required materiai times the i.2.3.2 Formability sample unit is iess number of specimens and thickness. The formability radius Examination . . . Visual and (Tvpe III). Nhen the continuous length of a than that required for the formabil ity tests. the shal i be cut frm larger lengths of the same iength of specimen required is approximately 6.3 specified in Table III. testing. of end item. Samples sele,cted in accordance with appearance as specified In Tabie V. item and for defects workmanship, in 1/.

4.2.1.3
4.2. 4.2. .2.1 .3.1

examination

4.2.1

.3. I .1 Oefects in amearance. shal i be examined for defects TABLE V. Examination appearance

in

of the end construction

Examine Form Appearance

Oefects Not in rolls or flat cut sheets, as specified. Not ciean, presence of any imbedded particles, dirt, qrits or other foreiqn matter. Material not uniform in finish, color, transparency or opacity (as appl i cable) in accordance vi th contractual reaulrements. Any cracks, scratches, hubbies, warpage, strtae. pits or other defects that would affect serviceability. Any cut, puncture, sharp crease, wrinkle, tear or hoie. Edqes not cut clean; ragged, crushed or uneven edqes . imperfections being scored and blemishes as defects ii shail be evaluated as indicated

Construction workmanship

and

~/

141nor optical in 3.9 before

. _.

L-P-504E 4.2.1 .2.1 .3.1.2 shall TABLE VI. D1mensional be examined Exami nation defects. Samples selected dimensional defects as of the end item for in accordance with specified In Table VI. defects.

4.2.1

for

dimensional

Examine Length and width of sheets Hidth of rolls Thickness Core (diameter) Rolls (diameter)

Defects Varies by more than plus or minus 1/4 inch (0.635 cm) frcm Ienqth and width specified. Varies by more than plus or minus 1/4 inch (0.635 cm) from width speclfled. Not within specified tolerances or ranqe, as applicable. Inside diameter less than 3 Inches (7.6 cm). Outside diameter more than 14 Inches (35 cm).

4.2.1 .3.1.3 Assembly and count with 4.2.1 .2.1 shall be examined for in Table VII.

defects. assembly

Samples selected and count defects

in accordance as specified

TABLE VII.

Assembly

and

count

defects.

Examine Assembly of sheets

I I
Not Not evenly stacked. interleaved to prevent of rolls

Defects

adherence

of

sheets.

\
causing broken,

Assembly

Not suitably restrained to prevent unwindinq. Material not wound evenly and tightly on roll uneven edges or telescoping of the rol 1. Rol 1s not wound on a substantial core. Core CO1 lapsed, crushed or mutt lated.

Count Sheet Average speclf}ed. count per package of sheets is less than

Rol 1 S

Average length than specified.

or

weight

per

roll,

as

applicable,

less

4.2.1 .3.1.4 Examination of preparation for delivery. Samples selected in accordance with 4.2.1 .2.1 shall be examined as specified in Table VIII to determine that packaging, packing and marking comply with the requirements of Section 5. The lot size for this examination .shal I be the number of shipping The sample unit shall be one shipping container, fully packed, containers. Sh!pping containers fully seiected just prior to the closing operation. prepared for delivery shall be examined for closure defects.

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TABLE VIII

Examtnatton

of

preDaratlon

for

delivery.

Examine Packaging Not level spec!fled; requirements. Sheets or packaqed, not

Defects !n accordance W1 th contract

rolls (as applicable) as Specified.

not

unit

urapped

and

Packaging materlai not as speclfled; accompl i shed by specified or requi materials. Packing Not level requirements. Any specified; not in

red

closures methods

not or

accordance

with

contract

nonconforming component, component missing, or otherwise defective affecting serviceability. Container not as specified: by specified or required Inadequate complete loose or container. closures methods or

damagec

not accomplished materials. infiaps, distorted as:

application of ccnnponents such closures of case 1 Iners. container { nadequate strappings, bulged or

Count

Less than spec!f led or indicated or roils per shipping container. Gross sheet Missing or net or weight not as exceeds specified

quantl

ty

of

packages

Height Instruction Markings

specified (see 3.7).

requirements.

Interior or exterior markings (as 1 I legible, Incorrect, incomplete, wi th contract requirements. Missing or not as specified (see

applicable) or not in

omitted, accordance

Precaut lonary markings

5.3.3).

4.2.1 .3.2 Physical and mechanical testlnq of end Item. Each end Item sample unit selected in accordance with 4 .2.1.2.2 shal I be tested for Conformance to the physlcai and mechanical requirements i n Tabie IX. The number of specimens for each test and method of reporting test results are contained In Table IX. Failure to conform to any of the requirements in Table IX shall be cause to reject the represented lot.

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TABLE

IX.

Instructions

for

testinq

(sample

unit).

~1

Characteristic Table Table Table II 4.4.3 -Avg of 3 11 11 4.4.1 4.4.2

Requ! rement

Test Paragraph

Number of specfmens per sample unit Avg of 3 Avg of 3 0. I percent

Results reported as Numerl tally Pass or fail to the nearest 21 0.001 -0.01 --

III
111 11 111 4,4.3 Avg of 3 4.4.3 Avg of 3 4.4.3 Avg of 3

4.4.3
----

14vgof 3

--

0.1 percent
0.1 percent 0. I percent

Table Table Table

l-g

Table Table

III
4.4.4

4.4.3

Avg of 3
Avg of 3

---

0. I percent 0.I percent 1 minute

3.9

11 II

4.4.5 4.4.5

Avg of Avg of

3 3

---

0.1 0.1

Table Table Table

111

4.4.5

Avg of 3

--

percent percent 0.I percent

Refractl ve Index ---------------------Specl f i c gravity ---------------------Parallel light transmission Type 11 -----------------------------Type III As rec d --------------------------After accelerated weathering ------Haze Type I I -----------------------------Type 111 --------------------------As recd After accelerated weathering ------3ptical angular displacement Type I I I only -----------------------Water absorption Types I and 11 Weight gain and soluble matter lossSol uble matter loss ---------------Type III ----------------------------Flammability Types I and 11 Over 0.050 inch (0.127 cm) thick --Table Table Table 11 11 4.4.6 4.4.6 Avg of Avg of 3 3 --inch (0.127 cm) thick --

Under

0.050

0.1 in. )mln. (0.25 cm/min. ) 0.02 sq. in. /sec. (1.29 x10-3 cm2/sec.

Type

III

----------------------------

111

4.4.6

Avg of 3

--

0.1 in./mtnute (0.25 cmlmin. )

Table Table Table Table 11 11 11 11 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.8 4.4. B Avg Avg Avg Avg of of of of 3 3 5 5 ----Oegree Oegree psi (MPa) percent

Deflection temperature Mini mum ------------------------------------------Maximum (Type 111 only) Tens 1 I e strength ---------------------Elongation at rupture -----------------

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TABLE

IX(continued).

Instructions

for

testln~

(sample

unit).

,~1

Characteristic _il!_ (Izod) --------------------: Table Tabl e I I 4.4.9 Avg of 5 -11 4.4.9 Avg of 5 -----------------------

Requirement

Test aragraph

Number )f specimens peru;fiple Its

Res lass or fai 1

rePorted as Numerical ]y to the nearest

31

Impact strength @ 23*C (73.4F)

@ -40C (-40F)
--

).01 ft,lb/in. notct (0.53 J/m notch) ).01 ft.lb/in. notct (0.53J/m notch)

Table Table 3 3 Avg of 2 3 1

11 111

4.4.10 4.4.11

Avg of 3

o. OOOol/O ---

--~/3.?i61

G
I
ure. re averaging. nate the testing

rhermal expansion coefflci ent Type III only ----------------------Formabl I i ty, Type I I [ only -----------accelerated weathering Type 11 I only -----------------------darpage after accelerated weathering Surface stab! 1 I ty --------------------Chemical resistance (when spec!fied) 5ultab{llty for use with explosives 3.8 Table 111 3.10 4.4.12 4.4.13 4.4. J4 4.4.15 See 6.3

0.001

in(O.0025

cm] -- --

x -x x x

/ / /

All requirements apply to the !ndivldual sample 1 If failure is indicated, report description of f? Test reports shal 1 include ~11 values obtained b( When specified, the contracting officer shal I des

laboratory

(see

6.3).

L-P-504E 4.3 condttlons humidity. standard 4.4 Standard conditions. Unless shall be 23 ~ l.l-C (73.4 ~ Unless otherwise specified, condition for a minimum of 24 Test methods. Three specimens shal I be tested index. procedure of ASTM 0542. The requirements only to clear (as manufactured) materials, qravlty. Three specimens shal 1 be tested accordance for thls see 3.3. 1 n accordance In otherwise specified. standard 2*F) and 50 ~ 4 percent relatlve all specimens shall be conditioned hours.

at

with test

4.4.1 Refractive the refractometrlc are applicable 4.4.2 Specific ASTM D792 .

With

Three specimens shall be tested as 4.4.3 Llqht transmission and haze. for light transmission and haze. specified in ASTM 01003, Procedure A or B, The same specimens shal 1 then be subjected to the accelerated weathering of 4.4.12, fol lowed by examination for warpage as specified In 4.4.13. Follouing this, they shall be insnersed In distilled water, malnta!ned at a temperature The surface of 23 ~ 1 .l C (73.4 ~ 2F) for not more than ten seconds. mol sture shal 1 then be removed by careful ly blotting the specimen prior to the determination of parallel light transmission and haze. Rubbing the specimen to remove surface moisture shal 1 not be permitted. The requirements for thls test are applicable only to clear (as manufactured) materials with a high polish finish (see 3.3 and 3.4). 4.4.4 Optical uniformltv and distortion. Three entire sheets material shal 1 be used for examination in accordance with ASTM 0637. sheet shal 1 be examined, then rotated 90 and re-examined. of Each

Three test specimens shall be conditioned 4 4.4.5 Hater absorption. hours at 50 ~ 3C (122 ~ 5.4-F). Type I and II materials shall be tested in accordance wi th the 24 hour immersion procedures of ASTM D570. Type III shai 1 be tested in accordance with the long term imnersion procedure of ASTM D570. 4.4.6 tested as accordance 4.4.7 accordance (0.318 cm) as specified FlamnabilitV. Specimens over 0.050 Inch (0.127 cm) thick shall Al 1 other thicknesses shall be tested in specified in ASTM D635. wi th ASTM D568. Resul ts shal 1 be reported as indicated in Table be IX.

Three specimens shall be tested in Deflection temperature. For material having a th{ckness less than 0.i25 in. with ASTM 0648. but equal to or greater than 0.04 in. (0.10 cm), composite specimens in ASTM D648 shal 1 be prepared and tested.

For material having a thickness 4.4.8 Tensile strength and elongation. tensile testing shall be performed in of 0.040 inches (O. 10 cm) or greater, accordance with ASTM D638. If the matertal thickness is less than 0.04 inches (0.10 cm) , tensile testing shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D882. In either case five specimens shall be used and percent elongation shall be determined at break. 4.4.9 Impact strength, izod . The impact tests shal 1 be conducted accordance with Method A or C of ASTM 0256. Five specimens shal 1 be conditioned and tested at 23 ~ I .lC (73.4 ~ 2F), and five additional specimens shall be condi tioned for at least 24 hours at -40 ~ 2C (-40 3.6 F) prior to testing at this temperature. 16 --in . z

L-P-504E 4.4.1O Thermal expansion coefficient. Two specimens accordance with ASTM 0696. If the results obtained on the within 10 percent of the larger value, the mean of the two reported. If not, the test shall be repeated until a given yieid two values which are within the iO percent toierance, these two values shaii be reported. shall be tested in two sDecimens aaree value; shall b@pair of specimens and the mean of

4.4.li Formabliity. Three specimens shal 1 be subjected to the formability test as specified herein. The radius over which the material is being formed shaii be as specified In Table III. The specimen length shall be three times the formability radius for the particular thickness being tested. The width of the specimen shal 1 be 4 inches (10.3 cm). The heating and forming shal 1 be in accordance wi th the manufacturers instructions. The heating shal 1 be at the temperature and for the time specified. Uniform, dry oven heat is preferable but heating in a suitable oil Is satisfactory. The forming shal 1 be done over wooden molds covered with soft 1 intless cloth. The pressure used in form!ng and the length of time during which the plastic remains in the forms shai 1 be in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. After the formed specimens have been cooled to rcxxn temperature. 20 to 30C (68 to 86-F). a section I .S inches (3.9 cm) along the circumference and 4 Inches (10.2 cm) long shail be cut from each of the specimens and they shall be subjected to the accelerated weathering test, see 4.4. i2. The specimens shal I be examined before and after exposure to the accelerated weathering test for conformance to 3. il 4.4.12 Accelerated weathering. The three specimens from 4.4.3 and three from 4.4.11 shal 1 be subjected to the accelerated weathering test in ASTM D4329, except that the duration of the test shall be ten-12 hour cycles (120 hours) and each 12 hour cycle shal 1 consist of 8 hours of UV exposure at i40 F (60C) and 4 hours of condensation exposure at 104 F (40C). 4.4.13 Uarpage after accelerated weathering. The accelerated ueatherlng specimens shal i be condlttoned on a piane surface. After conditioning. the specimens shal 1 be measured for warpage by determining the greatest perpendicular distance from a straight edge connecting diagonally opposite corners to the near surface of the plastlc. This distance shall be measured by means of a dial micrometer. a thickness gage, or any other device having an accuracy of 0.00i inch (0.0025 cm). The warpage reported shal 1 be the maximum value, not the average for the three specimens. This test shall be completed before the specimens are immersed in disti iled water, as required in 4.4.3. 4.4.14 Surface stabillty. Two specimens each 2 7.6 cm) by the thickness of the material being tested U.S. P Petrol atum, or equivalent at 100 : 3C (212 ~ removed, cooled and cleaned with a soft cloth or lens specimen shall be compared to an untreated controi for 4.4.15 accordance Chemicai resistance. with ASTM D543. Three specimens by 3 inches (5.1 by shal 1 be immersed in 5.4 F) for 3 minutes, paper. The Inxnersed canpl lance to 3. iO. be tested in

shall

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5.

PREPARATION 5.1 6.2). 5.1.1 Packaqi

FOR DELIVERY nq. Packaging sha I be level A or ccwmnercia as specified

(see

Level ~.

A. Each rol 1 shal 1 be wrapped with and tightly sealed with waterproof Sheet material sheets to each at least tape. one layer of

kraft

5.1.1.1 wrapping

paper

5. 1.1.2 Sheets. prevent adherence of specified in 5.1.1.1.

shall be Interleaved with paper other and shal 1 be overwrapped as

to

Rol 1 and sheet material shal 1 be packaged In 5.1.2 Commercial. accordance with the manufacturers standard practice to afford protection against deterioration and damage during shipment, handling and storage. 5.2 5.2.1 Packing. Level A. Rolls packaged in accordance with 5.1.1.1 shall be specified in the contract or purchase order in a close to PPP-B-636, weather resistant class. The box shall and rel nforced in accordance with the appendix of Packing shall be level A. or connnercial, as specified.

5.2.1.1 ~. packed in quantities fitting box conforming be closed, waterproofed PPP-B-636. 5.2.1.2 Sheets packed as spec~;n nailed wood or triple containers when lined barrier material shal

Sheets packaged in accordance with 5.1.1.2 shal 1 be 5.2.1.1 or alternatively cleated plywood, wire bound, walled fiberboard boxes shall be acceptable shipping with a waterproof barrier material . The edges of the 1 be sealed with waterprcmf tape or adhesive.

5.2.2 Commercial. Sheets and rolls packaged as specified in 5.1.2 shall be packed i n a manner that wi 1 I insure acceptance by common carrier and provide product protection against loss and damage during multiple shipments, handl Ing and storage. The shipping container shal 1 be in compliance with National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification.
5.3 5.3.1 order. In addition to any special markings required 5.3.2 Military ISurchases. by the contract or purchase order, unit packages and shipping containers shal I be marked i n accordance with i41L-STD-129 and shal 1. include the fol lowing information: L-P-504 and revision letter Color (if other than colorless) Finish (if other than high polish) Size and thickness Markinq. Civil . purchases. Marking shall be as specified in the contract or

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L-P-504E 5.3.3 Precautionary marklnq. In addltlon to the marking above, shall appear in letters not less one side, and wherever practical, rol 1s: STAND ON END KEEP ~L AND DRY 5.3.3.2 side, and Sheets. wherever Containers practical for flat sheets on two opposite STORE FIAT KEEP COOL AND DRY 6. NOTES shal 1 be marked on at least sides, with the fol iowing: the fol lowing than 0.75 inch (1 .91 cm) on two sides of each

5.3.3.1 ~. precautionary marking in height on at least drum or box containing

one

The Type I material is Intended for use in bulletin 6.1 Intended use. covers. index guide cards and containers. Type 11 material is intended for use in ordtnary glazing applications, transparent housings for instruments Type 111 material is intended for appl i cations and safety goggles and helmets. requi ring superior optical properties and resistance to outdoor weathering. Type 111 material is not for use as a glazing material on any airCraft. Reference to this specification on drawings or in product specifications may be made in order to specify flat or straight material to be used in the fabrication of a part. It must be clearly understood that the requirements apply to the flat or straight material prior to forming or fabrication and not The chief characteristics of necessari Iy to the material in its final form. cellulose acetate plastic sheets are their thermoplastic ity, toughness, high Their Ilmited resistance to cold impact strength and ease of fabrication. flow and the dimensional changes to be expected In service must be considered. Cellulose acetate plastlcs are only suitable for appl i cations involving relatively low loads and in which scnne shrinkage on aging can be tolerated. board 6.2 permi tted iiocuments: Orderinq herein Purchasers should data. and include the fol lowing seiect the information preferred options In procurement

a. b. c. d. e. f. 9. h. i.

Title. Type Form

number requtred required

and (see (see

date 1.2.1). 3.1.2). (see If any 3.4).

of

this

specification.

Dimensions Color Finish Chemical Suitability Selection

required

3.2). (see 3.3).

required, desired

(see

resistance for of the use

required, with

if

any

(see if

3.6). desired (see and 3.12.1). packing.

explosives, levels i9 of

applicable

packaging

L-P:504E Information on suitability or 6.3 Suitability for use with explosives. unsultablllty of some polymeric mater !als and adhesives for use with Applications for tests to determine the explosives Is available at ARRADCOt. suitability of adhesives with explosives or propellants should be made to the Commander. U.S. Army Armament Research and Development Command, Dover, NJ 07801, Attn: Chief, Stabi 1 i ty Section DRDAR-LCN-OP-B. 6.4 U1 travlolet ordinary (relatively Ilith respect to Ultraviolet transmission. 1 Ight, cel Iulose acetate material is are glass (low transml ssion) and general purpose high transmission). transmission of intermediate between methyl methacrylate

(-)

6.5 Chemical resistance. In general, the cellulose acetate polymer Nil 1 degrade (decompose) in the presence of fairly concentrated acids ( ie. 102 nltrlc, 30% sulfurlc, or 10% hydrochloric) and bases (such as sodtum hydroxide swelling or dissolution will occur or 10% ammonium hydroxide). Softening, when cellulose acetate is exposed to polar solvents such as ketones (ie. As a result, It is not recommended acetone) and esters (ie. ethyl acetate). to use cellulose acetate where contact with these types of materials may occur. 6.6 Subject term (keyword) Listing.

Cel lulose Cel Iulose Acetate Celluloslcs Plastic Plastic Film Plastic Sheet

MILITARY

INTERESTS

Civil

Agency

coordinating

Activities

Custodians: Army - MR Navy - AS Air Force -

COM-NBS GSA-FSS

11 Preparing Actlvlty: Navy - AS (Project No. 9330-1156)

Review Activities: Army - CR. EA. DLA - GS

GL,

ME

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STANDARDIZATION
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DOCUMENT
lNS71fUCI10

IMPROVEMENT
N\

PROPOSAL

~ Prewrlw ~VItY rnu~ comPlete Iettes dmu[d be given

~m

1, Z. 3.and 8. Inbled 1. LWUSUM SmCument number and r.evisim

2 ?hewbmkterofthis form must complete bfock34, and 7. 5,6, 3. Theprepasing acthity mussprotide reply-thin a w 30dafifromreceipt oftheform.
nor to request waiven.or dariflcation NOTE: TM form may not be wed to request copies of documen~ requirement m current cmtracts. Comments submitted on this form do not constitute or imply authorization waiw any portim of the referenced document(s) or to amend contractual requirements. of to

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