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AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19H/ DLAI 4145.3
11 DECEMBER 2001
A8.12.3. Package in steel drums (1A1 or 1A2) with a gross weight not exceeding 150 kg (331 pounds) each.
A8.12.4. Package in fiber (1G) or plywood (1D) drums with inner metal receptacles that have a positive (not
friction) means of closure. Inner metal receptacles must not contain more than 15 kg (33 pounds) each.
A8.13. Films, Nitrocellulose Base (gelatin coated [except scrap]).
A8.13.1. Package in steel drums (1A2), aluminum drums (1B2), steel jerricans (3A2), wooden boxes (4C1, 4C2),
plywood boxes (4D), reconstituted wood boxes (4F), or plywood drums (1D) with each reel in a tightly closed metal
can, polypropylene cannister, or strong fiberboard inner packaging with its cover securely held in place with
adhesive tape or adhesive paper.
A8.13.2. Package in a fiberboard box (4G) or fiber drum (1G) with a single tightly closed metal can, polypropylene
cannister, or strong fiberboard inner packaging with cover securely held in place with adhesive tape or adhesive
paper. This type packaging authorized only for film not exceeding 600 m (1969 feet).
A8.14. Fusee (railway or highway).
A8.14.1. General Requirements. Fusees that are equipped with spikes must have reinforced ends to prevent
penetration of the spikes through the outer packaging. Also, the packages must be capable of passing at least one
drop test with the spike in a downward position. The PSN "FUSEE" is only valid for domestic movement. For
international shipment you must use the PSN "SIGNAL DEVICES, HAND" and package the material as required by
the packaging paragraph for signal devices, hand.
A8.14.2. Packaging Requirements. Package fusees (railway or highway) in steel drums (1A2), steel jerricans
(3A2), wooden box (4C1, 4C2), plywood box (4D), reconstituted wood box (4F), fiberboard box (4G), plywood
drum (1D), or fiber drum (1G).
A8.15. Matches, Fusee; Matches, Safety (book, card, or strike-on-box); Matches Strike-Anywhere, and
Matches, Wax Vesta. Matches must be of a type that will not ignite spontaneously when subjected to a temperature
of 93.3 degrees C (200 degrees F) for 8 consecutive hours in a properly conducted laboratory test.
A8.15.1. Do not pack matches, strike-anywhere, in the same outside container with any other article except safety
matches or wax vesta matches. The safety matches or wax vesta matches must be packaged in separate inside
containers. Package matches, strike-anywhere in a steel drum (1A2), aluminum drum (1B2), steel jerrican (3A2),
wooden box (4C1, 4C2), plywood box (4D), reconstituted wood box (4F), fiberboard box (4G), plywood drum (1D),
or fiber drum (1G) with inside securely closed chipboard, fiberboard, wooden, or metal inner containers. Each
inside packaging must not contain over 700 matches. Gross weight must not be over 27.2 kg (60 pounds) for
fiberboard boxes or 45.4 kg (100 pounds) for all other outer packagings.
A8.15.2. Do not pack fusee matches, in the same outside container with any other article except safety matches or
wax vesta matches. The safety matches or wax vesta matches must be packaged in separate inside containers.
Package fusee matches in a steel drum (1A2), aluminum drum (1B2), steel jerrican (3A2), wooden box (4C1, 4C2),
plywood box (4D), reconstituted wood box (4F), fiberboard box (4G), plywood drum (1D), or fiber drum (1G) with
inside securely closed chipboard, fiberboard, wooden, or metal inner containers. Each inside packaging must not
contain over 700 matches. Gross weight must not be over 27.2 kg (60 pounds) for fiberboard boxes or 45.4 kg (100
pounds) for all other outer packagings.
A8.15.3. Tightly pack safety matches (strike-on-box, book, and card) or wax vesta matches in securely closed
inside containers then packed in a steel drum (1A2), aluminum drum (1B2), steel jerrican (3A2), wooden box (4C1,
4C2), plywood box (4D), reconstituted wood box (4F), fiberboard box (4G), plywood drum (1D), or fiber drum
(1G). Safety matches may be packed in the same outside container with non hazardous materials.
A8.16. Pentaborane. Package in any DOT specification cylinder, except those specified for acetylene.
A8.17. Phosphorus, White or Yellow, Dry, or Under Water, or in Solution. The packaging requirements are:
A8.17.1. Phosphorus white or yellow, when dry, must be cast solid and shipped in containers as follows:
A8.17.1.1. Steel drums (1A2) not over a 115 L (30 gallons) capacity each.
A8.17.1.2. In projectiles or bombs without bursting elements.
A8.17.2. Pack phosphorus, white or yellow, when in water or solution, in:
A8.17.2.1. Wooden boxes (4C1, 4C2, 4D, or 4F) with inside soldered or hermetically-sealed metal cans placed
inside another soldered or hermetically-sealed metal can.
