AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19H/ DLAI 4145.325911 DECEMBER 2001Attachment 10CLASS 6-- TOXIC (POISONOUS) MATERIALS AND INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCESA10.1. General Requirements. This attachment contains information concerning the packaging and generalhandling instructions for Class 6.1 toxic material. The term “toxic” and “poisonous” are used synonymously in thismanual.A10.2. General Handling Instructions.-Toxic material can react through the skin, respiratory tract, or gastrointestinal tract. In general, solid toxicmaterial that is improperly packaged will present an ingestion hazard. Dust and mists result primarily in aninhalation hazard. Liquids may be ingested, inhaled as a vapor, or absorbed through the skin.-Keep cool and away from direct rays of the sun and high temperature. Store away from sources of ignitionand fire hazards. Avoid direct contact with the material. Storage areas must be plainly marked with theappropriate placards.-Keep away from oxidizing materials.-Make sure personnel exposed to leaking materials wear a protective mask or self-contained breathingapparatus (specific recommendations can be obtained from the medical services.)-Store away from acids or acid fumes.A10.3. Packaging for Certain Packing Group I Class 6.1 Toxic Materials.A10.3.1. Handling Instructions. These items are extremely dangerous. Wear approved chemical safety mask andclothing when handling this material. See 2.9 for additional information.A10.3.2. Packaging Requirements. Package in DOT specification 3A1800, 3AA1800, 3AL1800, 3D, 3E1800,and 33 cylinders meeting the requirements of A3.3.2. Specification 3A, 3AA, and 3AL cylinders may not exceed 57kg (125 pounds) water capacity (nominal). Specification 3D and 33 cylinders may not exceed 127 kg (280 pounds)water capacity (nominal). Shipments of arsine or phosphine will not be accepted for transportation if packaged in aspecification 3AL cylinder. Cylinders containing phosgene may not exceed a filling density of 125 percent (seeA3.3.2.5). The cylinder may not contain more than 68 kg (150 pounds) of phosgene. Also, each filled cylindermust be tested for leakage before it is offered for transportation and must show absolutely no leakage. This testmust consist of immersing the cylinder and valve, without the protection cap attached, in a bath of water at atemperature of approximately 66 degrees C (150 degrees F) for at least 30 minutes. During which time, frequentexaminations must be made to identify any escape of gas. After the test has been accomplished the valve of thecylinder must not be loosened before the cylinder is offered for transportation, and must not be loosened duringtransportation.A10.4. Bromoacetone, Methyl Bromide, Chloropicrin, and Methyl Bromide or Methyl Chloride Mixtures.A10.4.1. Handling Instructions. These materials and mixtures are extremely dangerous poisons. Wear approvedchemical safety mask and clothing when handling this material. See 2.9 for additional requirements.A10.4.2. Packaging Requirements.A10.4.2.1. Package bromoacetone in a wooden box (4C1, 4C2, 4D, or 4F) with an inner glass receptacle or tube inan hermetically-sealed metal receptacle in a corrugated fiberboard carton. A bottle may not contain over 500 g (17.6ounces) of liquid and must be cushioned inside the can with at least 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) of absorbent material. Thetotal amount of liquid in the outer box must not exceed 11 kg (24 pounds). The package must be tested to the PG Iperformance level.A10.4.2.2. Package bromoacetone in DOT specification 3A, 3AA, 3B, 3C, 3E, 4A, 4B, 4BA, 4BW, or 4C cylinderwith a water capacity (nominal) not exceeding 113 kg (250 pounds). All cylinders must meet the requirements ofA3.3.2.A10.4.2.3. Package methyl bromide, chloropicrin and methyl bromide mixtures, chloropicrin and methyl chloridemixtures, and chloropicrin mixtures charged with nonflammable, nonliquefied compressed gas in DOT specification3A, 3AA, 3B, 3C, 3E, 4A, 4B, 4BA, 4BW, or 4C cylinder with a water capacity (nominal) not exceeding 113 kg(250 pounds). All cylinders must meet the requirements of A3.3.2.A10.5. Packaging for Liquid Class 6.1 Materials.Package in (see also Atch 3):
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