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5/ Samples containing splices shall not be used for the shear or peel test.
6/ For a two inch linear overlap. Tapes over 1 inch are slit to 1 inch prior to testing. Tapes
under one inch are tested as is.
7/ Test shear strength and peel strength with corresponding loop class tape.
8/ If specified in the contract or purchase order.
9/ The steam autoclave aging shall be conducted in any autoclave apparatus that can maintain
a steam temperature of 252 + 2° F @15 psi for 30 minutes. Premark the back of the tape with
indelible ink for shrinkage. Tape shall not touch any metal in the autoclave unit and shall be
air dried before testing.
10/ No curling shall be present after autoclaving.
11/ Five preconditioned 8 inch long hook and loop fastener tapes shall be tested. Holding the
sample lengthwise, starting 3 inches in, make a center stitch line (12 stitches per inch using
a 0.044 inch medium ball needle without thread), down the length of the sample. The sample
shall then be cut from the start edge to the first hole making a 3 inch tab for testing.
12/ Testing shall be done at 0.1 psi.
13/ Option 3A shall be used on all Universal Camouflage Shades (Foliage Green 504, Desert Sand
503, Urban Gray 505). All other colors shall be tested using Option 2A.
3.11 Length and put-up. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the hook
and loop fastener tapes shall be put up on flanged spools. The height of the flanges shall be
sufficient to accommodate the height of the wound tape. An overlap of not more than 1/4 inch of
the wound tape beyond the flange edge is permitted. The minimum length of any given piece
shall be not less than three feet. There shall be no more than one, three-foot length in any spool.
For every 25 yards length on a spool, there shall be no more than three splices or four pieces. The
end of the spool shall be secured with a strip of its opposite component which shall be marked to
indicate the number of pieces contained on the spool.
3.12 Toxicity. The finished fastener tape shall not present a health hazard when tested as
specified in 3.12.1. Chemicals recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as
human carcinogens shall not be used.
3.12.1 Toxicity test. Unless otherwise specified, an acute dermal irritation study and a skin
sensitization study shall be conducted on laboratory animals. When the results of the studies
indicate the fastener tape is not a sensitizer or irritant, a Repeat Insult Patch Test shall be
performed in accordance with the Modified Draize Procedure (see 7.2).
4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered
materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
5. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE PROVISIONS
5.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this
Commercial Item Description, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards,
and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial
marketplace. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.
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