PPP-C- 1797A
1 September 1982
SUPERSEDING
PPP-C-179 7
26 July 1972
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FEDERAL SPECIFICATION
CUSHIONING MATERIAL , RESILIENT, LOW DENSITY,
UNICELLULAR , POLYPROPYLENE FOAM
l%is specification was approved by the Commissioner,
Federal Supply Service, General Services Administration,
for use of all Fe@ral agencies.
1.
SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION
1.1 g.
This specification covers a low density, resilient,
unicellular (closed cell) polypropylene foam material for use in cushion-
ing and packing appli~ationa.
It is useful throughout a temperature
range from -65 F (-54 C) to 160°F (71°C) (see 6. 1) .
1.2 Classification.
Polypropylene foam cushioning material shall
be of the following types, aa specified (see 6. 1):
Type I - For general cushioning applications
Type 11 - For electrostatic protective cushioning applications
2.
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 Government publicaciona.
The following documents, of the
issues in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal,
form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.
Federal Specifications
L-P-378
UU-P-268
PPP-B-601
PPP-B-636
PPP-B-640
Federal Standards
FRD-STD-101
FED-STD-123
Plastic Sheet and Strip, Thin Gauge.
Polyolefin
Paper, Kraf t, Wrapping
Boxes, Wood, Cleated Plywood
Box, Shipping. Fiberboard
Box, Fiberboard, Corrugated, Triple-Wall
Test Procedures for Packaging Materials
Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
FSC 8135
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