MIL-DTL-512C
6.1.2 Military unique. Aluminum powder covered by this specification is a technical
grade aluminum used in military applications such as pyrotechnics, explosives, and primer. The
particle size, moisture content, and other chemical characteristics required herein are significant.
6.2 Material safety data sheets. Contracting officers will identify those activities
requiring copies of the completed material safety data sheets (MSDS) prepared in accordance
with FED-STD-313. The pertinent government mailing addresses for submission of data are
listed in FED-STD-313, and 29 CFR 1910.1200 requires that the MSDS for each hazardous
chemical used in an operation must identify the activities requiring copies of the MSDS.
6.3 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of the specification.
b. Type, grade, and class required (see 1.2).
c. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific issue of
individual documents referenced (see 2.2.1 and 2.3).
d. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
6.4 Batch. A batch is defined as that quantity of material that has been manufactured by
some unit chemical process or subjected to some physical mixing intended to make the final
product substantially uniform.
6.5 Part or identifying number (PIN). The PIN to be used for aluminum powder
acquired to this specification is created as follows:
M - 512 - X - X - X X*
Class (see 1.2)
(*2nd character used for classes 2A, 4A, and 5A only)
Grade (see 1.2)
Type (see 1.2)
1 = Type I
2 = Type II
3 = Type III
Specification number
Prefix for military specification
6.6 Subject term (key word) listing.
explosives
incendiaries
metal
primer
propellants
pyrotechnics
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