INCH-POUND

MIL-P-25690B
29 January 1993
SUPERSEDING
MIL-P-25690A
3 August I960
MILITARY SPECIFICATION

PLASTIC, SHEETS AND FORMED PARTS, MODIFIED ACRYLIC BASE,

MONOLITHIC, CRACK PROPAGATION RESISTANT
This specification is approved for use by a l l Departments
and A g e n c i e s of the Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specifi cat ion covers the requirements for two c l a ss e s of
transparent mono lith ic, modified, methyl methacrylate flat stretched sheets that
may be formed into parts h a v i n g superior crack propagation and craze resistance
as a result of proper hot stretching (see 6.4.2).
1.2 Classification .

1.2.1 Classes.

Class 1 - Standard moisture resistant stretched material.

Class 2 - Improved moisture resistant stretched material.

1.2.2 Types.
Sheets. Stretched a c r y l i c sheets are spec ifi ed by thickness (see
3.3.2).

Forms. Stretched a c r y l i c formed parts (fabricated a ssem bli es) are

specified in the contract or order (see 6.2d).
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 Government documents.

2.1.1 Specifications, standards and handbooks. The following

specificatio ns and standards form a part of t h i s document to the extent
specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are
those l i s t e d in the i s s u e of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications
and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, c i t e d in the s o l i c i t a t i o n (see
6.2h).

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data

w h i c h may be of use in improving t h i s document should be addressed to: Commanding
Officer, Naval A i r Warfare Center Aircr aft D i v i s i o n Lakehurst, Systems
Requirements Department, Code SR3, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5100, by u s i n g the self-
addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) a p p e a r i n g at
the end of this document or by letter.
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AMSC N/A FSC 9330
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for p u b l i c release. D is tr i bu t i on is u nli mi te d.

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SPECIFICATIONS

FEDERAL

A-A-55057 - Panels, Wood/Wood Based, Construction and

Decorative

TT-I-735 - Isopropyl Alcohol

TT-T-548 - Toluene, Technical

ТТ-И-572 - Hood-Preservative, Water-Repel lent

PPP-B-585 - Box, Wood, Hi rebound

PPP-B-591 - Boxes, S h i p p i n g , Fiberboard, Wood-Cleated

PPP-B-601 - Boxes, Wood, Cleated Plywood

PPP-B-621 - Box, Wood, N a i l e d and Lock Corner

PPP-B-636 - Box, S h i p p i n g , Fiberboard

PPP-T-97 - Tape, Pressure S e n s i t i v e A d h es i v e , F i l a m e n t

Reinforced

MILITARY

MIL-P-116 - Preservation, Methods of

MIL-P-8184 - P l a s t i c Sheet, A c r y l i c , Modified

MIL-L-10547 - Liner, Case and Sheet, Overwrap, Water

Vaporproof or Waterproof, F l e x i b l e

STANDARDS

MILITARY

MIL-STD-105 - S a m p l i n g Procedures and Tables for Inspection by

Attributes

MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and m i l i t a r y specifications,
and standards are a v a i l a b l e from the DODSSP - Customer Service, Standardization
Documents Order Desk, B u i l d i n g 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, P h i l a d e l p h i a , PA 19111-
5094.)
2.2 Non-Government p u b l i c a t i o n s . The f ol l o wi n g documents form a part of this
document to the extent s p ec i f ie d herein. Un l e s s otherwise specified, the issues
of the documents which are DoD adopted are those l i s t e d in the i s su e of the DoDISS
c i t e d in the solicitation. Un l e ss otherwise specified, the issues of the
documents not l i s t e d in the DoDISS are the i s s u e s of the documents c i t e d in the
s o l i c i t a t i o n (See 6.2h).

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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM D637 - Surface I r r eg ul ar it ie s of Fiat Transparent

P l a s t i c Sheets
ASTM D638 - T e n s i l e Properties of P l a s t i c s
ASTM 01003 - Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent
Plastics
ASTM D1718 - Isobutyl Acetate

( A p p l i c a t i o n for copies should be addressed to the American Society for

Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, P h i l a d e l p h i a , PA 19103.)

UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE, AGENT

Uniform Freight Classification Rules

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Uniform Class ificat ion
Committee, Room 1106, 222 South R i v e r s i d e Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606.)

(Non-Government standards and other p u b l i c a t i o n s are normally a v a i l a b l e

from the organizations that prepare or d i s t r i b u t e the documents. These
documents may be a v a i l a b l e in or through l i b r a r i e s or other informational
services.)

2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a c o n f l i c t between the text of this

document and the references c i t e d h e r e i n (except for related associated detail
specifications, specification sheets or MS standards), the text of this document
takes precedence. Nothing in t h i s document, however, supersedes a p p l i c a b l e laws
and regulations u n l e s s a s p e c i f i c exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Qual ificat ion . The a c r y l i c material furnished under this

specification shall be products w h i c h are authorized by the qu a l i f y i n g
a cti vi ty for l i s t i n g on the a p p l i c a b l e Qualified Products List at the time of
award of contract (see 4.3 and 6.3).

3.1.1 Fi rs t a r t i c l e inspection. The first formed part of a specific

configuration produced under a contract or purchase order shall be subjected to
fi rs t a r t i c l e in sp ec tio n as s p e c i f i e d in 4.3.5.

3.2 Materials . The p l a s t i c s h a l l be prepared from modified a c r y l i c sheets

q u a l i f i e d to Type I, cl as s 1 or Type I, cl as s 2 of MIL-P-8184, except that
optical uniformity requirements of the unstretched material may be s p e c i f i e d
by the purchaser (see 6.2i). The MIL-P-8184 material used to prepare the
qualification sample shall be i d e n t i f i e d to the Qual ifying Laboratory (see
4.3.1.1).

3.2.1 Sheets. The sheets s h a l l be formed by m e c h a n i c a l l y hot st r e t c h i n g

MIL-P-8184 material (see 3.2) u s i n g processes that w i l l co ns is te ntl y produce
sheets h a v i n g the properties s p e c i f i e d herein. Once produced, the stretched
product shall be cut to s p e c i f i c dimensions as sized flat sheet for di r e c t
d e l i v e r y to the Government or cu t into b la nks to be further processed into
formed parts.

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3.2.2 Formed parts. Parts s h a l l be formed from cut blanks by processes that
consistently produce items meeting the requirements s p e c i f i e d in this document
or on the a p p l i c a b l e contractual document (see 6.2d). The stretched sheet used
to manufacture the parts s h a l l be i d e n t i f i e d to the contracting activity.
3.3 Dimensions and tolerances.

3.3.1 Surface dimensions. Dimensions and tolerances of sheets or formed

parts shall be as specified in the applicable drawings, specifications, or
purchase orders (see 6.2c). When tolerances are not s p e c i f i e d for sized flat
sheets or formed parts being d e l i v e r e d d i r e c t l y to the Government the
following shall apply:

A tolerance of ±0.062 i n c h w i l l be permitted for le ng th and w i d t h when

the maximum d i m e n s i o n is 40 in ch es or less.
A tolerance of ±0.125 i n c h w i l l be permitted for le ng th and w i d t h when
the maximum dimension is greater than 40 inches.
3.3.2 Thickness . The thickness of the sized flat sheet or formed part
shall be as specified in the a p p l i c a b l e contractual document. The actual
thickness of sized flat sheet intended for d i r e c t d e l i v e r y to the Government,
at any point, shall be the nominal thickness ±10 percent for thicknesses of
0.250 inch and above, and ±0.020 i n c h for a l l thicknesses below 0.250 inch.
The thickness tolerance for formed parts s h a l l be as s p e c i f i e d by the
a c q u i s i t i o n a c t i v i t y (see 6.2c).

3.4 Color. Unless otherwise specified by the ac qu is it io n activity, the

material shall not contain any added pigments or dyes (See 6.2e).
3.5 Optical uniformity.

3.5.1 Minor optical defects. The total number of minor optical defects shall
not be more than 1 per square foot. Minor defects i n c l u d e any imbedded particles,
bubbles or scratches w h i c h reduce v i s i b i l i t y through the plastic, and those
localized Imperfections w h i c h cause a variation in angular de vi at io n of more
than 5 minutes w i t h i n a d i s t a n c e of not more than 20 inches on the screen when
tested as specified in 4.6.3. It is not intended that the entire sheet be
q u a n t i t a t i v e l y surveyed for such variation in d e v i a t i o n but that localized
imperfections w h i c h are suspected of b e i n g detrimental be evaluated by means of
this test. Blemishes which do not i n d i v i d u a l l y reduce v i s i b i l i t y through the
p l a s t i c s h a l l be disregarded (not subject to angular deviation) unless they
are grouped in a pattern w h i c h appears to affect deviation. Minor defects w i t h i n
2 inches from the nominal trimmed flat sheet shall be disregarded. Acceptance of
minor defects adjacent to the trimmed edge of formed parts shall be as specified by
the acquisition a ct iv it y (see 6.2i).
3.5.2 Angular deviation. Unless otherwise s p e c i f i e d by the a c q u i s i t i o n
activity, the material s h a l l contain no major defect. Major defects shall be any
variations in the material w h i c h cause angular d e v i a t i o n s e i t h e r side of the
undeviated position In excess of the l i m i t s specified in table I. Angular
deviation of formed parts shall be in accordance w i t h the requirements stated on
the a p p l i c a b l e drawings.

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3.5.3 Optical distortion . U n l e s s otherwise specified by the a c q u i s i t i o n

activity, the optical distortion l i m i t s (rate of change of angular deviation) in
a sheet or formed part s h a l l not exceed 14 minutes of arc over any 6 inch d i s t a n c e
on the surface of the transparency.

3.5.4 Luminous transmittance and haze. The l u m i n o u s transmittance and haze of

colo rless material before and after weathering shall be as s p e c i f i e d in table II
when tested in accordance w i t h 4.6.4 and 4.6.11.3.

3.6 Long term water absorption. When tested as s p e c i f i e d in 4.6.5, Class 2

m a t e r i a l s shall not absorb more than 2.90 percent water.

TABLE I. A n g u l a r d e v i a t i o n requirement.

Sheet t hi c k n e s s Limits of permissible deviation 1/

7 m i n u t e s at any location more than 2

0.060 inch through 0.220 i n c h Over
0.220 inch through 0.250 i n c h
Over 0.250 inch through 0.375 i n c h
Over 0.375 inch through 0.675 i n c h
Over 0.675 inch through 1.000 i n c h
i n c h from the edge of the sheet
7 m i n u t e s at any location more than 3
i n c h e s from the edge of the sheet and 9
m i n u t e s between 3 i n c h e s and 2 i n c h e s
of the edge
7 m i n u t e s at any location more than 3
i n c h e s from the edge and 12 m i n u t e s
between 3 in ch e s and 2 i n c h e s of the
edge
7 m i n u t e s at any location more than 3
inches from the edge and 14 m i n u t e s
between 3 in ch e s and 2 i n c h e s of the
edge
12 minutes at any location more than 3
in ch es from the edge and 20 minutes
between 3 in ch es and 2 inch es of the
edge
20 m i n u t e s at any location more than 3
i n c h e s from the edge and 25 minutes
between 3 inches and 2 i n c h e s of the
edge

Over 1.000 inch

1/ Major defects w i t h i n 2 inches from the edge shall be disregarded.

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 MIL-P-25690B TABLE II. Luminous transmittance

and haze.

Characteristic Condition of specimen Test

as rec'd after natural weathering paragraph
Luminous transmittance 4.6.4
percent min: thickness,
inch 0.060 through 0.220 91 89
over 0.220 through 0.250 90 88
over 0.250 through 0.375 90 88
over 0.375 through 0.675 89 87
over 0.675 through 1.000 88 86
over 1.000 88 85
Haze, percent, max 3 4 4.6.4

3.7 Craze resistance. Stress to craze v a l u e s when tested as s pe ci fi e d in

4.6.10 shall be as follows:
Isopropanol Toluene/Isobutylacetate
(TT-I-735) (TT-T-548/ASTM D1718)
Dry Wet Dry Net

Class 1, psi, min 3000 2000 2500 1750

Class 2, psi, min 3000 2500 2500 2000

3.8 Physical properties. Physical properties s h a l l be as specifie d in

Table III.

3.9 Resistance to natural weathering. After testing as s p e c i f i e d in 4.6.11

the p l a s t i c material sh al l conform to the after weathering requirements for
dimensional s t a b i l i t y (Table III), luminous transmittance and haze (Table II)
and crack propagation resistance (Table III).
3.10 Identification of product (see 6.2j).

3.10.1 Marking of i n d i v i d u a l sheets. Each stretched sheet shall be

identified by using procedures and materials not detrimental to the physical
strength or optical requirements of t h i s p l a s t i c and that will ensure
l e g i b i l i t y during the l i f e of the sheet under a l l environmental conditions. The
location of the identification marking on the sheet shall be as specified by the
acquisition activity. Unless otherwise specified, identification marking shall
consist of the following:

ABC-XXXXX-1234-05-6-7-25690B
where:
ABC = Processor's i n i t i a l
XXXXX = Processor's Cage No.
1234 = Processor's ser ial number under w h i c h
complete records of the item are kept
05-6-7 = Month, day, and year of stretching
25690B = Specification number
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C ha r a c t e ri s t i c Requirement Test para

Individual Average
Value Value
Resi st an c e to crack propagation,
Pounds per inch 3/2, min, K v a l u e
R e c e i v e d @ std c o n d i t i o n s 2300 2700 4.6.6
As r e c e i v e d @ -17.8°C (0°F) 1150 1250
After weathering @ std conditions 2100 2300
Thermal relaxation, shrinkback 4.6.7
@ 110°C <230°F), % max 10.0
@ 145°C (293°F), %, min 37.5
T e n s i l e strength, psi, m i n 11000 4.6.8

Shear strength, psi, min 3000 4.6.9

Dimensional sta b i l it y,
0.2 4.6.11.2
after natural weath er ing , %, max.

3.10.2 Marking of fabricated a s s e m b l i e s . When no marking is s p e c i f i e d ,

each fabricated a s s e m b l y s h a l l be permanently marked w i t h the f o l l o w i n g
information so as to be l e g i b l e for the a n t i c i p a t e d l i f e of the part. The
a c q u i s i t i o n a c t i v i t y s h a l l specify location and method of marking to ensure
v i s i b i l i t y after installation . The marking s h a l l be not longer than 2 i nc h e s
when 2 lines are used, and no longer than 4 i n c h e s when s i n g l e or staggered
lines are used. Such as:

40-9677-3 25690B 24674 05-92

XXXX XXXXX

where:

40-9677-3 = The acquisition a c t i v i t y assembly number

25690B = Speci fi cat io n number
05-92 = Month and year of f i n a l f a b r i c a t i o n assembly
XXXX = The manufacturer's trade mark or i n i t i a l
24674 = The manufacturer's seri a l number (example)
XXXXX = The manufacturer's Cage No.

3.10.3 Marking letter size limit at ion s . U nl e s s otherwise spec ified (see
6.2j), maximum marking l ett er h e i g h t s h a l l be 0.125 inch. S p a c i n g between
lines of letters shall not be greater than 0.0625 inch, and the methods used
for marking shall not cause dist ortion of the p l a s t i c surface beyond 0.125
inches from the edges of the markings.

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3.11 Instruction sheet for flat sheet material . For flat sheet material,
the manufacturer s h a l l s u b m i t two copies of a dated and coded in st ru ct io n sheet
to the activity responsible for q u a l i f i c a t i o n for approval. The approved
instruction sheet s h a l l be made a v a i l a b l e by the manufacturer to fabricators
and authorized Government inspectors for use at contractor's plants. The
instruction sheet s h a l l contain specific information or references as to the
l i m i t a t i o n s for the material and any precautions necessary in handling, storing,
cutting, d r i l l i n g , machining, forming, cementing, abrading, polishing, and
cleaning. The description of all compounds, materials, and equipment mentioned
therein s h a l l be g i v e n in s uf fi ci en t d e t a i l to permit nonproprietary
procurement. Government specifications shall be used when available.
Proprietary fabrication techniques shall not be included in the instruction
sheets.
3.12 Workmanship. The workmanship sh al l be in accordance with high-grade
commercial practice for h i g h q u a l i t y sheets and formed parts.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responsibility for inspection . Unless otherwise specified in the

contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance
of all inspection requirements (examinations and tests) as specified herein.
Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the
contractor may use h i s own or any other f a c i l i t i e s su it ab le for the
performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless
disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the r i g h t to perform
any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections
are deemed necessary to ensure s u p p l i e s and services conform to prescribed
requirements.
4.1.1 Responsibility for compliance. A l l items s h a l l meet all requirements
of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in this specification shall become a
part of the contractor's overall in sp ec ti on system or q u a l i t y program. The
absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall not r e l i e v e
the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or su pp li es
submitted to the Government for acceptance comply w i t h a l l requirements of the
contract. S a m p l i n g inspection, as part of manufacturing operations, is an
acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to requirements, however, th is does
not authorize su bm is si on of known defective material, either indicated or
actual, nor does it commit the Government to accept defective material.

4.2 Classification of inspections . The inspection requirements specified

h er ei n are c la ss if ie d as follows:
a. Qualification inspection sheets (see 4.3).

b. Qualification retention (see 4.3.4).

с First a r t i c l e inspection formed parts (see 4.3.5). d.

Quality conformance inspection (see 4.4).

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4.3 Qualification . Q u a l i f i c a t i o n inspection s h a l l be performed on flat

sheets. U n l e s s otherwise sp ec i f i e d , s p e c i f i c formed part configurations
manufactured from q u a l i f i e d sheets s h a l l be examined as a first a r t i c l e (see
4.3.5). The qualif ication inspection s h a l l consist of a l l the tests specified
in table IV. To obtain q u a l i f i c a t i o n approval for a l l sheet thicknesses, the
manufacturer shall s u b m i t samp le s of the followin g thicknesses: 0.080, 0.400,
0.700 and 1.000 inch. Q u a l i f i c a t i o n of two consecutive ranges will au to matically
extend q ua l i f i c at i o n to any size w i t h i n the two ranges. I n d i v i d u a l th i c k n e s s e s
may a ls o be tested and approved. The th ic k n e s s range granted for i n d i v i d u a l
qualifications s h a l l be ± 0.100 inch.

TABLE IV. Q u a l i f i c a t i o n tests and inspections .

Characteristic Requirement Test

paraqraph paraqraph

Dimensions 3.3 4.6.1

Color 3.4 4.6.1

M i n o r o p t i c a l defects 3.5.1 4.6.1

Angular deviation 3.5.2 4.6.2

Optical di st o r t i o n 3.5.3 4.6.3

Luminous transmittance and haze 3.5.4 4.6.4

Long term water absorption 3.6 Table 4.6.5

Resistan ce to crack propagation III Table 4.6.6

Thermal r e l a x a t i o n III Table 4.6.7

T e n s i l e strength III Table 4.6.8

Shear strength III 4.6.9

Craze r e s i s t a n c e 3.7 4.6.10

Natural weathering 3.9 Table 4.6.11

Dimensional s t a b i l i t y III 4.6.11.2

Iden ti fi c at io n of product 3.10 4.6.1

Instruction sheet 3.11 4.6.1

Workmanship 3.12 4.6.1

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4.3.1 Q ua li f i c a t i o n test sample. Manufacturers sh al l s u b m i t flat

sheets. Manufacturers employing a one-step process (hot-stretching and part
forming in one operation) s h a l l s u b m i t sheets u t i l i z i n g the same procedures
employed in the part forming operation. The manufacturer shall s u b m i t one 36
by 36 inch flat stretched sheet for each t hi ckn es s range (see 4.3) or
i n d i v i d u a l thickness for w h i c h q u a l i f i c a t i o n is desired.

4.3.1.1 Q ua lifi ca tion approval. Qua li fi ca tio n approval of flat

sheets shall be granted by c la ss (see 1.2.1) for the i d e n t i f i e d MIL-P-8184
m at er ia l . A change from one approved MIL-P-8184 material to another may be cause
for requali f i c a t i o n of the st re tch in g process. It is the o b l i g a t i o n of the
manufacturer to inform the Q u a l i f y i n g a c t i v i t y when the MIL-P-8184 m a t e r i a l
has been changed. When requali f i c a t i o n of a different MIL-P-8184 material is
required, the manufacturer s h a l l s u b m i t test data and test samples as d i r e c t e d
by the Q u a l i f y i n g A c t i v i t y .

4.3.1.2 Test s p e c i m e n samples . A portion of the f l a t sheet s a m p l e

(4.3.1) shall be used by the manufacturer to prepare s u f f i c i e n t test specimens to
complete the tests s p e c i f i e d for long term water absorption (4.6.5), r esi st an ce
to crack propagation (4.6.6), thermal r e l a x a ti on (4.6.7), t e n s i l e properties
(4.6.8), shear strength (4.6.9) and craze resistance (4.6.10). Preparation of
these s p e c i m e n s may r e q u i r e the sample to be machined and polished to specific
thicknesses required by the app li cabl e test.

4.3.2 Forwarding of q u a l i fi ca ti on samples . The q ual if ic at ion samples

(4.3.1.1 and 4.3.1.2) and the i n s t r u c t i o n sheet (3.11) s h a l l be forwarded to
the Commanding Officer, Naval A i r Warfare Center Aircraft D i v i s i o n Wa rm in st er,
Attention: ACSTD (Code 6061), W a r m i n st er , PA 18974-5000. The samples shall
be segregated by thickness (machined samples s h a l l be i d e n t i f i e d as to
o r i g i n a l thickness). The samples s h a l l be p l a i n l y and durably marked with the
f o l l o w i n g information:

Sample for qualif icatio n

PLASTIC, SHEETS AND FORMED PARTS, MODIFIED ACRYLIC BASE,
MONOLITHIC, CRACK PROPAGATION RESISTANT
Name of manufacturer
P l a n t address (where manufactured)
Submitted by (name) (date) for q u a l i f i c a t i o n t est in g in
accordance w i t h the requirements of MIL-P-25690B under
(reference authorizing letter) (see 6.3).

4.3.3 Manufacturer's data. Two copies of the manufacturer's test report and
i ns tr uc tio n sheet s h a l l be submitted w i t h the samples of 4.3.1. The report shall
contain numerical test data, where a p p l i c a b l e , showing that the material submitted
for the q u a l i f i c a t i o n i ns pe ct io n conforms to the requirements of this
s p e c i f i c a ti on . In a d d i t io n, manufacturer's substantiating data for materials
(see 3.2) s ha ll be requested at this time.

4.3.4 Retention of q u al if ic at io n . In order to retain q u a l i f i c a t i o n of the

product approved for l i s t i n g on the Q u a l i f i e d Products L i s t (QPL), the
manufacturer shall verify by certification to the q u a l i f y i n g a c t i v i t y that the
manufacturer's product c o m p l i e s w i t h the requirements of this specification. The
time of periodic v er ifi ca ti on by certification shall be in two-year intervals
from the date of original quali fica ti on certification and shall be i n i t i a t e d
by the Government. The Government reserves the r i g h t to re-examine

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the q u a l i f i e d product whenever deemed necessary to determine that the product

continues to meet any or a l l of the specification requirements.
4.3.5 First a rt ic le in sp ec ti o n (formed parts). Un le ss otherwise
specified, first article inspection sh al l be performed on parts formed from
sheets produced by the the st retching operation. The first part produced to a
s p e c i f i c configuration against a contract or order s h a l l be subjected to the
tests specified in table V and table VI. When the acquisition a c t i v i t y has not
specified test specimen locations, the selection of test specimen locations
w i t h i n the part s h a l l be based upon the manufacturer's best knowledge of maximum
stress and points of m i n i m u m toughness. At least two specimens, one with its long
dimension oriented parallel to the longitudinal dimension of the part and one
w i t h its long d i m e n s i o n oriented normal to this shall be taken for each 2 square
feet of area. Test ing of formed parts for s a m p l i n g may be made before trimming,
a p p l i c a t i o n of edge attachments, and f i n i s h i n g operations. Approval of the
first article of a specific configuration shall remain in effect for a l l
subsequent contracts until a production formed part of the same configuration f a i l s
the q u a l i t y conformance tests (see 4.4.2).
4.4 Q u a l i t y conformance.

4.4.1 Sampling and inspection. S a m p l i n g and inspection points shall be

i d e n t i f i e d as Inspection No. 1 thru 5 in figure 1. The data gathered shall be
cumulati ve. A description of each q u a l i t y conformance point follows.
4.4.1.1 Inspection No. 1. The starting sheet s h a l l be approved MIL-P-8184
(class 1 or class 2) material.
4.4.1.2 Inspection No. 2. Every stretched sheet s h a l l be examined for
appearance, minor optical defects (3.5.1) and thickness. A sample shall be
taken from the first, and then every fifth stretched sheet produced per stretching
machine in operation. The sample s h a l l be large enough to complete
the tests in table VI, except for craze resistance. Craze resistance shall be
determined once per week, w i t h the sample b e i n g taken from the first weekly
product sample of each stretching machine.

4.4.1.3 Inspection No. 3. Inspection No. 3 s h a l l be conducted after the

stretched sheet is cut to sized flat sheets for d ir e c t d e l i v e r y to the
Government, or cut into blanks for forming into parts. Blanks are not inspected
until after the forming process. Every sized flat sheet shall be v i s u a l l y
examined to ta bl e V.
4.4.1.4 Inspection No. 4. When the part b e i n g formed from a blank is a new
configuration, is processed u s i n g a new fixture or is processed u s i n g new
forming conditions, the first part sh al l be subjected to the first article
i n sp ec ti o n of 4.3.5. After successful completion of the first a r t i c l e process,
every part produced s h a l l be inspected to table V. Every seventh production part
shall be inspected to table VI, except craze resistance (Craze resistance shall
be performed as specified in 4.4.1.2). The part b ei ng Inspected shall not be
destroyed; however, test specimens may be obtained from edge trim, cut-cuts, or
other t r i m areas of the part. When specimen preparation from the part is
i m pr ac ti c al , specimens s ha ll be prepared from a flat formed (see 6.4.2) section
(cut from the same sheet) w h i c h has been processed under the same conditions as
the part.
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4.4.1.5 Inspection No. 5. A q u a n t i t y of s h i p p i n g containers fully prepared

for shipment, just pri o r to closure, s h a l l be selec t e d in accordance with MIL-
STD-105 Inspection Level I and Acceptable Q u a l i t y Level 2.5 percent defective. The
lot size, for purposes of t h i s inspection, shall be the total number of s h i p p i n g
containers. The sample u n i t s h a l l be one s h i p p i n g container. Inspection s h a l l
be in accordance w i t h T a b l e VII and section 5 of this specif ic ation.

TABLE V. V i s u a l i nspe ct ion for q u a l i t y conformance.

Examine Defect
Appearance Any v i s i b l e haze, imbedded dirt, foreign material
Color - not free of dye or pigments
Workmanship See 3.12
Defects such as striae, bubbles, b lis ter s and other
Optical uniformity blemishes, except as described as minor defects (see 3.5.1)
Not as specified on applicable drawings or specifications
Tolerances vary more than those h e r e i n or by the contract
Dimensions
Not in accordance w i t h 3.10
I d e n t i f i ca t i o n

TABLE VI. P h y s i c a l and mechanical inspection . 1/

Characteristic Paragraph
Requirement Test

Angular de vi at i o n 3.5.2 4.6.2

Luminous transmittance as r ec ei v ed only 3.5.4 4.6.4

Haze, as received only 3.5.4 4.6.4

Craze resistance 2/ 3.7 4.6.10

Resistance to crack propagation, std conditions Table III 4.6.6

Thermal relaxation Table III 4.6.7

1/ Two specimens per characteristic, except as noted. Conditioning of
specimens for q u a l i t y conformance s h a l l be not less than 48 hours.
2/ Five specimens each, toluene/isobutyl acetate, wet, only.

4.4.2 Inspection criteria . U n l e s s otherwise s p e c i f i e d (see 6.2k), any sized

sheet not in conformance w i t h Table V requirements shall be d i s c a r d e d and not
i n c l u d e d in the lot offered to the Government. F a i l u r e of any specimen (sheet or
formed part) to conform to any requirement speci f i ed in Table VI shall fail the sheet
or part and w i l l necessitate testing the sheet or part immediately before and
after the f a i l e d item. A d d i t i o n a l l y , f a i l u r e of a formed part requires first
a r t i c l e te st i n g (see 4.3.5) of the next part of the same configuration.

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Examine Defect

Packaging I n d i v i d u a l sheets or parts not packaged as specified.

Packing Packing material not as specified. Not in accordance
w i t h contract requirements. Container not as
sp ec if ie d, closure not accomplished by s pe ci fi ed or
required methods or materials Inadequate a p p l i c a t i o n of
components, such as incomplete closures of case liners,
container flaps, loose or inadequate strappings, b u l g e d
or distorted containers.
Instruction sheet M i s s i n g or not as s p e c i f i e d (see 3.11).
Count Less than s p e c i f i e d or i n d i c a t e d quantity.
Weight Gross or net w e i g h t exceeds sp ec if ie d requirements.
Markings Interior or exterior markings (as applicable) omitted,
i l l e g i b l e , incorrect, incomplete, or
not in accordance w i t h contract requirements
(see 5.3).

4.5 Test conditions .

4.5.1 Standard conditions . Standard conditions s h a l l be 25° + 5°C (77°+

10°F) and a relative humidity of 50 + 5 percent. Unless otherwise specified
herein, all tests shall be conducted at standard conditions.
4.5.2 Specimen conditioning. U n l e s s otherwise specified in the test method
or procedure, a l l specimens undergoing q u a l i f i c a t i o n testing shall be
conditioned a m i n i m u m of 96 hours at standard conditions. Q u a l i t y conformance
specimen conditioning s h a l l be not less than 48 hours.
4.6 Test methods.

4.6.1 Examination of product. Each sheet or part s h a l l be examined for minor

optical defects, dimensional tolerances (where ap pl ic ab le ), color (when
specified), workmanship, and identification of product to determine conformance
with the requirements of t h i s specification.
4.6.2 Angular deviation . Angular deviation (angular displacement) shall
be determined on stretched sheet specimens only, in accordance with ASTM D637. Each
sheet shall be examined, then rotated 90° and re-examined for conformance to 3.5.2.

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4.6.3 Optical distortion . The o p t i c a l distortion s h a l l be determined by a

method based upon the p r i n c i p l e of observing a g r i d through the transparency and
determining the rate of change of deviation by direct v i s i o n or measurement of
a photograph. The d e t a i l e d test procedure shall be subject to the approval of or
be as specified by the q u a l i f y i n g activity. Conformance to 3.5.3 shall be
noted.
4.6.4 Luminous transmittance and haze. The luminous transmittance and haze of
each specimen s h a l l be determined in accordance with ASTM D 1003, Procedure A.
Testing s h a l l be performed on specimens prior to fl at te ni n g or other
operations w h i c h may alter th ei r surface or color, except for natural weathering
specimens. Specimens w h i c h have undergone natural weathering shall be examined as
sp ec if ie d in 4.6.11.3. A l l values shall be in conformance with 3.5.4.

4.6.5 Long term water absorption. Three 1 by 2 by 0.125 inch t h i c k specimens

shall be vacuum d r i e d at 70° ± 1°C (158° ± 2°F) for 72 ± 1 hours. The dry weight
(W]) s h a l l be determined to the nearest 0.001 gram followed by immediate immersion
in water at 60° ± PC (140° ± 2°F) for a period of 25 days +1,-0 hours. The
specimens s h a l l be removed from the water, i m m e d i a t e l y surface d r i e d u s i n g a
soft cloth and reweighed (W2>- Long term absorption shall be determined as
follows:

% Long term absorption

4.6.6 Resistance to crack propagation.

4.6.6.1 Test specimens . Test specimens sh al l conform to f igure 2.

The specimen's width and thickness at the center s h a l l be measured to the nearest
0.01 and 0.001 inch, respectively. F i v e specimens s h a l l be cut from each
sample. The direction from w h i c h these samples are taken from the sheet is
arbitrary. Curved specimens s h a l l be flattened as much as possible , u s i n g an
appropriate heat and pressure process that preserves specimen thickness.
4.6.6.2 Procedure.

4.6.6.2.1 Crack initiation . Cracks s h a l l be i n i t i a t e d on opposite sides of

the centrally located hole in the specimen so as to be oriented in the width
direction. The distance between the heads of the i n i t i a l cracks shall be between
0.50 and 0.75 i n c h so that the crack-length at the point of i n s t a b i l i t y will be
between 25 and 50 percent of the specimen width. In i n i t i a t i n g the cracks, the
following procedure is recommended: A fine saw cut, approximately 0.030 i n c h deep
is made w i t h a jeweler's saw. The d r i v i n g yoke and blade shown in figure 3 are
employed in i n i t i a t i n g the cracks. With the specimen held firmly in a vertical
position with its length horizontal, the blade is inserted through the central
hole and seated in the saw cut. The yoke straddles the specimen and engages the
blade in the squared notches. A light hammer tapping of the yoke is used to
i n i t i a t e the crack. The specimen is then rotated 180 degrees and the crack
i n i t i a t i n g procedure repeated. Thicker specimens (0.700 and over) may require an
alternate method of crack initiation. However, crack length dimensions shall
be consistent regardless of the i n i t i a t i o n method. After crack i n i t i a t i o n , the
specimens shall be conditioned a m i n i m u m of 96 hours at standard conditions (see
4.5.1).
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4.6.6.2.2 G r i p p i n g and loading . The specimen s h a l l be g r i p p e d to

approximately 1 inch from each end by Tempi in type g r i p s of s u f f i c i e n t width.
Care shall be taken to ensure uniform g r i p p i n g and proper a l i g n m e n t of the
specimen. The specimen s h a l l be loaded at a constant rate that will cause f a i l u r e
in 3 to 5 m i n u t e s (a rate of 600 ± 100 pounds per m i n u t e s h o u l d be s u i t a b l e
for most thicknesses). Low temperature t es t i n g s h a l l be c a r r i e d out at -17.8° ±
1.ГС (0° ± 2°F) after not l e s s than 1 hour c o n d i t i o n i n g at that temperature.

4.6.6.2.3 Crack l e n g t h . The f a i l i n g load, crack l e n g t h at onset of fast

fracture, and test temperature s h a l l be recorded. The crack l e n g t h at onset of
fast fracture may be determined by c l o s e l y f o l l o w i n g the progress of the crack
front d u r i n g slow fracture and examination of the f a i l u r e cross section upon
completion of test. The average crack l e n g t h s h a l l be reported to the nearest 0.01
inch. F i g u r e 4 is a sketch (not to scale), after f a i l u r e , of the cross section
of the broken specimen taken at the c e n t e r l i n e of the hole.

4.6.6.2.4 Toughness factor. Toughness factors, K, for s p e c i m e n s shall be

computed from the f o l l o w i n g equation:

where:
P = f a i l u r e load in pounds
t = t h i c k n e s s of the specimen in i n c h e s
В = specimen width in inches
Π = 3.14

X = average crack l e n g t h at onset of fast fracture. Table VIII

contains Z va lu e s corresponding to varying Y values.

4.6.7 Thermal relaxat ion .

4.6.7.1 Test specimens . Three test specimens s h a l l be prepared to the

dimensions g i v e n on figur e 5. Each spec im en s h a l l be scribed with a c i r c l e 2.0
± 0.1 inches in diameter and p e r p e n d i c u l a r straight l i n e s i nt e r s e c ti n g at the
center of c i r c l e and i n t e r s e c t i n g i t s perimeter as shown on figure 4. The
scrib ed lines shall not be greater than 0.004 i n c h in width. The sc ri b e d lines
shall be oriented in the d i r e c t i o n of maximum stretch and its normal. The scri be d
lines s h a l l be designated A and B, re sp e c t i v e l y , for the purpose of recording.
Diameters A and В s h a l l be measured to the nearest 0.01 inch, u s i n g an appropiate
o p t i c a l measuring devi c e . Each specimen shall be conditioned for not l e s s than 48
hours at 70° to 82°C (160° to 180°F).

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VIII. Values of Z.

Example: When

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4.6.7.2 Procedure. After c o n d i t i o n i n g , each specimen shall be c o n s e c u t i v e l y

subjected to the f ol lowi ng cond itions in an a i r - c i r c u l a t i n g oven. Care should
be taken to avoid warpage and hot spots:

a. 24 hours at 110.0° ± 1.1°С (230° + 2°F)

b. 24 hours at 145.0° ± 2.2°C (293° + 4°F)

After each 24-hour exposure, the s p e c i m e n s s h a l l be cooled to room temperature for

at least 3 hours and A a n d В (see f i g u r e 5) measured to the nearest 0.01 inch. The
s pe c i m e n s h a l l th en be reheated at the next h i g h e r temperature. Total
d im en sio na l change after each temperature s h a l l be c a l c u l a t e d as follows:

initial length - final length

Percent Di me nsio nal change = X 100
i n i t i a l length

4.6.8 T e n s i l e strength . F i v e specimens from each f l a t sheet shall be tested in

accordance with ASTM D638 u s i n g a speed of 0.05 i n c h per minute. All va lu e s shall
be reported, a l o n g w i t h the average v a l u e .

4.6.9 Shear strength p a r a l l e l to surface. F i v e specimens from each flat

s he et shall be tested. S p e c i m e n s s h a l l be prepared as shown on figure 6.
Surfaces A and В s h a l l be loaded by means of a compression shear f i x t u r e h a v i n g
s e l f - a l i g n i n g l o a d i n g faces. A cross-head rate of 0.020 inch per minute shall
be used. The average shear strength for each sheet tested shall be reported.
All v a l u e s shall be recorded.

4.6.10 Crazing.

4.6.10.1 Specimen co ndit ioning . Twenty specimens 1 inch wide by thick ness
from 0.250 up to and i n c l u d i n g 0.500 i n c h w i t h a length e q u i v a l e n t to that
s p e c i f i e d on figure 7, s h a l l be conditioned for 4 hours at 70° to 80°C (160°
to 180°F). Thicknesses greater than 0.500 i n c h s h a l l be machined to 0.5
inch. Immediately foll o w i n g the c o n d i t i o n i n g procedure, ten specimens (these
are dry specimens) s h a l l be conditioned 48 hours at standard conditions (see
4.5.1). The remaining ten specimens s h a l l be cooled in air for 1 hour,
immersed in water at 49° ± ГС (120° ± 2°F) for 24 hours, followed by
immersion in water m a i n t a i n e d at 23° ± ГС (73° ± 2°F) for 2 to 3 hours (These
are wet specimens). Throughout a l l immersion times, the specimens shall not
be in contact with one another. Water immersed (wet) specimens shall be
tested w i t h i n 15 minutes of removal from water. Other (dry) specimens shall
be tested as soon as p o s s i b l e after completion of the c o n d i t i o n i n g period.
The test f l u i d s shall be a p p l i e d against the unmachined side of the specimen.

4.6.10.2 Procedure. Each specimen s h a l l be measured, taped with a 0.125

inch wide black matte tape (Chartpak or equ iv al en t), (see fi gu re 7), then set
up as a c a n t i l e v e r beam under the load d e r i v e d from the equation on f ig ur e 7.
The specimens shall be p l a c e d under the load for 10 m i n u t e s before a d d i n g the
f l u i d s . Ten s p e c i m e n s (5 wet and 5 dry) s h a l l be tested with isopropyl
alcohol (TT-I-735) and ten specimens (5 wet and 5 dry) tested with a 1 to 2 by
weight m i x t u r e of toluene (TT-T-548) to isobutyl acetate (ASTM D1718). The
f l u i d s shall be a p p l i e d to a f i l t e r paper, w h i c h in turn is a p p l i e d in the
manner shown on fi gu re 7. The f i l t e r paper s h a l l remain wet d u r i n g the e n t i r e
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As crazi ng progresses toward the load, move the f i l t e r paper or wrap down the
specimen. Exposure t i m e to each f l u i d s h a l l be 30 +1, -0 m i n u t e s . At this
time, mark the d i s t a n c e from the l as t craze point to the load p o i n t u s i n g a
combination square, modified w i t h a p l u m b l i n e and l e v e l i n g bob. Stress to
craze v a l u e s shall be c a l c u l a t e d as follows:

6 LW
Stress to craze, p s i =
wt2

Where

L = Length from l a s t craze to load point

W = A p p l i e d load in pounds

w = specimen w i d t h

t = specimen thickness

4.6.11 Natural weathering.

4.6.11.1 Procedure. Two f lat sections, each, 1 foot square in area, shall be
marked as s p e c i f i e d in 4.6.11.2, then exposed to outdoor weathering in southern
F l o r i d a for a period of 6 months. Each panel s h a l l be exposed in an unrestrained
condition, supported o n l y by the edges and not backed. They shall be mounted at a
45-degree a n g l e to the horizontal and faced south.

4.6.11.2 D i m e n s i o n a l s t a b i l i t y . Prior to exposure to natural weathering,

two distances, p er p e n d i cu l a r to one another and not l es s than 10 inches long,
shall be s c r i b e d on each panel w i t h i n 1 i n c h of adjacent edges. Before and after
exposure, the dist an ce s s h a l l be measured to the nearest 0.01 inch and employed in
c a l c u l a t i n g the percentage d i m e n s i o n a l change, u s i n g the equation s pe c i f i e d
in 4.6.7.2.

4.6.11.3 Luminous transmittance and haze. Weathered p a n e l s shall be immersed

in d i s t i l l e d water and the loose surface d i r t c a r e f u l l y removed. The surface
moisture s h a l l then be removed. Luminous transmittance and haze shall be determined
as s p e c i f i e d in 4.6.4. Determinations s h a l l be made at four points on the surface
of the specimen w h i c h are free from scratches and s i m i l a r defects obvio u s ly
r e s u l t i n g from transporting and han dl in g. When testing curved panels, the
l i g h t path of the instru ment shall be normal to the surface at al1 times.

4.6.11.4 Resistance to crack propagation. At l e a s t six s p ec i m e n s from each

weathered panel s h a l l be prepared as shown on figure 2 and tested as s pe c i f i e d in
4.6.6. One-half of the sp ec i m e n s s h a l l be cut so as to have their lo ng i t u d i n a l
axes para ll el . The other one-half of the specimens shall be oriented
p e r p e n d i c u l a r to the f ir s t half. The average value for each weathered sheet
shall be reported. A l l v a l u e s s h a l l be recorded.

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PACKAGING
5.1 Preservation. Preservation s h a l l consist of a protective covering on
both sides of the p l a s t i c sheet. Parts s h a l l be preserved in accordance with
MIL-P-116 and protectively covered. The protective covering shall be an adhered
paper or film that can be r e a d i l y removed without injury or damage to the
p l a s t i c surface. The covering s h a l l protect the surfaces from scratches or
damage d u r i n g shipment.
5.2 Packing. Packing s h a l l be l e v e l А, В or Commercial, as s p e c i f i e d (see
6.2.f). Containers s h a l l be m a i n t a i n the p l a s t i c sheet or part in its
original condition. A l l internal loads s h a l l be supported to avoid damage to
surfaces by cleats. An instruction sheet shall be i n c l u d e d in each i n d i v i d u a l
exterior container (see 3.11). A l l p l a s t i c sheets s h a l l be packed as far as
practicable by size and thickness.
5.2.1 Level A.

5 .2 .1 .1 Sheets. P l a s t i c sheets, packaged in accordance with 5.1, shall

be packed for shipment in overseas type containers conforming to PPP-B-585 (class
3), PPP-B-591, PPP-B-601 or PPP-B-621 (class 2, sty le 2). Plywood shall be in
accordance with type A of A-A-55057. Plywood s h a l l be treated in accordance with
TT-W-572. Containers conforming to PPP-B-591 or PPP-B-601 shall be modified to the
extent that s o l i d wood ends and sides, in lieu of the cleated type, shall be
used. Wirebound boxes conforming to PPP-B-585 shall be provided with fiberboard
liners having a m i n i m u m M u l l e n test of not less than 275 pounds. All cleats
s h a l l be f l u s h and containers shall be designed in a manner w h i c h will ensure
even weight di st ri bu t io n over the entire bearing surface when the sheets are
stored. Containers s h a l l be closed and strapped in accordance with the
a p p l i c a b l e container specification and appendix thereto. Containers conforming
to PPP-B-585, PPP-B-591 or PPP-B-621 shall be provided with a case l i n e r
fabricated and sealed in accordance with MIL-L-10547. The gross weight of the
s h i p p i n g container, when packed for shipment, shall not exceed approximately 200
pounds, except when the weight of a s i n g l e packed sheet exceeds t h i s
limitation.

5 .2 .1 .2 Parts. Unless otherwise specified by the acquisition

activity, p l a s t i c parts of one size, shape, and design, preserved and packaged
as s pecifie d in 5.1, s h a l l be packed in V-board containers conforming to type I
or II, class 2, grade 3, V3, of PPP-B-636 or containers of e q u i v a l e n t protective
value. Tape conforming to PPP-T-97 may be used in lieu of round or flat steel
bandings for fiberboard containers.
5.2.2 Level B.

5.2.2.1 Sheets. P l a s t i c sheets, packaged as sp ec if ie d in 5.1, shall be

packed for shipment in domestic type containers conforming to PPP-B-585, PPP-B-591,
PPP-B-601 or PPP-B-621 (class 1, st yl e 2). Containers conforming to PPP-B-591 or
PPP-B-601 s h a l l be modified to the e xt en t that solid wood ends and sides in lieu
of cleated type s h a l l be used. Wirebound boxes conforming to PPP-B-585 shall be
provided with fiberboard l i n e r s having a m i n i m u m Mullen test of not less than
275 pounds. A l l cleats s h a l l be flu sh and containers shall be designed in a
manner w hi ch w i l l ensure even weight d is tr ib u ti on over the en ti re bearing
surface when the sheets are stored. Containers shall be closed and strapped in
accordance w i t h the a p p l i c a b l e container specification
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and a p p e n d i x thereto. The gross w e i g h t of the s h i p p i n g container, when packed

for shipment, shall not exceed 200 pounds, except when the weight of a s i n g l e
packed sheet exceeds t h i s l i m i t a t i o n .

5.2.2.2 Parts. Unless otherwise specified by the acquisition activity,

p l a s t i c parts of one size, shape, and design, preserved and packaged as
specified in 5.1, shall be packed in domestic type s h i p p i n g containers
conforming to PPP-B-636. U nl es s otherwise s p e c i f i e d by the procuring activity,
the quantity per container shall be l i m i t e d by the gross weight of the parts and
container. The gross w e i g h t s h a l l not exceed 70 pounds, u n l e s s the weight of an
i n d i v i d u a l part exceeds th is limitation. Unless otherwise directed by the
acquisition activity, the quantity of l i k e parts, per container, shall remain
the same as in any one contract. Container closure and strapping shall be in
accordance w i t h the appendix of PPP-B-636.

5.2.3 Commercial. Packages w h i c h require over-packing for acceptance by the

carrier shall be packed in exterior type s h i p p i n g containers in a manner that
will ensure safe transportation at the lowest rate to the point of delivery.
Containers shall meet Uniform Classification Rules or regulations of other
common carriers as a p p l i c a b l e to the mode of transportation.
5.3 Marking of shipments . Marking of interior protective coverings and
exterior s h i p p i n g containers s h a l l be in accordance w i t h MIL-STD-129 and shall
contain the following information:
5.3.1 Interior packages.

5.3.1.1 Sheets. The markings on the protective covering of each p l a s t i c

sheet shall i n c l u d e the information required in 3.10.1 and the Federal Stock
Number of the sheet.

5.3.1.2 Fabricated parts. The markings on the protective covering of each

fabricated part shall i n c l u d e the information in 3.10.2 and, if a p p l i c a b l e , the
Federal Stock Number and drawing number of the part.
5.3.2 Exterior sh ip pi ng containers. Exterior s h i p p i n g containers shall
i n c l u d e the following information:

PLASTIC, SHEETS AND PARTS, MODIFIED

ACRYLIC BASE, CRACK PROPAGATION RESISTANT
MIL-P-25690B
DO NOT STACK
6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may

be helpful, but is not mandatory.)

6.1 Intended use. The material covered by t h i s specific ation is i n t e n d e d

for use pr im ar il y 1n aircraft glazing applications where superior crack
propagation resistance (shatter resistance, craze resistance, fatigue
resistance) is required in a d d i t i o n to normal optic al, mechanical strength, and
heat resistance properties. It is the intent of this specifi cation to ensure,
by flat stretching the material, that adequate crack propagation resistance has
been introduced into the material and that it has been retained to a satisfactory
degree throughout the process.
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6.1.1 Special information.

6.1.1.1 Additional requirements. A g e n c i e s p u r c h a s i n g sheets or p a n e l s of

the material for s pe ci fi c purposes may specify a dd it io n al requirements or
provide for those contained herein to be more r i g i d , or both, as required. If
material conforming to this specification is used in applications r e q ui ri n g
specialized optical properties, more r i g i d optical requirements may be
specified in the d e t a i l e d product specification/drawing. In that event, the
more r i g i d requirements of the d e t a i l e d specification must take precedence.
6.1.1.2 Part drawings. Reference to t h i s s p e c i f i c a t i o n may be made on
drawings or in product sp ec if ic a ti on s in order to i n d i c a t e that the part in
question should be prepared in such manner and from such "as-cast" m a t e r i a l s as
to possess in its f i n a l form the properties required by this specification.
6.1.1.3 Variation of p h y s i c a l properties w i t h temperature. Many physical
properties of this material vary w i t h temperature/humidity. This fact should be
considered by designers, engineers, draftsmen, and prospective users of the
material.
6.2 Ac qu is it i on requirements. A c q u i s i t i o n documents must specify the
following:

a. Title, number, and date of t h i s specification.

b. Quantity.

с Dimensions, tolerances, thickness for sized flat sheets (see 3.3).

d. Product specification/drawing for formed parts (see 3.2.2).

e. Color, when required (Include optical properties)(see 3.4).

f. Levels of packing (see Section 5).

g. No. of sheets or formed parts per container (see 5.2).

h. Issue of DODISS to be c i t e d in the solicitation, and if required,

the specific issue of i n d i v i d u a l documents referenced (see 2.1.1.
and 2.2).
i. Optical uniformity requirements, when other than in 3.5.1, 3.5.2 or
3.5.3.
j. Permanent markings, if other than 3.10.
k. Inspection criteria , if other than 4.4.2.

6.3 Qualification . W i t h respect to products requiring qualification,

awards will be made on ly for products w h i c h are, at the time set for award of
contract, q u a l i f i e d for in cl us io n in Q ua li fi e d Products List QPL No. 25690
whether or not such products have a c t u a l l y been so l i s t e d by that date. The
attention of the contractors is c a l l e d to these requirements, and
manufacturers are urged to arrange to have the products that they propose to
offer to the Federal Government tested for q u a l i f i c a t i o n in order that they
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may be e l i g i b l e to be awarded contracts or purchase orders for products covered by

this specification. The activity responsible for the Qualifie d Products List
is the Commander, Naval A i r Systems Command, Attention: AIR-5304, Washington, DC
20361-5110; however, information p e r t a i n i n g to qualification of products and
letter of authorization for submittal of s a m p l e may be obtained from the
Commanding Officer, Naval A i r Warfare Center Aircraft D i v i s i o n Warminster, ACSTD
(Code 6061), Warminster, PA 18974-5000.

6.3.1 Qualification approval. Qualification approval of a s up pl ie r 's flat

sheets under this specification w i l l q ualify h i m to prepare production parts
having configurations other than those tested d u r i n g qu al i f ic a ti on , provided
that the s u p p l i e r certifies that the heat treatment (temperature and time at
temperature) used in forming production specimens is w i t h i n the s p e c i f i e d time
and temperature limitati on used in the preparation of the q u a l i f i c a t i o n
specimens. The first part formed under a contract or order may be subject to the
first a r t i c l e requirements of 4.3.5.
6.4 Definition.

6.4.1 Flat formed section . Flat formed section sh al l be defined as a portion

of the sheet used to form the part that is subjected to the i d e n t i c a l heat and as
close to the pressure cycles as pos sible , used to produce the part while
preserving the original sheet thickness as much as possible.

6.4.2 Stretching. In th is specification the term "stretched material"

refers to material that has been subjected to a processing technique h a v i n g the
following general steps: The "as-cast" sheet is brought to a rubbery state by
properly heating the sheet to a h i g h e r temperature than its forming temperature.
The sheet is then m e c h a n i c a l l y stretched or compressed, i.e., elongated
p a r a l l e l to its surfaces so as to increase its area approximately 3 to 4 times
with a resultant decrease in i t s thickness. The sheet is then cooled to a r i g i d
condition e s s e n t i a l l y "freezing in" the elongation and accompanying molecular
orientation in the sheet. Stretching is, therefore, not to be considered synonymous
w i t h forming.

6.5 Consideration of data requirements. The following data requirements

should be considered when t h i s specification is a p p l i e d on a contract. The
ap pl ic ab l e Data Item Descriptions (DID's) should be reviewed in conjunction
with the specific acquisition to ensure that only essential data are
requested/provided and that the DID's are tailored to reflect the requirements
of the specific acquisition. To ensure correct contractual application of the
data requirements, a Contract Data Requirements L i s t (DD Form 1423) must be
prepared to obtain the data, except where D0D FAR Supplement 27.475-1 exempts
the requirement for a DD Form 1423.

Reference Paragraph DID Number DID T i t l e Suggested T a i l o r i n g

4.3.5 DI-NDTI-8O809A Test/Inspection Report

The above DID's were those cleared as of the date of t h i s specification. The
current issue of D0D 5010.12-L, A c q u i s i t i o n Management Systems and Data
requirements Control List (AMSDL), must be researched to ensure that only current,
cleared DID's are cited on the DD Form 1423.

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6.6 Conversion factors. Conversion factors needed for this s p e c i f i c a t i o n

are as follows:

Inch-pound m u l t i p l y by to get Metric units

units______________________________________________

Inches 2.54 centimeters

Sq inches 6.45 Sq centimeters

Pounds force 4.45 Newtons

PSI 0.0069 Mpa

6.7 Subject term (key word) l i st i n g .

Aircraft gl az in g F ir s t
a r t i c l e Flat sheets
Formed parts Methyl
Methacrylate
Qualification Stretch
process

6.8 Changes from previous issue . Asterisks were not used in this r e v i s i o n
to identify changes w i t h respect to the previous i s s u e due to the
e x t en s i v en e s s of the changes.

Custodians: Preparing Activity

Army - ME Navy - AS
Navy - AS
Air Force - 11 (Project No. 9330-1191)

Review activity:
Army - AV
DLA - GS
 4.4.1.3
Inspection Delivery
No. 3 Sized sheets 4.4.1.S
Identify to stretched Inspection to
sheet. Every sited sht Government
No. 5
visually examined to Pkg inspect No. 3 t No. S
4.4.1.2 Table V. Include No. 1 verification
Para 4.4.2.Э
Inspection & No. 2 data in No. 3
4.4.1.1
Inspection
No. 2
1 Identify stretched sheet
4.4.1.4 MIL
No. 1
Id en ti fy
Process 2 Every stretched sheet for
Appearance and minor optical Process Process
Inspection
No. 4
-P-
Stretching
8184
Material
Operation Defects in Table V.
3 One set of specimens from
Identify stretched Parts formed
by stretcher
1. New configuration, new forming
fixture, or new conditions - 256
sheet. Cut into sized
every 5th sheet per machine
for Table VI, except craze
sheets or blanks for
perform first article (4.3.5)
2. Previously produced parts. 1st 90B
forming
resistance. 4 every 7th part to Table VI
4 Craze resistance weeklv except for craze resistance.
Craze resistance weekly. Flat
Process form sections, when used shall
Blanks or sized sheets be from the same stretched sheet
sold to another fabric- 3. Unless otherwise specified, all
cator for forming parts parts visually examined to
Process Table V.
Parts formed 4._ Add No. 1 & No. 2 data to No. 4
by fabricator

4.4.1.5
Inspection
No. 5
Pkg inspect

Delivery to
Government
Verify No. 4
& No. 5

Figure 1. Quality conformance plan.

 FLAT SPECIMEN CROSS SECTION

GRIP AREA

DRILL .187 DIA l/

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES.
1/ For thicknessess over 0.700 i n c h , a 0.250 to 0.310 i n c h diameter may be used.

FIGURE 2. Toughness specimen

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 FIGURE 3 Driving
wedge and
blade for

.125 MILD CARBON STEEL

SPECIMEN THICKNESS

HARDENEDSTEEL

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES.

i n i t i a t i n g cracks in toughness specimens

 INITIAL CRACK
(SMOOTH)
SLOW FRACTURE (ROUGH)

FAST FRACTURE (SMOOTH FOR AS-CAST).

(ROUGH FOR STRETCHED)

FIGURE 4. Cross section, after failure, of broken specimen

taken at the centerline of the hole

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DIMENSIONS IN INCHES.

Figure 5-......Thermal relaxation specimen

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MACHINED RADIUS
< .002

SURFACE A

SURFACE B

t ±.005
2

t = SHEET THICKNESS

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES. TOLERANCE = ±.01

FIGURE 6. Shear strength specimen

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SIDE VIEW
1/8 radius
1/8 radius supports
supports 1/41/Л
hole
hole

weight

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 1/ Applied weight as follows:

Where:
V = applied weight
(pounds)
w = specimen width (1
inch)
t = specimen thickness
(inch)
о = outer fiber stress
(4000 psi)

L = distance from fulcrum to load

point (11.5 inch)

Dimensions w and t are measured to the nearest 0.001 inch.

1/8 wide tape 1/4 hole

1/2 wide filter paper

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
supports

FIGURE 7. Crazing apparatus configuration

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