Downloaded from http://www.everyspec.com MIL-HDBK-41O 15 OCTOBER 1973 ? ) ! I I ,, 1 ; ‘! MILITARY STANDARDIZATION HANDBOOK I CONTAMINATION CONTROL A TECHNOLOGY 1) I 1 LOGISTIC PROTECTION OF I ,’ PRECISION CLEANED MATERIEL ,, !, I q ) I Downloaded from http://www.everyspec.com MIL-HDBK-41O ContaminationControl Technology Logistic Protection of Precision Cleaned Matriel ! 15 October 1973 ! , I 1. This standardizationhandbook was developed by the US Army Missile Conmiandin accordance with established procedure. 2. This publicationwas approved on 15 October 1973 for printing I and inclusion in the military standardizationhandbook series. 3. This document provides fundamental information on packaging methods and procedures for use in the protection of precision cleaned materiel. The handbook is not intended to be referenced in its entirety for mandatory use in procurement specifications except for informationalpurposes. Specific materials may be specified. No criteria herein is intended to supersede any specificationrequirements. 4. Every effort has been made to reflect the 1atest information available. It is the intent to review this handbook periodically to insure its completeness and currency. Users requests for changes and inclusions in this handbook should be sent to: ConsnandingGeneral US Army Missile Command StandardizationDivision AMSMI-RCS Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35809 I ! ii Downloaded from http://www.everyspec.com MIL-HDBK- 410 FOREWRD The purpose of this document is the establishmentof general data for operational and performance characteristics in handbook form in accordance with DOO documentation criteria for use in contami- nation control technology relative to the logistic protection for I precision cleaned material. ,’ The information in this handbook is an accumulation of existing documents, Governmental,Technical Society, and contractor data which, after evaluation, was considered pertinent to the state- of-the-art. Materials and procedures included are those used by military services and industry in the packaging of precision cleaned products and logistics procedures for packaging precision cleaned materials and items. These materials and procedures were con- sidered in conjunction with their effectiveness in maintaining thlerequired cleanliness ?ev=,.1 “,.= ~ ~Podu~t f~om a controlled environment to its final destination. Downloaded from http://www.everyspec.com Downloaded from http://www.everyspec.com 1 MIL-HDBK-410 b ) CONTENTS Section Page I 1 Introduction............................................ 1 I 1.1 Objective.......................................... 1 1 1.1.1 Purpose..................................... 1 1.1.2 Clean Packaging............................. 1 1.1.3 Reason...................................... 1 1.2 Scope.............................................. 2 1.2.1 Packaging of Precision Cleaned Products..... 1.2.2 Logisties Procedures for Packaging Precision 2 Cleaned Items or Materials.................. 2 1.3 Principal Considerations........................... I 1.3.1 Control1ing ContaminationDue to Sloughlng.. ; 1.3.2 Formulating and Obtaining Wide Acceptance ) of Standards................................ 2 1.3,3 Attitudes of Personnel...................... 1.3.4 Training of Personnel....................... : 1.3.5 Type of Protection Required................. 3 1.3.6 ~~ui~ Materials for Special Packaging .................................... 3 1.4 References......................................... 3 2 Glossary ............................................... 2.1 Definitions........................................ ; 1 2.2 References......................................... 21 3 Abbreviations........................................... I 3.1 Abbreviations Defined.............................. :; 1 27 I 4 Requirements for Clean Packaging........................ 4.1 Development of a Precisfon Packaging Requirement... 27 4.1.1 ~~ination of Required Cleanliness. ...................................... 29 4.1.2 Selection of Packaging Materials............ 29 4.2 Packaging Facilities............................... 33 4.2.1 Cleanliness Requirements of Packaging Areas. 33 4.2.2 Clean Room Regulations...................... 33 4.2.2.1 Clean Room Garments................ 33 4.2.2.2 Visitors........................... 33 4.2.2.3 Clean Room Materials and Operatlons 34 4.2.2.3.1 Paper Materials......... 34 4.2.2.3.2 Parts and Tools......... 34 4.2.2.3.3 Operations.............. 35 4.2.2.3.4 Exhaust Facilities...... 35 v . Downloaded from http://www.everyspec.com MIL-HDBK- 410 Section Page ,, ● 4.3 Personnel.......................................... 35 4.3.1 Elements of Good Employee Selection and Participation............................... 35 4.3.2 Responsibilitiesand Regulations in the Clean Room.................................. 36 4.3.2.1 Responsibilities................... 36 4.3.2.2 Regulations........................ ~~ 4.4.3 Personal Hygiene Requirements............... 4.4 Clean Room Training Program........................ 37 4.4.1 Course Outline.............................. 38 4.4.2 Instructors................................. 38 4.4.3 Training Aids............................... 39 4.4.4 Testing and Certificateon................... 39 4.4.5 Refresher Courses........................... 39 4.5 References......................................... 39 5 Monitoring Packaging Materials and Operations........... 41 5.1 Introduction....................................... 41 5.2 Clean Room Equipment............................... 41 5.2.1 Garments.................................... 41 5.2.1.1 Sampling........................... 41 5.2.1.1.1 Visual Inspection....... 41 5.2.1.1.2 Particulate Count....... 41 5.2.1.2 Intimate Packaging................. 42 5.2.2 Clean Room Containers....................... 42 5.2.3 Tools and Fixtures.......................... 42 5.2.4 In-Process Storage.......................... 43 5.3 Cleanliness Verification of Packaging Materials.... 43 5.3.1 Visual Inspection........................... 44 5.3.2 Ultraviolet Light Inspection................ 44 5.3.3 Rinse Test Inspection....................... 44 5.3.3.1 Preparation........................ 44 5.3.3.2 Rinsing............................ 44 5.3.3.3 Collection of Sample............... 46 5.3.3.4 Testing............................ 46 5.3.3.4.1.......................... 46 5.3.3.4.2.......................... 47 5.4 Monitoring the It&n................................ 48 5.4.1 Cleanliness Inspection Techniques........... 50 5.4.1.1 Visual Inspection................o. 50 5.4.1.2 Microscopic Inspection............. 50 5.4.1.3 Purging............................ 50 5.4.1.4 Continuity Check................... 51 5.4.1.5 Functional Test..”.................. 51 5.4.2 Rejection and Retest........................ 51 5.4.3 Log800k Record............................. 5.5 Physical Protection During Receiving Inspection.... 21 5.5.1 Pneumatic, Fuel, LOX, and Hydraulic Systems. 51 ) vi Downloaded from http://www.everyspec.com MIL-HDBK-410 * I ‘, Section Page, 5.5.2 Gas Bearing and Slosh Measuring Systems..... 52 5.5.3 Electronic Components....................... 52 5.6 Stock Room Storage................................. 53 5.7 Physical Protection for Intraplant Transportation.. 54 References......................................... I 5.8 54 6 Pack[agingMaterials..................................... 57 6.1 Barrier Materials.................................. 6.1.1 Structural.................................. :; 6.1.1.1 Rigid............................... 57 6.1.1.2 Nonrigid or Flexible............... 57 6.1.2 Package Application.............. ........... 57 6.1.2.1 Intimate Cushioning................ 57 6.1.2.2 Intimate Package................... 57 6.1.2.3 EnvironmentalPackage.............. 58 ) 6.2 Ancillary Materials and Accessories................ 58 6.2.1 Tape, Pressure-Sensitive.................... 58 I 6.2.2 Ribbons and Ties (Nonadhesive).............. 58 6.2.3 IdentificationLabels and Tags.............. 59 I 6.2.4 Desiccants and Humidity Indicators.......... 59 6.2.5 Purging Gases............................... 6.2.6 Integrity Seals............................. 6.2.7 IntermediatePackage Materials.............. 6.3 Evaluation CF Barrier %terials...................’ 6.3.1 Color-Coding................................ 6.3.2 Polyethylene................................ ‘1 6.3.2.1 Polyethylene,Ordinary Clean....... 6.3.2.2 Polyethylene,Antistatic Clean..... 6.3.2.3 Pogthylene, Daylight Fluorescent, .............................. 6.3.3 Polyamide, Nylon .......................... 6.3.3.1 Nylon, Ordinary, Clean.............’ 6.3.3.2 Nylon, Antistatic, Clean, Heat Stabilized.................... 66 6.3.3.3 Nylon, Daylight Fluorescent, Clcan. 6.3.4 Fluorohalocarbon (Alar).................... :; 6.3.5 Polyester................................... 67 6.3.6 Aluminum Foil............................... 67 6.3.7 VinylinclineChloride Copolymer (Saran)...... 6a i 6.3.8 Composite Films............................. 68 6.3.8.1 Aclar/Polyethylene/Mylar/ Polyethylene....................... 68 6.4 Antistatic Films................................... 70 6.4.1 Effective Techniques of Production.......... 70 I 6.4.1.1 Internal Organic Antistatic Agents. 70 I 6.4.1.2 Impregnationof Films With Conductive Granules................ 71 6.4.2 Static Detection and Measurement............ 71 6.5 Film Cleanliness................................... 71 vii Downloaded from http://www.everyspec.com I MIL-HDBK- 410 ,0 Section Page \ , 6.5.1 Cleanliness Level Measurement