1. Scope
1.1 These practices describe methods of packaging/packing aluminum and magnesium products, in preparation for storage or shipment, both foreign and domestic. Assuming proper and normal handling in transit, these practices are designed to deliver the products to their destination in good condition. For DoD redistribution, see Supplementary Requirements.
1.2 Aluminum and magnesium products must be preserved and packed so as to be adequately protected from possible damage during shipment and storage. Major damage types are:
1.2.1 Mechanical, including bending, crushing, denting, scratching, or gouging during handling and storage; and abrasions resulting from vibration during transport of the material.
1.2.2 Corrosion, or water stain, resulting from exposure of packed material to water, either externally applied, or as condensate caused by temperature variations in a humid atmosphere.
Note 1—A complete metric companion to Practices B 660 is being developed-Practices B 660M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in these practices.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D779 Test Method for Water Resistance of Paper, Paperboard, and Other Sheet Materials by the Dry Indicator Method
D1732 Practices for Preparation of Magnesium Alloy Surfaces for Painting
D1974 Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
D3950 Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
D5168 Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
D5486/D5486M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing
F1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples
ANSI Standard
ANSI/AHAA135.4 Basic Hardboard
Federal Specifications
PPP-T-495 Tubes, Mailing, and Filing
Federal Standards
MIL-STD-3010 Test Procedures for Packaging Materials
Military Specifications
MIL-PRF-7870 Lubricating Oil: General Purpose, Low Temperature
Military Standard
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
Keywords
aluminum and magnesium products; packaging/packing; Aluminum; Aluminum alloys; Magnesium alloys; Packing/packaging materials/systems (metals/alloys); Storage ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 55.180.40 (Complete, filled transport packages)
DOI: 10.1520/B0660-02
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