A-A-1560
April 6, 1981
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
CLEANING COMPOUND, SOLVENT-DETERGENT
(GREASE EMULSIFYING, WITH ALKALI)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use
of this commercial item description.
This commercial item description describes one type of heavy duty, grease-emulsifying, cleaning compound, containing synthetic detergents, solvents and alkalis.
Salient characteristics
The cleaning compound shall be suitable for its intended use, be stable in storage, form emulsions with mineral spirits and water, and have no objectionable odor.
The composition of the compound shall conform to Table I.
|
COMPONENT |
PERCENT |
ASTM METHOD |
|
Total solids |
26 (max) |
* |
|
Synthetic- organic detergent (alcohol-soluble fraction of total solids) |
13 (min)
|
D 820 Sec 13 - 14 |
|
Water |
10 (max) |
D 95 |
|
Free alkali |
7 (max) |
D 820 Sec 7 – 8 |
*Total solids will be determined by heating to constant weight at 105°C.
The issues of the referenced test methods in effect on the date of the solicitation shall be used to determine compliance with these requirements.
Certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this description, and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and is the same product sold in the commercial marketplace. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.
Regulatory requirements. The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.
Packaging, packing, and marking. The items shall be packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice and packed to assure acceptance by common carrier and provide product protection against loss and damage during multiple shipments, handling, and storage. The shipping container shall be in compliance with National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Shipping containers shall be marked as specified in the contract or order.
Note Purchasers should specify the size of containers required. The salient characteristics of this commercial item description were derived from “Superlode” manufactured by West Chemical Products, Inc. 42-16 West Street, Long Island, NY 1110I.
ASTM Standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
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