Part Number
Definition:
AN ITEM CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL AND LEAD, OR ANY OTHER SUITABLE MATERIAL, DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE STORAGE, SHIPPING AND/OR HANDLING OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL. THE ITEM CONSISTS OF TWO RECEPTACLES, ONE INSIDE THE OTHER, SUITABLE FOR PROLONGED SHIPPING AND STORAGE. THE INNER RECEPTACLE ALONE IS SUITABLE FOR BRIEF STORAGE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 89875 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DIRECTORATE |
Federal Supply Class
Title
SPECIALIZED SHIPPING AND STORAGE
Inclusions:
INCLUDES SPECIALLY DESIGNED COMPONENTS (NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIABLE) PECULIAR TO SPECIAL SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS AS DELIMITED UNDER THIS CLASS.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES GENERAL PURPOSE CONTAINERS; SPECIALLY DESIGNED CONTAINERS FOR AMMUNITION, NUCLEAR ORDNANCE, EXPLOSIVES, MILITARY CHEMICAL AGENTS AND GUIDED MISSILE COMPONENTS. EXCLUDED FROM THIS CLASS ARE ITEMS FOR WHICH MORE SPECIFIC CLASSIFICATIONS ARE SUITABLE. THE FSC INDEXES AND STRUCTURE WILL GOVERN THE CLASSIFICATION OF THOSE ITEMS PERMITTED CLASSIFICATION IN A SINGLE CLASS ONLY.
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | ALEAD CONTAINER; SMALL; CYLINDRICAL; SOURCE CAVITY 1-1/2 X 3 IN.; LEAD WALL 1 IN. THICK; USEFUL FOR TRANSPORTING OR STORING VIALS CONTAINING LIQUID RADIOACTIVE PREPARATIONS FOR SIZES UP TO 30 ML |
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | SHIPPING&STORAGE CO RADIOACTIVE LEAD SM SOURCE CAVITY1-1/2X3IN |