Method Codes

Method Code: 45
Code Description: Rigid metal container, sealed.
Long Code Description: Rigid metal container, sealed. The item, preserved, wrapped and cushioned as required in 5.2.3.6, shall be snugly enclosed in a sealed, rigid metal container. Any selected type of rigid metal container with machine seamed or reusable gasketed closure may be used. When specified in the contract or purchase order or when dictated by the requirements of the item, the metal container may be vacuum sealed.