Method Codes

Method Code: DB
Code Description: Preserve by Method 10 modified as follows: Preserve in transparent barrier bag made of A-A-3174 or Type III MIL-PRF-22191 material.
Long Code Description: Preserve by Method 10 modified as follows: Preserve in transparent barrier bag
made of A-A-3174 or Type III MIL-PRF-22191 material. A-A-3174 or MILPRF-
22191, Type III material, A-A-3129 or PPP-C-795 cushioning shall be used
to cushion sharp edges and protrusions of the preserved items. Bag closure shall
be made by any suitable means, except that staples shall not be used. When use
of a bag is not practicable, the item shall be completely wrapped in the above
barrier or cushioning material and secured with pressure sensitive tape. Also, the
use of shaped or molded packs utilizing MIL-PRF-22191 or A-A-3174 materials
in conjunction with plastic coated board is acceptable provided the pack's cube is
not increased and the pack meets the tests specified in Appendix G. Strip or
block form of multiple packages shall incorporate provisions for separating unit
quantities.