Method Codes

Method Code: 52
Code Description: Container, watervaporproof bag with desiccant, heat sealed, container.
Long Code Description: Container, watervaporproof bag with desiccant, heat sealed, container. The item, preserved, wrapped, cushioned and desiccated with humidity indicator as required in accordance with 5.2.3.7, shall be enclosed in a close fitting inner container (box) selected from table C-I. The item and container shall then be enclosed in a heat-sealed bag conforming to MIL-DTL-117, Type I, Class E, Style 1; or Type II, Class E, Style 1; or Type IV, Class E, Style 1. Bags in accordance with MIL-DTL-6060 shall be used when the construction limitations of MIL-DTL-117 are exceeded. The sealed bag shall then be enclosed within an appropriate outer container (box) selected from table C-II. When wood, wood cleated plywood or wood cleated panelboard boxes are specified as the outer container, see 5.2.3(l).