cotton plain weave cloth intended for use as pockets in clothing items.

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normal, with the specular component included. Photometric accuracy of the spectrophotometer shall be within 1 percent and wavelength accuracy within 2 nm. The diameter for standard aperture size used in the color measurement device shall be 1.0 to 1.25 inches. Any color having spectral reflectance values falling outside the limits at four or more of the wavelengths specified shall be considered a test failure.

3.2 Labile Sulfur. Dyes and compounds containing elementary sulfur capable of oxidation to sulfuric acid shall not be used.

3.3 Toxicity. The finished cloth shall not present a health hazard and shall show compatibility with prolonged, direct skin contact when tested as specified in 3.3.1. Chemicals recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as human carcinogens shall not be used.

3.3.1 Toxicity test. When required (see 7.2), an acute dermal irritation study and a skin sensitization study shall be conducted on laboratory animals. When the results of the studies indicate the cloth is not a sensitizer or irritant, a Repeat Insult Patch Test shall be performed in accordance with the Modified Draize Procedure. (See 7.1.5) If the toxicity requirement (see

3.3) can be demonstrated with historical use data, toxicity testing may not be required (see 7.2).

3.4 Length and put-up. For Government procurements only, unless otherwise specified (see 7.2), the cloth shall be furnished in continuous lengths, each not less than 40 yards. Each length shall be put-up full width on a roll as specified in 6.1.

4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Regulatory Requirements. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal acquisition Regulation (FAR).

5. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE

5.1 Product Conformance The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Commercial Item Description, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

6. PACKAGING

6.1 Packaging. Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

7. NOTES.

7.1 Source of Documents. Copies of Military and Federal documents are available from: