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3.2 Cylinders and valves. The hydrogen shall be contained in government-furnished cylinders
in accordance with 49 CFR 171-185, and equipped with valves in accordance with A-A-59860
(see 6.2). When specified (see 6.2), cylinders shall be furnished by the supplier, which shall be
in accordance with 49 CFR 171-185, and shall be equipped with valves in accordance with
A-A-59860. When specified (see 6.2), the hydrogen shall be contained in supplier-owned,
Department of Transportation-approved cylinders, equipped with valves in accordance with
CGA V-9 and pressure relief devices in accordance with CGA S-1.1.
3.2.1 Painting. Government-owned and furnished cylinders shall be color-coded and stenciled
in accordance with MIL-STD-101. The paint and the painting process shall be by any method or
system that will provide a finish that meets the requirements of CGA TB-17.
3.3 Hydrogen cylinder and valve maintenance.
a. Government-owned and furnished hydrogen cylinders shall be inspected, maintained,
and when necessary, reconditioned in accordance with MIL-STD-1411 to meet all serviceability
requirements of 49 CFR 171-185. Supplier-owned hydrogen cylinders shall be inspected,
maintained, and when necessary, reconditioned in accordance with CGA C-1, CGA C-5,
CGA C-6, CGA C-11, and CGA S-1.1, to meet all serviceability requirements of 49 CFR 171-
185.
b. Hydrogen valves requiring maintenance shall be repaired as applicable, and be
cleaned free of insects, webs, dirt, paint, corrosion, oil, and grease.
3.4 Leakage. Cylinders and valves shall not leak after being filled (see 4.3.6).
3.5 Capacity. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), containers of gaseous hydrogen shall be
filled to their rated service pressure in accordance with CGA P-15.
3.6 Workmanship. Cylinders shall show no evidence of bulging or distortion.
3.7 Material safety data sheet (MSDS). Manufacturers shall prepare and submit a MSDS in
accordance with FED-STD-313 and meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order,
the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements (examinations
and tests) as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order,
the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the
inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the government. The
government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification
where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure that supplies and services conform to the
prescribed requirements.
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