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3.1.4.3 Internal pressure. The pouches shall be filled and hermetically sealed such that
after thermal processing, the pouches shall withstand the applicable pressure for 30 seconds.
3.1.4.4 Camouflage. The color of outside surfaces of the SSP pouch, after thermal
processing, shall contribute to field camouflage. For ISP, commercial pouches are acceptable.
3.1.4.5 Pouch defects. Filled, sealed and thermally processed pouches shall be free of
damage (such as, but not limited to, tears, cuts, holes, or if a multi-layer laminate is used,
abrasions through one or more layers in the pouch material, or leakage through any seal).
3.2 Environmental conditions.
3.2.1 Low temperature (Type I). After thermal processing, the filled and sealed SSP
pouch shall withstand pouch abuse at 28°F with a survival rate of 75 percent.
3.2.2 High temperature (Type I). After thermal processing, the filled and sealed SSP
pouch shall withstand pouch abuse at 160°F with a survival rate of 100 percent.
3.2.3 Standard temperature (Type II). After thermal processing, the filled and sealed ISP
shall withstand pouch abuse at 72°F with a survival rate of 100 percent.
3.2.4 Frozen temperature (Type II). After thermal processing, the filled and sealed ISP
shall withstand pouch abuse at -20°F with a survival rate of 75 percent.
3.3 Carton design. Cartons, when specified in the applicable food product document,
shall meet the following criteria.
3.3.1 Carton design for 8 ounce size pouches (Type I). The SSP carton, when closed and
sealed, shall completely enclose the pouch to prevent physical damage and entry of foreign
matter.
3.3.2 Carton design for 5 ounce size pouches (Type I, Style 1). The SSP carton, when
closed and sealed, shall completely enclose pouch to prevent physical damage and entry of
foreign matter. Not applicable for Type I, Styles 2 or 3 pouches.
3.3.3 Carton color. The color of all carton surfaces shall be natural kraft, tan or dull gray.
3.3.4 Carton dimensions (Type I). The inside length and width dimensions of the SSP
carton shall be equal to the outside length and width dimensions of the pouch. The carton depth
shall be 5/8 inch (+ 1/16 inch).
3.3.5 Carton design (Type II). The ISP carton, when closed and sealed, shall enclose
pouch to prevent physical damage. The carton may have open or closed ends.
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