MIL-DTL-49104C
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not
mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. This specification covers stranded conductor, polyethylene insulated, parallel lay
field telephone cable for military use by the U.S. Army.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. The quantity of cable required.
e. If inspection lot size is other than as specified (see 4.4.1).
f. Packaging, packing, preservation, and marking requirements (see 5.1).
6.3 Preece method. The Preece method may be found in ASTM A239-95, Standard Practice for
Locating the Thinnest Spot in a Zinc (Galvanized) Coating on Iron or Steel Articles (see 4.5.2).
6.4 Subject term (key word) listing.
copolymer
polyethylene
high density
6.5 Environmentally preferable material. Environmentally preferable materials should be used to the
maximum extent possible to meet the requirements of this specification. As of the dating of this
document, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is focusing efforts on reducing 31 priority
chemicals. The list of chemicals and additional information is available on their website at
https://www.epa.gov/osw/hazard/wastemin/priority.htm. Included in the list of 31 priority chemicals are
cadmium, lead, and mercury. Use of these materials should be minimized or eliminated unless needed to
meet the requirements specified herein (see section 3).
6.6 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify changes
with respect to the previous issue, due to the extent of the changes.
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