MIL-DTL-117H
BAGS, HEAT-SEALABLE

Summary of the Spec. of
Rev H Amendment 2, 22 December-2009

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This document covers heat-sealable bags used in military preservation.
1.2 Classification. Bags are furnished in the following types, classes, and styles as specified (see 6.2):
1.2.1 Type. The type of bags is as follows:
Type I - Type II  - Type III  - Type IV
Heavy duty Medium duty Light duty Extra-heavy duty
1.2.2 Class. The class of bags is as follows:
Class B - Class C
AMSC N/A
Waterproof Waterproof, greaseproof
FSC 8105
Class E Class F
MIL-DTL-117H
Watervaporproof, greaseproof watervaporproof, electrostatic protective, electrostatic and electromagnetic shielding Waterproof, electrostatic protective, electrostatic shielding
bags is as follows:

DETAIL SPECIFICATION

BAGS, HEAT-SEALABLE

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This document covers heat-sealable bags used in military preservation.

1.2 Classification. Bags are furnished in the following types, classes, and styles as specified (see 6.2):

1.2.1 Type. The type of bags is as follows:

Type I - Heavy duty

Type II - Medium duty

Type III - Light duty

Type IV Extra Heavy Duty

1.2.2 Class. The class of bags is as follows:

Class A - Waterproof, electrostatic protective, static dissipative

Class B - Waterproof

Class C - Waterproof, greaseproof

Class E - Watervaporproof, greaseproof

Class F - Watervaporproof, electrostatic protective, electrostatic and

electromagnetic shielding

Class H - Waterproof, electrostatic protective, electrostatic shielding

1.2.3 Style. The style of bags is as follows:

Style 1 - Opaque

Style 2 - Transparent

Style 3 - One side opaque, other side transparent

FEDERAL

A-A-3174 - Plastic Sheet, Polyolefin.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-PRF-121 - Barrier Materials, Greaseproof, Waterproof, Flexible, Heat-Sealable.

MIL-PRF-131 - Barrier Materials, Watervaporproof, Greaseproof, Flexible, Heat-Sealable.

MIL-PRF-22191 - Barrier Materials, Transparent, Flexible, Heat-Sealable.

MIL-PRF-81705 - Barrier Materials, Flexible, Electrostatic Protective, Heat-Sealable.

TABLE I. Classification of materials.

MIL-STD-2073-1.

6.1.1 Classes A and H bags. Class A and H bags are intended for preserving electrostatic discharge sensitive items.

6.1.2 Class B bags. Class B bags are intended for preserving items that require waterproof protection as specified in MIL-STD-2073-1, Method 3 land Method 32.

6.1.3 Class C bags. Class C bags are intended for preserving items that require greaseproof protection in addition to waterproof protection as specified in MIL-STD-2073 -1 Method 33.

6.1.4 Class E bags. Class E bags are intended for preserving items that require watervaporproof, waterproof, and greaseproof protection as specified in MIL-STD-2073-l, Method 41, 42, 51, and 52.

6.1.5 Class F bags. Class F bags are intended for preserving electrostatic discharge sensitive items. They also provide electromagnetic interference and electrostatic shielding protection. Additionally, these bags provide the watervaporproof protection as specified in MIL-STD-2073-l, Method 41 and Method 51.