A-A-75 Combs, Hair (Plastic)

A-A-75

July 2, 1980

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

COMBS, HAIR, (PLASTIC)

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description in lieu of Federal Specifications L-C-566.

Two sizes of plastic hair combs that meet the following salient characteristics:

Salient characteristics:

The construction, method of molding and color shall be equal to commercially acceptable requirements.

Material -            The combs shall molded from a thermoplastic molding material.

Design-                 Combs shall be coarse and fine toothed over approximately equal lengths. The combs shall meet the following dimensions:

Dimensions                                                                        Long size                                                              Short size

Overall length (inches)                                                  7-1/2 + ¼                                                             4-3/4 + ¼

Width at widthest point (minimum inches)          1-1/8                                                                     1-1/8

Width at narrowest point (minimum inches)       7/8                                                                         7/8

Thickness of the back at thickness point (inch)   13/64                                                     6/64 to 11/64

Number of teeth per inch (coarse)                          9-10                                                                       8-10

 (fine)                                    18 + 1                                                                    16-19

Flammability.     The plastic combs shall not burn at rate greater than 2 inches per minute.

Workmanship.  The finished combs shall exhibit no evidence of sharp, jagged or rough work. The combs shall be free from defects which may affect its durability.

Certification. The contractor shall certify the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this description and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and is the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.

Recovered materials.     The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.

Packaging, packing, and marking.              The packaging and packing shall be in accordance with normal commercial practice and shall assure acceptance by common carrier and provide product protection against loss and damage during multiple shipments, handling and storage. The shipping container shall be in compliance with National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

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