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F. Workmanship. Pencils shall be free from splits, splinter, blisters and any other imperfections which affect the appearance, might impair usage and or may cause injury to the end user.
G. When used for purpose intended, pencils will pass the performance test (See section II B).
II. TESTS.
A. Length - Measurements shall be made once per each specimen selected, using a device with precision of at least 0.1 inch.
B. Performance Test - Each sample shall be sharpened and tested by drawing a line 24 inches under ordinary writing pressures. The lines shall show uniformity of color and evenness as required by this specification. When drawing a line, the lead shall work smoothly without grittiness on dressed or planed lumber.
III. Regulatory requirements. The offerer/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with Public Law 94-580, as amended, to the maximum extent practicable.
IV. Hazardous material requirements.
A. Toxicity. Use of any toxic substance must be in accordance with all applicable federal statutes. The use of any known carcinogens as ingredients is prohibited. The harmful substances shall be defined as the poison and injurious substances as designated in Fed.Std.313. The vendor shall prepare a certification that the pencil conforms to the above requirements.
B. Material safety data sheets. Safety data shall be furnished in accordance with Fed.Std.313. The pertinent government mailing addresses for submission of data are listed in Appendix B of Fed.Std.313.
C. Labeling. Containers shall be labeled to comply with the “Federal Hazardous Substances Act Regulations”, 16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1500.
V. Quality assurance requirements.
A. Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order (see VIII) the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified, the supplier may utilize his own facilities or any commercial laboratory acceptable to 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 prescribed requirements.
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