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3.3.2 Type II. Type II pouches shall be constructed solely of cushioning material
conforming to PPP-C-795, Class 2 (thin thickness). Pouches shall be formed using two sheets of
material, or by folding one sheet of material in half, and heat sealing along two sides and the
bottom edge as required. The cushioning medium shall face toward the outside of the pouch
(smooth side of cushioning material shall become the inner surface of pouch).
3.4 Dimensions and tolerances. The length and width of pouches shall be as specified in the
contract or purchase order. For type I pouches, width shall be measured between the inside
corners of the reclosable seal when open. For type II pouches, the width shall be measured from
the inside edges of the side seams.
For type I pouches, length shall be measured from the inside edge of the bottom seam or fold to
the inside edge of the reclosable seal when closed. For type II pouches, length shall be measured
from the inside edge of the bottom seam or bottom fold to the inside edge of the opening. Width
and length tolerances shall be +1/4 inch and 1/8 inch. Common pouch stock sizes are listed in
table I.
TABLE I. Common pouch sizes and designators.
Inside dimensions
Size designator
(W x L) (inches)
01
2-1/2 x 3
02
2-1/2 x 6
03
3x5
04
4x6
05
4x8
06
4 x 12
07
6x6
08
6x8
09
8 x 12
10
10 x 10
11
10 x 12
12
10 x 13
13
12 x 12
3.5 Identification. Each pouch shall be identified with the following information: This
specification number and revision; type; pouch manufacturer's name; month and year of pouch
fabrication. When specified (see 6.2), the following additional precautionary markings shall be
applied to or accompany each pouch:
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