A-A-0053048(DM)
1 July 1987
INTERIM COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, USP
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Interim Commercial Item Description which was developed by the Defense Personnel Support Center, Directorate of Medical Material, DPSC-RST, 2800 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101, based upon currently available technical information.
Salient characteristics.
Shall be Formaldehyde Solution, USP.
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of the USP.
All ingredients used in manufacture shall be of pharmaceutical grade.
Shall contain 37% Formaldehyde, within the applicable assay limits, for the solution.
Shall be stabilized with 10-15% Methanol.
Shall be suitable for use as a tissue fixative and preservative when diluted to 10%.
Workmanship. The solution shall be free from defects which detract from its appearance or impair its serviceability.
Unit. Bottle (BT). One bottle containing 1 gallon (3.78 L), as specified, constitutes one unit.
Contractor certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this description and conforms to the producers’ own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices. 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.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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