Receipt Inspection.

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amount of DS2 that can be stored in a given facility may be further governed by local and/or state regulations. To ensure

that DS2 storage facilities comply with all these requirements, guidance should be obtained from the Fire Department,

Safety Office, and Environmental Office which serve the area where the DS2 is to be stored.

4-2. Receipt Inspection. Initial receipt inspection is the first opportunity to examine incoming DS2 supplies. Inspect all

shipments of DS2 as per Supply Bulletin 740-94-2, Storage Serviceability Standards for AMCCOM Materiel,

Decontaminating Equipment, and Decontaminating Agents, to include visually inspecting each container for advanced

corrosion and leaking DS2. Any problems found should be listed on a Quality Deficiency Report, SF 368, and the form

forwarded to Commander, U.S. Army Armament, Munitions and Chemical Command, ATTN: AMSMC-QAD-I, Rock

Island, IL 61299-6000.If unserviceable DS2 items are uncovered during the receipt inspection, a note should be made on

the receiving documentation indicating the reason for unserviceability (leak, dent, etc.), along with the type, the quantity

unserviceable, and the point of contact for overpacking and disposal of the unserviceable material. If the shipment is

accepted, a surveillance log must be created and maintained for all DS2 items received (see paragraph 4-5).

4-3. Storage Instructions. As long as DS2 is kept sealed in the original containers, it will last indefinitely. Once DS2 is

exposed to air, it is good for only 48 hours. After this point, gelatin-like bodies will form on the surface of DS2 and its

reactivity decreases.DS2 must be stored inside a cool, dry place where exposure to natural elements is prevented. Store

DS2 on pallets on hardstands (concrete or blacktop).Keep the lots of each type of container together and separate from

other lots. Do not stack pallets more than 20 feet high because this can lead to hidden leakers and crushed cans. Do not

stack pallets of 1/3-quart cans more than two high. Keep DS2 containers away from heat (temperatures above 120 F) and

open flame. No fire symbol is required for DS2.

WARNING

Do not store DS2 near acids, oxidizing agents, or battery acids.DS2 reacts violently with

acids or oxidizers such as dry STB or HTH decontaminants generating enough heat to

cause a fire.