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4-5. Surveillance. After acceptance of serviceable DS2, a surveillance log must be created and maintained for all DS2

items on hand. See Appendix E for a sample log showing information that should be kept on the log. Every six months,

after the date of receipt, a visual inspection shall be made of all the DS2 stock that is not crated or palletized. Each

container should have its surface examined including the bottom. In addition, close attention must be paid to the chimes

and side seam areas of all containers and spout areas of the 5-gallon pail. When inspecting the spout area of the 5-gallon

pail, remove the screw cap to inspect the threads for corrosion and to ensure that the container's seal has not been

punctured. If minor deterioration is detected on a container, it should be noted in the surveillance log with a brief

explanation and the date of the inspection. The outer packaging of crated M13 Portable Decontaminating Apparatus units,

14-liter containers, and 1 1/3-quart cans should be inspected for wetness. If any are found to be showing wetness, the

packaging should be opened and the DS2 containers inside should be removed and checked for leakage. All palletized

pails of DS2 should also be visually inspected for evidence of leakage. Containers of DS2 are unserviceable if the surface

of any container has more than 40% surface area corrosion of if the containers are leaking. Five-gallon pails and 14-liter

containers are also unserviceable if they have dents longer than 8 inches; for 1 1/3-quart cans, dents should be no longer

than 2 inches. If unserviceable containers are found, an entry should be made in the surveillance log, and the

containers(s) must be segregated from serviceable material, overpacked, and disposed of in accordance with Section VII

of this technical bulletin.

SECTION V. TRANSPORTATION

5-1. Shipping. DS2 is a hazardous material and must be handled with care. The proper shipping name of DS2 is

"Caustic alkali liquids, n.o.s. (Diethylenetriamine, Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, Sodium Hydroxide) UN 1719." The

Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard classification of DS2 is "corrosive material." Use a DOT "corrosive label" for

shipment of DS2.This material is a packing group II material and should be annotated as PG II on all documentation. The

DOT placard for carriers is "corrosive. "Only DS2 which has passed the serviceability criteria stated in paragraph 4-5 will

be transported. No unserviceable DS2 containers to include containers with dented seams will be shipped to any storage

facility. Do not use stretch or shrink wrap to package DS2.No escort is required. Include a copy of the MSDS with the

shipment. A copy of the MSDS will also be given to the operator of the mode of transportation. State governments

exercise their authority to regulate intrastate