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68 -- WAX, MICROCRYSTALLINE SOL DAAA03-97-R-0044 DUE 072597 POC Larry Crane, Contract Specialist, 501/540-3842. Wax, Microcrystalline, Mekon white T-60 or approved equal. Quantity: 52,500 pounds. Wax shall be packaged in 150 pound drums. The required properties and salient characteristics of the microcrystalline are as follows: Penetration, minimum at 77 degree F (25 degree C), dmm = 3.0 -- ASTM D 1321; Particle size, Microns = 20 to 60 -- BMW.M -- 7998; Viscosity at 210 degree F (99 degree C) = 80/110 -- ASTM D88, 11/25 ASTM D3236; and Melt Point, Minimum/Maximum degree F (degree C) -- 180 (82) /205 (96) -- ASTM D 127. Material Safety Data Sheet/s required. A 100% option quantity is applicalbe. The SIC Code and size standard is 2999/500 employees. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Only written or FAX request for the solicitation will be accepted. The Fax number for request is (501) 540-4090. (0155)

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