MIL-HDBK-695 Rubber Products: Recommended Shelf LifeThis handbook provides guidance for establishing time periods for the expected life of elastomeric products during shelf storage. The use of the expected shelf storage lives listed herein is NOT MADE MANDATORY by this handbook. This handbook is for guidance only and cannot be cited as a requirement. The decision as to whether or not a product will have a limit placed upon the time that it may remain in storage is a function of the agency responsible for the products ultimate use.

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Federal Specifications

Identifier

Title/Description

Elastomers

Expected

Shelf

Life (Yrs)

ZZ-H-601

Hose and Hose Assemblies, Rubber (Yarn or Fabric

Reinforced) Water Service (see A-A-59567) Grade 1

NR or SYN

TBD

ZZ-H-617

Hose, Rubber, Windshield Wiper

Type I Type II

ZZ-M-42

Mats, Floor, Dental-Chair, Rubber

ZZ-M-46

Mat, Floor (Link-Type) (see A-A-2854)

Classes 1, 2, 3 & 4

ZZ-M-91

Mattress, Bed, Latex Foam

ZZ-R-800

Rubber Stamp, Band Type

ZZ-R-804

Rubber Stamp, Fixed Type

ZZ-S-751

Stoppers, Bottle, Rubber (see A-A-54194)

All Types & Grades

ZZ-T-351

Tips, Cane and Crutch, Rubber (see A-A-30081)

ZZ-T-381

Tires, Pneumatic, Vehicular (Highway)

All Types, Groups & Classes

ZZ-T-391

Tire, Solid Rubber, and Wheels, Solid Rubber Tire, (Industrial)

ZZ-T-401

Tire, Pneumatic; Inner Tube, Pneumatic

Tire; (Bicycle)

Tires, Classes A & B

ZZ-S-666

Squeegees, Floor & Window

ZZ-T-410

Tires, Pneumatic, Industrial

ZZ-T-791

Tube, Stomach, Surgical (Formerly Tubes, Lavage &

Stomach)

ZZ-T-831

Tubing, Rubber and Plastic (see A-A-52047)

Grade A Grade D

ZZ-T-1083

Tire, Pneumatic, Low Speed, Off Highway

ZZ-T-1619

Pneumatic, Agricultural

GGG-R-00620

Roller, Hand (Rubber Roller) (see A-A-3034)