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Purpose

This standard establishes National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) program requirements for evaluation, testing, and selection of materials to preclude unsafe conditions related to flammability, offgassing, and fluid compatibility. Additional materials performance requirements may be specified in other program or NASA Center-specific documentation.

Applicability

Materials intended for use in space vehicles, specified test facilities, and specified Ground Support Equipment (GSE) shall meet the requirements of this document.

Responsible NASA Centers' materials and processes (M&P) organizations shall include applicable requirements of this document in their materials control programs.

This standard may be cited in contract, program, and other Agency documents as a technical requirement. Requirements are indicated by the word "shall." Explanatory or guidance text is indicated in italics.

Tailoring of this standard for application to a specific program or project shall be formally documented as part of program or project requirements and approved by the Technical Authority.