BURIAL PACKAGING STUDY

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-03642A001600020061-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 27, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 7, 2012
• Sequence Number: 61
• Publication Date: May 23, 1955
• Content Type: MEMO

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} ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET
INSTRUCTIONS: Officer designations should be used in the "TO" column. Under each comment a line should be drawn across sheet
and each comment numbered to correspond with the number in the "TO" column. Each officer should initial (check mark insufficient)
before further routing. This Routing and Record Sheet should be returned to Registry.
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Assistant Chief/TSS/Research & Development
s Burial Packaging Study
It is requested that the following data be developed by 1 July 1955:
1. Sizes and costs of thermostatically controlled hot plastic
dip tanks recommended by you.
2. Cost and gauge of aluminum foil for eonform" wrapping, I
found Reynolds household foil to'be an efficient weight for this
work. Source of foils requested, too. `
3. Cost'and weight of'unbieached muslin recommended for con-
form wrapping. Source also.
4. .Source,,cost, and gauge of non-wicking cords, nylon, glass,
or what have you, which will handle easily and not break when knotted.
5. -Source and cost of hot" dip plastics recommended. Please
include all tapes, i.e., oil exuding (like HR-45 of Seal Peel), less
oil (HR-49 dry Seal Peel), and that treated to resist bacteria.
-6, Other items knowledgeable to you which would comprise a
basic packaging unit.
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We are presently using three sizes of tanks. Ail tanks are thermo-
statically controlled.
a. Model 318 is a small round tank. The opening is 8" wide by 12"
deep, operates on 110 volts and holds about 7 lbs. of plastic. The cost
is approximately $185. Tanks of this type can be obtained in smaller or
larger diameter*
b. Model 3612 is the medium size tank. It has a dipping area 36"
long and 12" wide and 12" deep, and operates on 220 volts single phase
current. It is equipped with a circulating pump and the premelt area
can be converted into part of the dipping area by removing the dam. The
cost is approximately $1,000 and has a capacity of approximately 100 lbs.
c. Model 6012 is the large tank for use at permanent installations
and operates on 220 volts three phase current, has time clock, circulating
pump, and has a capacity of approximately 600 lbs. of plastic. The cost
is approximately $3,000.
Item 2.
This Office does not use or recommend the use of aluminum foil with-
out reinforcement except on very special occasions. This material is
very brittle and will puncture easily. It is not heat-sealable except
by special equipment. When used, it is suggested that the normal house-
hold type be purchased locally. It comes in two thicknesses - - 1 and
1J mil.
Item 3.
Unbleached muslin 2.6 oz. is carried in Supply Division stock in bulk
form and in two sizes of sock form to fit rifles and pistols. Cost of the
bulk is approximately .123 per yard.
Item 4.
There is carried in Supply Division stock, 12 thread nylon cord in 1 lb.
cones ? $3.25 per cone.
Item 5.
Plastics are carried in stock of Supply Division. This material should
be ordered from stock and not bought on the open market as all plastics are
not the same. Type II is clear and is used for normal long term storage.
Type II with fungicide should be used on all caching projects in lieu of the
plain (except where the copper or oil will effect the material being cached).
At the present time there is no greasless or dry plastic available on
the market. The Seal Peel Comparq that developed this material is now in
bankruptcy and is unable to furnish this material to us. Cost of the type II
clear is .56 per lb. Cost of the type II with fungicide is .94 per lb.
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