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Document ID:   MIL-STD-202       Scroll down to access document images
Spec/Std Sheet:  215

Overview
Title:  Method 215, Resistance to Solvents
Scope:  The purpose of this test is as follows:
a. To verify that markings or color coding will not become illegible or discolored on the parts (including printed wiring boards) when subjected to solvents and processes normally used to clean solder flux, fingerprints, and other contaminants from printed-wiring and terminal-board assemblies, etc.
b. To verify that component protective coating, encapsulation material and sleeve material resistance are not degraded to the point where electrical or mechanical integrity is disturbed when subjected to solvents and processes normally used to clean solder flux, fingerprints, and other contaminants from printed wiring and terminal board assemblies, etc.
Status:  Active Document Date:  16-SEP-2025      
  Next Review Due:  15-SEP-2030
59GP Doc Category:   Military Standard -Test Method Standard  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  
  Preparing Activity: CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  CR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center  
Navy Custodian:  EC   Naval Information Warfare Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  85   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Electronic Components, Wire and Ca  
DLA Custodian:  CC   DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision A Notice 1 - ValidationA16-SEP-202512.0 KB
Document ImageRevision A A15-DEC-202010147.9 KB
Document ImageChange 1 (change incorporated)A04-MAY-20181078.1 KB
Document ImageBase Document A18-APR-2015974.3 KB

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