[INCH-POUND]
A-A-1056B
January 9, 1996
SUPERSEDING
A-A-1056A
May 3, 1991
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
TOOTHPICK (WOOD)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this
Commercial Item Description for all Federal agencies.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This commercial item description (cid) covers two type of wooden toothpicks.
2. CLASSIFICATION
2.1 Classification. The toothpicks shall be of the following types, as specified (see 6.2).
Type I- Flat
Type II- Round or Square-Centered Round
3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
3.1 Design and construction. The toothpicks shall be made from white birch conforming to the applicable requirements of the Food and Drug Administration, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Subchapter B. The dimensions of the toothpicks shall be as listed in table I. The toothpicks shall be made with the grain of the wood running in the same direction as the long axis and shall be uniform in color. The toothpicks shall have no objectionable odor or taste.
Table I- Dimensions
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Type I (Flat) |
Type II (Round) |
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Length |
2-1/8 to 2-3/4 |
2-1/2 to 2-3/4 |
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Width, Narrow End |
0.03 to 0.05 |
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Width, Wide End |
0.07 to 0.10 |
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Center Thickness |
0.035 to 0.065 |
0.07 to 0.11 |
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End Thickness |
0.01 to 0.03 |
0.04 maximum |
Note: All dimensions are in inches.
3.2 Finish. Type I toothpicks shall be of smooth, natural flat veneer finish. Type II toothpicks shall be of smooth, natural, straight, grain dowel or veneer.
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Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data which may improve this document should be sent to: General Services Administration, Engineering Group (7FXEE), 819 Taylor St., Fort Worth, TX 76102. |
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