Consumable storage requirements The life of consumables is greatly affected by their storage environment. Use Table 1-5 to determine the shelf life of stored consumables.
Table 1-5 Consumable storage requirements 10 Site requirements Item Storage time Storage condition Temperature Normal (maximum of 2.5 years) 0 to 35° C (32 to 95° F) Severe (maximum of 18 days) High 35 to 40° C (95 to 104° F) Low 0 to -20° C (32 to -4° F) Maximum temperature change rate 40 to 15° C (104 to 59° F) within 3 minutes -20 to 25° C (-4 to 77° F) within 3 minutes Humidity Normal (maximum of 2.5 years) 35 to 85% RH Severe (maximum of 18 days) High 85 to 95% RH Low 10 to 35% RH Atmospheric pressure 460 to 760 mm Hg (18.1 to 29.9 in Hg) Average storage time 1 year