The metal conditioner must be synthetic based, containing no particles or foreign material of any kind. It shall form a constant molecular bond within the weapon's metal surfaces, to function as part of the metal, not as a surface coating.

The metal conditioner shall have an Autoignition Temperature ASTM (D2155) greater than 700°F, an ASTM (D97) pour point lower than -40°F, and a Flash Point (D92) no lower than 400°F. It shall include a mild detergent to facilitate cleaning of metal surfaces.

The metal conditioner shall function by reducing the coefficient of elasticity (increasing the stiffness) of metal surfaces by a factor of at least 15, determined through Atomic Force Microscopy. The metal conditioner shall sustain 750 lbs on the Falex Load Carrying Capacity test for more than one minute, and shall exceed 150 ft lbs of torque for 60 seconds with one drop applied on the Falex FLC Extreme Pressure Machine.

The metal conditioner shall not off-gas its components when subjected to standard off-gassing analyses; the analyses shall include heating the test material to 150°F for 24 hours in a sealed container, and conducting the tests with no atmospheric renewal. Metal surfaces treated with the metal conditioner must not produce harmful outgassing at any time, including periods of firing.

Weapons treated with metal conditioner shall be virtually jam free and corrosion proof. The treated weapons must be able to be cleaned of excess metal conditioner and continue to function in extremes of heat and cold, as well as in humid conditions or dry, dusty conditions. The treated weapons must be capable of being transported, stored, and operated with no surface film of lubricant, without degradation of their performance.

The treated weapon must resist corrosion, environmental dirt, and debris from firing. The treated weapon must be easily cleanable, after firing, without solvents, using instead only a cloth patch moistened with the metal conditioner.

The metal conditioner must be fully developed, readily available through the federal supply system, and must be able to document successful delivery to and show satisfactory past and current performance through use by federal government agencies, and also verify commercial acceptance in similar applications.

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