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INCH-POUND
MIL-DTL-53022D
7 May 2010
SUPERSEDING
MIL-DTL-0053022C (MR)
25 January 2007
MIL-P-53022B
1 June 1988

DETAIL SPECIFICATION
PRIMER, EPOXY COATING, CORROSION INHIBITING
LEAD AND CHROMATE FREE

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department
of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification covers a flash drying, corrosion inhibiting epoxy primer for
ferrous and nonferrous substrates. The primer is lead and chromate free and meets the air
pollution requirements for solvent emissions (see 1.2 and 6.1).

1.2 Types. The coating will be furnished in the following types as specified (see 6.2).
Whenever one of the following coating types is not cited in a relevant contractual document or
drawing, select type IV.
Type I - Lead and chromate-free formulation to meet Rule 102, South Coast Air
Quality Management District (see 3.3.2.3.1).
Type II - High solids, lead and chromate free formulation to meet a maximum
volatile organic compound (VOC) content of 420 grams/liter
(3.5 pounds/gallon) as packaged (see 3.3.2.3.2 and 6.1).
Type III - High solids, lead and chromate free, HAPS-free formulation to meet a
maximum volatile organic compound (VOC) content of 340 grams/liter
(2.8 pounds/gallon) as packaged (see 3.3.2.3.3 and 6.1)
Type IV - High solids, enhanced corrosion performance, lead and chromate free,
HAPS-free formulation to meet maximum volatile organic compound
(VOC) content of 340 grams/liter (2.8 pounds/gallon) as packaged.
The enhanced corrosion performance includes 1,000 hours salt spray
and 40 cycles on the cyclic corrosion test (see 3.3.2.3.3 and 6.1).
Type V - Self contained portable kits. The kits contain the Type IV corrosion
inhibiting epoxy primer in a touch-up system.

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Director, U.S.
Army Research Laboratory, Weapons and Materials Research Directorate, Coatings,
Corrosion, and Engineered Polymers Branch, ATTN: RDRL-WMM-C, Aberdeen Proving
Ground, MD 21005-5069 or emailed to bernard.hart@us.army.mil. Since contact information
can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the
ASSIST Online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil/.

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2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this
specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this
specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has
been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must
meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this specification,
whether or not they are listed.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and
handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise
specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS
TT-C-490 - Chemical Conversion Coatings and Pretreatments for Ferrous
Surfaces (Base for Organic Coatings).

FEDERAL STANDARDS
FED-STD-313 - Material Safety Data, Transportation Data and Disposal Data for
Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities.
FED-STD-595/26622 - Gray, Semi-gloss.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-DTL-5541 - Chemical Conversion Coatings on Aluminum and Aluminum
Alloys.
MIL-DTL-12468 - Decontaminating Agent, STB.
MIL-DTL-53039 - Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Single Component, Chemical
Agent Resistant.
MIL-DTL-64159 - Camouflage Coating, Water Dispersible Aliphatic Polyurethane,
Chemical Agent Resistant.
MIL-T-81772 - Thinner, Aircraft Coating.

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or

from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D,
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other
Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent
specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the
solicitation or contract.

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

EPA Method 311 - HAPS in Paints & Coatings.

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(Copies of this document are available online at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/ or from the

Environmental Protection Agency, Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20460.)

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to
the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those
cited in the solicitation or contract.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL
ASTM A109/ - Standard Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25 Maximum
A109M Percent), Cold-Rolled. (DoD adopted)
ASTM A1008/ - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon,
A1008M Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy
with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable.
(DoD adopted)
ASTM B117 - Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus.
(DoD adopted)
ASTM D522 - Standard Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of Attached Organic
Coatings. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D523 - Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D562 - Standard Test Method for Consistency of Paints Measuring Krebs
Unit (KU) Viscosity Using a Stormer-Type Viscometer. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D610 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted
Steel Surfaces. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D1210 - Standard Test Method for Fineness of Dispersion of Pigment-
Vehicle Systems by Hegman-Type Gage. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D1308 - Standard Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear
and Pigmented Organic Finishes. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D1394 - Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of White Titanium
Pigments. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D1475 - Standard Test Method for Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks, and
Related Products. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D1652 - Standard Test Method for Epoxy Content of Epoxy Resins.
(DoD adopted)
ASTM D1654 - Evaluation of Painted of Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive
Environments. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D1849 - Standard Test Method for Package Stability of Paint. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D2371 - Standard Test Method for Pigment Content of Solvent-Reducible
Paints. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D2698 - Standard Test Method for Determination of the Pigment Content of
Solvent-Reducible Paints by High-Speed Centrifuging. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D3271 - Standard Practice for Direct Injection of Solvent Reducible
Paints into Gas Chromatograph for Solvent Anaylsis.
(DOD adopted)
ASTM D3335 - Standard Test Method for Low Concentrations of Lead, Cadmium,
and Cobalt in Paint by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D3359 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test.
ASTM D3363 - Standard Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test. (DoD adopted)
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ASTM D3924 - Standard Specification for Standard Environmental for Conditioning

and Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Materials.
(DoD adopted)
ASTM D3960 - Standard Practice for Determining Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)
Content of Paints and Related Coatings. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D4214 - Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking of
Exterior Paint Films. (DoD adopted)
ASTM D5895 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Drying and Curing During Film
Formation of Organic Coatings Using Mechanical Recorders.
(DoD adopted)
ASTM D7232 - Standard Test Method for Rapid Determination of the Nonvolatile
Content of Coatings by Loss in Weight. (DoD adopted)
ASTM G90 - Standard Practice for Performing Accelerated Outdoor Weathering
of Nonmetallic Materials Using Concentrated Natural Sunlight.

(Copies of these documents are available from www.astm.org or ASTM International, 100 Barr
Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)

SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Rule 102 - Definition of Terms: Photochemically Reactive Solvent.

(Copies of this document are available from www.aqmd.gov/aqmd/Interfaces/onsiteservices.html or

South Coast Air Quality Management District, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.

GENERAL MOTORS ENGINEERING STANDARDS

GMW 14872 - Cyclic Corrosion Laboratory Test.

(Copies of this document are available from www.ihs.com or General Motors International,
General Motors Technical Center, Warren, MI 48092.)

2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a
conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this
document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and
regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Qualification. The primer furnished under this specification shall be a product which is
qualified for listing on the applicable Qualified Products Database (QPD) before contract award
(see 4.2 and 6.3). Any change in the formulation of a qualified product shall necessitate its
requalification. The material supplied under contract shall be identical, within manufacturing
tolerances, to the product receiving qualification.

3.2 Color characteristics. The color of the primer shall be characteristic of titanium dioxide
pigments or a light beige or gray not darker than color chip number 26622 of FED-STD-595.

3.3 Composition. The primer shall be furnished in 2 components: component A (a pigmented epoxy
resin component) in 1-quart, 1-gallon, 4-gallon or 5-gallon primary containers (see 6.2), and
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component B (catalyst component) in 1/2-pint, 1-quart or 1-gallon primary containers (see 6.2).
When mixed four parts by volume of component A to one part by volume of component B, a product
meeting the applicable requirements of this specification shall result.

3.3.1 Pigment. The pigment portion of component A shall conform to the percent by weight
requirements specified in table I. When the component A of the primer is tested in accordance
with section 4, the analysis shall conform to the requirements of table I. Hexavalent chromium
shall not be present for all types. Pigments contained in these primers shall be hazardous air
pollutants-free (HAPS-free) for types III and IV. Compounds of antimony, arsenic, beryllium,
cadmium, cobalt, chromium, cyanide, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel and selenium shall be
absent. Small amounts of tinting pigments are permissible to achieve the color as in 3.2.

TABLE I. Pigment composition.

Characteristics Type I Type II Type III / IV

Percent by weight/pigment Percent by weight Percent by weight Percent by weight
Min Max Min Max Min Max
Titanium dioxide 50.0 - 32.0 - 16.0 -
Zinc phosphate 1/ 9.0 11.0 5.0 - 5.0 -
Corrosion inhibiting 0.9 1.1 0.5 - 0.5 -
pigment 2/
Siliceous extenders - 40.0 - 45.0 - 60.0
1/ Zinc phosphate or metal phosphate complex.
2/ Heucorin RZ, Heubach GmbH Company or equivalent.

3.3.2 Vehicle.

3.3.2.1 Component A ( epoxy resin component). Component A shall consist of a bisphenol type
epoxy resin and pigment combined with necessary amounts of flow control agents and volatile
solvents to meet the requirements of this specification.

3.3.2.2 Component B (catalyst component). For types I and II, component B shall consist of an
aliphatic polyamide-epoxy resin adduct combined with the necessary amounts of volatile solvents
to meet the requirements of the specification. For types III and IV, component B shall consist of
any suitable epoxy curative along with the necessary amounts of volatile solvents to meet the
requirements of the specification.

3.3.2.3 Volatile content. The volatile content of the mixed primer shall conform to the
following requirements of volume when tested as in table V.

3.3.2.3.1 For type I. The volatile portion of the mixed primer shall conform to Rule 102 of
South Coast Air Quality Management District as described below:

a. A combination of hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ester, ethers, and

ketones having an olefinic or cyclo-olefinic type of unsaturation: 5 percent maximum.
b. A combination of aromatic compounds with eight or more carbon atoms to the
molecule except ethyl benzene : 8 percent maximum.
c. A combination of ethyl benzene, ketones having branched hydrocarbon structures,
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or toluene : 20 percent maximum.

d. Total a + b + c : 20 percent maximum.

3.3.2.3.2 For type II. The volatile organic compound content shall not exceed 420 grams/liter
(3.5 pounds/gallon) as packaged (see 4.7.3.1).

3.3.2.3.3 For type III and IV. The volatile organic compound content shall not exceed 340
grams/liter (2.8 pounds/ gallon) as packaged (see 4.7.3.1 ).

3.3.2.3.4 Volatile organic hazardous air pollutants-free (VOHAP-free). Type III and IV
coatings shall be VOHAP-free when tested in accordance with 4.7.3.2.

3.4 Quantitative requirements.

3.4.1 Component A (epoxy resin component). Component A shall conform to the quantitative
requirements of table II when tested as in section 4.

TABLE II. Component A requirements.

Type I Type II Type III / IV

Characteristics Min Max Min Max Min Max
Total solids, percent by 60.0 - 70.0 - 70.0 -
weight
Pigment, percent by 38.0 - 41.0 - 45.0 -
weight
Vehicle solids, percent 22.0 - 19.0 - 18.0 -
by weight
Epoxy resin, percent by 90.0 - 80.0 - 80.0 -
weight of vehicle solids
Fineness of grind 5.0 - 5.0 - 5.0 -
Viscosity, Krebs, 63.0 73.0 65.0 80.0 63.0 80.0
Stormer, shearing rate-
200 rpm equivalent K.U.

3.4.2 Component B (catalyst component). Component B shall conform to the quantitative

requirements of table III when tested as in section 4.

3.4.3 Mixed primer. The mixed primer shall conform to the quantitative requirements of table
IV when tested as in section 4.
TABLE III. Component B requirements.

Type I Type II / III / IV

Characteristics Min Max Min Max
Epoxy resin Positive Positive
Weight/gallon, pounds 7.6 8.0 7.1 10.0

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3.5 Qualitative requirements.

3.5.1 Condition in container.

3.5.1.1 Component A. When tested as specified in 4.10.1, component A shall be free from grit,
seeds, skins, abnormal thickening or livering in a freshly opened container and shall show no
more pigment settling or caking than can be easily and completely reincorporated to a smooth
homogeneous state.

3.5.1.2 Component B. When tested as specified in 4.10.2, component B shall be clear and free
from sediment and suspended matter when examined by transmitted light. It shall show no
livering, curdling, gelling or skinning in a freshly opened full container.

TABLE IV. Mixed primer requirements.

Type I Type II Type III / IV

Characteristics Min Max Min Max Min Max
Specular gloss, 60 10 30 10 30 10 45
degrees
Drying time:
Set to touch, minutes - 15 - 30 - 60
Dry hard, minutes - 90 - 240 - 300
Dry through, hours - 4 - 6 - 8
Lead metal, % by wt. - 0.06 - 0.06 - 0.06
of total solids
Pigment:
antimony, arsenic,
beryllium, cadmium, absent absent absent
cobalt, chromium,
cyanide, lead,
manganese,
mercury, nickel, and
selenium

3.5.2 Storage stability.

3.5.2.1 Component A. A full quart can of component A shall show no skinning, livering,
curdling, hard dry caking or tough gummy sediment when tested as specified in 4.11.1. It shall
remix readily to a smooth homogeneous state, with no more than a ten (10) KU increase in
viscosity, and shall meet all other requirements of the specification.

3.5.2.2 Component B. When tested as specified in 4.11.2, a full 8 ounce can of component B
shall be clear and free from sediment and suspended matter when examined by transmitted light
and shall be identical in appearance to the original sample. It shall show no livering, curdling,
gelling, or skinning in a freshly opened container and shall meet all other requirements of the
specification.

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3.5.3 Mixing properties. When tested as specified in 4.12, smooth homogeneous mixture shall
result. The primer shall be free from grit, seeds, skins, or lumps. After aging as specified in 4.12,
the primer shall show no signs of gelation.

3.5.4 Spraying properties. When tested as specified in 4.13, the primer shall spray satisfactorily
in all respects and shall show no running, sagging, or streaking. The dried film shall show no
dusting, mottling, or color separation and shall present a smooth finish free from seeds.

3.5.5 Adhesion. The assessment of the adhesion of the coating film shall be determined by its
ability to not peel from the substrate when tested in accordance with ASTM D3359, as specified
in 4.14. The resultant test rating shall be classified as scale 4B or better.
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3.5.6 Flexibility. A film of primer, tested as specified in 4.15, shall withstand bending without
cracking or flaking.

3.5.7 Water resistance. A film of primer, tested as specified in 4.16, shall show no wrinkling or
blistering immediately after removal of the panel from the water. The primer shall be no more
than slightly affected when examined 2 hours after removal. After 24 hours air drying, the
portion of the panel which was immersed shall be the same with regard to hardness, adhesion,
color and gloss as compared to the portion which was not immersed. Film softening shall not
exceed a number 2 pencil hardness difference (see ASTM D3363) from an unexposed film with
identical cure history prior to water exposure.

3.5.8 Hydrocarbon fluid resistance. A film of primer, tested as specified in 4.17, shall show no
blistering or wrinkling and no more than a slight yellow to beige color change on submerged area
of panel. Upon removal from the fluid slight softening is acceptable. After 2 hours air drying,
the panel that was immersed shall be almost indistinguishable with regard to hardness, adhesion,
color and gloss from a panel prepared at the same time but not immersed. Film softening shall
not exceed a number 2 pencil hardness difference (see ASTM D3363) from an unexposed film
with identical cure history prior to hydrocarbon fluid exposure.

3.5.9 Corrosion resistance.

3.5.9.1 Salt spray resistance. A film of primer tested as specified in 4.18.1 and examined
immediately after removal from the salt spray test shall show no more than a trace of rusting
(ASTM D610, table I, rust grade 9) or corrosion, and no more than five scattered blisters, none
larger than one (1) mm in diameter for unscribed regions. Scribed areas shall have ratings as
specified in ASTM D1654 method A of not less than six (6) for steel or eight (8) for aluminum
panels. Upon removal of the primer, there shall be no more than a trace of rusting, pitting, or
corrosion on the panels.

3.5.9.2 Cyclic corrosion test. A film of type IV primer tested as specified in 4.18.2 and
evaluated using ASTM D1654 method A shall have a rating of not less than seven (7). There
shall be no more than five (5) scattered blisters in the unscribed areas

3.5.10 Topcoating. A film of primer, tested as specified in 4.19, shall show no blistering,
wrinkling or other evidence of lifting. The topcoat shall be difficult to remove from the primer
and the primer from the panel when cut with the knife blade.
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3.5.11 Weather resistance. A film of the primer, exposed as specified in 4.20, shall show no
rusting, cracking, checking, flaking, or loss of adhesion. On removal of the coating system, the
surface of the metal shall show no more than a trace of rusting, pitting, or corrosion (see ASTM
D610, table I, rust grade 9).

3.5.12 Super tropical bleach (STB) resistance. When tested as specified in 4.21, a film of the
coating shall show no blistering, wrinkling, or film softening when examined immediately after
washing with water. Film softening shall not exceed a number 2 pencil hardness difference (see
ASTM D3363) from an unexposed film. After drying, there shall be a maximum Delta (Δ) E
color change of 2.5 L*A*B* units when comparing a portion of the untested panel to that of the
tested area. The STB composition shall be in accordance with MIL-DTL-12468.

3.5.13 Toxic ingredients. Other than parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF), the primer shall
contain no benzene (benzol), chlorinated solvents or ethylene based glycol ethers and their
acetates (see 4.22).

3.6 User instruction markings. All primary containers shall be legibly marked or labeled
"Component A (epoxy resin component)” or "Component B (catalyst component)" as applicable,
with the manufacturer’s mixing instructions, the VOC content (in grams/liter), HAPS content
and the following:

PRECAUTION: The Surgeon General requires airline respirators to be used unless air sampling
shows exposure to be below standards. Then, either chemical cartridge respirators or airline
respirators are required. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use with adequate ventilation. For
other safety recommendations refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Keep containers
closed.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE: Mix component A well; then add 1 part by volume of component
B to 4 parts by volume of component A and mix well. If thinning is required for spray
application, type I material shall be thinned by reducing 4 parts of the mixed primer by volume
with one part by volume of MIL-T-81772, Type I or II. For type II primer, if thinning is allowed
and necessary, consult with the manufacturer of the primer for the appropriate thinner to stay
within the regulatory limits. For thinning the type III or IV primers, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. The solvents used shall be HAPS-free material and stay within the regulatory VOC
limits. The admixed coating may require a 30 minute induction time before use. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendations. During spray application, avoid inhalation and eye or skin
contact.

TYPE I MATERIAL HAS A POTLIFE OF UP TO 8 HOURS AFTER MIXING THE

COMPONENTS.
TYPE II, III AND IV MATERIALS HAVE A POTLIFE OF UP TO 6 HOURS AFTER
MIXING THE COMPONENTS.

3.7 Material safety data sheet (MSDS). A MSDS shall be prepared for the primer in accordance
with FED-STD-313 and forwarded to the qualifying activity (see 6.4.2). The MSDS shall be
included with each shipment of the material covered by this specification and submitted to
pertinent Government agencies as stated in a FED-STD-313.

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3.8 Toxicity clearance. All new chemicals and materials being added to the Army supply
system shall have a toxicity clearance. A toxicity clearance involves a toxicological evaluation
of materials prior to introduction into the Army supply system. The Army program manager
shall be responsible for identifying technically feasible materials and requesting a toxicity
clearance for use of that material within their program (see 6.8).

4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as
follows:

a. Qualification inspection (see 4.2).

b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3).

4.2 Qualification inspection. Qualification shall be conducted by the qualifying activity (see
6.4). The qualification test sample shall consist of five (5) quart kits of each material. The
samples shall be legibly identified (see 6.4.3). Qualification inspection shall consist of tests for
all requirements specified in section 3 and table V. Qualification inspection shall examine for
user instruction markings (see 3.6). The results of each test shall be compared with the
applicable requirement in section 3. Failure to conform to any requirement shall be counted as a
defect and paint represented by the sample test shall not be approved for inclusion in the QPD
under this specification. Conditional approval shall be given until completion of the weathering
test. Upon completion of this test, then final approval shall be given.

4.3 Conformance inspection. The manufacturer shall forward from each production lot
(see 4.3.1) a batch validation letter detailing the batch number, manufacturer's code, specification
and type number, QPL number and batch volume to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, ATTN:
RDRL-WMM-C, Organic Coatings Team, Building 4600, Deer Creek Loop, Aberdeen Proving
Ground, MD 21005-5066. The manufacturer shall perform conformance inspection testing on
each production lot and have these test results on file when requested by the contracting officer.
Conformance inspection for individual lots shall test for VOC, condition in container, total
solids, fineness of grind, mixing properties, spraying properties, drying time, and 60 degree
specular gloss. There shall be no failures (see 6.6).

4.3.1 Lot and batch formation. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase
description (see 6.2), a lot shall consist of all coatings of the same type, composition and color,
from a single uniform batch, produced and offered for delivery at one time (see 6.4.1). Unless
otherwise specified in the contract or purchase description (see 6.2), a batch shall consist of all
coating material (in U.S. gallons) manufactured during one continuous operation and forming
part of one contract or order for delivery (see 6.4.1). The addition of any substance to a batch
shall constitute a new lot.

4.4 Inspection conditions. Unless otherwise specified, all inspections shall be performed in
accordance with ASTM D3924. Also, unless otherwise stated in the test method or paragraph,
room temperature shall be 73 ± 4 °F (23 ± 2 °C) and a 40 - 70 percent relative humidity.

4.5 Material safety data sheet (MSDS). The MSDS shall address components A and B and be in
compliance with FED-STD-313 (see 3.7). Noncompliance shall be cause for rejection.
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4.6 Test methods.

4.6.1 Test conditions. Except as otherwise specified herein, the routine testing and referee
testing shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM D3924. A dry film thickness of 1.5 ± 0.2
mils (37.5 ± 5 microns) shall be used whenever film thickness is requested in any test, unless
otherwise required by the test. Failure of any test result to fall within the specified ranges in
section 3 shall constitute failure of the applicable test. For all tests requiring the use of the mixed
primer, components A and B shall be mixed in the proportions specified in paragraph 4.12.

4.6.2 Test panels. Steel test panels shall be cold-rolled SAE 1010 steel conforming to ASTM
A109/A109M or ASTM A1008/A1008M, treated with a zinc phosphate coating in accordance
with TT-C-490, type I. The panels shall have a Rockwell B hardness of 55 to 75 and a surface
roughness of 30 to 45 micro inches (arithmetic average) as rolled. Aluminum test panels shall be
aluminum alloy 2024-T3 treated with MIL-DTL-5541, type II.

4.6.3 Test procedures. Tests (see table V) shall be in accordance with ASTM, GM, or as
specified herein. The right is reserved to make any additional tests deemed necessary to
determine that the primer meets the requirements of this specification.
TABLE V. Index.

Applicable Requirement
EPA Test ASTM Test Test Paragraph or
Item Method Method Paragraph Table
Pigment analysis - D2371 4.7.6 3.3.1; Table
IV
Titanium dioxide - D1394 4.7.6.1 Table I
Zinc phosphate - - 4.7.6.2 Table I
Hexavalent chromium - - 4.7.6.3 -
Isolation of vehicle - D2698 - 3.3.2
(Supercentrifuge)
Solvent distillation - - 4.7.3 3.3.2.3.1
Aromatic compounds EPA Method - - 3.3.2.3.1
311
Olefinic and cyclo- EPA Method - - 3.3.2.3.1
olefinic 311
Ketones EPA Method - - 3.3.2.3.1
311
Volatile organic - D3960 4.7.3.1 3.3.2.3.2
compounds
Volatile organic EPA D3271 4.7.3.2 3.3.2.3.3
hazardous air Method 311
pollutants
(VOHAPS)

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TABLE V. Index – Continued.

Applicable Requirement
EPA Test ASTM Test Test Paragraph or
Item Method Method Paragraph Table
Nonvolatile content - D7232 4.7.1 Table II
Pigment solids - D2371 4.7.2 Table II
Vehicle solids - D2371 4.7.2 Table II
Viscosity - D562 - Table II
Fineness of grind - D1210 - Table II
Epoxy resin
component A D1652 4.7.5.1 Table II
component B - 4.7.5.2 Table III
Weight/gallon
component B - D1475 - Table III
60° specular gloss - D523 4.8 Table IV
Drying time - D5895 4.9 Table IV
Lead metal - D3335 4.7.4 Table IV
Condition in
container
component A - - 4.10.1 3.5.1.1
component B - - 4.10.2 3.5.1.2
Storage stability
Full container
component A - D1849 4.11.1 3.5.2.1
component B - - 4.11.2 3.5.2.2
Mixing properties - - 4.12 3.5.3
Spraying properties - - 4.13 3.5.4
Adhesion - D3359 4.14 3.5.5
Flexibility - D522 4.15 3.5.6
Method B
Water resistance - D1308 4.16 3.5.7
Hydrocarbon - - 4.17 3.5.8
resistance
Salt spray resistance - B117 4.18.1 3.5.9.1
Cyclic corrosion - - 4.18.2 3.5.9.2
resistance 1/
Topcoating - - 4.19 3.5.10
Weather resistance - G90 4.20 3.5.11
STB resistance - - 4.21 3.5.12
Toxic ingredients - - 4.22 3.5.13
1/ General Motors Standard: GMW 14872

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4.7 Analysis of primer.

4.7.1 Nonvolatile (total solids) content. Place a portion of the thoroughly mixed sample in a
dropping bottle and weigh to the nearest one-tenth mg. Weigh one 60 mm aluminum dish to the
nearest one-tenth mg. Transfer a small sample that does not exceed 0.3g to the dish, determine
its exact weight to the nearest one-tenth mg by loss in weight of the bottle. Dissolve the sample
in 2 ml of A.C.S. reagent grade ethanol and dry in a gravity convection oven at 221 oF (105 oC)
for one (1) hour. Upon cooling, reweigh the dish to the nearest one-tenth mg. From the weight
of the residue in the dish and the weight of the sample taken, calculate the percent nonvolatile
(total solid) as required. Nonconformance to the requirements in table II shall constitute failure
of this test.

4.7.2 Pigment analysis. Extract the pigment as in ASTM D2371, except use ethanol for the
extraction. Make appropriate qualitative and quantitative tests on the extracted pigment to
determine if only permissible pigments were used. Nonconformance to table II shall constitute
failure of this test.

4.7.3 Solvent analysis. For type I, distill the solvents from components A and B. Analyze a
mixture of 8 ml component A and 1 ml component B using EPA method 311. Determine
compliance with 3.3.2.3.1.

4.7.3.1 Volatile organic compound (VOC) determination. For type II, III and IV, determine the
VOC of component A and component B in accordance with ASTM D3960. The density is
determined by using the weight/gallon cup described in ASTM D1475. The nonvolatile content
is determined by using ASTM D7232. The notarized Statement of Composition shall be used in
the determination process. Calculate the VOC for the coating as mixed with the equation:
4(VOC of component A) + (VOC of component B) = VOC pounds/gallon of mixed coating
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Determine compliance with 3.3.2.3.2 for Type II and 3.3.2.3.3 for Type III and IV.

4.7.3.2 Solvent volatile organic hazardous air pollutant (VOHAP) determination. Hazardous
solvent content of each individual coating shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D3271 or
EPA Method 311, as applicable. Check for compliance with 3.3.2.3.4.

4.7.4 Lead content. Determine the presence or absence of lead by weighing 50 mg of pigment
into a small glass test tube. Add 5 ml of dilute HNO3 and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes.
Decant a one ml aliquot into a plastic micro-centrifuge tube and centrifuge for five (5) minutes at
17000 rpm - balancing the centrifuge with a tube containing one ml. of the dilute HNO3 solution.
This tube shall also act as the test “blank”. Immerse a lead test strip into the supernatant from
each tube. Shake off the excess liquid and after approximately one minute compare the color
change in the reaction zone of the strips to the color scale (concentration levels) provided by the
manufacturer. If any color change is apparent from the “blank” strip rerun the test using fresh,
lead-free reagents. For the “Sample” strip, the appearance of a bright red color is indicative of
lead at a concentration level above the specification limit, while no color change or a faint pink
color change is indicative of lead concentrations below the specification limit. Confirmation of
the exact lead concentration in the coating’s solids shall be determined using any authoritative
quantitative method, such as ASTM D3335.

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4.7.5 Analysis of vehicle.

4.7.5.1 Epoxy resin - component A. Determine the epoxy resin content on the extracted vehicle in
accordance with ASTM D1652 for compliance with table II. Nonconformance to table II
constitutes failure of this test.

4.7.5.2 Epoxy resin - component B. Place 4 drops of component B in a test tube. Add about 10
drops of toluene and 10 drops of ethyl alcohol, mix and dry completely in an oven at 105 °C
(221 °F). After cooling, add 1 ml concentrated sulfuric acid and warm to about 60 °C (140 °F) in
a water bath for 10 minutes. Cool and add 2 drops of 40 percent formaldehyde solution. Allow
the sample to stand a few minutes. Dilute with 10 ml of water added all at one time. A blue or
green color shall form almost immediately if epoxy resins of the bisphenol type are present.
Nonconformance to table III constitutes failure of this test.

4.7.5.3 Weight/gallon – component B. Determine the weight/gallon of component B in

accordance with ASTM D1475 and check for compliance with table III. Nonconformance to
table III constitutes failure of this test.

4.7.6 Analysis of pigment. Extract the pigment as in ASTM D2371, but use ethanol for
extraction. Make appropriate qualitative and quantitative tests on the extracted pigment to
determine if only permissible pigments were used. Nonconformance to 3.3.1 shall constitute
failure of this test.

4.7.6.1 Titanium dioxide (TiO2) content. Determine the titanium dioxide (TiO2) content on the
extracted pigment in accordance with ASTM D1394 for compliance with table I.
Nonconformance to table I shall constitute failure of this test.

4.7.6.2 Zinc phosphate content. Determine the zinc phosphate content in accordance with
4.7.6.2.1 and 4.7.6.2.2.

4.7.6.2.1 Determination of zinc.

4.7.6.2.1.1 Reagents.

a. Buffer solution (pH 10): 350 ml concentrated NH4OH + 54g NH4Cl + H2O to
give 1000 ml.
b. Eriochrome black T (0.5%): 0.25g eriochrome black T + 2.2g hydroxylamine
hydrochloride/50 ml methanol solution.
c. Primary standard zinc oxide (0.200N): Accurately weigh 4.069g of oven dried
ZnO. Dissolve it in 250 ml of the buffer solution and dilute to 500 ml.
d. 0.5N Disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate dehydrate (EDTA): 37.2g
EDTA/liter aqueous solution.

4.7.6.2.1.2 Procedure.
a. Accurately weigh approximately 1.0 gram of pigment into a 250 ml glass
stoppered Erlenmeyer flask.
b. Add 25 ml buffer, stopper, and shake vigorously every few minutes over
a period of 30 minutes.
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c. Filter through fine paper into a 400 ml beaker, washing well with water until
200 ml of filtrate are collected.
d. Add 20.0 ml of the EDTA (an excess) to the filtrate.
e. Add 10 drops of eriochrome black T.
f. Titrate with standard ZnO to a wine-red end point (Vs).
g. Run a blank by titrating 20.0 ml of the EDTA in 200 ml of an aqueous
solution containing 25 ml of the buffer (Vb).

4.7.6.2.1.3 Calculations.

Percent zinc = (Vb – VS) x 0.02 x 3.269

Sample weight

Percent zinc phosphate = (Vb – VS) x 0.2 x 7.035

Sample weight

4.7.6.2.2 Determination of phosphate.

4.7.6.2.2.1 Reagents.

a. Concentrated NH4OH.
b. Concentrated HNO3.
c. NH4NO3.
d. Ammonium molybdate – Johnson’s formula: Mix 55g of (NH4)6MO7O24 ·
4H2O and 50g of NH4NO3 with 18 ml of concentrated NH4OH and 20 ml
H2O. Stir. Dilute to about 700 ml with H2O. Heat with occasional stirring
until all salts have dissolved. Dilute to 1000 ml. Let stand overnight. Filter
through fine paper but do not wash the residue.

4.7.6.2.2.2 Procedure.

a. Accurately weigh approximately 2g of pigment into a 250 ml glass-

stoppered Erlenmeyer flask.
b. Add 30 ml 7.5N HNO3 and agitate the sample every few minutes over a
period of 30 minutes.
c. Filter through Whatman 50 paper into a 400 ml beaker washing well with water.
d. Add 6 grams of NH4NO3, stir.
e. Heat the clear solution to 80 °C (no higher) and add 75 ml of ammonium molybdate
with constant stirring.
f. Stir for several minutes and let the precipitate settle for 2 hours.
g. Filter through a tared crucible (gooch or medium glass), transfer the precipitate, and
wash with 1 percent HNO3 5 ml concentrated HNO3/500 ml solution. The washing shall
be thorough.
h. Give the collected precipitate a final wash with a small amount of water.
i. Dry the crucible for 2 hours in a 105 °C oven.
j. Cool crucible in a desiccator and determine the weight of the precipitate (it shall not
exceed 3g; if it does, repeat the determination with a smaller sample).

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4.7.6.2.2.3 Calculations.

Percent phosphate [PO4] = Weight of precipitate x 5.029

Sample weight

Percent zinc phosphate = Weight of precipitate x 11.18

[Zn3 (PO4)2 · 2H2O] Sample weight

4.7.6.2.2.4 Failure criteria. Nonconformance to table I shall constitute failure of this test.

4.7.6.3 Hexavalent chromium. Determine the presence or absence of hexavalent chromium by

either of the following chemical reagent screening techniques.

(a) Weigh approximately 250 mg of pigment into a small glass test tube. Add 5 ml of 25
percent aqueous KOH and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes. Decant a one ml aliquot into a plastic
micro-centrifuge tube and centrifuge for five (5) minutes at 17000 rpm, balancing the centrifuge with
a tube containing one ml of the KOH solution. The resulting supernatant liquid shall be nearly
colorless. Use the tube containing the KOH solution as a reference. A distinct yellow color indicates
the presence of hexavalent chromium and therefore shall constitute failure of the test requirement.

(b) Weigh approximately 50 mg of pigment into a small glass test tube. Add 5ml of 10
percent aqueous H2SO4 and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes. Decant a one ml aliquot into a
plastic micro-centrifuge tube and centrifuge for five (5) minutes at 17,000 rpm, balancing the
centrifuge with a second tube containing one ml of the H2SO4 solution. The solution in the
second tube shall act as the test “blank”. Immerse a chromate ion (CrO42-) test strip into the
supernatant from each tube. Shake off the excess liquid and after approximately one minute
compare the color change in the reaction zone of the strips to the color scale (concentration
levels) provided by the manufacturer. The appearance of a purple/violet color from the “sample”
strip is indicative of hexavalent chrome and therefore shall constitute failure of the test
requirement. If a color change is apparent from the “blank” strip rerun the test using fresh,
chromium-free reagents. The appearance of a pronounced color change is indicative of
hexavalent chrome and therefore shall constitute failure of the test requirement.

4.8 Specular gloss (60 degree). Prepare a film of the primer on steel as specified in 4.13 and
allow to dry 48 hours. Determine the 60 degree specular gloss in accordance with ASTM D523.
Nonconformance to table IV shall constitute failure of this test.

4.9 Drying time. Spray the mixed coating on a test panel as specified in 4.13 to a dry film
thickness of 1.5 ± 0.2 mils (37.5 ± 5 microns). Determine the drying time under ambient conditions
in accordance with ASTM D5895. Check for compliance with table IV.

4.10 Condition in container.

4.10.1 Component A. Upon opening a full previously unopened container, the condition of the
contents shall be examined for compliance with 3.5.1.1. Reseal, then agitate the container for
three (3) minutes on a paint shaker and examine for compliance with 3.5.1.1. On reexamination
of the contents, the disclosure of any gel bodies or undispersed pigment indicates unsatisfactory
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4.10.2 Component B. Upon opening a full previously unopened container, the condition of the
contents shall be examined for compliance with 3.5.1.2.

4.11 Storage stability.

4.11.1 Component A. Allow a full quart can of component A to stand undisturbed for one (1)
year in accordance with ASTM D1849 and then examine the contents. Evaluate the pigment
settling as specified in 4.10.1, except agitate the can for five (5) minutes on a paint shaker prior
to reexamination. Determine viscosity and other applicable tests for compliance with 3.5.2.1.

4.11.2 Component B. Allow a full 8 ounce can of component B to stand for one (1) year under
standard laboratory conditions. At the end of this period, examine the contents for compliance to
3.5.2.2.

4.12 Mixing properties. Thoroughly mix 4 parts by volume of component A with one part by
volume of component B and examine for compliance with 3.5.3. Place 5 ounces of the material
in an eight ounce glass jar and do not agitate or disturb for 4 hours. At the end of this period
examine for compliance with 3.5.3.

4.13 Spraying properties. If necessary for application of type I primer, reduce four parts of the
mixed primer by volume with one part of MIL-T-81772, type I or II. For type II primer, use the
solvent MIL-T-81772, type I or II if necessary or follow the manufacturer’s recommendations
not to exceed the VOC level (see 1.2). For type III and IV primer, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations not to exceed the VOC level (see 1.2). To maintain HAPS-free, Mil-T-81772
shall not be used with the type III or IV material. Spray primer on a steel panel to a dry film
thickness between 1.5 ± 0.2 mils (37.5 ± 5 microns). The coating properties of the dry sprayed
surface shall be observed for compliance with 3.5.4.

4.14 Adhesion. Spray the primer as in 4.13 on a steel and aluminum panel pretreated as in 4.6.2.
Air dry type I specimens for three (3) days and types II, III and IV specimens for seven (7) days.
Perform adhesion testing as specified in ASTM D3359, method B and examine for compliance
with 3.5.5.

4.15 Flexibility. Determine flexibility in accordance with ASTM D522, method B. Spray the
coating on a steel panel, tinplated 0.010 inches (0.254 mm) thick to a dry film thickness of
1.5 ± 0.2 mils (37.5 ± 5 microns). Air dry for 168 hours. Bend the coated panels over a ¼ inch
mandrel. Examine the coating for cracks over the area of the bend for compliance with 3.5.6.

4.16 Water resistance. Prepare sprayed films of primer as in 4.15. Allow the panels to air
dry three (3) days for type I and seven (7) days for type II, III and IV. Coat all exposed,
uncoated metal surfaces with wax or other suitable coating. Immerse the panels for 168 hours
in distilled water at 73 ± 2 °F (23 ± 1 °C) as specified in ASTM D1308. On removal, observe
panels for compliance with 3.5.7. Nonconformance to 3.5.7 constitutes failure of this test.

4.17 Hydrocarbon fluid resistance. Prepare films of primer as in 4.15 and air dry three (3) days
for type I and seven (7) days for type II, III and IV. Do not wax or coat the exposed metal
surfaces. Immerse the panels for 168 hours in a hydrocarbon fluid conforming to JP8 at 70 ± 5 °F
(21 ± 3 °C). Panels shall be immersed at a minimum depth of 50 %. At the end of the test period,
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remove and examine for compliance with 3.5.8. Nonconformance to 3.5.8 shall constitute failure
of this test.

4.18 Corrosion testing. For types I, II and III, prepare three (3) 4 by 12 inch test panels each as
in 4.14 and air dry type I for three (3) days and for types II and III for seven (7) days. For type
IV, prepare ten (10) pretreated steel and five (5) aluminum 3 x 6 inch panels as specified in 4.14.
For the type IV primer, five (5) each of the steel prepared panels shall be exposed to the salt
spray resistance and cyclic corrosion resistance. Allow to air dry for seven (7) days. Coat the
edges and uncoated metal surfaces with suitable coating.

4.18.1 Salt spray resistance. Expose the panels prepared in 4.18 to 5 percent salt spray for 336
hours for types I, II and III in accordance with ASTM B117. For type IV, take five (5) of the
steel panels and the five (5) aluminum panels from 4.18 and make an “X” scribe through the
primer. Expose these for 1,000 hours in accordance with ASTM B117. Upon removal, wash the
panels gently in warm running water until free from any visible salt deposits and examine
immediately for compliance with 3.5.9.1. Nonconformance to 3.5.9.1 shall constitute failure of
this test.

4.18.2 Cyclic corrosion resistance. Take remaining five (5) steel panels from 4.18 and make an
“X” scribe through the primer. Expose the panels to accelerated cyclic corrosion for 40 cycles
for type IV in accordance with GMW 14872. Upon removal, rinse panels until visible salt
deposits are removed. Examine immediately for compliance with 3.5.9.2. Strip primer with
suitable paint remover and inspect for rust, pitting or corrosion not evident with paint present.
Nonconformance to 3.5.9.2 shall constitute failure of this test.

4.19 Topcoating. Prepare two (2) test panels each as in 4.15. Allow to air dry 1 hour and 24
hours respectively and spray a coat of camouflage green 383, color 34094 polyurethane
conforming to MIL-DTL-64159 and MIL-DTL-53039 over the specimens. If necessary, the
polyurethane shall be thinned according to the specification, with thinner conforming to the
specification or manufacturer, and sprayed to a dry film thickness 2 ± 0.2 mils (50 ± 5 microns).
Examine the panels for evidence of lifting after the topcoat has air dried 2 hours. Allow the
specimens to air dry 168 hours after recoating. Perform adhesion testing as specified in ASTM
D3359, method B and examine its ability to not peel. The resultant rating shall be classified as
scale 4B or better. Nonconformance to 3.5.10 constitutes failure of this test.

4.20 Weather resistance. Prepare four (4) 4 by 12 inch panels (2 of each substrate) of the primer
as in 4.13. Allow the primer to air dry for 24 hours and then apply a coat of camouflage green
383, 34094 as specified in MIL-DTL-64159 type II to a dry film thickness of 2 ± 0.2 mils (50 ± 5
microns). Allow to air dry for a minimum of seven (7) days and record color and 60° gloss
readings for each panel. Panels shall be placed outdoors, for the equivalent of 560 MJ/m2 of
total UV irradiance, in an accelerated outdoor exposure according to ASTM G90. At 70 MJ/m2
intervals examine the panels for compliance with 3.5.11. Determine chalking according to
ASTM D4214. Rinse the panels with a warm soap solution using a soft sponge or cloth, rinse,
dry and examine for color change at each interval. The exposure racks shall be weathered at
latitude 33° 23’ north and 112° 35’ west. Nonconformance to 3.5.11 shall constitute failure of
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4.21 Super tropical bleach (STB) resistance. Prepare a steel panel as specified in 4.15. Scribe a
one (1) inch diameter wax ring using a china marker on the painted surface of the panel. Place
approximately one (1) ml of STB agent on the panel surface. Do not cover. Allow to stand 30
minutes then thoroughly wash with water. An STB slurry mix of 40 parts STB and 60 parts
water by weight shall be used. Examine for compliance with 3.5.12.

4.22 Toxic ingredients. Other than parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF), the manufacturer shall
certify that the primer contains no benzene (benzol), chlorinated solvents or ethylene based
glycol ethers and their acetates. Nonconformance to 3.5.13 constitutes failure of this
requirement.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in the
contract or order (see 6.2). When packaging of materiel is to be performed by DoD or in-house
contractor personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to
ascertain packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory
Control Point’s packaging activities within the Military Service or Defense Agency, or within the
military service’s system command. Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing
Military Department’s or Defense Agency’s automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or
by contacting the responsible packaging activity.

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is
not mandatory.)

6.1 Intended use. The primer described in this specification, which is lead and hexavalent
chromium free, is intended for use on clean, chemically pretreated surfaces in camouflage systems.
Type II formulations will meet a 420 grams/liter (3.5 pounds/gallon) maximum VOC content
requirement. Type III and IV formulations will meet a 340 grams/liter (2.8 pounds/gallon)
maximum VOC content requirement and be HAPS-free. Type IV will also provide enhanced
corrosion performance of 1,000 hours salt spray and 40 cycles on the cyclic test.

6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number and date of this specification.

b. Type of coating required (see 1.2).
c. Size of primary container required for component A and size of primary container required
for component B (see 3.3).
d. If a toxicity clearance is required (see 3.8).
e. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
f. Preparation of material safety data sheets (MSDS) in accordance with FED-STD-313
for the epoxy primer coating and inclusion of MSDS with shipment of material.

6.3 Basis of purchase. The primers covered by this specification should be purchased by
volume, the unit being a kit comprised of 1 quart of 57.75 cubic inches or 1 gallon of 231 cubic
inches. The kit components need not be the same size.
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6.4 Qualification. With respect to products requiring qualification, awards will be made only for
products which are, at the time of award of contract, qualified for inclusion in the QPD, whether
or not such products have actually been so listed by that date. The attention of contractors is
called to this requirement and manufacturers are urged to arrange to have the products that they
propose to offer to the Federal Government tested for qualification in order that they may be
eligible to be awarded contracts or purchase orders for the products covered by this specification.
Samples for QPD testing (see 4.2) should be submitted to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory,
ATTN: RDRL-WMM-C, Organic Coatings Team, Building 4600, Deer Creek Loop, Aberdeen
Proving Ground, MD 21005-5066.

6.4.1 Conformity to qualified sample. All lots of coatings supplied under this specification must
be manufactured using the same formulation, raw materials and supplier(s) of raw materials,
methods of manufacture, equipment, and geographic location as the qualification sample, unless
changes have been approved by the qualifying activity.

6.4.2 Material safety data sheets (MSDS). Contracting officers will identify those activities
requiring copies of a completed MSDS prepared in accordance with FED-STD-313. The
pertinent Government mailing addresses for submission of data are listed in FED-STD-313.

6.4.3 Sample identification for qualification inspection. Samples for QPD testing are to be
identified in a cover letter with the following information:

Manufacturer’s name and product number.

Submitted by (name and date).
Specify the number of samples.
Specify the reason for submitting the samples.
Specification MIL-DTL-53022D; Type______, Color______.
Provide a copy of the material safety data sheet (MSDS).
Provide a copy of the statement of composition.
Provide a copy of the technical data sheet.
Provide a copy of the test report.

6.5 Retention of qualification. In order to retain qualification of a product approved for listing
in the QPD, the manufacturer will verify by certification to the qualifying activity that the
manufacturer’s product complies with the requirements of this specification. Unless otherwise
specified, the time of periodic verification by certification will be in two-year intervals from the
date of the original qualification, and will be initiated by the qualifying activity. No change will
be made in formulation, raw materials or supplier(s) of raw materials, methods of manufacture,
equipment, or geographic location without prior written Government approval. The Government
reserves the right to re-examine the qualified product whenever deemed necessary to determine
that the product continues to meet any or all of the specification requirements.

6.6 Conformance rejection and retest. Failure in any conformance inspection will result in the
rejection of the batch from which it was obtained and constitutes justification for removal from the
qualified products list. Rejected material cannot be resubmitted for acceptance without written
approval from the qualification activity (see 6.4). The application for resubmission will contain all
details concerning previous rejections and measures taken to correct these deficiencies.

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6.7 Limitations of olefinic test. The test for olefinic and cycle-olefinic compounds will not be
positive for solvents containing less than 1 percent of these compounds.

6.8 Toxicity request. Department of the Army Regulation (AR) 40-5, Preventive Medicine,
(AR) 70-1, Acquisition Policy, and Department of the Army Pamphlet 70-3, Acquisition
Procedures, require a toxicity clearance. Army toxicity questions and/or a toxicity clearance
request should be addressed to: Commander, US Army Center For Health Promotion And
Preventive Medicine (MCHB-TS-T), 5158 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
21010-5403.

6.9 Detail specification. MIL-DTL-53072, Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) System
Application Procedures and Quality Control Inspection, is available for application procedures
and quality control inspection of this coating.

6.10 Subject term (key word) listing.

Aluminum
Camouflage system
CARC system
HAPS
Metals
Panels
Steel
VOHAPS

6.11 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify
changes with respect to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes.

CONCLUDING MATERIAL

Custodians: Preparing activity:

Army - MR Army - MR
Navy - AS
Air Force - 11
Project: 8010-2009-051
Review activities:
Army - MD1, MI
Navy - CG, SH
Air Force – 84, 99

Civil agency:
GSA/FAS

NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this
document. Since organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency
of the information above using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil/.

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