August 15, 1996
Supersedes
A-A-344A
April 30, 1984
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
Lacquer, Clear Gloss, Exterior/Interior
The General Services Administration has authorized the use if this
Commercial Item Description, for all federal agencies.
1.0. SCOPE. This description covers a water-clear, high gloss, air-drying lacquer for application by brush, wiping cloth or roller. The lacquer is intended for general interior and exterior maintenance of primed metal or unfinished sealed wood, or for recoating sanded or solvent activated compatibles finishes.
2.0. CLASSIFICATION. This CID describes one type of low VOC lacquer.
3.0. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
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Characteristics |
Requirements |
Methods |
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(1) Non-volatile |
20.0% (minimum) |
ASTM D 1664 |
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(2) Volatile Organic Content (VOC) |
680 gms/L (maximum) |
EPA Method 24 (Note 1) |
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(3) “Dry-to-touch” “Dry thorough” |
30 minutes (maximum) 2 hours (maximum) |
ASTM D 1640 (Note 2) |
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(4) Adhesion |
3B rating or better |
ASTM D 2197 (Note 3) |
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(5) Water & alcohol resistance |
No visual defects or softening |
(Note 4) |
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(6) Color (non-yellowing) |
Gardner Color Std. No. 3 |
ASTM D 523 |
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(7) Gloss |
70% min. @60oreflectance |
ASTM D 1544 |
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(8) Self-lifting |
No wrinkling or lifting of films |
(Note 5) |
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(9) Weathering 168 hrs. |
No yellowing; no film detect |
ASTM G 23 |
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(10) Flexibility |
No cracking or flaking |
D 522, Method B |
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(11) Prohibited chemicals |
Voluntary reduce or eliminate |
Appendix A |
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(12) Condition in container |
No gel or foreign particles; dispersible 5 min. hand mix |
Visual observation |
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(13) Brushing |
No “pulling”; no “sag” or “run” |
(Note 6) |
4.0. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
4.11 Recovered materials. To the maximum extent practical. The manufacturer is encouraged to use recovered material(s) in accordance with Public Law 94-580.
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