MIL-DTL-24441/38B(SH)
QUANTITATIVE REQUIREMENTS: The paint shall meet the following quantitative requirements and the
qualitative requirements of section 3 of the general specification. The components A and B shall be mixed 1:1 by
volume for mixed component tests. Tests shall be performed in accordance with the general specification.
Component A
Component B
Mixed components
Requirements
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Pigment content, percent (%)
11.5
15.5
15.7
19.7
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Volatiles, %
38.0
42.0
12.0
16.0
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Nonvolatile vehicle, %
44.5
49.5
65.3
69.3
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Water, %
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1.5
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0.5
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Coarse particles, %
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0.3
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0.3
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Consistency, grams
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205
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205
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Kilograms per liter (kg/L)
0.95 (7.9)
0.99 (8.3)
1.22 (10.2)
1.34 (11.2)
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(pounds per gallon (lb/gal))
Set to touch, hours
a. at 4.4 C (40 F)
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3
b. at 23 C (73 F)
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3
Dry-hard, hours
a. at 4.4C (40F)
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24
b. at 23C (73F)
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6
Fineness of grind, NS
3
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2
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Flash point, C (F)
35.6 (96)
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37.8 (100)
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35.6 (96)
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Pot life, hours at 23 C (73 F)
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4
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Sag resistance, micrometers (mils)
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300 (12)
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Weight per epoxy vehicle
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175
195
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Contrast ratio, 3-mil dry film
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0.98
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thickness
VOC, grams per liter (g/L)
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340 (2.8)
(lb/gal)
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Thixatrope to be used is the manufacturer's choice. In the development of component A, 4.54 kilograms
(10 pounds) (5.3 liters (1.4 gallons)) of Disparlon NS-30 made by King Industries were used.
Manufacturer is responsible for choosing a thixatrope that meets all the requirements herein, including
shelf life. Thixatrope is a pigment for calculation purposes.
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GENAMID 2000, Cognis Corp.; ANCAMIDE 507, Air Products Chemical Corp.; EPOTUF SF7791,
REICHHOLD Chemical.
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VERSAMID 280B75, Cognis Corp.; ANCAMIDE 700B75, Air Products Chemical Corp.; EPOTUF
SF7792, REICHHOLD Chemical.
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Quso WR-55, PQ Corp.
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Conforming to MIL-PRF-680, Type I.
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Butyl alcohol conforming to ASTM D304.
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