A-A-2850 Coating Compound, Waterborne Polymeric (Interior, Wood)This description covers a low VOC clear waterborne polymeric coating in three gloss levels for application by brush or spray. The coating is intended for use as a topcoat on interior wood, but is not suitable for use on floors.

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3.5 Cold check.^1/ The panel shall exhibit no checking or cracking when exposed to 4 temperature cycles (ASTM D 1211).

3.6 Specular gloss.^2/ The 60 degrees specular gloss shall be as specified for the appropriate class (ASTM D 523).

Class 1: 60 minimum

Class 2: 20-60

Class 3: 20 maximum

3.7 Self-lifting.^1/ Recoat the film with the same topcoat 6 hours after initial coating and examine after a period of 2 hours. There shall be no self-lifting or any other evidence of film irregularities.

3.8 Brushing properties (Type I only).^1/ When brushed on a vertical panel at a wet film thickness of 50-75 microns (2-3 mils.), the topcoat shall not pull or sag, and shall dry to a smooth uniform film free of streaks, blisters and lap marks.

3.9 Spraying properties (Type II only).^1/ When sprayed onto a test panel from a distance of 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) to wet film thickness of 50-75 microns (2-3 mils), the wet film shall show no sagging, running, or fogging, and the dried film shall exhibit no irregularities.

4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.

4.1 Priority 17 pollutants. The manufacturer shall certify that the product does not contain any of the 17 target chemicals on the EPA 33/50 program list. These chemicals are: benzene, cadmium & compounds, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, chromium & compounds, cyanide, lead & compounds, mercury & compounds, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, methylene chloride, nickel & compounds, tetrachloroethylene, toluene, trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, and xylenes.

4.2 Ozone depleting compounds. The manufacturer shall certify that the product does not contain any of Class I or Class II ozone depleting compounds, as listed in the Federal Registrar notice of July 30, 1992 (57 Fed Reg. 33753), which include chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform, hydrochlorofluorocarbons and any other substances designated by EPA regulation at a later date.

4.3 Recovered materials. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS.

5.1 Contractor certification. The contractor shall certify and maintain substantiating evidence that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of the Commercial Item Description, and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.

6. PACKAGING. Packaging and packing shall be as specified in the contract or order.