MIL-DTL-1115E
3.4.6 Application properties.
3.4.6.1 Brushing properties. The product, when tested as specified in table VII, shall be capable of being
brushed out and laid off without excess drag on the brush. When dry, the brush-coated surface shall be free from
sags, runs, wrinkles, excess brush marks, or other film defects. The film shall exhibit good adhesion and a smooth,
uniform appearance.
3.4.6.2 Spraying properties. The enamel, when tested as specified in table VII, shall show no running, sagging,
streaking, dusting, mottling, color separation, or other film defects. The film shall exhibit good adhesion and a
smooth, uniform appearance.
3.4.6.3 Rolling properties. The enamel shall roll satisfactorily and shall dry to a uniform film, free from seeds,
runs, sags, or streaks. The dried film shall show an even, smooth finish when tested in accordance with table VII.
3.4.7 Cross-cut adhesion test. When tested as specified in 4.5.11.1 and 4.5.11.2, a 0.025-mm (nominal) [0.001-
inch (nominal)] dry film of enamel shall achieve a minimum classification of 4B.
3.4.8 Water resistance. When tested as specified in 4.5.10, a film of enamel shall show no wrinkling or
blistering immediately after removal of the panel from water. The enamel shall be only slightly affected with regard
to adhesion when observed 2 hours after removal from the water. After 24 hours air drying, the portion of the panel
which was immersed shall be almost indistinguishable, with regard to adhesion and general appearance from the
portion of the panel that was not immersed.
3.4.9 Compatibility.
3.4.9.1 Compatibility with topcoats. When tested as specified in 4.5.11.1, the enamel shall show no signs of
incompatibility such as blistering, wrinkling or peeling when topcoated with coatings manufactured in accordance
with MIL-PRF-24635 and MIL-PRF-24763. Examine for incompatibility immediately after topcoat application and
after 48 hours.
3.4.9.2 Compatibility with primers and undercoats. When tested as specified in 4.5.11.2, the enamel shall show
no signs of incompatibility such as blistering, wrinkling or peeling when applied over fully cured or dried films of
coatings manufactured in accordance with TT-P-645 or MIL-DTL-24441, Type III and Type IV Formula 150
primer. Examine for incompatibility immediately after topcoat application and after 48 hours.
3.4.10 Surface appearance. Films of the enamel, prepared as specified in 4.5.13, shall have a smooth and
uniform appearance and shall show no evidence of wrinkling, seeding, or other non-uniformity.
3.4.10.1 Film hardness. When tested in accordance with 4.5.13.1 the test enamel shall have a minimum pencil
film hardness of HB.
3.4.11 Pigment identification. When tested in accordance with table VII, the pigment in the enamel shall
conform to the requirements of table I.
3.5 Directions for use. The manufacturer shall provide directions for the mixing and application of the enamel.
The direction shall comply with 29 CFR OSHA Hazard Communication Act.
3.6 Batch specific VOC certifications. Manufacturer shall prepare label instructions in accordance with 29
CFR 1910. Each container must be affixed with a hazardous chemical warning label in accordance with 29 CFR
1910.1200. To comply with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollution (NESHAP) requirements for shipbuilding and ship repair, the following two statements
must appear on each paint can label:
a.
A certification that the paint in the container meets the NESHAP requirements for shipbuilding and ship
repair.
b. A statement of the ratio of volatile content to solids expressed as grams of volatile organic hazardous air
pollutants (VOHAP) per liter of solids.
3.7 Ozone-depleting chemicals. The materials used in the enamel shall not contain Class I or Class II ozone-
depleting chemicals as defined in 40 CFR 82.
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