MIL-DTL-11414F
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is
not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. This specification covers an alkyd primer that when reduced as specified shall
have a maximum volatile organic compound (VOC) content of not more than 420 grams per liter
(g/l) (3.5 pounds/gal (lbs/gal)). This primer is also formulated free of hazardous air pollutants
(HAP-free). The intended use is on properly solvent cleaned and pretreated metal surfaces where
exposure to lead or chromate pigments is not permitted. This primer is intended for painting the
interior of ammunition items; such as bombs, shells, rockets and mines prior to being filled with
explosives. It may also be used for the exterior surfaces of these items as a primer. It is not
intended for use on the inside of potable water tanks or for marine use. This primer is not to be
used with chemical agent resistant coating (CARC) primers or topcoats.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a.
Title, number, and date of the specification.
b.
Required markings (see 3.6.16).
c.
Whether a MSDS is required with each shipment (see 3.6.17 and 4.5.5.1).
d.
If a toxicity clearance is required (see 3.7).
e.
If qualification samples are required and where to send them (see 4.2 and 6.3).
f.
If conformance samples are required and where to send them (see 4.3).
g.
Lot and batch formation (see 4.3.1).
h.
Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
6.2.1 Basis of purchase. The enamel covered by this specification should be purchased by
volume, the unit being one U.S. liquid gallon of 231 cubic inches at 68 °F (20 °C).
6.3 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) and for the extension testing program (see 4.3) should be
submitted to ARL, ATTN: RDRL-WMM-C, Organic Coatings Team, Building 4600, Deer
Creek Loop, APG, MD 21005-5066. Listings of qualified products can be obtained online
through ASSIST.
6.3.1 Sample identification for qualification inspection. Samples for QPD testing and for the
extension testing program 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.
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