MIL-DTL-24441/23B(SH)
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Thixatrope to be used is the manufacturer's choice. In the development of component B, 6.80 kilograms
(15 pounds) (6.81 liters (1.8 gallons)) of Disparlon 6500 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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EPON 828, Hexion Chemical Co.; ARALDITE 6010, Huntsman Advanced Materials; DER 331, Dow
Chemical Corp.; EPO-TUF 37-140, REICHHOLD Chemical Corp.
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Conforming to ASTM D3734, Type I. In the development of component B, AMSCO Super High Flash
Naphtha was used.
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Titanium dioxide conforming to ASTM D476, Type IV. In the development of component A, DuPont
Tipure R960 was used. Use sufficient titanium dioxide to achieve color. Estimated titanium oxide needed
as less than 0.60 kilograms per 100 liters (5 pounds per 100 gallons).
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For VOC calculations, component A makes approximately 379 liters (100 gallons) and component B
makes approximately 386 liters (102 gallons).
Use of alternate ingredients in this formula must have prior approval of the Naval Sea Systems Command.
Approval will be based on review of data demonstrating equivalent physical, chemical and performance
characteristics of paint manufactured with the proposed alternate material and the requirements as specified in 3.4.1
of MIL-DTL-24441. Paint incorporating the proposed alternate ingredient shall conform to all the requirements of
this military specification sheet and the general specification.
CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE: Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify changes
with respect to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes.
Preparing Activity
Navy SH
(Project 8010-2009-007)
NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this document. Since
organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency of the information above using the
ASSIST Online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil.
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