MIL-DTL-24441D(SH)
TABLE III. Verification requirements Continued.
Applicable method
Applicable
Test
Requirement
Item
ASTM test method
in FED-STD-141
2/
Pot life
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Gloss1/
2/
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D523
2/
Contrast ratio
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D2805
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Sag1/3/
2/
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D4400
2/
Epoxy equivalent weight
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D1652
Color (wetted film)1/
2/
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D2244
Accelerated storage stability
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Color (dry film)1/
2/
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D1729
Brushing properties
4321.3
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Spraying properties
4331.2
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Flexibility
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D522
Stability in partially full container
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Dilution stability
4203.2
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Odor
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D1296
Condition in container
3011.3
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Immersion tests
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Solvent resistance
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D1308
2/
Volatile organic content
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D3960
Cathodic protection
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NOTES:
1/
See 4.3.2.
2/
See applicable specification sheet.
3/
In accordance with FED-STD-141.
4.5.1 Preparation of paint for testing.
4.5.1.1 Conditioning of paint. Each component, prior to testing, shall be mixed on a paint shaker. One-liter
(1-quart) samples shall be shaken for not less than 5 minutes, and 4-liter (1-gallon) containers shall be shaken for not
less than 10 minutes until all ingredients are uniformly distributed.
4.5.1.2 Storage. Components shall be maintained at ambient laboratory conditions (nominal 23 °C (73 °F)) and
any other further mixing shall be by spatula or paddle.
4.5.1.3 Mixed paints. Prepare 844 milliliters (13.5 ounces) of paint. Thoroughly mix by hand, stirring with a
spatula or paint paddle. Allow the thoroughly mixed paint to condition for 1 hour in a bath maintained at 23±1 °C
(73±2 °F) prior to testing.
4.5.1.4 Reference paints. When reference paints are referred to in this document, paints of any type having the
equivalent formula number from a vendor qualified to this specification shall be used. Reference paints constituting
the equivalent system to that being qualified shall be from the same qualified source. Preparation of panels using
the reference paints shall be in accordance with this specification.
4.5.2 Volatile percent. Determine volatiles in accordance with ASTM D2369. Test results shall be in
accordance with the requirements of the appropriate specification sheet.
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