gal\) \(maximum\)] volatile organic content \(VOC\) gray, interior deck enamel \(Formula No. 20L\) for shipboard use as a general purpose interior deck enamel for application to either primed steel or aluminum \(see 6.1\). Product is supplied in a single can and used as supplied.

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4.6.7 Rosin and rosin derivatives. The test for rosin and rosin

derivatives shall be in accordance with ASTM D 1542. A portion of the

separated nonvolatile vehicle shall be used for the test. Rosin and rosin

derivatives shall be as specified in 3.4.4.

4.6.8 Dilution stability. Dilution stability with thinner shall be

determined in accordance with method 4203.1 of FED-STD-141. Fifty milliliters

(mL) of enamel and 50 mL of paint thinner conforming to type I of A-A-2904

shall be used. Observations shall be made immediately after mixing and 30

minutes after mixing. Compatibility with thinner shall be as specified in

3.4.6.

4.6.9 Condition in container. A container of the product in the size

ordered shall be inspected. The product shall be equilibrated to test

laboratory conditions [nominal 23 C (73 F)]. Evidence of pressure or vacuum

in the unopened container shall be noted. The container shall then be opened

and examined in accordance with method 3011.1 of FED-STD-141 for evidence of

skinning, corrosion of container interior, odor of putrefaction, rancidity or

souring, gell bodies, and hard settling. If the sample is in a 1-liter (1-

quart) or smaller container, the character of the lower (or settled) layer

shall be determined with a spatula as specified in ASTM D 869. If the sample

is larger than 1 liter (1 quart), this step shall be omitted. The enamel

shall be hand-stirred 300 stirs in 2 minutes with a spatula appropriate to the

container, stirring so as to ensure uniform distribution of any settled

material. Immediately after stirring, the consistency of the enamel shall be

measured using the Krebs-Stormer viscometer. The enamel shall be applied to a

test panel and after it has dried the enamel film shall be examined for grains

0.8 mm (1/32 inch) in diameter, even larger gelatinous lumps, and streaks

caused by such grains or lumps. The condition of the product shall be as

specified in 3.4.5.

4.6.10

Storage stability.

4.6.10.1 Full container. Storage stability shall be tested in

accordance with ASTM D 1849. A container of the product of the size ordered

shall be stored at the temperature recommended in the manufacturer's data

sheet or ASTM F 718 for a period of 1 year. After completion of 1 year, the

stored sample shall be equilibrated to test laboratory conditions [nominal 23 C

(73 F)]. Evidence of pressure or vacuum in the unopened container shall be

noted. The container shall then be opened and examined in accordance with

method 3011.1 of FED-STD-141 for evidence of skinning, corrosion of container

interior, odor of putrefaction, rancidity, or souring. If the sample is in a

1-liter (1-quart) or smaller container, the character of the lower (or

settled) layer shall be determined with a spatula as specified in ASTM D 869.

If the sample is larger than 1 liter (1 quart), this step shall be omitted.

The enamel shall be hand-stirred 300 stirs in 2 minutes with a spatula

appropriate to the container, stirring so as to ensure uniform distribution of

any settled material. Immediately after stirring, the consistency of the

enamel shall be measured using the Krebs-Stormer viscometer. The enamel shall

be applied to a test panel and after it has dried the enamel film shall be

examined for grains 0.8 mm (1/32 inch) in diameter, even larger gelatinous

lumps, and streaks caused by such grains or lumps. The condition of the

product shall be as specified in 3.4.5.1.1.