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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3.4 Qualitative requirements. The enamel shall conform to the

qualitative requirements as specified in 3.4.1 through 3.4.12.

3.4.1 Odor. When tested as specified in table VI, the odor shall be

characteristic of the volatiles permitted and used.

3.4.2 Color. When tested as specified in table VI, the color shall be

a general match to color no. 36231 in accordance with FED-STD-595.

3.4.3 Flexibility. When tested as specified in 4.6.6, a film of the

enamel shall show no evidence of cracking or flaking.

3.4.4 Rosin and rosin derivatives. When tested as specified in 4.6.7,

rosin and rosin derivative shall give a negative test for the presence of

rosin and rosin derivatives.

3.4.5 Condition in container. When tested as specified in 4.6.9, a

freshly opened, full container of enamel shall be free from lumps, abnormal

thickening, or livering and shall show no more pigment settling or caking than

can be readily reincorporated to a smooth, uniform state.

3.4.5.1

Storage stability.

3.4.5.1.1 Full container. When tested as specified in 4.6.10.1, the

product shall be capable of being readily broken up with a paddle to a smooth

uniform consistency. It shall be free from livering, curdling, gelling,

pigment float, hard caking, gummy sediment, or other objectionable properties

for at least 1 year after date of manufacture. The enamel shall conform in

all respects to this specification.

3.4.5.1.2 Partially full container. When tested as specified in

4.6.10.2, enamel shall show no skinning at the end of 48 hours. In addition,

the enamel shall show no livering, curdling, hard caking, or gummy sediment

after being in a partially filled container at an elevated temperature. The

enamel shall mix readily to a smooth uniform state and any skin formed shall

be continuous and easily removed.

3.4.6 Dilution stability. When tested as specified in 4.6.8, the

enamel shall remain stable and uniform, showing no precipitation, curdling, or

separation. Slight pigment settling is permitted. Any thinning shall not

cause the enamel to exceed the maximum allowed VOC limits.

3.4.7 Brushing properties. When tested as specified in table VI, the

enamel shall be capable of being brushed out and laid off without excess drag

on the brush. When dry, the brushed surface shall be free of sags and runs

and shall show a minimum of brush marks.

3.4.8 Spraying properties. When tested as specified in table VI, the

enamel shall spray satisfactorily in all respects and shall show no running,

sagging, streaking, or pronounced orange peel. The film shall air dry and

show no seeding, dusting, floating, fogging, mottling, hazing, or other film

defects.