INCH-POUND
MIL-PRF-24763B(SH)
27 August 2009
SUPERSEDING
MIL-E-24763A(SH)
w/INT. AMENDMENT 1
9 August 2006
MIL-E-24763A(SH)
25 August 1993
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
ENAMEL, EMULSION TYPE, FOR SHIPBOARD USE
This specification is approved for use by the Naval Sea Systems Command, Department of the Navy, and is
available for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers the requirements of (95 percent acrylic) water based emulsion (latex),
enamels primarily for use on primed metal surfaces. The enamel is volatile organic content (VOC) compliant and
may be supplied in a variety of colors for shipboard use.
1.2 Classification. Enamel covered by this specification is of the following types, classes and grades as
specified (see 6.2).
1.2.1 Types. The types of enamel are designated by "Type II" or "Type III" as follows:
Type I Material no longer used.
Type II Air-drying, acrylic emulsion type with a VOC not greater than 250 grams per liter (g/L) (2.1 pounds
per gallon).
Type III Air-drying acrylic emulsion type with a VOC less than 100 g/L (0.85 pounds per gallon).
1.2.2 Classes. The classes of the enamel are one of the following:
Class 1 High gloss, 85 percent minimum.
Class 2 Semi-gloss, 45 to 60 percent.
Class 3 Low gloss, 7 to 12 percent
1.2.3 Grades. The grades of enamels are designated as follows:
Grade A Standard pigmented
Grade B Low solar absorbent (26173, 26270, 26373 and 26008)
Grade C Low solar absorbent and anti-stain (26008 and 26270)
Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Commander, Naval Sea Systems
Command, ATTN: SEA 05M2, 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue, SE, Stop 5160, Washington Navy Yard DC 20376-5160
or emailed to CommandStandards@navy.mil, with the subject line "Document Comment". Since contact
information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online
database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil.
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