MIL-PRF-87978A
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Qualification. Removers furnished under this specification shall be products which are
authorized by the qualifying activity for listing on the applicable qualified products list before
contract award (see 4.3 and 6.3).
3.1.1 Type I - one step. A paint remover qualified as Type I shall meet all the requirements of
this section.
3.1.2 Type II - two step. Each of the two paint removers qualified as Type II shall meet all the
requirements of this section, with the exception of 3.6 and 3.7. The two materials when evaluated
for compliance with the requirements of 3.6 will have their weight change taken in aggregate to
determine compliance. The two materials, when evaluated for compliance with the requirements
of 3.7, shall meet the requirements within a combined total of two hours.
3.2 Material. The material covered by this specification shall be tank type paint removers
consisting of organic solvents, wetting agents and other ingredients to produce a stable,
homogeneous, satisfactory product.
3.2.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or
environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that
the materials meet or exceed the operational and maintenance requirements, and promote
economically advantageous life cycle costs.
3.2.2 Biodegradability. All surfactants incorporated in the paint remover formulation shall be at
least 90 percent biodegradable. The supplier shall furnish certification (from the manufacturer of
the surfactants) regarding biodegradability characteristics.
3.3 Toxicity. The material shall have no adverse effect on the health of personnel when used for
its intended purpose. The material shall not contain any hazardous compound as defined in FED-
STD-313, nor shall it contain any chemical listed in the current report of known carcinogens of
the National Toxicology Program.
3.4 Viscosity. The viscosity shall be 15 centipoises or less at 77 ±2 °F (25 ±1 °C).
3.5 Flammability. When exposed to an external flame source, the remover shall not continue to
burn longer than 3 seconds after removal of the flame.
3.6 Corrosion. The remover shall not cause pitting or etching of the base metal, nor cause
weight changes in the base metal that exceed the limits of Table I.
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