MIL-PRF-87978A
TABLE I
METAL
SPECIFICATION
SURFACE
WEIGHT CHANGE
TREATMENT
(2 by 4-inch
Test Sample)
Aluminum (2024-T3)
ASTM B209
As Received
±3.0 mg
Aluminum (2024-T3)
ASTM B209
MIL-A-8625, Type II
-4.0 mg
Class 1, Dichromate
Seal
Magnesium
SAE AMS 4377
MIL-M-3171
±2.0 mg
Type III
Steel
SAE AMS 5046
As Received
±4.0 mg
±5.0 mg/in2
Steel
SAE AMS 5046
Cadmium Plated
MIL-STD-870,
Type II, Class 1
NOTE: All panels shall be cleaned and degreased with a suitable solvent, oven dried at 350°F for
1 hour, and desiccated for 1/2 hour prior to surface treatment and testing. Panels shall be sheared
or cut prior to surface treatment.
3.7 Paint stripping efficiency. The remover shall remove at least 95 percent of the paint from the
painted surface of a 2 inch by 4 inch panel within two hours at 55 ±5 °F (13 ±3 °C).
3.8 Hydrogen Embrittlement. The remover shall not induce tensile failure as defined in ASTM
F519.
3.9 Storage stability. After being stored unopened at a temperature of 75 ±5 °F (24 ±3 °C) for
six months, the paint remover shall then conform to all the requirements of this specification.
3.10 Appearance. The remover shall be a liquid having a uniform and homogeneous appearance.
The component ingredients shall be intimately blended and processed as required in accordance
with commonly accepted industrial workmanship standards.
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as
follows:
a. Qualification Inspection (see 4.2)
b. Conformance Inspection (see 4.3)
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