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PERFORMANCE

lNCN-POIJNDI
!iIL-PRF-16173E

6 Januarv

1993
SUPERSEDING
t41L-C-16173D
20 October
1966
(See
6.12)

SPECIFICATION

CORROSION PREVENTIVE CO!4POUND,

SOLVENT CUTBACK, COID-APPLICATION

This specification 1s approved

of che Department of Defense.

1.

for use by all Departments and Agencies

SCOPE

1.1 a.
This specification covers solvent-dispersed corrosion preventive
compounds that deposit thin, easily removable films after evaporation of solvent.
1.2 ~.
Corrosion preventive compounds covered by this specification are furnished in the following classes and grades, as specified (see 6.2).
The classes of the corrosion preventive compounds are desig1.2.1 Qessea.
nated by Class I- (High volatile organic compounds (VOC)) or Class 11- (LOW WIC)
as follows:

2.8 pounds per gallon (lbs/gal)

- High Voc - VOC exceeding
(340 grams/liter).
class II - SAW Voc - VOC not exceeding 2.8 lbs/gal (340 grcms/liter).

class I

Beneficial comments (recommendstiom,

additions, deletiom) and any pertinent
data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to:
Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, SEA 05Q42, Department of the NavY. 2531
Nationcl Center Bldg 3, Washington, DC 20362-5160 by using the self-addressed
Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1626) appearing at the
end of this documenc or by leccer.

AHSC N/A
J)ISTRIBUTI ON STATSMENT A.

Approved

FSC 8030
for public release; discribucion is unlimited.

MI I.C-1.6173E

L.2.2
following:

The grades of the corrosion preventive compound are the

~.

Grade 1Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade

2345-

2.

APPLICABLE

2.1

Government

Hard film (175 degrees Fahrenheit (F) 80 degrees Celsius (-C)

minimum flow point of solvent deposited film)
Soft film.
Water disulacin~.
soft film.
-.
Transpare~t, non- tacky film.
film
Low pressure steam
removable
DOCUMENTS

documents.

2.1.1 Specifications. standards. and handbooks. The following specifications , standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent
specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are
rhose listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and
Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2)
SPECIFICATIONS
FEDSRAL
A-A-1671
O-H-232
P-D-680
QQ-A-250
QQ-A-250/5
QQ-S-700
RR-S-366
TT-E-485
TT-N-95
TT-T-291
PPP-C-96
PPP-F-320
PPP-D-729
PPP-P-704

MILITARY
MIL-L-17331
MIL-A-18001
MIL-L-19140
MIL-A-22262
MIL-I-45208

Tape, Gummed (Paper, Reinforced, Laminated).

Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)
Dry Cleaning and Decreasing Solvent.
Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Plate and Sheet: General
Specification for.
- Aluminum Alloy Alclad 2024, Plate and Sheet.
- Steel Sheet and Strip, Medium and High Carbon.
- Sieve, Test.
- Enamel, Semigloss, Rust-Inhibiting.
- Naphtha; Aliphatic.
- Thinner, Paint, Mineral Spirits , Regular and
Odorless.
- Cans , Metal, 28 Gage and Lighter.
- Fiberboard; Corrugated and Solid, Sheet Stock
(Container Grade) , and Cut Shapes.
Shipping and Storage, Steel, 55-Gallon
- D-,
(208 Liters) .
(Shipping, Steel, 1 through 12
- Pails, Metal:
Gallons) .

- Lubricating Oil, Steam Turbine and Gear, t40derate

Service.
- Anodes, Corrosion Preventive, Zinc; Slab Disc and Rod
Shaped.
- Lumber and Plywood, Fire-Retardant Treated.
- Abrasive Blasting Media Ship Hull Blast Cleaning.
System
Requirements.
- Inspection

IIIL-c-16173E

STANDARDS
FEDSIL4L
FSD-STD-313

- tkcerial Safety Data, Transportation Data and

Disposal Data for Hazardous liatmrials Furnished to
Government Activities.

MILITARY
IIIL-STD-167
- Palletized Unit Loads.
IIIL-STO-290
- Packaging of Petroleum and Related Products.
(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and ilitary specifications,
standardc, and handbooks are available from the Stands rdizat ion Documents Order
Oesk, BLDG. 4D, 700 Robbfns Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 -5094.)
w
The following
2.1.2 ~.
other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this
document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues
are those cited in the solicltacion.

U.s. ENVIRONIWNTAL

PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

40 Code of Federal Regulation

(CFR) Ch. 1, Part 60,
Appendix A, Method 24 - Dstermimtion
of Volatile Matter
Content, Watar Content, Oensity, Volume Solids and Weight
Solids of Surface Coatings.
OCCUPATIONAL

SAFKIY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

(OSHA)

Occupational Health and Safety Administration, 29 CFR

Parts 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918, 1926, and 192B - Hazard
Communication Act, Fiml Rulo.
(Unless othervise indicated, copies of other Government documents are
available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402. )
.
.
2.2 ~on-Govenssent r.ublicacionq. The following document(s) form a part of
Unless otherwise specified, the
this document to the extent specified herein.
issues of the document which are DoO adopted am those listed in the issue of the
Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the
00DISS cited in the solicitation.
documents not 1isted in the DoDISS are the issue of documents cited in the
solicitation or the issue current as of the dsta of the solicitation (see 6.2).
AMERICAN SOCISTY FOR TESTING AND MATERIAIS (ASTM)
B 117 - Standard Hethod of Salt Spray (Fog) Testing.
B 121 - Standard Specification for Lsaded Brass Plate, Sheet,
Strip, and Rolled Bar.

IIIL-c-16173E

ASTM (Continued)

D16-

Standard
Terminology
and Related
Products
Standard
Test
Method

D86D93D 822

D 874

D 937

D 1748 -

Relating

to

Paint,

Varnish,

Lacquer,

for Distillation
of Petroleum
Products
Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens
Closed Tester.
Standard Practice for Conducting Tests on Paint and
Related Coatings and Materials Using Open-Flame CarbonArc Light and Water Exposure Apparatus.
Standard Test Method for Sulfated Ash from Lubricating
Oils and Additives.
Standard Test Method for Cone Penetration of Petrolatum.
(DoD adopted)
Standard Test Method for Rust Protection by Metal
(DoD adopted)
Preservatives in the Humidity Cabinet.

D 2369 - Standard
D 3278 - Standard
Setaflash

Test
Method
for Volatile
Content
of Coatings.
Test
Methods
for Flash
Point
of Liquids
by
Closed-Cup
Apparatus.
(DoD adopted)
Practice
for Commercial Packaging.

D 3951 - Standard
D 4057 - Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
Petroleum Products.
G23
- Standard Pratt ice for Due ratine Lieht -ExDosure Armaratus
(Carbon-Arc Type) With and Wi~hou~ Wate~ for Ex&ure
of
Nonmetallic Materials
(DoD adopted)
(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for
Testing And Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1137. )
SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE)
Alloy
Sheet
and Plate
3. OAl-l.
AMS 4377 - Magnesium
Cold Rolled, Partially Annealed.

OZn (AZ31B-H24)

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Society of Automotive

Engineers, Inc. , 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096. )
United Nations (UN)
UN - Performance Oriented Packaging.
(Application for copies should be addressed to Labelmaster, 5724 North
Pulaski Road, Chicago , IL 60646. )
(Non-Government standards and other publications are normally available from
the organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents also
may be available in or through libraries or other informational services .)
2.3 Order of precedence.
In the event of a conflict between the text of
this documsnt and the references cited herein (except for related associated
detail specifications, specifications, specification sheets or MS standards) , the
text of this document takes precedence.
Nothing in this document, however,
supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been
obtained.

MIL-C-16173E

3. RSQUIRSMNTS
3.1 gufllffication. The corrosion preventive compound furnished under this
specification shall be products which are authorized by the qualifying activity
for listing on the applicable qumlified products list at the time of award of
contract (see 6.3 and 6.h).
3.1.1 Clnssifi Catioq. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2) , presenatives
shall conform to the classification contained herein (see 1.2)
The selection of
class and grade of preservatives shall be based on particular application,
removal, or use without causing damage to the specific items co which they are
applied (see 6.1).
3.2 ~aterial.
The corrosion preventive compound shall be composed of a
nonvolatile base material dispersed in petroleum solvent in order to form a fluid
formulation conforming to this specification.
The compound shall be uniform, free
from grit, abrasives, water, chlorides, or other impurities.
3.2.1 ~OXiCi~.
When evalumted as specified in h.8, the materials used in
the preventive compound unless specific mmterial maximum levels are cited herein
shall have no Icnovn carcinogenic or potentially carcinogenic materials identified
by Occupational Safety and Healrh Administration (OSNA) regulated carcinogens, or
latest monographs, or and the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (WC)
latest annuml report of the Nationml Toxicology Progrsm (NTP). The manufacturer
is responsible for maintaining carcinogenic free materials.
The manufacturer
shall certify thst the preventive compound does not contain the following
materials in excess of 0.05 percent by weight of the dry preventive compound
ashes tos or .ssbestos -form pigments, benzene, toluene, chlorinated solvents,
hydrolyzable chlorine derivatives, lead, chromium, mercury, and nitrossmines.
The
manufacturer shall also certify that the product unless specific material maximum
levels are cited herein does not hove knovn or suspected carcinogens intentionally
added to the formulat ion and when Icnovn or suspected care inogens are/may be
present, as a result of being a trace, impurity in another ingredient(s) the
concentration of the agent in the final product must not exceed the in excess of
0.05 percent by weight of the dry preventive compound.
A certificate of
compliance shall be provided with each lot shipped (see 6.1.3 and 6.3). The
Praverit
ive compound shall have no adverse effect on the health of personnel when
used for its intended purpose. Questions pertinent to this toxic effect shall be
The qualifying
referred by the contracting activity to the quslif ying activity.
activity will act as advisor to the contracting activity. The qualifying activity
will arrsnga for review of questions by the appropriate departmental medical
service. The contracting activity shall be provided with a copy of Navy
Environmental Health Canter (NSHC) findings. The NEHC findings shall be included
with each unit of issue of materiel covered by this specification (see 5.6) .
The contracting activity shall be
3.2.2 Baterinl safetv da ta sheet (tlSDS1.
provided a material safety data sheet at the time of contract award. The HSDS
shall be pyovided in accordance with OS~ section 1910.1200, 29 CFR CN XVII and
found as part of FED- STD-313. OSW section 1910.1200 requires reporting threshold
criteria for known or suspected human carcinogens on NSDS O. 1% or greater. lhe
each unit of issue of mmterial covered by the
tISOS shall ba included with
specification (see 5.5 and 6.5) .

MI L-c-16173E

3.3
Film characteristics
3.3.1 and 3.3.2.

The film characteristics

shall be as specified in

3.3.1 Grades 1. 2. 3. 4. and 5. The compounds shall readily wet the

surfaces of the test panels and upon evaporation of the solvent the resultant
coating shall be continuous
Upon completion of the accelerated weathering (grade
1) and shed storage (grades 2, 3, 4, and 5) tests, the specimens shall show no
evidence of cracking. Specimens that show evidence of checking, alligatoring, or
other irregularities shall be evaluated as specified in 4.6.11.7.
(Refer to
ASTM D 16 for definition of terms. )
3.3.2 Grade 4 only. The compound shall be transparent during the protective
life of the coating (see 4.6. 16)
3.4

Nonvolatile and volatile or~anic content (VOC}.

3 .4.1 Nonvolatile content. The nonvolatile content (percent by weight) for

each grade and class of product will be established when qualification tests are
conducted. The nonvolatile content of any succeeding lot of product shall be not
greater than 5 percent lower nor 10 percent higher than the established value,
based on tbe nonvolatile as received as being 100 percent (see 4.6.5.1).
3.4.2 Volatile oraanic content (VOCI. When tested as specified in 4.6.5.2,
the VOC for class I compounds may exceed 2.8 lbs/gal (340 grams/liter) and class
II VOC compounds shall not exceed 2.8 lbs/gal (340 grams/liter)
3.5 Solvent distillation end cmint. The solvent employed shall possess a
maximum distillation end point of 410-F (210C) (see 4.6. 1)
3.6 Discernibility.
Grades 1 and 2 shall be permanently discernible on the
preserved item and grades 3 and 5 shall be discernible for at least two weeks
after application when allowed to stand in a well lighted and ventilated room.
The color of the finished compound shall be black or brown. An oil soluble dye
may be used.
3.7 Stability. The compound shall flow, be stable and uniform (see 4.6.6)
The compound shall show no gelling, solidification, or more than a slight haze or
precipitate.
3.7.1 Recoverv from low temperature.
If after tilting of test tube (see
4.6. 6.1) , the compound flows and does not show any gelling, solidification, or
more than a slight haze or precipitate, the compound meets this requirement.
If
it is not necessary to shake and invert test tube for a further inspection, the
requirement of recovery from low temperature is met if the compound flows and does
not show any lumps suggesting permanent solidification or more than a slight haze
or
precipitate.
3 .7.1-.1 COnfirmatOlv test for recoverv from low temperature. From compounds
requiring shaking, the test for recovery from low temperature is confirmed provided the compounds then pass the sprayability test (see 4.6.7)
3.7.2 Uniformity. The compound shall contain o precipitates formation or
permanent haziness in the solution.
If subsequent exposure of test panels in
supernatant solution is required (see 4 .6.6.1.2 and .4.6.11.4) , an examination of
6

III L- C-16173E

the test panels aEcer removal shall show not ore than n trace of corrosion on the
leading test surface of the panels for grades 1, 2, and 6 in the salt spray test.
For grades 3 and 5, after exposure to the humidity test (see 4.6.11. 3) , the
compound shall pass the test if the test panels do not exhibit more than a trace
of corrosion on the leading test surface of, the panel.
e Scability. The compound shall pass the shed storage stability
3.7.3
Wraz
test (see G.6.6.2) if the compound shows a film thickness not exceeding the
requirement shovn in cable 1. Panels that conform to the requirements in table I
for the respective grades must also pass the addicionsl exposure tests described
In addition, the compound shall also pass
in 6.6.6.2.1 for the respective grades.
the sprayability test (see 4.6.6:2.2 and 6.6.7).
TAMS

1.

ik=uirements

Flash point, F (C)

(rein)

evnlicflble to individual E-

e.

Grade 1

Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade b Grade 5 Test method

100

100

100

100

100

(38)

(38)

(38)

(38)

(38)

200

.....

.....

-----

6.6.6

.....
Penetration of nOnvolatile fraction (rein)

4.6.2

Miscibility with lubrieating oil

-----

pass

.....

-----

-----

4.6.9

Removabil icy after

exposure

pass

pass

pass

pass

.....

4.6.10.1

...-.
Hot water removability,
residue, g/sq. ft. (max)

.....

-----

-----

0.45

6.6.10.2.2.1

.....

-----

.....

-----

0.15

4.6.10 .2.2.2

Low pressura steam

removability, residue,
g/sq. ft. (Max)
Protection tests:
Film thickness, roils

4.0(100)2.0(50)1.0(25)2.0(50)1.0(25)6.6.11.2

(m) (Max)
Humidity

.....

pass

pass

pass

pass

4.6.11.3

Salt spray

pass

pass

-----

pass

....-

4.6.11.4

----.----

---------

........-

---------

4.6.11.5

Weathering, accelerated, pass

operating hours (rein)
Shed storage (prior to
test removability)

.----

pass

pass

pass

pass

4.6.11.6

Flow resistance

pass

-----

....-

pass

....-

4.6.15

MI L-c-16173E

3.8 SDravability. The compound shall be sprayable at temperatures of 40F

(5C) and above (see 4.6.7).
3.9 Corrosion. The compound shall not show evidence of pitting, etching, or
darkening. There shall be no weight change in excess of the amount shown below
(see 4.6.8.1 and 4.6.8.2).
Milligrams per
sauare centimeter (max)_
m

1.0

Brass
Cadmiwn
Zinc
Magnesium
Aluminum
Steel
Lead-calcium alloy (applicable
to grade 2 only)

5.0
7.5
0.5
0.2
0.2
5.0

of each product will be

The sulphated
residue
Sulubated residue.
when qualification tests are conducted. When the established value of
the accepted sample is O to O.50 percent, the sulphated residue of any succeeding
lot shall be plus or minus 0.05 (absolute value) percent with a zero minimum.
When the established value of the accepted sample is 0.51 percent and up, the
sulphated residue of any succeeding lot shall be plus or minus 10 percent of the
established value (see 4.6. 3) .
3.10

established

3.11 Requirements auulicable to individual Erades. When tested as specified

in 4.6, the rust preventive compound shall conform to table 1.
3.11.1 LOw-tenm erature adhesion (Erades 1. 2. and 4). Grade 1 compound
shall adhere to metal at 0F (minus 18c) and grade 2 and 4 compounds shall adhere
to metal at minus 40F (minus 40~C) (see 4.6.12)
There shall be no flaking of
the film (see 4.6.12).
3.11.2 Drvine (zrades 1. 2. 3. and 51. Grade 1 compound shall be dry within
& hours to permit handling without injury to the coating (see .4.6.13) . Films of
grades 2, 3, and 5 shall remain soft on drying and exposure (see 4.6. 13) .
3.11.2.1 PninK
(= ade 4 onlv) (tackiness.
hours to permit handling without injury to film.
be tack free (see 4.6.13.1).

The coating shall be dry in &

After 24 hours, the film shall

ades 3 and 5~. After

3.11.3 Water displacement and water stabilitv [izr
storage in contact with water and when diluted in a 1 to 1 ratio with paraffin
oil , the test panels after contact with grade 3 and 5 compounds shall show no
evidence of rust, mottling, or other abnormal surface stains or defects and shall
displace water (see 4.6. 14)
3.12 Armlication of preservation cOatinQ (except grade 1>. Before using,
care shall be taken to ensure that the preservative coating selected has uniform
consistency. Aliphatic solvent in accordance with P-D-680 or TT-T-291 shall be
After cleaning and drying the
used, when necessary, to restore consistency.
items, the required preservatives shall be applied by one or more of the following
procedures that will permit the presenative
to coat all required surfaces.
B

141L-c-16173E

3.12.1 Brush@.
Applicationshall be accomplished by coacing che items or
surfaces to be preserved by brushing.
3.12.2 Ptoninv. Application shall be accomplished by the complete submersion of the items in a bath of preservative coating.
Application shall be accomplished by completely
3-12.3
~.
filling or flushing the items with preservative coating until all interior
surfaces are coated.
For the items to be left flllcd, space shall be allowed for
thermal expansion and all ports and openings shall be sealed to prevent leakage.

3.12.6
(interioror
spray.

Applicationshallbe accomplishedby coatingitem surfaces

as applicable)with a preservativecoatingappliedas a

3.13 ~.
Manufacturershall prepare container label instructions for the
preventive compound in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR Parts 1910,
1915, 1917, 1918, 1926, and 1928. Each container must be affixed with a hazardous
chemical warning label in accordance with requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910, 1200.
4.

QUALITY ASSWCE

PROVISIONS

4.1 ~esuon~
for insvecc~.
Unless othervise specified in the
contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of
all inspection requirements (examinations and tests) as specified herein.
!ixcept
as othervise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use
his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the 5.nspection
requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government.
11ie
Government resenes
the right to perform any of the Inspections set forth in this
specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and
services conform co prescribed requirements.
6.1.1 Resuonsi b~
All items shall eet all requirements
for c OmDliance.
of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in this specification shall become
a part of the contractors overall inspection system or quality program. The
absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall not relieve the
contractor of the responsibility of ensuring chat all products or supplies
submit ted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the
contract. Sampling inspection, as a part of manufacturing operations, is an
acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to requirements, however, this does
not authorize submission of knovn defective mnterial, either indicated or actual,
nor does it cormnit the Government to accept defective material.
4.1.2 h Dection svstem
When specified in the contract or order, an
inspection system program pla~ shall be in accordance with !IIL-1-65208 (see 6.3).
4.2 @assj.f,&etion of insvectionq.
herein are-classified as follows:
(a)
(b)

The inspection requirements

Qualification inspection (see 4.3).

Qunlity conformance inspection (sea L .4).

specified

MI L-C- L6173E

4.3 Qualification inspection. Qualification inspection shall be conduc

at a laboratory satisfactory to the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSSA) on sam
units produced with equipment and procedures normally used in production.
Qu
fication inspection shall consist of the examinations as specified in table I
..
as applicable.
TABLE II.

Test methods (as aDD licable~. ~~

Crade
applicability

Test
Test

thod

Solvent
Distillation
End Point

4.6.1

Flash Point
Sulphated Residue
Penetration
Non-volatile Organic
Content
Volatile Organic Content
(Voc)
Stability
-Low Temp. Recovery
-Confirmatory Recovery
-Uniformity
Storage Stability
Sprayability
Corrosion
-Immersion
-Coating
Miscibility
Removability
Film Thickness
Humidity
Salt Spray
Accelerated Weathering
Shed Storage (Prior to
Removability Test )
Film Characteristic
Low- temp Adhesion
Drying
Tackiness
Water displacement and
Water Stability
Flow Resistance
Transparency

4.6.2
4.6.3
6.6.4
4.6.5.1

ASTM

requirement

D 86

3.5

Table I
3.10
Table I
3.4.1

K
K
K

x .x x
x x x
x
x x x

3.4.2

3.7
3.7.1
3.7.1.1
3.7.2
3.7.3
3.8
3.9
3.9
3.9
Table I
Table I
Table I
Table I
Table I
Table I
Table I

K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K

x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

x
x
x

x
x
x
x

3.3
3.11.1
3.11.2
3.11.2.1
3.11.3

K
K
K

x
x
x

.----

x
x

. .
-.

Table I
3.3.2

93 or

D 327[
D 874
D 937
D 2369
..

4.6.5.2
4.6.6
4.6.6.1
4.6.6
.1.1
4.6.6
.l.;
4.6.6.2
4.6.7
4.6.8
4.6.8.1
4.6.8.2
4.6.9
4.6.10
4.6.11.2
4.6.11.3
4.6.11.4
4.6.11.5
4.6.11.6

-.
..-.

--

D 1748
B 117
23

4.6.11.7
4.6.12
4.6.13
4.6.13.1
4.6.14

or

D 822
--

D 1748

4.6.15
4.6.16

K
K
K
K

x
x
x
x
x

The test methods apply to both classes I and II unless otherwise specifie

10

141L-c-16173E

2/ Before test cchods are conducccd, locnl cognizant industrial hygienists shall
review operations, and prescribe; health hazard control easures to limit vorkers
from potentially toxic materials, engineering concrols, and personal protective
equipment, as well as other control measusres.

6.3.1 gualificntionsamul!.n~.Samplingfor qualificationshall be tvo

l-quartsamplesof solventand two l-pound samples of nonvolatile ingredient for
each grade and class to be tested.
4.3.2 MSS of aualifi cation. After qualified product list (QPL) approval,
any subsequent change in product composition will rasult in cancellation of QPL
listing and the necessity for the manufacturer co apply for re-qualificar.ion.
4.3.3 Certificacian datalrer)ort. When specified in the contract or order, a
certification data report shall be prepared.
4.4
gualicv conform irnce insu ectiog. Quality conformance inspection (see
6.3 and appendix) shall consist of all the examinations as specified in table 11
except for storage stability (see 4.6.6.2) , removability (see 4.6. 1O), accelerated
weathering (see 4.6.11. 5) , and shed storage (prior to removability test) (see
6.6.11. 6). Removability after 600 hours exposure (25 days accelerated weathering,
see 6.6.11.5), but not shed storage ,shall be conducted on grade 1 only (See 6.3).

6.4.1 samDlirrz for aUalitv conform ante in sPectiQD. AS a inimum, the

contractor shall randomly select a sample quantity of solvent and finished
compound as specified in 6.4.1.2 and test them as specified h 4 .b.
4.4.1.1

~.

4.4.1 .1.1 fW.rOsLOn Dre vent ive comuound.

For purposes of quality
conformance inspection and test sampling, a lot is defined as all the corrosion
preventive compound, 10,000 gallons or less of the ssme class and grade, manufactured at the same time, using the same production processes and aterials, and
being offered for delivery at the same cima.
Solvent and nonvolatile
4.4.1 .1.2 solvent and nonvolatile materiels.
material from which a lot of compound 1s manufactured shall be considered a lot
for the purpose of inspection.
Sampling for qunl ity conformance shall be in
4.4.1.2 ~.
accordsnre with ASTM D 4057, as specified herein and shall consist of the
following:
4..3.1.2.1 solvent~.
From eoch lot of each class and grade a two pint sample
of the solvent shall be selected and placed in clean, dry, mekal container with
the top sealed.
four
separate
l-gallon samples
4.4.1-.2.2 wed
ComDo und. From each lot,
of the finished compound shall be selected for quality conformance testing and
placed in clean, dry, metal containers with the tops sealed.

4.5 MC reiectti.
If one or ore defects are found in any sample, the
entire lot shall be rejccccd. The concraccor has the option of screening 100
percent of the lot for the defective characteristic(s) or providing a new lot
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shall
be inspected
in accordance with the sampling plan contained herein.
fhe contractor shall maintain for a period of 3 years after contract completion
all records of inspections, tests, and any resulting rejections

which

k.6

Test methods.

Test methods shall be as specified in table 11.

k.6. 1 Solvent distillation end mint.

shall be in accordance with ASTM D 86.

Solvent distillation

test procedures

4.6.2 Flash point. The test for flash point for grade 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
shall be in accordance with ASTM D 93 or ASTM D 3278. For cut-back asphalts and
other viscous materials and suspension of solids, use stirring rate of 250

revolutionsper inute (rPm)

4.6.3 Sulfated residue.
with ASTM D 874.

The sulfated residue shall be tested in accordance

4 .6.4 Penetration (Erade 2 onlv)

dance with ASTM D 937.

The penetration test shall be in accor-

.4.6.5 Nonvolatile content and volatile or Fanic content (VOC)

4.6.5.1 Nonvolatile content. The non-volatile content shall be determined
in accordance with ASTM D 2369, except the heating time shall be extended to 3
hours.
4.6.5.2 V-.
The VOC of the corrosion preventive compound solvent cutback,
in ready- to-use condition, shall be determined by method 24 of EPA 40 CFR CH 1,
Part 60, Appendix A. The VOC shall be as specified in 3.4.2.
4.6.6 Stability.
through 4.6.6.1.2.

The compound stability shall be as specified in 4.6.6.1

Fifty milliliters (mL) of the com4.6.6.1 Recoverv from low temperature.

pound, in a cork stoppered test tube 8 inches by 1 inch, shall be elevated 130 f
2F (55C), and maintained at that temperature for 8 hours. At the end of this
period the tube and its contents shall be transferred immediately to a suitable
cold chamber maintained at minus 40 f 2 F (Minus 40c) and allowed to remain at
that
the

temperature
compound.

for 16 hours,
This
cycle
shall

care
being
taken
to avoid
be performed
for a total

physical

disturbance

of

of four times ending at

The test tube

the expiration of the last exposure at minus 40 f 2-F (rn~nus 40c).
shall be allowed to remain upright at room temperature (77 ~ 2F) (25C) for 24
hours. The test tube shall be then tilted through an angle of 180 degrees and
Look for evidence of gelling, .preCipitate,
held in that position for 5 seconds
or a slight haze or separation.
If present, the tube shall be shaken vigorously
(by hand) for 1 minute and the test tube inverted.
4.6.6.1.1 Confirmatory test for recoven from low temperature. Material
requiring shaking (see 4.6.6. 1) shall be further examined by a spray ability test
(see 4.6.7). A l-quart spray gun can, as used for the spray ability test (see
4.6. 7) , shall be filled one-half to two- thirds full with the compound and closed
with a rubber stopper or other airtight closure. The temperature cycltng prOce dure of 4.6.6.1 shall then be followed. At the expiration of the last exposure at
inus 40 ~ 2F (minus 40C) the can shall be allowed to remain upright at room
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temperature (77 t 2F (25-C))for 26 hours. Standing upright, the can shall be

shaken using a platform-type CcA/Precision Scientif ic Co. shaker, or equivalent.
The shaker shall msintain d stroke amplitude of epproximacely 2-1/2 inches for 1
minute at the race of 260 strokes per inute. The spray gun can with its contents
shall be placed in a cold chamber and held at a temperature of 60 t 2F (5-C) for
a period of 24 hours. At the end of this period, while contents are still ain tained at this temperature, a determination shall be made of che fluid flow rate
from a spray gun as specified in 4.6.7.
4.6.6,1.2 Uniformity.
tiacerials passing the test specified in 4.6.8.1,
If the precipishall be examined for precipitances and haziness in the solution.
tate cannot be re-dissolved into the compound or che haziness dispelled by
shaking, the supecnatant liquid shall be tested to determine its ability co
protect steel panels in the salt spray test for grades 1, 2, and 4 (see 4.6. 11.4).
2he supernstsnt liquid shall pass the salt spray protection test. For grades 3
liquid must be exposed to the humidity cabinet t!est (see
and 5, the supematsnt
4.6.11. 3) . The panels for the exposure tests shall be coated by dipping them in a
SMS1l dish filled with the supernatant liquid. It may be necessary to repeat the
low temperature cycle using n larger sample in order to obtain sufficiency
supernatant liquid for testing (grades 2, 3, 4, and 5).
4.6.6.2
A 0.9 gallon sample of the compound in a 1gallon round metal container shall be stored for a total of 9 months consisting of
storage
period at each of the following temperatures and in the order
a 3-month
given: 100 ~ 2-F (38c), 77 f 2F (25C), and 40 ~ 2-F (5C) . At che expiration
of che storage period, the compound shal 1 be allowed to remain at room temperature
(77 ~ 2-F (25C)) for 24 f 1 hour, and the container and contents shall then be
rolled at approximately 50 rpm for 5 minutes without reversing direction.
The
compeund shall conform to the requirements specified in 3.7.3.
4.6.6 .2.1 Fx~ osuke test~. Panels vhich eet the film thickness requirement
shovn in tsble I shall also be exposed co the following tests for the respective
grades:

-.

Grade 1 -- 600 hours and 1200 hours in the weatherometer.

Grade 2 -- 7 days in che salt spray.
Grades 3 and 5 -- 30 davs in the humiditv cabinet.
Grade 4 -- 14 days in tke sale spray.
4.6.6.2.2

~.

AS specified in 4.6.7.

4.6.7 ~.
A DeVilbiss Company, MBC-51O-FF pressura type spray gun
(see figure 1) , or equivalent, shall be filled one-half to tvo-thirds full with
placed in a suitable cold chamber, and held at a
the compound to be tested,
temperature of 40 f 2-F (5-C) for a period of 26 hours (see 6.6). At che end of
this period, while still m8inta Lned at the cemperacure, a decerminncion shall be
made of the fluid flow rate from the gun, using a pressure of 35 pounds per square
For this determination, the
inch gauge. (lb/inz), on the fluid container.
atomizing pressure valve shall be closed, and the needle travel regulator adjusted
for maximum travel of the guns trigger. A small, tared weighing bottle shall be
placed in front of the nozzle of the gun in position to catch the stream of fluid
which flows from the gun when the trigger is pulled. After a easured time of
flow, che weight of fluid in the beaker shall be determined, and the flow rate in
pressure valve shall
grsms per second calculated.
Following this, the atomizing
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be opened,

the pattern
valve
turned
completely
in,
the atomizing
pressure
adjusted
to 40 lb/in2
gauge
maximum,
and fluid
pressure
to a constant
35 lb/in2
gauge.
The
chilled
compound
shall
then be sprayed
on a glass
plate
which
is held
vertically
and is approximately
12 inches
away from the nozzle of the gun. The gun shall

make one pass over the panel at the rate of one inch per second. The sprayed
panel shall be allowed to dry for 24 hours at 40 F (5C) in a horizontal position.
A material shall be considered
The film shall then be examined for continuity.
sprayable at 40 F (5-C) if it flows at the rate of 1.0 gm. per second and the film
on the sprayed glass panel is continuous
4 .6.8 Corrosion. Specimens of the following metals shall be used in this
test (suggested specimen size is 1/4 by 7/8 by 2 inches) (see 6.7) :
Brass,

ASTM B121,

(33500)

ZPN
class
2, type
Magnesium, SAE AMS 4377.
Aluminum, QQ-A-250 and QQ-A-250/5.
Steel, QQ-S-700, cold rolled, annealed last.
Lead 98 percent,
Lead-calcium alloy (nominal composition:
Tin 1 percent, Calcium 0.5 percent.
Zinc

Anodes,

MIL-A-18001,

4 .6.8.1 Immersion. Two sets of seven specimens shall be prepared as

specified herein. A small hole near one corner shall be drilled in each specimen
of the set for tests of 4.6.8.2. The immersion test shall be conducted as
follows: The seven specimens shall be polished to remove pits, burrs, and
irregularities from all faces and edges , finishing with a 240-grit polishing
medium. The use of a S1OV speed horizontal metallurgical polishing wheel is
convenient, with the final polishing being done with 240-grit aluminum oxide paper
or cloth moistened with kerosene to produce a surface finish of 10 to 20
microinches (IuIS). The use of iron oxide or so-called wet or dry cloths or wet or
dry papers is prohibited.
Specimens shall be cleaned by swabbing in hot naphtha
with a final rinse in warm anhydr,ous methanol conforming to grade A of o-M-232 (95
percent methanol shall be used for the magnesium specimen) . The specimens shall
be held in a manner to avoid contact with the operators hands. After weighing,
the specimens shall be placed in a 3-inch diameter screw cap ointment or widemouth
jar, arranging the specimens in the order as listed above along one diameter of
the jar. The specimens shall be stood on one of their narrow ends and separated
The specimens shall be covered with
from each other by glass-rod separators.
enough compound (approximately 300 ML) so that the tops of the specimens are at
least l/4-inch below the surface of the compound.
The sealed jar shall then be
placed in an oven at 130 f 2*F (55C) for 7 days. Upon completion of the test,
the compound and any loose corrosion products shall be removed from the specimens
by swabbing with surgical gauze pads moistened with naphtha, then with methanol
(95.percent methanol shall be used for the magnesium specimen) , and followed by
clean solvent rinses
The specimens shall be reweighed and the weight loss or
gain calculated in milligrams per square centimeter (mg/cm2)
4.6.8..2 Coating. The seven specimens polished and cleaned as specified in
4.6.8.1 shall be coated with the compound as specified in 4.6.11.1.3. After a 24hour drying period the specimens shall be placed in a gravity convection oven
maintained at 120 ~. 2F (&9C) for 7 days
Upon completion of the test, compound

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and any loose corrosion products shall be removed from the specimens by swabbing
with surgical gauze pads moistened with naphtha, then with methanol (95 percent
methanol for the msgnesium specimen), and followed by clean solvent rinses.
Reweigh the specimen and calculace che weight loss or gain in illigrams. Amount
of weight change shall be within the limits specified in 3.9. Look for evidence
..
of pitting, darkening, or etching.
oil (made 21. Five mL of rust preven4.6.9 Usci b ilitv with lubricar~
tive coating under test shall be added co 95 mL of lubricncing oil in accordance
with )IIL-L-17331 in a 100-mL, cone-shaped centrifuge tube. The tube shal 1 be
stoppered and shaken by hand until the ixture appears uniform. The stopper shall
be loosened and the tube placed in n beaker (to keep it upright) and then the
beaker placed into an explosion-proof oven at 170 2 2F (77-C) for 15 inutes.
The tube shall be removed and the content examined for separation or sediment.
The contents shall be allowed to cool to room temperature and then be examined
again.
The tube shall remain at room temperature for an additional 24 -hours and
then shall be examined again. Look for separation or sediment as evidence of nonmiscibility.
4.6.10

~emovabi~

t.

6.6.10.1 ~des
1. 2. 3. and ~. The apparatus for determhing removability
shall be essentially as shovn on fixure 2. Removability shall be dscermined on
the test specimens ~hat have comple;ed the exposure period for accelerated
weathering and shed storage tests. The specimens shall be placed in a position
one at a time in the apparatus so that a felt pad wiper saturated with dry
cleaning solvent conforming to type I of P-D-680, can wipe a streak 4 f 1/4 inches
lhe wiper
long, in a forvard and backward motion, on the center of the specimen.
shall consist of a 2-inch long wick made from an all wool felt (weighing
aPPrOxi~tely
190 ounces per square yard in a 3/4-inch thickneaa) which shall be
packed tightly into the lover end of a tube (wiper holder) 10 inches long with a
5/16-inch inside diameter, and shall protrude 1/6 to 1/2 inch outside. One or
ore indentations shall be ade ~pproximately 2 inches from the bottom of the
A
wiper holder tube to prevent the viper from being forced further into the tube.
rim supporting a weight sufficient to increase the weight of the viper holder
assembly to 200 grams shall encircle the holder cube approximately 2 inches from
the top. The wiper holder shall fit into a supporting tube 4 inches long with a
7/16- inch inside diameter, which ia fixed in position and will act as a sleeve or
shall be filled with solvent and tightly corkad. It
guids . The wiper holder tube
shsll be uncorked and vented before each run so that the wiper felt is filled with
solvent in an amount sufficient to make the run but without allowing the solvent
to
flow
freelyover the t3pecimen. The length of the wiping stroke shall be 4
inches and the speed of the machine shall be regulated to 40 f 5 cycles par
inute. A complete wiping cycle shall comist
of a stroke of approximately 4
inches in one direction with a return stroke to the starting position. At the
completion of the required number of cycles (ace table 111), the compound under
the viper should be completely removed (as determined visually) over an area l/4inch wide and the entire length of the stroke.

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TABLE III.

Removab ilitv after exposure

I Compound (grade)

4.6.10.2

Cycles (max)

30

15

&

15

. . . .

Grade 5 .

Steel panels 1/8 x 2 x 2 inches shall

4.6 .10.2.1 Preparation of specimens.
be fabricated from open hearth, cold rolled annealed last, high carbon steel
conforming to QQ-S-700.
The panels shall have a 1/8-inch hole centered 1/8 inch
from one edge, as shown on figure 3. Panels shall be finished and cleaned as
specified in paragraph 4.6.11.1.2, weighed to the nearest milligrams , and the
The coated
corrosion preventive compound applied as specified in 4.6.11.1.3.
dustand
fume-free
indoor
atmosphere
for 9
panels shall be aged in a draft- ,
months before performing the hot water and low pressure steam removability tests.
4.6.10 .2.2 Removability apparatus.
The apparatus for determining the hot
water and low pressure steam removability tests shall be as shown on figure 3.
The apparatus consists of a rectangular box 17 inches by 2 inches wide by 2-1/4
inches deep with a removable cover and gasket. Welded to a hole in each end of
the box are 1-1/2 inch nominal pipe size (NPS) pipe fittings to which are attached
a 1-1/2 inch valve and 1-1/2 inch flange. The cover contains lugs for holding
nine test panels perpendicular to the cover and at a 45 degree angle to the
direction of flow. A pressure gauge and a thermometer shall be fitted in the box.
4.6.10 .2.2.1 Not water removability test (!Z
rade 5 onlvl. Eight aged panels
shall be secured to the cover of the removability apparatus (see figure 3) with a
blank panel to act as a baffle plate, at the bottom, CO baffle the inlet flow.
The cover shall be attached to the box. The apparatus shall be mounted vertically
with the valve at the bottom. The 180-F (83-C) hot water shall be recirculated
at a rate
of 20 gallons per minute for 3 hours.
through the box from the bottom
Although the quantity of hot water used for this test is not critical, a 50 gallon
The panels shall be removed, dried, and
reservoir is recommended for convenience.
weighed to the nearest milligram.
The amount of corrosion preventive compound
remaining shall be calculated as follows:
Residue (g/sq ft) - 16(A - B)
Where:

A - Final weight of panel in grams.

B - Uncoated weight of panel in grams.
16.- Conversion factor for the total area including
the panel thickness

The level of residue shall not exceed that specified in table 1.

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4.6.10.2.2.2 Jaw nressur

e sconm removebilitv (erade 5 onlvl. Eight aged
panels shall be secured CO the cover of the removability apparatus (see figure 3)
with a blank panel at the top. The cover shall be attached to the box . The box
shall be mounted vertically with the steam entering from the top. Wet steam at 25
lb/in2 shall be piped to a 3/16- inch sharp-edged orifice placed in the flange at
fie pressure i_n th~ apparatus shall be throttled-to 15
che top of the apparatus.
flowed through for 3 hours.
lb/in2 by the valve at che bottom and the stem
Removed
panels
shall be dried and weighed to the nearest illigram. The amount of
corrosion preventive compound remaining shall be calculated as follows:
Residue (g/sq ft) - 16(A - B)
Where:

A - Final weight of panel in grama.

B - Uncoated weight of panel in grams.
16 - Conversion factor for the totalarea including
the panel thickneaa.

The level of residue shall not exceed that specified in table I.

4.6.11

FrO tec tion tests.

4.6.11.1

f!zeDaration of sr.ecimenq.

4.6.11 .1.1 Mnel camv 0 sicid2n an d size. Steel panels shall be fabricated
from open hearth, cold finiahed, dead soft temper, low carbon ateel conforming co
QQ-s-mo. The panels shall be 1/8 by 2 by 4 inches, conforming to the description
contained in ASTH D 1748.
4.6.11 .1.2 r~n.
cleaned and finished as follows:
(a)

(b)
.

(c)
(d)

(e)

(f)
(g)

llte panel test surfaces shall be

After rounding the edges of the panel, reaming out the holes used
for suspension, surfaces shall be wiped as clean as possible by
use of solvent soaked rags (P-D-6g0 or TT-N-95) .
The panel shall be scrubbed with a clean cotton or surgical gauze
swab in a beaker of hot petroleum nsphtha (P-D-680 or TT-N-95) .
The panel shall be rinsed in hot petroleum naphtha.
The panel shall be rimed in hot anhydrous mathanol (grade A of
O-M-232) for at leaat 10 secondsand allow the panel to dry. If
the r.anels are not processed at once, theY shall be preserved in a
desi~cator.
The panel test surface shall be buffad by mesns of 240-grit
aluminum oxide abraaive with cloth or paper backing so as to
produce a surface finish of 10-20 icroinchea root mean square
(m.) . The use of iron oxide or so-called wet or dry papers is
The final abrasion marh shall be in the direction
prohibited.
parallel CO the length of the panel.
Superficial dusts from the abrasion operation shall be wiped off,
using a clean, dry, absorbent tissue or cloth.
The abroded face of the panel ahnll be scrubbed thoroughly with a
clean, lint- free cloth until there is not dark stain on a clean
section. Three- inch wide surgical gauza held in a blotter holder
is convenient for this operation.

MIL-C-16173E

(h)

..

(i)

(j)

The panel shall be sprayed with hot naphtha using a wash bottle or
a spray gun. 3he panel shall be held in a rack at 20 ~ 5 degrees
from the vertical.
The spray shall be directed vertically down on
the panel flushing the test surface progressively downward. he
test surface shall be sprayed, then the back face, and finally the
test surface again.
The panel shall be rinsed in fresh boiling anhydrous ethanol
allowing the panel to be immersed for at least 10 seconds to
permit the panel to reach temperature of ethanol before
withdrawal.
The panel shall be permitted to dry and presemed
in a desiccator,
using it on the day of preparation.

4.6.11 .1.2.1 Cleaniniz and finishing urecauci.ens: The following precautions

shall be observed in carrying out the cleaning and finishing procedure:
(a)

(b)

The utensils and cloths used in the preparation of the panels shall
be clean and free of contamination.
Solvents shall be clean and
renewed frequently. Safety equipment and ventilation shall be
utilized when using solvents
In all stages of treatment beginning with step (a), handling of
equipment with bare ,hands shall be avoided. The panels shall be
handled with hooks, forceps, or similar devices. Care shall be
taken to prevent contact of the panels with contaminated surfaces
during the cleaning procedure.

of corrosion
urevencive
compound.
The procedures
4.6.11 .1.3 Auulicati.on
shall be performed at an ambient temperature controlled at 77 f 2-F (25C) and
relative humidity of 50 percent or below. A tightly closed 0.9 full can of the
compound shall be rolled at approximately 50 rpm for 5 inutes without reversing
direction and the coating chamber filled with the compound. Means shall be taken
to assure that the compound is practically free from entrapped air bubbles, and
any accundation of air bubbles shall be skimmed from the surface of the compound
prior to immersing the panels. The coating chamber shall be large enough to
accommodate simultaneously the protection, film thickness, low temperature
adhesion, and drying test panels. The panels shall be coated by suspending them
vertically in the chamber containing sufficient compound to immerse the panels
completely. The panels shall be allowed to remain immersed for 1 minute and then
shall be separated from the compound at a rate of 4 inches per minute. The coated
panels shall be dried for 24 ~ 1 hours in a draft, dust, and fume-free atmosphere
prior to making film thickness measurements or other tests. During this drying
period the panels shall be hung vertically by both hooks.

4.6.11.2 Film thickness. The average film thickness produced by the

compound shall be determined on a panel prepared as specified in 4.6.11.1.3.
film thickness shall be calculated using the following formula:
Film thickness (roils)- .(1.000 X W) X 0.061
DXA

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Vhe re:
1 il - 0.001 inch.
u - weight of film (grams) .
0.061 cubic inch - 1 cubic centimeter
D-

density of the film (grams per cubic centimeter (gr/cm3))

is determined on the nonvolatile portion by eans of a
pycnometer (see 4.6.5).

A-

total surface area of the panel (squnre inches) .

Dens icy

4.6.11.3 J.Mi d ~sdes

2. 3. 4. and 51. Three specimens prepared as
specified in 4.6.11.1.3, suspended by 18-8 corrosion resisting steel or nickelcopper alloy etal hooks, shall be exposed for a minimum of 30 days in a humidity
cabinet constructed and operated in accordance with ASTM D 1768. At the completion of the exposure period the compound shall be considered as having passed this
test if after removal from the compound none of the panels show more than a trace
of corrosion on the leading test surface of the panel. A trace of corrosion is
defined as not greater than three dots of rust, no one of vhich is larger than 1
millimeter in diameter. Only corrosion within significant areas as outlined in
ASTM D 1748 shall be considered.
6.6.11.4 .Salt SDrZIV test
(n- ades 1. 2. and 41.
Three specimens prepared as
specified in 4.6. 11.1.3 shall be exposed for the specified time (see table IV) in
accordance
with ASTM B 117. No stop-off material shall be used on the edges.
The
r.anels shall be examined at the end of the ex~osure period and evaluated as
~pecified in 4.6.11.3.

TABLE

IV. Salt sDrav exuosure time.

.-

14

.-

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4 .6.11.5 Accelerated weathering test (Erade 1 onlvl. Six specimens prepared

as specified in 4 .6.11.1.3 shall be exposed to an accelerated weathering test.
The apparatus shall conform to and shall be operated as specified in method
ASTM G 23 and ASTM D 822 except that the water temperature shall be maintained at
70 ~ 10F (22-C) and the pH of the water shall be 8 f 1. At the end..of 600 hours
of exposure, removability as specified in 4.6.10 shall be determined on three
panels. Upon completion of the removability test, the panels shall be evaluated
for resistance to accelerated weathering as specified in L. 6.11.3. At the end of
1200 hours of exposure, the remaining 3 panels shall be examined for evidence of
rust break through on the surface of the coating. Following this examination,
removability shall be determined as specified in 4.6.10.
4.6.11.6 Shed storaee (Drior to removability test) (Krades 2. 3. 4. and 5~.
Three specimens prepared as specified in 4. 6.11.1.3 shall be subjected to the shed
exposure test for the time specified in table V.
The exterior construction of the
shed shall be shown on figure 4. The interior of the shed box shall be as shown
on figure 5 having 12 rows of wooden platforms to support the panels during
exposure. As shown on figure 5, the panels rest in a groove cut in each of the
platforms and shall lean at an angle of 15 degrees from the vertical against the
back of the platform. A copper pan containing water 4 inches deep, covers the
floor of the box. The panels shall be held 4 inches above the surface of the
water. The sheds need not face in any particular direction. At the end of the
exposure period, the panels shall be tested for removability of the film as specified in 4.6.10 (removability test is not applicable to grade 5) , and protection
shall be evaluated as in 4.6.11.3.
The shed exposure tests shall be conducted by
an activity acceptable to the Naval Sea Systems Command.
TABLE V .

Shed stora~e test exDosure time.

Compound (grade )

Time (yrs ) (min.)

1/2

1/2

4.6.11.7 Film characteristic (m ades 1. 2. 3. 4. and 5)-. Specimens prepared

as specified in 4.6.11.1.3 shall be examined to determine whether the coating is
continuous. Upon completion of the accelerated weathering (grade 1) and shed
storage (grades 2, 3, 4, and 5) tests. Specimens that exhibit cracking is evidence of failure. Upon removal from the compound specimens that exhibit checking,
alligatoring, or other irregularities are considered satisfactory if there is no
etching, pitting, or other evidence of corrosion on the significant areas of the
panel in accordance with ASTM D 1748.

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jaw- cemnerature

adhesion
(~rades
1. 2. and 41. One specimen
each
for
and 4 shall be prepared, coated, and dried as specified in
4.6.11.1.3, after which the specimen shall be cooled to a temperature of O f 2-F
(minus 18-C) for grade 1 and to a temperature of inus 40 I 2F (minus 40c) for
grades 2 and 6, and aintained at that temperature for 1 hour. While the speci merts are at this temperature, four parallel scratches approximately 1/8- inch apart
and 1 inch lonfishall be ade on the film with che low-temperature scratch tool
(see figure 6): Four similar scracches shall be msde in a-direction perpendicular
to that of the first four. Look for unaccepcnble adhesion characterized by
flaking of the film within the areas bounded by the scratches. Chipping of the
coating extending more than 1/32- inch from either side of the scracch marka shall
be considered flaking.
IJ.6.12

grades

1,

2,

The coating on a test panel prepared

(E rades 1. 2. 3. end 51.
4.6.13
as specified in 6.6. 11.1.3 shall be allowed to drain and dry in a vertical
position at room temperature 77 * 2*F (25 C) for .4 hours for grades 2, -3, and 5.
At the end of the specified times, grade 1 coating shall be examined to determine
vhether it can be handled without injury to the film. Grades 2, 3, and 5 films
shall be examined for softness.
The apparatua used for the
6.6.13.1
(Erade 6 anlv) cackti.
tackiness test is shovn on figure 7., The procedure shall be conducted at 77 f 2F
(2.5-C)and the relative humidity shall not exceed 50 percent.
Amar ntus (aradefb

6.6.13.1.1
(a)

(b)

(c)

Bottom (coaced) specimen -- (see figure 7). A 3 by 6 by 1/4 inch

steel panel, ground flat on each 3 by 6 inch side, with a bevelled
edge and hook. The unbevelled side shall be finished to 10 to 20
rms by polishing as specified in 4.6.11 .l.2(e).
Top (uncoated) specimen -- (see figure 7). A 2 by 3 by 1/4 inch
steel panel, ground flat on one side. Pane 1 weight approximately
190 grams and finished on polished side to 5 to 10 rms by
polishing with 210 emery paper. The panel shall be fitted with a
removable pulley hook to be affixed to the unpolished side.
Pulley -- (see figure 7). A 3- inch dismeter pulley is mounted on a
ball bearing supported ahaft so that it is free to turn. The
pulley shall be balanced and the diameter oriented vertically.
The pulley groove MUSC be sufficiently wide so that wire, does not
touch the pulley tips.

4.6.13 .1.2
(a)

(b)

The apparatus shall be as follows:

mocedur@.

fie procedure shall be aa follow::

of the thin, relatively inelastic 0.012- inch diameter

chrome-alloy resistance wire (25 pound test) , equal weights shall
be hung co either aide of the pulley. The additional weight is
required on one side to overcome the pulley inertia, and cause it
to turn (this additional weight should not exceed 10 grams if the
pulley is properly prepared) shall be detetmi.ned. Record this
addition weight as WI..
The weight necessary to lift the top panel by one edge at the
lifting hook shall be detetmine and recorded ES V2..
By means

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spring scale (see

wires
and damping
weight pan, supporting
figure 7) shall be weighed and recorded as W3..
(d) The lower panel shall be coated as specified in 4.6.11.1.3.
The
coated panel shall be allowed to drain and dry vertically at 77-F
(25C)
After 4 hours the coating should be sufficiently dry to
permit handling without injury to the film. It shall be allowed
to dry for an additional 20 hours.
(e) The top panel shall be thoroughly degreased and placed polished
surface dovn in the center of the lower coated panel.
(f) The top panel pulley hook shall be lined up beneath the pulley to
insure a vertical pull.
(A plumb bob can be used to locate the
hook in line with the vertical pull. )
A 1600 gram weight as shown on figure 7, shall be placed on top of
(g)
the top panel. Using the pulley wire attached to the hook, the
OPPOSite side of the pulley shall be loaded with the damping
spring scale and the scale pan containing sufficient v.Sights to
provide a net upward force on the upper test panel of 600 grams.
(To calculate the weight to be placed in the scale pan, the
following shall be done: Scale pan load - 600 grams + WI + W2 +
W3)
The weights shall be carefully added to the scale pan to
avoid oscillation, swing, or jarring.
(h) After a 5 minute loading period, the 1600 gram loading weight shall
be removed and the timing for the top panel break-away initiated.
(i) A compound is considered as having passed this test if break-away
shall
occurs before 5 seconds have elapsed. Four determinations

(c)

The

be made
instances.

4.6.14

and

passing

values

shall

be

obtained

in

at

least

three

rades 3 and 5>.

Water displacement and water stability (s!

4 .6,14.1 Preparation of test uanels urior to abrasive blasting.

Test panels
approximately 2 by 3 by 1/16 inch with well rounded edges shall be prepared from
open hearth, high carbon steel. The surfaces shall be uniformly abraded by
abrasive blasting with sharp garnet conforming to MIL-A- 22262. The garnet shall
pass the following fineness requirements (see RR- S-366) :
Percent
Through No. 10 U.S. standard sieve, minimum

100

Retain on No. 20 U.S. standard sieve, maximum

10

Through No. 30 U.S. standard sieve, aximum

10

Badly rusted panels shall not be used, and any oil or inorganic residue on the.
panels shall be removed with hot naphtha and hot methyl alcohol rinses prior to
abrasive blasting.
6.6.14.2 Preparation of test panels after abrasive blasting.
After each
panel is abrasive blasted, it shall be immediately placed in a container of
commercial anhydrous methyl alcohol conforming to grade A of o-M-232
Just prior
to the final cleaning procedure , the methyl alcohol and panels shall be heated so

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that UpOn wi thdrnwnl , each panel will be well above the dew point of the room.
The panels shall be cleaned by spraying with naphtha, rinsing in hot naphtha and
rinsing in hot methyl alcohol. Immediately after cleaning, the panels shall be
stored in a calcium chloride desiccator and shall be used the same way as
prepared. The panels shall be handled with forceps or other instruments at all
times during and after the abrasive blasting operation to avoid fingerprint
corrosion.
Fifty
cubic centimeters (cc) of the
4.6.14.3 preparation of con!vound.
compound shall be placed in a 125-cc Erlenmeyer flask, 5 cc of distilled water
shall be added and the mixture thoroughly shaken. The stoppered flask shall be
stored overnight at 130 ~ 2F (55C) and cooled to 77 ~ 2*F (25-C) for testing.

4.6.14.4 Water disr.lacernencc.rocedurq. I?nchof three panels prepared as

specified in 4.6.14.1 and 4.6.14.2, shall be dipped in distilled water momentarily
snd drained in a vertical position for not greater chsn 5 seconds, with the bottom
edge in contact with absorbent pnpar. The panel shall be immersed horizontally
and withcut agitation for 15 seconds in a petri or evaporating dish containing the
compound previously prepared as spacif icd in L.6.14.3. After draining momentarily, the panel shall be placed in a static humidity cabinet (for example, a
desiccator body containing some distilled water) for 1 hour at 77 1 2*F (25C) .
At We end of I hour of testing and ,after removal of the compounds, the panels
shall be examined for evidence of rust, mottling, or other abnormal surface stains
and defects.
4.6.14.5
paraffin

hose

Jlilucion. At a 1:1 ratio, the compound

oil

(a

shall
be diluted
with
of 90-100
standard saybolt
be
at 100F (38C) ) and the water displacement test shall
neutral

noninhibited

universal viscosity
performed as specified in 4.6.14.4.
fied in 4.6.14.4.

petroleum

oil

The test results shall be evaluated as speci-

6.6.15 u
r sisttmc
@=des
1 an d 4). A steel panel as specified in
4.6.11 .1.1 shal~baef inishe~ and cleaned according to the procedure of 4.6.11.1.2.
A line shall be scribed parallel to and 7/8- inch from the bottom long edge of the
panel as shown on item (a) of figure 8. A 1-inch wide strip of cellulose adhesive
tape in accordance with type II, class 2, style B, A-A-1671 shall be applied to
the bottom
half of the panel on both sides (see item (b) of figure 8). The panel
shall then be coated as specified in 4.6.11.1.3.
After the 24-hour drying period,
the tape ehall be carefully removed. The bottom edge of the l-inch strip of
coating should then be parallel to the long edge of the panel and at right angles
to the panel surface. The line previously scribed on the panel should now be l/8inch below and parallel to the bottom edge of the film (see item (c) of figure 8).
The panel shall then be suspended vertically, with the uncoated area downward for
4 hours in a forced convection oven maintained at 175 * 2-F (80C) . The panel
shall be removed from the oven and allowed to cool to room temperature.
The
position of the edge of the coating relative to the reference line scribed on the
panel shall be observed.
Obsene any ovement of the coating toward the reference
line through heating as evidence of failure.

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4.6.16 Transuarencv (Krade 4 onlvl. On the panels to be used for shed

exposure tests (see 4.6.11. 1.1) five markings no more than 3/16- inch high shall be
scratched on the reverse (nonevaluated) side. These markings may be the numbers
or letters normally used in identifying the panel. A well-sharpened scratch-awl
Look for markings legibility after the 4-hour
should be adequate for marking.
drying period and after the shed exposure test.
4.7 InsDectiOn of DackaKing.
Sample packs , and the inspection of packaging,
and arking for shipment, stowage, and storage shall be in accordance with the
requirements of section 5 and the documents specified therein.
4.8 Toxicity. To determine conformance to requirements of 3.2.1, the manufacturer of the material shall disclose the formulation of his product to the Navy
Environmental Health Center, Code 34, 2510 Walmer Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23513-2617.
The disclosure of proprietary information, which shall be held in confidence shall
include: the name, formula, CAS number, and approximate percentage by Weight and
volume of each ingredient in the product (totalling 100 percent) ; the results of
any toxicological testing of the product; identification of its pyrolysis
products; and any other information as may be needed to permit an accurate
apPraiSal of any toxicity problem or issues associated with the handling, storage,
In addition,
disposal, or combustion of the material.
%Tlication,
use,
reumv~l,
the manufacturer shall provide a current MSDS for each ingredient used in the
formulation. Within 30 days prior to data submission, the manufacturer shall
contact the supplier of each ingredient, and confirm each MSDS submitted is
current. The manufacturer ust provide certification of compliance that aterials
submitted meet the specific maximum carcinogens. The manufacturer must provide
Information
all technical documentation to support the certificate of compliance.
submitted shall be clearly marked or identified to show it is being provided in
connection with qualification under MIL-c-16173.
5.

PACKAGING

(The packaging requirements specified herein apply only for direct Government
acquisition. )
5.1

General.

5.1.1 Performance oriented Dackaizing (POP1.. In addition to the packaging

requirements specified herein, and unless othervise specified (see 6.2) , all
packaging shall comply with the United Nations/POP criteria.
5.1.2

Navv fire -retardant requirements.

(a)

Treated lumber and ulwood.

Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2) ,
all lumber and plywood. including laminated veneer aterials used
in shipping container and pallet construction, members , blocking,
bracing, and reinforcing shall be fire-retardant treated material
conforming to MIL-L- 19140 as follows:
Levels A and B - Type 11 - weather resistant
Category I - general use.
Leve 1 C

- Type I - non-weather resistant.

Category I - general use.
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(b)

Fiberboard.

used in the construction of interior (unit

Fiberboard
and intermediate) and exterior containers including interior
packaging forms shall conform CO the class-domestic/fire- retardant
or class-weather resistant/fire-retardant materials requirement as
specified (see 6.2) , of PPP-F-320 and amendments thereto.

5.2 preservation.
specified (see 6.2).

Preservation shall be level A, C, or commercial as

5.2.1 Unit rmcks. The compound shrill be furnished in l-gallon cans, 5gallon pails or 55-gallon drums as specified (see 6.2).
5.2.2

.Level A.

The l-gallon cans shall conform to type V, class 2 of

5.2.2.1 ~.
PPP-c-96. Exterior plan B coating and side seam striping shall be required. Carts
shall be provided with wire handles which shall be galvanized or protectively
coated to resist corrosion. Closure shall be in accordance with the appendix to
the can specification.
5.2.2.2 ~.
The 5-gallon psils shall conform to type 11, class 1 or 3 of
PPP-P- 70.3. Sxterior coacing of the ,pails shall be required. Wire handles or
bails shall be treated to resise corrosion.
The 55-gallon drums shall conform to type III or IV, as
5.2.2.3 m.
Exterior coating of the drums shall be required
specified (see 6.2) of PPP-D-729.
and shall conform to TT-E-485, olive drab.
5.2.3

L.svel G.

Cans shall be as specified under level A except that exterior

5.2.3.1 ~.
plan A coating shall apply.
5.2.3.2
level A.

pails and drums.

Pails and drums shall be as specified under

5.2.6 Commercial. The compound in quantity specified

unit packed in accordance with ASTM D 3951.
5.3 Pecking.
(see 6.2).
5.3.1

(see 5.2.1) shall be

Packing shall be level A, B, C, or commercial as specified

Lsvel A.

Cans shall be packed in wood, plywood, or wirebouid

5.3.1.1 *.
containers, at the suppliers option, in accordance with the level A requirements
of the appendix to the can specification.
When specified
Pails are noc required to be overpacked.
5.3.1.2 ~.
(see 6.2), pails shall be packed or palletized in accordance vich che appendix to
the pail specification.
Drums shall not require overpacking for shipment. When
5.3.1.3 m.
specified (see 6.2), drums shall be pnlletized in accordmce with tiIL-STD-147.
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5.3.2

Level B

5.3 .2.1 ~.
Cans shall be packed in accordance with the level A requirements of the appendix co PPP-C-96 except that the wood, plywood, and wirebound
boxes shall be of the domestic type or class. Fiberboard (see 5.1.2) boxes shall
be of the class weather -resistant/fire-retardant and provided with fiberboard top
Fiberboard box closure shall be in accordance with ethod V and
and bottom pads
reinforced with tape or non-metallic banding.
5.3.2.2

~.

Pails (see 5.3.1.2)

5.3.2.3

m.

Drums (see 5.3.1.3)

5.3.3

Level C.

5.3.3.1

m.

Cans shall be packed in accordance with the level-B requireFor Navy (see 5.1.2) , fiberboard shall be of
Fiberboard box closure shall be in accordance
the class domestic/fire-retardant.
with method I using pressure sensitive adhesive tape.
ents of the appendix co PPP-c-96.

5.3.3.2

~.

Pails (see 5.3.1.2)

5.3.3.3

m.

Drums (see 5.3.1.3).

5.3.4 Commercial.
ASTM D 3951.
5.4

Commercial packing shall be in accordance with

Marking.

In addition to any special marking

5.4.1 Levels A. B. C. and commercial.
shipping
containers
and
palletized
unit loads shall be marked
required (see 6 .2),
in accordance with MIL-STD -290 and the applicable container specification and
appendix thereto. Marking infonhation shall include bar coding. Commercial
matking shall be as specified herein in accordance with ASTM D 3951 including bar
coding. In addition, each unit pack shall be marked with the following:

26

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Fll L- G- Lbl/JE

(a) hll classesand Eradcs :

r
CAUTION
1.

Agitate well before using.

thinners of 100F (38C) inimum flash

2.

Contains combustible petroleum

point.

3.

Avoid use near open flames, sparks, or velding or cutting operations.

6.

Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with the skin, or breathing of

vapors.

5.

Cures by solvent evnporar.ion: If applied to the interior of an

enclosed vessel, adequate ventilation is required for cure and to
insure against formation of an explosive atmosphere.

6.

When prolonged exposures are necessary, use protective clothing and

proper respiratory protection.

Each individual

container

shall

be

marked

os

follows:

Contains a maximum of

(INSERT PRoPSR NW BER HER~) pounds per gallon (MSERT PROPSR NW BER HERE grams per
liter) of volatile organic content (VOC) per 60 CFR CH. 1, Part 60, Appendix A,
(U.S. EPA) method 24-.
(b)

E2r = ade 5 onl,y:

Each individual grade 5 container shall have distinct 3-inch high by 1/2- inch
wide bold block letters @ADE 5 across the front circumferentially spaced no
more than 3 inches apart and on che lid of the container. The letters shall be
1.1). None of the markings
black in color, except for class I products (see 5 .fI.
on the container shall contaminate the product.
5.4.1.1 Color of lebels. The lettering on all labels shall be yellow on an
olive drab background for class 1, and black on an 01 ive drab background for class
II.
A copy of the material safety data sheet
5.5 ~.
shall be attached co the shipping document for each destination.
A copy of Navy Environmental Health Center findings shall be
5.6 I!2xM.D.
attached c~ the shipping document for each dest imt ion.
6.

NOTES

(l%is-section contains information of n general or explanatory nature that

may be helpful, but is not mandatory) .
6.1 wended
use. The corrosion preventive compound covered by this
specification is fntended for the following uses:

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Grade 1:

Hard

film.

(a)

For protection of metals when exposed for extended periods to

outdoor weather conditions

(b)

For general purpose presemation,

without
cover,
touch
film
is

Grade

Grade

2:

for domestic
required.

and

indoor or outdoor, with or

overseas

shipment

where

a dry- to-

Soft film.

(a)

For extended indoor protection of interior or exterior surfaces of

machinery, instruments, bearings or materials with or without use
of supplementary barrier materials

(b)

For outdoor protection of material for limited ueriods where metal

temperature~
do not reach
levels
that
produce
prohibitive
flow of
the corrosion preventive film.

3:

Soft film - water displacing.

(a)

For use where water o,rsaline solution ust be displaced from

corrodible surfaces and the corrosion prevented or arrested.

(b)

For protection of metallic surfaces of machinery interior instruments , or parts under cover for limited periods.

(c)

For the protection of critical bare steel or phosphate surfaces

for extended periods when packaged with suitable barrier
materials.

Note: Use grade 5 on metal(s) which may be attacked by an

alkaline treatment during the preservative removal stage. The
chemical bell-out is alkaline and its use should be avoided
with such materials as aluminum and agnesium alloys.
Grade 4:

Soft film - water displacing.

(a)

For general purpose indoor and limited outdoor preservation of

corrodible metals with or without an overwrap and where handling,
stacking and counting requires a tack-free coating.

(b)

For storage protection of precision parts, machine tools, pistons,

valves, and where a transparent coating is required in addition to
pr~perties indicated in item (a) above.

(c)

For protection of machinery and parts designated for export and

where salt spray contamination is likely to occur.

(d)

Where there is not requirement for miscibility with lubricating oil

and,where ease of removal with stoddards solvent (P-D-680) is
important.

Grade 5:

Oily film - low pressure steam removable.

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(a)

For use in place of grade 3 corrosion preventive compound where

chemical boil-out cannot be used for removal (see grade 3) .

6.2 ~cauisition
following:
(a)
(b)
(c)

(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)

(i)

(j)
(k)
(1)

requirements.

Acquisition

documents ust specify the

Title, number, and date of this specification.

Class and grade required (see 1.2) .
Issues of DoDISS cited in the solicitation, and if required, the
specific issue of individual documencs referenced (see 2.1.1
and 2.2).
When classification is other than as specified (see 3.1.1).
When FDP criteria is not required (see S.1.1) .
When fire-retardant lumber and plyvood is not required
(see 5.1.2(a)).
Class of fire-retardant fiberboard required (ace 5.1. 2(b)).
Level of preservation and level of packing required (see 5.2
and 5.3).
Unit pack required (see 5.2.1)
Type drum requirad (see 5.2.2.3).
When pails or drums shall be over packed or palletizcd (see
5.3.1.2, 5.3.1.3, 5.3.2.2, 5.3.2.3, 5.3.3.2 and 5.3.3.3).
Special marking(s) required (see 5.6. 1).

6.2.1 SD ci 1 in crw t ions f r Or derinz date . The material should be

gallon ac 60 F (16c) .
purchased by v~l~e,
t~e unit bein~ n U.S.
6.3 ~onsideretion of data reaui.remen~.
The following data requirements
should be considered when this specif l.cacion is applied on a contract. The
applicable
Data
Item Descriptions(DIDs) should be reviewed in conjunction with
the specific acquisition to ensure that only essential data are requested/provided
and that the DIDs are tailored to reflect the requirements of the specific
acquisition. To ensure correct contractual application of the data requirements,
a Contracc
Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423) must be prepared
to obtain the
data, except where DoD FAR Supplement 24.475-1 exempts the requirement for a DD
Form 1423.
Reference ParaRrnuh

R2D N umbe~

3.2.1, 4.1.3, 6.6,

and appendix
4.1.2

DI-MISC-80678
DI-QCIC-8111O

4.6

DI-NoTI-80809

DID Title
Certification/
data report
Inspection and
test plan
Test/inspection
reporrs

ed Tailo~
Su~eest
10.3.2 does not apply
-...
----

The above DIDs were those cleared as of che date of this specification.
The
current issue of DoO 5010.12 -L, Acquisition Management Systems and Data Requirements Control List (AMSOL) , must be researched to ensure that only current,
cleared DIDs are cited on the DD Form 1623.

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With respect to products requiring qualification, awards

ualification.
6.L
will be ade only for products which are, at the time of award of contract,
qualified for inclusion in Qualified Products List QPL No. 16173 whether or not
such products have actually been so listed by that date. The attention of the
contractors is called to these ~equirements, and manufacturers are urged to
arrange to have the products that they propose co offer to the Federal Government
tested for qualification in order that they ay be eligible to be awarded
contracts or purchase orders for the products covered by this specification.
The
activity responsible for the Qualified Products List is the Naval Sea Systems
Command, SEA 05Q22, Department of the Navy, 2531 National Center Bldg 3,
Washington, DC 20362-5160 and information pertaining to qualification of products
ay be obtained from that activity.
Qualification approval, certificates of
6.4.1 Qualification agreements
compliance, or any other agreements regarding this specification are valid for the
origiml contractor only and should be considered non- transferable and nonnegotiable without written Government approval.
The Government reserves the right to
6.4.2 Qualification re-inspection.
reinspect or retest materials acquired under this specification for compliance
conformance.
6.5 Materials Safetv Data Sheets. Contracting officers will identify those
activities requiring copies of completed Material Safety Data Sheets prepared in
accordance with FED-STD -313. The pertinent Government mailing addresses for
submission of data are listed in FED-sTD-313.
The spray gun used in the sprayability tests is manufactured
6.6 Surav @n.
by the DeVilbiss Company, Toledo, OH and should be identified as foliows:
Gun:
MBC-51O-FF
Needle fluid: M8C-444 -FF
Air cap: AV 1239 - 704
Reservoir: Screwtop type, 1 quart capacity, TGC -545
Fluid tip end gasket: AV-601-FF

6.7 Metal specimens. Specimens of the metals used in corrosion tests may be
obtained from the Metaspec Company, P.O. Box 28125,San Antonio,TX (see4.6.8)

6.8 Shed exDosure tests. The shed exposure tests may be conducted at any
location approved in writing by the Naval Sea SysternsCommand.
6.9 International interest. Certain provisions of this specification
(identified by paragraph number of similar manner, if appropriate) are the subject
of international standardization agreement STANAG No. 1135. When amendment,
revision, or cancellation of this specification is proposed which will modify the
international agreement concerned, the preparing activity will take appropriate
action through international standardization channels including departmental
standardization office to change the agreement or make other appropriate
accommodations

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revision.
MIL-C- 16173E, class 1 is now equivalent to
6.10 >Decifi cncion
previous t41L-c-16173D with the exception of toxicological prohibitions.
MIL-C-16173E, class II is a new class which was established to allow acquisition
of lower VOC compounds with toxicological prohibitions.

6.11

~ubiect term (kCV word)

Adhesion,
t4iscibility,

lis*.

low- temperature.

preservative

preservative
Nonvolatile preservative
Preservative, removal
Removable film presewative
Salt spray preventive
Shed storage, preservative
Spraytsbility
Sulfated residue
!leachering, accelerated

6.12 Chances from orevious issue. Harginal nocacions are not used in this
revision to identify changes with respect co the previous issue due to the
extensiveness of the changes.

Preparing activity:

Custodians:
Army

- MI/

Navy

Navy

- SH

(Project

Air Force - 69
Review activities:
Army - I.IR,
AR
Navy - S1{, AS, OS, YD
Air Force - 69, 11

User activities:
Navy - MC

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AIR CAP

AIR C)P
SWAY

7,

FIGURE 1.

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VARIABLE WUG14T

PANEL

WIPE17

SJPR3RTING TUBE

IIOLOER

WIPER

C,

1.

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APPSNDIX
CERTIFICATION/DATA

10.

REPORT TECHNICAL CONTENT REQJIRS!4ENTS

SCOPE

covers
information that shall be Lncluded in the
10.1 -.
This appendix
certlficatian/dmta report when specified in the contract or order. This appendix
is mandatory only when data item description DI-IIISC-80678 is cited on the DD Form

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20.

APPLICA8LS DDCWENTS
This section is not applicable to this appendix.

30.

CERTIFICATION CONTENT

30.1 ~.
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In addition to the requirements
specified in 6.4, the certification/dar,a report shall include the following
information:
(a)

(h)

(c)
(d)
(e)

(f)

Certification that the submitted preventive compounds does not

contain the following materials in excess of 0.05 percent by
weight of the dry preventive compound asbestos or asbestos- form
pigments, benzene, toluene, chlorinated solvents, hydrolyzable
chlorine derivatives, lead, chromium, mercury, and nitrosamines as
specified in 3.2.1. The manufacturer shall also certify that the
product does not have knovn or suspected carcinogens intentionally
added (based on referenced documents cited in paragraph 3.2.1) to
the formulat Lon and when knovn or suspected care inogens are/mcy be
present, as a result of being .a trnce/hpurity
in another
ingredient(s) the concentration of the agent in the final product
does not exceed the in excess of 0.05 percent by weight of the dry
preventive compound.
Certification that the submitted preventive compound has a 1 year
storage stability at the time of delivery to the contracting
officer as specified in 4.6.6.2.
Material safety dsta sheet as specified in 3.2.2., 5.5, and 6.5)
Test report showing that the submitted msterial conforms to all
requirements of this specif ieation as specified in 4.6.
For all classes preventive compoun& certification that the
submitted coating meets the volatile organic content (VOC)
requirement of 3.4.2.
A copy of the NSRC findings in 3.2.1.

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PROPOSAL

INSTRUCTIONS
1.

The preparing activity must complete block$ 1, 2.3. and 8. In block 1. both the document number and revision
Iener should be given.

2.

The submitter of this form mun complete blocks 4.5,6,

3.

The preparing activity mun provide a reply within 30 days from receipt of the form.

and 7.

NOTE: This form may not be used to request copies of documents, nor to request waivers, or clarification
requirements on current contracts. Comments submitted on this form do not connitute or imply authorization
waive any portion of the referenced document($) or to amend contractual requirements

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