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MIL-PRF-85570E
27 March 2012
SUPERSEDING
MIL-PRF-85570D
19 June 2002
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department
of Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. The cleaning compounds covered by this specification are used for cleaning the
exterior surface of aircraft.
1.2 Classification. The cleaning compounds covered by this specification are furnished in
the following types (see 6.2):
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2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this
specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this
specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has
been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must
meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification,
whether or not they are listed.
2.2.1 Specifications and standards. The following specifications and standards form a part
of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these
documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.
FEDERAL STANDARDS
2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other
Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent
specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the
solicitation or contract.
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(This document has limited distribution. Requests for copies by U.S. Government agencies and
their contractors should be made to the Naval Air Systems Command, Code 4.3.4.2, Unit 5,
Building 2188, 48066 Shaw Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670.)
2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document
to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are
those cited in the solicitation or contract.
ASTM INTERNATIONAL
ASTM D93 - Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed
Cup Tester. (DoD Adopted)
ASTM D95 - Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and
Bituminous Materials by Distillation. (DoD Adopted)
ASTM D523 - Standard Practice for Specular Gloss. (DoD Adopted)
ASTM D1141 - Standard Practice for the Preparation of Substitute Ocean Water.
(DoD Adopted)
ASTM D3065 - Standard Test Methods for Flammability of Aerosol Products
ASTM E70 - Standard Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions with the Glass
Electrode. (DoD Adopted)
ASTM E168 - Standard Practices For General Techniques of Infrared
Quantitative Analysis. (DoD Adopted)
ASTM F483 - Standard Practice for Total Immersion Corrosion Test for Aircraft
Maintenance Chemicals. (DoD Adopted)
ASTM F484 - Standard Test Method for Stress Crazing of Acrylic Plastics in
Contact with Liquid or Semi-liquid Compounds. (DoD Adopted)
ASTM F485 - Standard Test Method For Effects of Cleaners on Unpainted
Aircraft Surfaces
ASTM F502 - Standard Test Method for Effects of Cleaning and Chemical
Maintenance Materials on Painted Aircraft Surfaces. (DoD
Adopted)
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3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Qualification. The cleaning compounds furnished under this specification shall be
products that are authorized by the qualifying activity for listing on the applicable qualified
products list before contract award (see 4.3 and 6.3). Cleaning compounds shall meet the
requirements in table I.
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9/ Unless otherwise specified dilute with distilled water (volume concentrate: volume water): type I
(1:9), type II (1:14), type III (not diluted), type IV (not diluted), type V (not diluted)
3.2 Product identification and instructions for use. All containers of cleaning compound
shall be clearly labeled with the manufacturer's name and product designation, date of
manufacture, and pH of the cleaning compound. Labels containing direction for use shall be on
each container. Labels shall contain the following instructions as applicable:
3.2.1 Type I.
Apply with foam generator (see NAVAIR 01-1A-509, Section 2), spray, sponge, brush, or
cloth. Scrub, then rinse with fresh water.
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Apply with foam generator (see NAVAIR 01-1A-509, Section 2), spray, sponge, brush, or
cloth. Scrub, then rinse with fresh water.
Directions for use: Apply full strength with a non-abrasive cleaning pad.
Allow 1 to 3 minutes dwell time.
Rub with a circular motion.
Rinse thoroughly, then dry with a clean cloth.
Do not allow cleaner to dry on surface.
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3.2.8 Type V.
Directions for use: Apply full strength with brush or pump spray device.
Allow 5 minutes dwell time.
Brush if necessary, then spray with fresh water to rinse.
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified
as follows:
4.2 Inspection conditions. Unless otherwise stated in the test method or paragraph herein,
standard conditions shall be a room temperature of 22 ±2° C (72 4 F) and relative humidity of
50 ±10 percent.
4.3 Qualification inspection. The qualification inspection (see 6.3) shall consist of all tests
and examinations of this specification.
4.3.1.1 Laboratory test samples. Each laboratory qualification sample shall consist of three
1-gallon (3.785 liters) containers of cleaning compound. Storage gallon samples shall be
constructed of the same material as those in which the manufacturer intends to supply contract
quantities of the cleaner. One gallon of each sample shall be used for the storage stability test.
Samples submitted under Type IA and Type IW shall consist of six individual units of issue.
Type II RTU samples shall consist of twelve 32 oz pump spray bottles. The samples shall be
plainly identified by securely attached durable tags or labels marked with the following
information:
MIL-PRF-85570E
Sample for qualification inspection
CLEANING COMPOUND, AIRCRAFT, EXTERIOR
Type
Name of manufacturer
Product code number
Batch or lot number
Date of manufacture
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Submitted by (name) (date) for qualification inspection in accordance with the requirements
of MIL-PRF-85570E.
4.3.1.2 Service test samples. When a service evaluation (see 4.5.13) is required by the
qualifying activity, test samples shall consist of a 5-gallon pail for types I, II, IV, and V, and one
case of twelve individual units for types IA, Type IW and Type II RTU. The cleaning compound
shall be packaged in containers that provide protection during shipment. Samples shall be
forwarded in accordance with instructions contained in the letter requesting the service
evaluation.
4.4 Conformance inspection. The conformance inspection of the cleaning compound shall
consist of all the examinations and tests specified in table II.
4.4.1 Conformance test samples. Conformance test samples shall be selected in accordance
with table III. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), two 1-gallon (3.785 liters) composite
samples shall be subjected to the tests specified in table II.
4.4.1.1 Net content. The sample unit for this examination shall be one filled container. The
sample size shall be as specified in table III. A lot (see 6.4) shall be unacceptable if the average
net content per container for all units examined is less than specified.
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4.5 Test methods. Tests shall be conducted in accordance with the conditions specified in
4.2. Control formulations for comparison purposes shall be as specified in tables IV through
VII.
Directions: Blend first eight components in the order given. Reduce pH to 8.0 with glacial
acetic acid. Add Hostacor 2098 and Morpholine. Blend until homogeneous.
Directions: Blend components in the order given until homogeneous. Reduce pH with glacial
acetic acid to be in the range 9.0 to 10.0.
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Directions: Blend Part A and Part B separately in the order given. Combine the two and blend
until homogeneous. After 48 hours, reduce pH to 9.5 with glacial acetic acid and blend until
homogeneous. Consistency may be adjusted to comply with the requirements of table I by
adding single drops of decanol to increase viscosity or diethylene glycol butyl ether to decrease
viscosity.
TABLE VII. Type V control formulation.
Directions: Blend part A and part B separately until homogeneous. Gradually add part B to part
A, while blending, until homogeneous. Product may thin slightly in the first 24 hours following
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4.5.1 Abrasiveness (type III and IV only). A heavy duty wear tester (see 6.6, table IX) shall
be used for this test. A block fitted with a white cotton terry cloth conforming to
MIL-C-1164 shall be inserted in the instrument holder. The combined weight of the block,
cloth, and holder shall be 1,360 ±20 grams. The area of contact with the specimen shall be 1.5
square inches. Type III and IV cleaning compounds shall be tested using panels conforming to
designation A and B in table VIII respectively. Test panel gloss shall be measured using a
60 degree calibrated glossmeter conforming to ASTM D523. The panel shall then be placed on
the wear tester. Pour 10 ml of the concentrate onto the last panel and 15 ml onto the terry cloth
attached to the cleaning block in the instrument holder. After three minutes, place the terry cloth
on the cleaning block in contact with the panel and start the tester. The cleaning block shall
travel completely across the panel and return (one cycle) at a speed of two seconds per cycle.
After 50 cycles, the test panel shall be removed and rinsed under cold, running tap water and
blotted dry with terry cloth. Repeat this procedure four times using the same panel. Each time
the procedure is repeated, a new terry cloth and additional cleaning compound shall be used. At
the completion of the fifth run, the gloss shall again be measured for conformance to table I.
When rinsing the test panel, the paint surface shall be observed for the presence of a water break.
4.5.2.2 Procedure. The capped bottle containing the steel strip shall be placed in a hot water
bath held at 140 4° F (60 2° C) for 8 hours. The bath and the bottle shall then be allowed to
cool for 16 hours and the 24 hour cycle repeated each day for a total of seven days. On the
eighth day, the bottle shall be removed from the bath, uncapped, examined for separation, and
the steel strip withdrawn and examined for corrosion. The aged sample shall be tested for
cleaning efficiency in accordance with 4.5.4 or 4.5.5, as applicable.
4.5.3.1 Leakage. A pressurized can of cleaning compound shall be immersed completely for
five minutes in water maintained at 130 + 3º F (54 +2º C). The can shall be observed for
emission of bubbles or distortion during this period.
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4.5.3.2 Net weight. A pressurized can of cleaning compound shall be weighed to the nearest
gram. The can shall spray for three minutes, followed by a one minute pause. This procedure
shall be repeated until the can is empty. The empty can shall then be reweighed and the weight
of the contents calculated.
4.5.4.1 Panel preparation. Aluminum alloy panels measuring 6 x 2.5 x 0.02 inches (15.2 x
6.4 x 0.05 cm) shall be prepared in accordance with panel B of table VIII. At least three panels
shall be used for each product tested and the control formulation. The set of panels used in one
test run shall have the same gloss readings (+0.1 gloss units) as those used for the control run.
The gloss shall be measured by 85 degree reflectance and shall be in the range of 2-5 gloss units.
The lightness value (L value in a L-a-b color system) shall be measured using a Colorimeter
(illuminant C) or equivalent as approved by the qualifying activity. Record the initial lightness
value as Li.
4.5.4.2 Soil preparation. Hydraulic fluid soil shall be prepared by blending 50 grams of
carbon black (see 6.6) and 500 grams of MIL-PRF-83282 fluid first by hand, then with a high
speed Cowles type dispersator or other high shear mixer for 15 minutes. Molybdenum disulfide
grease soil shall be prepared by blending 50 grams of carbon black and 500 grams of
MIL-G-21164 grease, first by hand, then with a mechanical grease worker for 15 minutes.
4.5.4.3 Application of hydraulic fluid and grease soils. Thoroughly mix hydraulic fluid
before using. Using a soft bristle brush, gently paint the coated surface of a test panel with the
test soil. Remove excess hydraulic fluid soil by covering the test panel with folded absorbent
tissue and exerting pressure by rolling over the tissue with a five-pound rubber cylinder. Repeat
this blotting procedure twice. Using a 0.5 inch bristle acid brush, apply 0.12 gram of grease soil
centered across the panel in a band 1.5 inches wide and perpendicular to the long dimension of
the panel. The soil is then brushed the long dimension of the panel for 12 cycles (up and down
being one cycle) with a hog bristle brush (see 6.6, table IX). Typical force applied when
brushing is equivalent to approximately 1000 grams. The brush shall be rubbed on a clean tissue
or towel in three separate places to remove excess soil before brushing the next panel. Each
freshly soiled panel shall be baked at 221 2° F (105 l° C) for 60 minutes, then cooled to room
temperature, and used within four hours. Record the soiled lightness value as Ls. The soiled
lightness values shall be in the range of 20.0 to 25.0.
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4.5.4.4 Application of wire rope lubricant. Spray wire rope lubricant (see 6.6) onto a test
panel and immediately wipe back and forth using a piece of non-abrasive cleaning pad to
achieve a uniform soil in the center of the panel. Bake the soiled test panels at 221 2° F
(105 l° C) for 60 minutes then cool to room temperature.
4.5.4.5 Preparation of stock solution. A 10-grain hard water stock solution shall be prepared
by dissolving 0.20 ±0.005 gram of analytical reagent grade calcium acetate monohydrate and
0.14 ±0.005 gram of analytical reagent grade magnesium sulfate heptahydrate in one liter of
distilled water.
4.5.4.6 Cleaning. The test panel shall be cleaned using a heavy duty wear tester (see 6.6,
table IX), fitted with a cellulose sponge (see 6.6) at speed setting of 5. The sponge shall be cut
such that the dimension parallel to the cleaning stroke is 3.5 inches (9 cm) and the width is 2.75
inches (7 cm). The cleaning head with the dry sponge attached shall be weighed to a mass of 600
±10 grams. Type I cleaning compound shall be prepared by diluting 1 part cleaner with 9 parts
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10-grain hard water (4.5.4.5). Type IA shall be applied from aerosol can and compared to
control formula diluted as specified in Table I. Type II cleaning compound shall be prepared by
diluting 1 part cleaner with 14 parts 10-grain water (4.5.4.5). Type IV cleaning compound shall
be tested as received. After placing a soiled test panel in the template at +45 degrees (see figure
1), the cleaning solution shall be applied to the sponge. A typical amount of diluted cleaner
applied to the sponge for wetting is 40 ml. Twenty ml of the cleaner solution is applied over
each individual test panel so that it is completely covered. To avoid cross-contamination, the
apparatus is cleaned for each new cleaner and a new sponge is used. After allowing a 30-second
dwell time, the test panel shall be cleaned using 5 cycles of the wear tester, then turned 90
degrees and cleaned for an additional 5 cycles. The panel shall then be rinsed under cold
running tap water and allowed to dry.
4.5.4.7 Evaluation. The percent cleaning efficiency for each panel shall be determined as
follows:
Lc - Ls
Percent CE =
Li - Ls
where: Percent CE = Cleaning efficiency
Li = Initial lightness
Lc = Cleaned lightness
Ls = Soiled lightness
The average of the three panels tested shall be recorded.
4.5.5.1 Panel preparation. Panel shall be at least 5 by 16 inches (12 by 40 cm) in size and
prepared as in panel A, table VIII. Spray wire rope lubricant (Sprayon No. 201, or equivalent)
onto an aluminum test panel. Immediately wipe back and forth using a non-abrasive cleaning
pad to achieve a uniform soil. Allow the soil to dry at room temperature for a minimum of 15
minutes.
4.5.5.2 Cleaning. Position the soiled test panel such that the short dimension is vertical and
the long dimension is horizontal. Apply the product to the panel using a pump-spray applicator.
After 5 minutes, rinse the test panel by spraying with distilled water using the same pump-spray
applicator.
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FIGURE 1. Template.
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4.5.6 Consistency (type IV, V). A consistometer (see 6.6, table IX) shall be used as follows:
Shake the container of cleaning compound by hand for 10 seconds. Fill the well of the
consistometer completely with the compound. Release the gate and determine the extent of flow
in 10 seconds.
4.5.7 Foaming properties (type I and II). One part of the undiluted compound shall be
mixed with 9 parts 10-grain hard water (see 4.5.4.5) for type I and 14 parts 10-grain hard water
for type II. One hundred ml of this mixture shall be placed in a 500 ml capacity blender with a
maximum 3.15 inch (9.5 cm) outside diameter. The blender shall be turned on and run for 2
minutes at 8,000 1,000 rpm. The blender shall be turned off after 2 minutes and the mixture
allowed to stand undisturbed for 6 minutes. The compound shall be observed for conformance
to table I.
4.5.9 Nonvolatile content. Place approximately 0.5 gram of cleaning compound into each of
three weighing dishes and record weight to within ±0.0001 gram. Place the dishes in a forced
draft oven for 1 hour at 100 4° F (38 ±2° C). Cool the dishes to room temperature in a
dessicator and reweigh to determine the percent non-volatiles.
4.5.10 Plastics, effect on. Cleaning compound shall be tested in accordance with
ASTM F484 as follows:
Types I, II, IV, V - Diluted 1:1 with distilled water
Type II RTU - As received
Type III - As received
Type IA - As received (see below)
Type IA products shall be sprayed onto the flannel patch through a metal panel with a 0.5 by 0.5
inch window which is placed directly on the patch prior to spraying. (This prevents edge
contamination which can lead to premature failures.) The edges may be taped. The amount of
cleaner applied to the patch shall be equivalent to that used for testing bulk packaged products.
4.5.11 Polyimide insulated wire, effect on. Approximately 24 inches (61 cm) of wire
conforming to MIL-W-81381/11 shall be formed into a coil. Place the coil in a 4 ounce (118 ml)
wide mouth jar. Add enough concentrated cleaning compound in the jar to completely cover the
coil of wire. Cap the jar and store it at room temperature for 14 days. Repeat this procedure
using distilled water as the test medium. At the end of the storage period, remove the coil and
rinse thoroughly with tap water at room temperature. Suspend the coil and allow it to drain until
completely dry. Each wire shall be wrapped tightly around a 0.125 inch (3 cm) mandrel and then
unwrapped slowly, noting the appearance and number of any cracks in the insulation. The wire
shall meet the requirements specified in table I. The wire shall be immersed in a 5 percent by
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weight sodium chloride solution and subjected to a one minute dielectric test of 2,500 volts
(rms).
4.5.12 Salt-coated surfaces, effect on. A test shall be conducted in accordance with
ASTM F502, with the addition that panels shall be sprayed with ASTM D1141 synthetic ocean
water and dried in a 70 ±4° F (38 ±2° C) convection oven prior to testing.
4.5.13 Service evaluation. The service evaluation tests, performed by an activity designated
by the qualifying activity, shall consist of cleaning of two or more aircraft under actual service
conditions. Test results shall be compared to the results obtained with the control formula.
4.5.14 Storage stability. A steel strip conforming to SAE AMS5046 shall be added to the
one gallon (3.785 liters) container of cleaning compound furnished for storage stability (see
4.3.1.1). The total surface area of the steel strip shall be 6 0.5 sq. inches (30.7 sq. cm). The
sample shall be stored for one year at 70 5 F (21 3 C). After the one year storage period, the
sample shall be examined for evidence of separation, crystallization, deterioration, corrosion of
the steel strip, container incompatibility, distortion, leakage, or container corrosion. Type IA
containers of cleaning compound shall be exhausted or emptied, cut open, and examined for
container incompatibility and corrosion. Type II RTU samples shall be examined for evidence of
separation, crystallization, deterioration, container incompatibility, distortion and leakage. In
addition, Type II RTU samples shall meet the qualification requirements for cleaning efficiency,
sandwich corrosion, cadmium corrosion, total immersion corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement, pH
and appearance. Type IW shall be examined for conformance to 4.5.18.
4.5.15 Embedded soil cleaning efficiency (type III only) Lightly abrade the surface of a
designation A (table VIII) test panel with 240 grit abrasive paper or cloth, then sprinkle on a
small amount of carbon black and rub it into the surface using MIL-C-1164 terry cloth, or
equivalent. If the test panel can be completely cleaned of all carbon using a non-abrasive eraser,
repeat the panel preparation using more hand pressure on the abrasive. If the test panel can not
be completely cleaned using the eraser, the above method is to be used for making test panels.
Using soiled test panels, apply undiluted type III cleaner using terry cloth. Rub the cleaner over
the soiled area for 30 seconds using moderate hand pressure and rinse thoroughly with cold tap
water. Examine for soil residue.
4.5.16 Net weight (type IA). A pressurized can of cleaning compound shall be weighed to
the nearest gram. The can shall spray for three minutes, followed by a one minute pause. This
procedure shall be repeated until the can is empty. The empty can shall then be re-weighed and
the weight of the contents calculated.
4.5.17 Leakage (type IA). A pressurized can of cleaning compound shall be immersed
completely for five minutes in water maintained at 130 +3º F (54 +2º C). The can shall be
observed for emission of bubbles or distortion during this period.
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4.5.18 Appearance and workmanship (Type IW). (Initial qualification and storage stability)
All pre-saturated wipes shall be free of visible contamination and show no signs of
degradation, discoloration, fiber deterioration or any odor not consistent with the bulk Type I
product. Flexible foil packages shall show no signs of leakage.
4.5.19 Composition.
Type IW:
Wipes shall conform to SAE AMS3819 Class II Grade A and be composed of a non-
woven material consisting of 100% Rayon or Lyocell. No gauze or cheesecloth type material is
acceptable.
Each foil package shall contain 25 wipes saturated with 1200 ml of a qualified MIL-PRF-
85570 Type I product at 1 part cleaner to 4 parts de-ionized water.
Wipe dimensions shall be 16″ x17″ and be provided in an airtight flexible foil package
with a tear strip for opening. The foil package shall be re-sealable with a press type seal or
rubber band to prevent loss of volatile and fluid components. The length of the foil package
should be long enough to allow for adequate sealing of the unused portion after opening.
Type II RTU:
The manufacturer shall have a bulk Type II product qualified prior to qualification of a
RTU product. The manufacturer is to certify the RTU product is diluted at a ratio of one part
cleaner to four parts de-ionized water (1:4).
4.5.20 Labeling (Type IW). Re-sealable foil packages should be stored at a temperature less
than 120° F (49° C) and not exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods. Do not store in
enclosed areas with minimum ventilation and a possibility of exceeding the temperature limits.
Do not freeze. Opened packages shall be used within 6 weeks.
5. PACKAGING
5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified in
the contract or order (see 6.2). When packaging of materiel is to be performed by DoD or in-
house contractor personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to
ascertain packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory
Control Point’s packaging activities within the Military Service or Defense Agency, or within
the military service’s system commands. Packaging data retrieval is available from the
managing Military Department’s or Defense Agency’s automated packaging files, CD-ROM
products, or by contacting the responsible packaging activity.
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6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is
not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The cleaning compound exceeds commercially available cleaning compounds
in order to provide for the cleaning of military aircraft high gloss and camouflage paint systems,
low gloss tactical paint schemes, and cleaning exhaust track and gun blast soils. Specifically, the
cleaning compounds are intended for use in cleaning painted or unpainted aircraft surfaces. Type I
may be used in general cleaning of aircraft, provided that local regulations do not limit the use of
aromatic solvents or volatile organic compounds. Type IA is a 1:4 dilution of Type I, packaged in
an aerosol container. Type IW is a pre-saturated wipe consisting of a 1:4 dilution of Type I. Type II
may be used in general cleaning of aircraft, for both high gloss and camouflage paint systems. Type
II RTU is 1:4 dilution packaged in a 32 oz pump spray or 5 gallon can. Type III contains a very
fine abrasive and is designed for cleaning exhaust track and gun blast soils from high gloss paint
systems. Type IV contains non-abrasive particulate rubber and can be used on low gloss tactical
paint scheme coatings to clean stubborn areas such as boot marks and smudges, as well as gun blast
and exhaust track soil. Type V can be used in wheel wells, wing butts, and other areas where
complete rinsing with water can be tolerated.
6.2.1 Unit of purchase. The unit of purchase for the cleaning compound is the U.S. gallon.
A U.S. gallon of liquid occupies 231 cubic inches (3.785 liters) at 15.6° C (60° F).
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6.3 Qualification. With respect to products requiring qualification, awards will be made
only for products which are, at the time of award of contract, qualified for inclusion in Qualified
Products List (QPL-85570) whether or not such products have actually been so listed by that
date. The attention of the contractors is called to these requirements, and manufacturers are
urged to arrange to have the products that they propose to offer to the Federal Government tested
for qualification in order that they may be eligible to be awarded contracts or orders for the
products covered by this specification. Information pertaining to qualification of products may
be obtained from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Code 4.3.4.2, Bldg. 2188,
48066 Shaw Rd., Unit 5, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1908.
6.3.1 Inspection report. When authorizing the forwarding of qualification samples, the
qualifying activity will request along with the qualification sample a satisfactory Material Safety
Data Sheet (see 6.5) in accordance with FED-STD-313 and 29 CFR 1910.1200 and a report that
includes the following information:
6.4 Definitions.
6.4.1 Batch. A batch is defined as that quantity of material which has been manufactured by
some unit chemical process and subjected to some physical mixing operation intended to make
the final product substantially uniform.
6.4.2 Lot. A lot is defined as all the cleaning compound produced by one manufacturer, at
one plant, from the same materials, and under essentially the same conditions during a
continuous operation not exceeding 24 hours. In the event the process is a batch (see 6.4.1)
operation, each batch constitutes a lot.
6.4.3 Solvent. A solvent is defined as an organic liquid having a vapor pressure of greater
than 0.1 mm Hg at 25° C.
6.5 Material safety 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 Appendix B of
FED-STD-313.
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Aerosol
Degreaser
Gel
Hazardous air pollutant
Pump dispenser
Solvent
Volatile organic compound
6.8 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to
identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes.
NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this
document. Since organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency
of the information above using ASSIST Online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil.
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