SUBMARINE TOPSIDE COATINGS FOR APPLICATION IN COLD, DAMP WEATHER
Abstract
To develop a coating for this purpose, special equipment was devised and constructed in the laboratory to simulate both the weather conditions under which the coatings must be applied and the environment they must endure. Although all experimental one-package coatings using water-displacing solvents lacked adequate adhesion and durability, two multi-package systems proved successful. These systems were the epoxy-polyamide and the moisture-cured urethane. Although both of these systems showed good durability in service, the urethane system was chosen for further development, since it would cure to a serviceable coating far more rapidly under these severe weather conditions. As a result of this research, three paints were developed using the same vehicle and pigment ratios - an anticorrosive primer, a flat black topcoat, and a white tint-base to mix with the flat black for making various specified grays. Formulations and suggested specifications for these paints have been developed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 21, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0622116
Entities
People
- D. E. Field
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory