Demonstration and Validation of Siloxane-Based Aircraft Topcoats that are Isocyanate-Free and Provide a Reduced Environmental Impact (ESTCP WP-201506)

Abstract

Polyurethane topcoats for aircraft and support equipment are qualified to MIL-PRF-85285 performance requirements. However, these topcoats contain hazardous isocyanate-functional molecules, which result in health issues for individuals who are exposed during paint operations. During this project, NRL-developed polysiloxane topcoats, which are free of isocyanates and lower in volatile solvents, demonstrated they can provide equivalent, and in some instances improved, laboratory and field performance compared to polyurethanes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 27, 2022
Accession Number
AD1184117

Entities

People

  • Erick B. Iezzi

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Body Weight
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Navy Aircraft
  • Polymers
  • Test Methods
  • Training Aircraft
  • Uss Nimitz
  • Volatile Organic Compounds

Readers

  • Surface Coatings Technology.