Accelerated Weathering: Development of Fail/Pass Requirements for Low VOC Alkyd Enamels

Abstract

TT-E-489, a high-gloss alkyd enamel, was reformulated to be lead and chromate free and meet the maximum 3.5 lbs/gal Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) EPA requirement This report describes the evaluation of various ultraviolet light sources as used for accelerated weathering testing. Fail/pass criteria were the resistance to color change and to loss of gloss. TT-E-489, Low VOC coating, Topcoat, High gloss enamel

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA271332

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  • United States Army Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Camouflage
  • Chromium Compounds
  • Films
  • Iron
  • Iron Oxides
  • Light Sources
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Organic Compounds
  • Oxides
  • Pigments
  • Polyester Plastics
  • Resins
  • Resistance
  • Specifications
  • Volatile Organic Compounds

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