| Characteristic |
ASTM # # |
Result |
| Specific Gravity |
D-792 |
1.4 to 1.9 depending on color. |
| Theoretical Coverage |
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Approximately 101 to 138 ft2 / lb. / mil. |
| Optimum Storage |
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<80° F, < 50%RH |
| Particle Distribution |
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+44 microns (325 mesh) Percentage varies with color |
| Film Thickness |
D-1186 |
1 to 3 mils. |
| Percent Gloss @ 60° |
D-523-89 |
25 to 35% |
| Pencil Hardness |
D-3363-00 |
H to 2H |
| Adhesion |
D-3359-02 |
No lifting of 1/8" squares between scribed lines when |
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cross hatch adhesion is tested using the prescribed tape. |
| Flexibility |
D-522-93a |
A coating of 2 mils or less will withstand a bend of 180° |
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over a 1/8" mandrel without cracking or loss of adhesion. |
| Impact Resistance |
D-2794-93 |
100 inch-pounds, direct and reverse, at a film thickness of 2 mils. |
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Impact properties will be influenced by formulation. |
| Salt Spray Resistance |
B-117-97 |
Minimum rating of 7 for procedure A and minimum of 8 for procedure B (ASTM-D-1654-92) after |
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4000 hours of exposure. Aluminum substrates must be pretreated according to AAMA 2605 specs. |
| Humidity Resistance |
D-2247 |
No more than "few" blisters size 8, figure #4, ASTM-D-714 after 4000 hours of exposure. |
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Aluminum substrates must be pretreated according to AAMA 2605specs. |
| Chemical Resistance |
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Very good resistance to most chemicals and solvents. |
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See AAMA 2605 chemical resistance requirements. |
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Some properties may be reduced in low gloss formulations. |
| Overbake Stability |
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Excellent. |
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