| Characteristic |
ASTM # # |
Result |
| Specific Gravity |
D-792 |
1.2 to 1.9 depending on color. |
| Theoretical Coverage |
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Approximately 101 to 160 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 |
Recommended, 2 to 6 mils or higher. |
| Percent Gloss @ 60° |
D-523-89 |
25 to 95+ |
| Pencil Hardness |
D-3363-00 |
H to 3H |
| 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 |
160 inch-pounds, direct and reverse, at a film thickness of 2 mils. |
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Impact will be influenced by formulation. |
| Salt Spray Resistance |
B-117-97 |
With proper pretreatment, scribed films exhibit less than 1/16" undercoating after |
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1000 hours of exposure in 5% salt spray at 95° F and 95% relative humidity. |
| Humidity Resistance |
D-2247 |
With proper substrate pretreatment and preparation unscribed films can withstand |
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greater than 1000 hours with no effect at 100° F @ 100% RH. |
| Chemical Resistance |
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Very good resistance to most chemicals and solvents. Performance |
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characteristics are typical for gloss formulations applied at 1.5 to 2.0 mils. |
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Some properties may be reduced in low gloss formulations. |
| Overbake Stability |
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Polyesters can typically withstand 200% overbake without yellowing |
| Weatherability |
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After 1 year of South Florida sun exposure, coatings exhibit a a minimal loss of gloss |
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and no deterioration. Super Durable polyesters are available. |
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