In response to a demand from all military branches, and in efforts to protect American military personnel, Sherwin-Williams announced MIL-PRF-22750G Type III, Grade A Seafoam Green High Solids Epoxy, which meets the military specification for direct-to-metal (DTM) applications. The new product is one of the first DTM high solids epoxies to earn approval from the Army Research Lab in Aberdeen, Md.
Meeting Military Demands
The two-component coating can be used in applications that specify either Grade A or Grade B finishes, including Army or Navy equipment requiring weather resistance or for interior surfaces. It offers superior corrosion resistance and satisfies the Army Research Lab’s stringent requirements for performance to a minimum 1,000 hours of salt spray and 40 cycles of cyclic corrosion.
The U.S. Army is interested in the technology for the interior of ground vehicles, and the U.S. Navy has an interest in the technology for miscellaneous small equipment used on ships.
“Sherwin-Williams is proud to offer a direct-to-metal high solids epoxy coating for military applications,” said Beth Ann Pearson, global product manager, Military Coatings, Sherwin-Williams. “Eliminating the need for a primer coat means faster finishing throughput. We help finishers to be more efficient in their efforts to protect American military personnel.”
No Prime Coat Needed
The MIL-PRF-22750G Type III Seafoam Green High Solids Epoxy is designed for one-coat application directly over zinc phosphate steel or treated aluminum, eliminating the need for a primer coat. A primer may be applied under the topcoat if desired. The epoxy provides excellent flow characteristics, is free of lead hazards, and offers a good combination of pot life and dry time.
For more information, contact: Sherwin-Williams, oem.sherwin.com
