- Author
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Walton, T. R.
- Title
- Fire Retardant Paint Systems for Nuclear Submarine Interiors. Final Report on One Phase of the Problem.
- Coporate
- Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC
- Report
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NRL Report 6886
May 2, 1969
24 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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paints
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fire retardants
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submarines
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coatings
- Identifiers
- submarine interior paints; water-based paints
- Abstract
- The Navy needs a fire retardant paint for submarine interiors that will release little or no toxic materials into the atmosphere during and after application. The paint should possess good leveling properties so that an attractive surface free of brush marks is obtained, should have a short drying time, and should show good freeze thaw stability. The dry film should be flexible, should possess good hiding power, and should have a 60 deg gloss between 35 and 50%. A water base coating system has been developed that should meet these requirements.