MIL-HDBK-1110
HANDBOOK FOR PAINTS AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR FACILITIES
CONTENTS
Page
1.1
Purpose....................................
1
1.2
Scope......................................
1
1.3
Deterioration of Facilities................
1
1.3.1
Corrosion of Metals........................
1
1.3.2
Deterioration of Wood......................
2
1.3.3
Deterioration of Concrete..................
2
1.3.4
2
1.3.4.1
Water Traps................................
2
1.3.4.2
Crevices...................................
3
1.3.4.3
Rough and Sharp Surfaces...................
3
1.3.4.4
Limited Access to Work.....................
3
1.3.4.5
Incompatible Environment...................
3
1.3.4.6
Contact of Dissimilar Metals...............
3
1.4
4
1.4.1
Corrosion Control by Coatings..............
4
1.4.1.1
Barrier Protection.........................
4
1.4.1.2
Inhibitive Pigments........................
4
1.4.1.3
Cathodic Protection........................
4
1.5
Painting for Purposes Other Than Protection
5
1.5.1
Cosmetic Appearance........................
5
1.5.2
Marking Paints.............................
5
1.5.3
Safety Colors and Designs..................
5
1.5.4
Reflective Finishes........................
5
1.5.5
Nonskid Surfaces...........................
5
1.5.6
Antifouling Coatings.......................
6
2.1
7
2.1.1
Solvent....................................
7
2.1.2
Resin......................................
7
2.1.3
Pigment....................................
8
2.1.4
Other Components...........................
10
2.1.5
Spreading Rate.............................
10
2.2
Mechanisms of Curing of Coatings...........
10
2.2.1
Air Oxidation of Drying Oils...............
11
2.2.2
12
2.2.3
Chemical Reaction..........................
13
2.3
Properties of Different Generic Types
of Coatings................................
14
2.3.1
Alkyds and Other Oil-Containing Coatings...
14
2.3.2
Water Emulsion (Latex) Coatings............
15
2.3.3
Lacquers...................................
16
2.3.4
Epoxy Coatings.............................
17
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