CARC Coating targets military and defense industry.

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Compatible with electrostatic application, 2-component, polyurethane MIL-DTL-64159 Type II Waterborne CARC Coating is non-flammable and provides flexible finish with exterior durability. It has 1.8 lb/gal of VOCs and long wet edge that eliminates dry spray. Coating meets strict requirements of U.S. armed forces and is listed on Q.P.L. published by Army Research Lab.



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New Waterborne CARC Coating From Sherwin-Williams Offers Superior Durability, Low VOCs



Advantages include excellent film build so less coating material is used

(CLEVELAND - September 5, 2006) - New from Sherwin-Williams Chemical Coatings is a new generation of waterborne CARC coatings, Sherwin-Williams MIL-DTL-64159 Type II Waterborne CARC for use by the military and defense industry. The two-component waterborne polyurethane coating offers superior exterior durability compared to previous CARC coatings, lower VOCs (1.8 pounds per gallon) and a long wet edge that eliminates dry spray. In addition, the coating provides excellent film build, using up to 30% less coating resulting in material savings.

MIL-DTL-64159 Type II Waterborne CARC has less odor and is compatible with electrostatic application. It is non-flammable and provides a durable, flexible finish with longer exterior durability when compared to other CARC coatings. MIL-DTL-64159 Type II Waterborne CARC meets the strict requirements of the U.S. armed forces and is listed on the Qualified Products List (Q.P.L.) published by the Army Research Lab.

The Sherwin-Williams Chemical Coatings Division, with more than 140 years of experience in products finishing technology, serves the chemical coatings market through a North American network of company-owned locations and with expanding global reach. Sherwin-Williams broad line of low-VOC coatings, full range of technical support and just-in-time distribution capabilities allows finishers to specify quality coatings with the assurance of regulatory compliance. For a better finish, visit Sherwin-Williams on the Internet at www.sherwin-williams.com/oem or to have a representative contact you, call 1-800-524-5979.

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Direct Reader Inquiries to: MIL-DTL-64195 TYPE II WATERBORNE CARC , The Sherwin-Williams Company, c/o Ultimate Lead Systems, P. O. Box 739, Berea, Ohio 44017; 1-800-524-5979.
Reader questions: 1-800-524-5979
Web address: www.sherwin-williams.com/oem

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