TEST DATA

The test data provided is a compilation of a number of tests that have been performed by independent labs. Click on each sub-heading to view the actual results found during the testing. Some of the pages may take a few minutes to download the image so please be patient.

• Salt Spray ASTM B117 - 4775 Hours
• QUV ASTM D4329 5000+ Hours, ASTM G-53 - 2000 Hours
• UV Transmission
• UV absorption
• Potable Water AS4020 potable water certified.
• Impact Testing ASTM D2794 - 384 inch-pounds
• Abrasion Testing - ASTM D4060 Tabor CS-17/500g load
• Static Friction - ASTM D4518
• Adhesion - ASTM D4541
• Pencil Hardness - AS 1580 Method 405.1
• Ice Release Properties - Zero Degree Cone Test (ZDCT)
• Thermal Radiant Properties
• Healthshield - Bacteria killing Efficacy
• Tests done by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
  (as reported in a Letter from NRL)

Abrasion Resistance

Paint system after 6,000 cycles testing with a CS-17 wheel in a Taber Abraser test to ASTM D 4060, must have less than 30 mg loss.

Moisture Resistance

Paint system must pass 1,000 hours with no change in appearance when tested to ASTDM D 4585.

Flexibility

Adhesion

Moisture absorption

Paint system must achieve a moisture permeability rate of less than 0.5% when measured by weight.