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SSPC-Paint 104, White or Tinted Alkyd Paint

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Revision Date: November 01, 1982
Updated On: April 01, 2002
Editorial Change: November 1, 2004
 
This specification covers a white or tinted low gloss alkyd paint for steel. It has good weathering in rural, industrial, and marine atmospheres. It is also an excellent general purpose paint for use in interior locations.

This paint is suitable for exposures in Environmental Zones 1A (interior, normally dry) and 1B (exterior, normally dry) and is intended for brush or spray application over rust inhibitive priming paints, over itself, or over other oleoresinous paints. This paint is suitable as an intermediate or topcoat and is to be applied in accordance with SSPC-PA 1, Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel.

Four types are available under this specification. Type I covers White Paint; Type II covers Medium to Light Gray to Tan Paint; Type III covers Light Green Paint; and Type IV covers a Dark or Forest Green Paint. The shades are variable and are to be agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier.

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