The enamel covered by this specification is intended for use as a finish or topcoat on furniture and equipment in marine service. This enamel is a non-lead, non-chromate, non-asbestos material. The dried paint film has been tested to USEPA standards and the paint debris is, as of the time of this specification, a non-hazardous waste. It may be applied by brush or spray and is suitable for any primed metal or wood structure. During development, this enamel was easily sprayed with a Binks #7 HTES (high transfer efficiency special) gun. The Navy formula no. 111 enamel is a gray color. This enamel has been formulated to comply with air pollution regulations which allow a maximum VOC of 340 grams of solvent minus water per liter of paint (2.8 pounds per gallon). The product contains 340 grams of solvent per liter of paint, as delivered and does not require thinning for brush or spray application.

Baking enamel has been deleted from the previous version of this specification. Baking enamel intended for use on furniture, equipment, and so forth in non-reactor plant painting applications is now described by ASTM F 1178, Standard Specification for Enameling System, Baking, Metal Joiner Work and Furniture. Color requirement of paragraph 3.6.3 is applicable.

Powder coating in the appropriate color of 3.6.3 is also an option for a baking version. Consult NAVSEA for powders acceptable in submarine applications.