The chemical agent resistant coating (CARC) system of primers and topcoats is designed for use on the exterior and interior of tactical military equipment where resistance to absorption of liquid chemical agents is required. It may also be used where severe exposure situations require a coating with excellent durability and corrosion resistance. The coatings and their characteristics are listed in table VI. TABLE VI. Coating characteristics.

Primer Toxic Category Metals VOC Category ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Specification Pretreated Pretreated Lead and Federal SCAQMD SCAQMD ferrous nonferrous chromate 3.5 1124 1107 free lb/gal 2.9 lb/gal 2.8 lb/gal ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MIL-P-23377 X X X X (Class 2 (Class 2 (Class 2 & 3) & 3) & 3) MIL-P-53022 X X X X 1/ 1/ MIL-P-53030 X X X X X X MIL-P-53084 X X X X X X MIL-P-85582 X X X X MIL-C-22750 N/A N/A X X X MIL-C-46168 N/A N/A X X (Type III & IV) MIL-C-53039 N/A N/A X X (Type III & IV) 1/ This requirement is not addressed nor required by the specification, but products are available which meet appropriate performance requirements of the document and the noted regulatory standard. Contact appropriate preparing activity for more information.