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b. MIL-P-85582 Primer. This is a water reducible
PRIMERS.
two component epoxy primer intended for use on non-
ferrous alloys where volatile organic emission is a prob-
a. MIL-P-23377 Primer. This is an epoxy
lem.
polyamide primer furnished as a two-component kit
wherein the two components are mixed prior to use.
c. MIL-P-53030 Primer. This is a water reducible
It is intended for application to clean aluminum and
epoxy primer for use on ferrous alloys where volatile or-
magnesium substrates. One component contains the
ganic emission is a problem.
pigment, mixed in an epoxy vehicle, while the other
component consists of a clear polyamide solution which
d. MIL-P-53022 Primer. This is a lead and chro-
functions as a hardener for the epoxy resin. These
mate free primer that may be used as an alternate to
components are packaged separately and have excel-
MIL-P-23377 on pretreated ferrous and non-ferrous
lent storage stability. When mixed, storage life is eight
metals.
hours. Only that amount which can be used in an eight
hour period should be mixed.