MIL‐PRF-16173E GRADE 3 CLASS IΙ

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MIL‐PRF-16173E GRADE 3 CLASS IΙ

Complying product: CORROSION PREVENTIVE N.3 LOW V.O.C
Water displacing, soft film, low volatile corrosion preventive compound.

Category Military Specifications

CORROSION PREVENTIVE No.3 is a soft film, low volatile corrosion preventive compound which is intended for use on any metal surface.

CORROSION PREVENTIVE No.3 is designed to have excellent dewatering and penetrating properties and will leave a thin, oily film on articles to which it is applied.

It can be used both for initial protection during shipment and storage, for in-service treatment, indoor protection, and short-term protection outdoors where surfaces can be recoated when required.

The combination of properties of CORROSION PREVENTIVE No.3 provide the necessary requirements for a corrosion preventing compound for use in extreme naval aviation environment.

It is also intended for use on moving parts where some lubrication is required, such as hinges, bomb racks and sliding parts.

Specifications

Application

Advantages

Forms a corrosion resistant and salt water resistant protective film.
Stops grinding by penetrating deep and lubricating, hinges, locks, mechanisms,
threads, etc.
After its application surfaces remain lubricated.
Keeps moisture away.
Protects spare-parts from rust and leaves a thin imperceptible protective film.

Intended Usage

A) For use where water or saline solution must be displaced from corrodible
surfaces and the corrosion prevented or arrested.
B) For protection of metallic surfaces of machinery interior instruments, or parts
under cover for limited periods.
C) For the protection of critical bare steel or phosphated surfaces for extended
periods when packaged with suitable barrier materials.
D) Maintenance protection of on-site plant and equipment.
E) Preservation, high protection of gas turbine compressors.

Directions for Use

It is used in full strength by spray, immersion, or swab. Allow CORROSION PREVENTIVE No.3 to dry to form a protective anti-corrosive film.

Product Removal

It is easily removed from parts by solvent wiping, steam gun cleaning or alkaline hot tank immersion.