CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) Paint
CARC is the organic topcoat used on all armed services’ combat vehicles, aircraft, ordnance and tactical equipment. It is a two part polyurethane coating that is resistant to water, petroleum, most acids, biological and radioactive agents. Its unique formulation allows coated vehicles to be decontaminated in the event of exposure to chemical or biological warfare agents. It also has properties that make coated equipment less prone to infrared detection.
In recent years, a water-based CARC was developed to replace the high VOC, solvent based CARC. This newer formulation is lead and chrome free, and more abrasion and scratch resistant.
ELECTROLURGY’S CARC COATING CAPABILITIES:
- Individual part and bulk processing
- Selective masking/multiple finishes
- Standard (FED-STD-595) colors (tan, green, brown, black)
- Chemical Film or Anodize as base prior to coating
APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS:
- MIL-DTL-64159 (water dispersed)
- MIL-C-53039 (1 part, polyurethane)
- MIL-C-46168 (2 part, polyurethane) MIL-DTL-53072 (procedures & quality)
- MIL-P-53030 (primer)
- MIL-P-53032 (primer)
ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF CARC:
- Water, weather, and chemical resistant
- Low infrared detectability
- Scuff and scratch resistant (waterborne version)
- Low reflectivity
TYPICAL CARC APPLICATIONS:
- Aerospace/Aviation: Combat & Transport Aircraft, Ordnance
- Battlefield and Transport Vehicles
- Support Equipment, Radar Installations
- Tactical Battlefield Equipment
- Marine/Naval: corrosion resistance in salt-water environments
- Ordnance: corrosion protection, abrasion resistance and wear resistance
