Desothane® HS CA8000 Polyurethane Topcoats

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (US)

Product Description

Desothane® HS CA8000 series topcoats are high solids polyurethanes used to protect the

exterior of aircraft. These topcoats are designed to be applied over Desoprime™ epoxy

primers.

 Excellent adhesion to epoxy primers

 Good gloss and color retention

 Excellent fluid resistance

 Compatible with all current spray equipment

 Can be applied in a wide range of conditions

 Service temperature -54°C to 177°C (-65°F to 350°F)

Components

Mix ratio (by volume) for gloss colors:

 CA8000/XXXX (base component)

 CA8000B (activator component)

 CA8000C (thinner component)

2 parts  1 part  1 part

Note: Desothane® HS Thinners are available in 6 types based on dry time requirements:

CA8000C, CA8000C1, CA8000C2, CA8000C3, CA8000C4, and CA8000C5.

Specifications

CA8000 series topcoats are qualified to:

 AMS 3095

 BAMS 565-002 Class A Grade B

 DMS 2143 Type 1 Class 1

Composition C

 BAMS 565-009 Grade B Type II

 BMS 10-60 Type II Class B

Grade D

 DPM 6456

 DPM 6546

 FEDEX STANDARD

 BMS 10-72 Type VIII  GAMPS 3209

 BMS 10-125 Type III Grade D  GP110AEE

 BMS 10-126 Type I Grade D  MS100029E Class HS

 CMS-CT-101 Type I  RMS 430 Type II

 DHMS C4.04 Type VI Class B

Grade B

 SMS 111207 Type 1

 VMS C4.04 Type VI Class B

Grade B

Qualified manufacturing sites for the following specifications are Shildon, UK and/or

Gonfreville, France. Please refer to EMEA CA8000 TDS for further information.

 AIMS 04-04-012  AIMS 04-04-031

 AIMS 04-04-013  AIMS 04-04-032

 AIMS 04-04-024