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