PPG Desothane® HS CA8000C3 is the fastest reducer in the CA8000C series for Desothane® HS CA8000 polyurethane topcoats. It shortens pot life and drying times compared with the standard CA8000C reducer.
CA8000 System
- Desothane® HS CA8000 is a high-solids, low-VOC polyurethane topcoat for aircraft exteriors, applied over Desoprime™ epoxy primers; service temperature −54 °C to 177 °C
- Qualified to AIMS 04-04-012/-013/-025/-031/-032, AMS 3095, BMS 10-60 T2, BMS 10-72 T8, BMS 10-125, BAMS 565-002/-009, MSRR 1006 and others; meets MIL-PRF-85285 performance requirements
- Mix ratio by volume: CA8000 base 2 parts : CA8000B activator 1 part : CA8000C series reducer 1 part; do not adjust viscosity
With CA8000C3 (23 °C, 50% RH)
- Pot life: 1 hour at 21–25 °C
- Inter-coat time 15–30 minutes; dust free 30 minutes; dry to tape 1–2 hours
- Overcoat window 2–24 hours; full cure 7 days; dry to tape at 60 °C: 15 minutes
Reducer Data
- Flash point: 22 °C (72 °F); VOC 720–760 g/L
- Shelf life 24 months in original unopened container; store at 5–35 °C
| Packing | 2.5 LT |
| Specifications & Approvals | |
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| Specification |
AMS3095
(meets)
MIL-PRF-85285F
(meets)
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| OEM Approvals |
A2MS565-002 Grade B, CMS-CT-101 Type I, DHMS C4.04 Type VI Class B Grade B, DMS2143 Type 1 Class 1 Comp C, GP110AEE, HMRC0155A, MM0114, MS100029E Class HS, PAI 3760, RMS430 Type II, RPS13.97 Type II Class L Grade B, SMS111207 Type 1, VMS C4.04 Type VI Class B Grade B
Airbus –
AIMS04-04-012, AIMS04-04-013, AIMS04-04-014, AIMS04-04-024, AIMS04-04-025, AIMS04-04-031, AIMS04-04-032
Boeing –
BMS10-125 Type III Grade D, BMS10-126 Type I Grade D, BMS10-60 Type II Class B Grade D, BMS10-72 Type VIII
Boeing (Douglas) –
DPM6456
Bombardier –
BAMS 565-009 Grade B Type II, BAMS565-002 Grade B
Embraer –
MEP 10-069
Gulfstream –
GAMPS 3209
Rolls-Royce –
MSRR1006
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