IRR Powder Coating

Hydralon are specialists in quality powder coating and masking, these skills are particularly important when coating cases for electronic equipment.

For specific application we can offer IRR powder coatings which meet the following specification.

POLYESTER N.A.T.O GREEN MATT 0423

This product has been specifically formulated to meet the M.Q.A.D. specification for infra red reflective camouflage coatings. It is approved for use to specification INT DEF STAN 80-122/1 OTAR No. 80-122/154/2/2.

Colour Close Match to NATO Green BS 381C285

Gloss Level 7-10% (60º head gloss meter)

Film Thickness 40 - 120μm

Infra Red Reflectance 35-40% Reflectance in the 750nm to 1000nm wavelength range

Cross Hatch Adhesion ISO2409 - Pass Gt0

Impact Resistance (2.5mm) BS3900 E3 - No Adhesion Loss

Flexibility BS3900 E1 - Pass 6mm

Cupping test ISO 1520 - Pass 8mm

Scratch test BS 3900 E2 - Pass 4kg

Hot Salt Spray Resistance ASTM B117 - Pass 1000 Hours

Humidity Resistance BS3900 F2 - Pass 1000 Hours

Artificial Weathering ISO11341 - Pass 1000 Hours

Chemical Resistance Resistant to most acids, alkalis and oils atnormal temperatures. May be affected by Chlorinated solvents

IRR DESERT TAN MATT 8740

Description A polyester powder coating specifically formulated to meet Federal Standard 33446

Infra-Red Reflectance 45 ± 5% at all wave lengths 150 - 1200nm

Application Suitable for mild steel, aluminium and aluminium alloys, stainless steel, galvanised mild steel and zinc alloys

Gloss Level 7 - 10% (60º head)

Film Thickness
40 - 120μ

Mechanical Properties

Adhesion ISO2409 - Pass (0) no loss of adhesion

Impact Resistance (2.5mm) BS3900E3 - No loss of adhesion

Flexibility BS3900E1 - Pass 6mm

Cupping Test ISO 1520 - Pass 5mm

Scratch Test BS3900E2 - Pass 4kg

Chemical Properties

Holt Salt Spray Resistance ASTM B117 - Pass 1000 hrs

Humidity Resistance BS3900 F2 - Pass 1000 hrs

Chemical Resistance Resistant to most acids, alkalis and oils at normal temperature. May be affected by chlorinated solvents and ketones