PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
CORROSION PREVENTIVE COMPOUND, SOLVENT CUTBACK, COLD-APPLICATION
This specification is approved for interim use by the Naval Sea Systems Command. Other activities in the
Department of Defense may use this interim amendment or may continue using MIL-PRF-16173E.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers solvent-dispersed corrosion preventive compounds that deposit thin, easily
removable films after evaporation of solvent.
1.2 Classification
. Corrosion preventive compounds covered by this specification are furnished in the following
classes and grades, as specified (see 6.2).
1.2.1 Classes. The classes of the corrosion preventive compounds are designated by 'Class I' (High volatile
organic compounds (VOC)) or "Class II" (Low VOC) as follows:
Class I - High VOC - VOC exceeding 2.8 pounds per gallon (lbs/gal) (340 grams/liter).
Class II - Low VOC - VOC not exceeding 2.8 lbs/gal (340 grams/liter).
1.2.2 Grades. The grades of the corrosion preventive compound are the following:
Grade 1 Hard film (175 degrees Fahrenheit (ºF) 80 degrees Celsius (ºC) minimum flow point of
solvent deposited film).
Grade 2 Soft film.
Grade 3 Water displacing, soft film.
Grade 4 Transparent, non-tacky film.
Grade 5 Low pressure steam removable film.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this specification. This
section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional
information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document
users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this
specification, whether or not they are listed.
Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Commander, Naval Sea Systems
Command, ATTN: SEA 05Q, 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue, SE, Stop 5160, Washington Navy Yard DC 20376-5160 or
emailed to CommandStandards@navy.mil, with the subject line “Document Comment”. Since contact information
can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online database at
https://assist.daps.dla mil.
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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.
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