NAVFAC P-300 Management of Transportation Equipment

APPENDIX J. PAINTING AND MARKING OF CESE
1. CHEMICAL AGENT RESISTANT COATING (CARC) (for NCFs/SOUs). The
CARC System is a combination of pretreatments, primers, and top coats. After surface
preparation and pretreatment, exteriors of vehicles are painted with an epoxy primer,
then with an aliphatic polyurethane top coat. CARC is a toxic substance. Safety
precautions must be observed while painting with CARC.
time.
a. Safety.
(1) No person is to apply more than one quart of CARC a day.
(2) Only one person is permitted to paint a piece of equipment at a
(3) Clothing to provide full skin coverage is mandatory.
(4) Rubber gloves must be worn to protect hands.
(5) A respirator is mandatory when painting with CARC.
(6) A face shield is mandatory.
(7) It is strictly prohibited to paint equipment components which reach
temperatures of 400 o F or more (exhaust systems, turbo chargers). It is also
recommended that heat transfer components (radiators, transmissions, engines) not be
painted, because CARC is an insulating material.
(8) It is prohibited to weld or use a cutting torch on CARC painted
surfaces, because it will produce airborne toxic materials. CARC must be completely
removed by either sandblasting or stripping with solvent followed by high-pressure
washing. Protective clothing and a respirator must be worn during CARC removal.
(9) All residue from sanding and leftover CARC from painting is a
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL and must be handled with care and disposed of in
accordance with regulations and instructions. Prior to use, review all material safety
data sheets (MSDS) for each paint and solvent.
b. Paint National Stock Numbers. The NSNs for commonly used quantities
of CARC primers and topcoats are shown in Table J-1. If you need the NSN for other
colors, check appendix B of TM 43-0139.
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