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MPI #   48      Alkyd, Interior, Gloss (MPI Gloss Level 6)
A solvent based, gloss alkyd paint for primed new, or previously sealed, interior wood and metal surfaces. Primarily used on trim, doors and frames.
[Gloss must be 70 to 85 units @ 60° and fineness of grind - 6 Hegman units. Other evaluated characteristics include consistency/viscosity, dry time, hiding power by contrast ratio method, reflectance, flexibility, scrubbability, sealing properties, water resistance, and resistance to yellowing in an ammonia atmosphere. See MPI 'Detailed Performance' Specs for complete details and specific requirements.]
MPI VOC Ranges (grams/L) E3   <251 g/l E2   251 - 380 g/l E1   381 - 450 g/l > E '0' - outside range, n/a - unavailable
Supplier Formula Description Code Brand(s)/Tradenames Formula / Link Chemical Family
E Range
Cook Composites and Polymers (CCP) Gloss White Enamel Chempol MPS 4460-K Chempol MPS 4460 Sucrose Ester Alkyd MPS 4460k.ssf.pdf High Solids Sucrose Ester Alkyd
E 3
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