MPI Approved Products List

Index Alphabetical - List Updated


MPI #   49      Alkyd, Interior, Flat (MPI Gloss Level 1)
Note: Requires a properly-prepared Level 4 drywall finish (i.e. assuming no critical lighting conditions).
See "Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board – ASTM C 840".

A white, or colored, solvent based, flat, alkyd paint for new primed and previously painted interior wood and metal surfaces. Primarily used on low abrasion wall and ceiling surfaces.
[Gloss must be a maximum of 5 units @ 60° and sheen a maximum of 10 units @ 85°. Other evaluated characteristics include consistency/viscosity, dry time, fineness of grind, hiding power by contrast ratio method, reflectance, flexibility, scrubbability, and sealing properties. See MPI 'Detailed Performance' Specs for complete details, specific requirements, and/or reference specs.]
MPI Detailed Performance
MPI VOC Ranges (grams/L) E3   <251 g/l E2   251 - 350 g/l E1   351 - 450 g/l E '0' - outside range, n/a - unavailable

Listing Mfr Label Product Name Code
Benjamin Moore Super Spec Alkyd Calcimine Recoater 306/K306
E 1
PPG Architectural Glidden Ultra (CA) Interior Flat Alkyd Calcimine Recoater 94600
E 2