JG-PP Project Matrix The matrix below summarizes the project, including the target chemical, alternatives and affected programs. Click on the project title to view more information about the project. Active Projects JG-PP Project Target Chemical Current Process Material Applications Alternatives Being Investigated Affected Programs Biobased Hydraulic Fluid Product Requirements (Partnership with DLA) Project Number: 07-SP-033 Green gas emissions Petroleum Machine tools Various grades of biobased products Navy: TBD Army: TBD AF: TBD USMC: TBD NASA: TBD Biodiesel Use in DoD Tactical Vehicles (non-deployable) (Partnership with ESTCP) Project Number: 06-SP-032 Tailpipe and greenhouse gas emissions Petroleum Non-deployable DoD tactical vehicles Biodiesel B20 (a blend of 20% biodiesel 100 (B100) and 80% ultra low sulfur diesel fuel or 80% JP8) Navy: TBD Army: TBD AF: TBD USMC: TBD NASA: TBD Corn Hybrid Polymer Coating Removal on Delicate Substrates Project Number: 06-CR-031 Coating removal and selective stripping processes on delicate substrates such as aeronautical radome repair operations. Corn Hybrid Polymer blasting technology Air Force: C-5 Army: HUMV Navy: P-3, F-18, AV8B, EA-6B NASA: TBD Low Temperature Cure Powder Coating (Partnership with ESTCP) Project Number: WP-0614 VOC/HAP-free low temperature cure powder coating for DoD weapon system components. Low temperature triglycidylisocyanurate (TGIC)-cured, super durable polyester thermoset powder coating Air Force: F-15, F16 Navy: Support Equipment Chromium Electroplating Alternatives for Helicopter Dynamic Components (Partnership with HCAT/ESTCP) Project Number: J-00-MF-021 Hexavalent chromium Hard chromium electroplating Helicopter dynamic components HVOF thermal spray WC17Co and WC/10Co4Cr Tribaloy 400 WC/17Co _T400 bond layer (Al alloy only) Air Force: MH-53, MH-53J H-60 Army: CH-47, H-60 Navy: H-46 MH-53 Marines Corps: CH-46, H-1, H-53 Joint: V-22 Alternatives for Aliphatic Isocyanate Polyurethanes Project Number: S-04-OC-027 Aliphatic isocyanate urethanes Wet-spray application of coatings Exterior surfaces of carbon steel structural elements across NASA and AFSPC installations (test stands, Shuttle support, etc.) Polysiloxanes Waterborne Acrylics Waterborne Urethanes Polymer Resin AFSPC: Launch complexes, antennae NASA Centers: Launch complexes, test stands Navy: TBD Cadmium Replacements for Department of Defense (DoD) and National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) Applications (Partnership with ESTCP) Project Number: J-00-MF-024 Cadmium Primarily electroplating:    AMS-QQ-P-416F    MIL-STD-1500    MIL-S-5002D    MIL-P-85582B    MIL-T-26639    ASTM B766-86    AMS 2400S    AMS 2401D    AIA NAS 672    AMS 4881 Corrosion protection and lubricity for high and low-strength steels and other metal alloys used by DoD programs and NASA for many different applications. Initial focus will be to develop performance requirements for the following applications: structural components fasteners electrical connectors Metallic Aluminum-Manganese Aluminum Sputtering Electroplated Aluminum (Alumiplate) IVD-AL Tin-Zinc Zinc-Nickel (Alkaline) Zinc-Nickel (Boeing) Composite SermeTel 984/985 (for repair only) Post Treatments Chromate Chromium Post Treatment (TCP) All DoD and NASA systems have affected programs Nonchromate Aluminum Pretreatments (Partnership with ESTCP) Project Number: S-00-OC-016 Hexavalent Chromium Immersion Spray Wipe Aluminum alloy finishing AC-131 (formerly Boegel) Alodine 5200/5700 Bi-K Aklimate Brent Chemcoat Oxsian 0500 Chemidize 727D Sanchem Safegaurd 7000 TCP X-It Prekote Controls: Henkel Alodine 1200S for immersion and Turco Accelagold for spray Air Force: C-130, F-15, F-16, F-22 Army: Bradley Fighting Vehicle Marine Corps: Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle) NASA: Shuttle External Tank, Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters Navy: CVNX Tactical Tomahawk, DD21, E/A-6B, E-2/C-2, F/A-18, F-14, H-46, H-53, H-60, JSOW, LCAC, P-3, S-3, Sidewinder Aim 9X, Standard Missile, V-22, Virginia Class Submarine OEMs: Boeing: Aerospace Applications Electric Boat: Electrical Connectors General Dynamics: Defense Systems Raytheon: Defense Systems UDLP: Defense Systems Joint Service Solvent Substitution (JS3) Project Number: 05-SP-029 T10 Thinner PD-680 Wheel Cleaning Aeronautical Anti-Friction Bearing Cleaning Process Cleaners Affected by DLSME and NESHAP Regulations Alternatives are being dynamically collected on the JS3 database at http://js3.ctc.com/ All DoD and NASA Systems have affected programs Completed Projects JG-PP Project Target Chemical Current Process Material Applications Alternatives Investigated Outcome Chromium Electroplating Alternatives for Actuators (Partnership with HCAT/ESTCP) Project Number: J-00-MF-020       Low Emission Surface Prep Coating and Depainting on Structural Steel Project Number: S-04-CR-028   Methylene chloride, MEK, particulate emissions Chemical stripping, media blasting, and/or hand sanding Exterior surfaces of carbon steel structural elements across NASA and AFSPC installations (test stands, Shuttle support, etc.) Plastic Blast Media Mineral Abrasives Sponge Blasting Liquid Nitrogen Mechanical Removal with Vacuum Attachments Induction Laser Removal Three alternatives performed better than the baseline process for large-scale applications. One alternative identified as viable for small-scale applications such as repairs and weld lines. Refer to the final report for details. Lead-Free Dry Film Lubricants JG-PP-PEWG (AlliedSignal Engines, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Pratt & Whitney - United Technologies Corporation, Rolls- Royce Allisonl) Project Number: S-95-SP-007 Lead Dry film lubricant used for antiseizing and antifretting/antigalling Applications in turbine engines Three nonlead dry film lubricants: Everlube 812 Everlube 10030 Tiolube 614-T9B Tiolube 614-T9B has been qualified as a viable alternative for antiseize applications. Refer to the final report for details. Lead-Free Solder (JG-PP/JCAA) Project Number: J-01-EM-026 Lead Soldering of new and reworked interconnects with eutectic tin-lead Circuit cards in high-reliability (IPC Class 3) applications Lead-free wave solder alloys Sn/0.7Cu/NI Sn/3.9Ag/0.6Cu Sn/3.4Ag/1.0Cu/3.3Bi Lead-free reflow/manual solders Sn/3.9Ag/0.6Cu Sn/3.4Ag/1.0Cu/3.3Bi The results of the JCAA/JG-PP Lead-Free Solder project does not provide definitive answers on the future use of lead-free solder in high-reliability electronics for military and aerospace. However, the results from the project will be used as a tool for OEMs, suppliers and system managers while working the transition to lead-free in high reliability military and aerospace systems. The JTR executive summary was released on April 4, 2006 and an updated version was released on July 14, 2006. The JTR Executive Summary will remain a draft until the completion of the -20C to + 80C Thermal Cycle test for the Manufactured" test vehicles, the -55C to +125C Thermal Cycel test for the "Hybrid" test vehicles. Data results contained in the JTR Executive Summary are considered final.   Portable Laser Coating Removal System (PLCRS) (Partnership with ESTCP) Project Number: J-00-CR-017 Methylene chloride, MEK Chemical stripping, media blasting, and/or hand sanding Airframes, fiberglass/ composite components, helicopter blades, radomes Nd:YAG TEA-COZ DIODE Lasers This project showed that the portable handheld Nd:YAG laser systems do not significantly affect the substrate materials and are considered an effective, versatile tool that can be used for coating removal applications. As a result of this demonstration, hand held laser systems have been procured and are in the process of implementation at each of the Air Force Air Logistics Centers. Additionally, the Army has procured similar systems and is in the process of implementing the technology at Fort Rucker. Alternatives to Electrodeposited Cadmium for Corrosion Protection and Threaded Part Lubricity Applications (Boeing Information, Space and Defense Systems) Kent, WA Philadelphia, PA Project Number: J-95-MF-006 Cadmium Electrodeposition Corrosion protection and threaded part lubricity Acid Zinc-Nickel Boeing zinc-nickel electrodeposition IVD-AL Tin-zinc electrodeposition Two materials-Zinc Nickel (applied w/ Boeing process) & IVD AL-were qualified to replace cadmium for adhesion, corrosion resistance, & lubricity on low-strength steels (<200 ksi), stainless steel, aluminum, & copper. Seeking additional evaluation with the participation of a fastener manufacturer to fully validate these coatings for acceptability on standard fasteners. Chrome-Free Conversion Coating (HMSC) Tucson, AZ Project Number: J-95-OC-001 Hexavalent chromium Chemical conversion coatings Corrosion resistance, paint adhesion, electrical resistance Chrome-free conversion coatings for 2024, 6061, 7075 aluminum alloys, and ion vapor deposition of aluminum on steel No alternatives tested met all performance requirements. Nonetheless, OO-ALC/Hill AFB has implemented one chrome-free conversion coating (X-it PreKote) on F-16, A-10, C-130, T-37, & T-38 aircraft Chromium-Free Primer for Inserts and Fasteners (P&W-UTC) West Palm Beach, FL Project Number: J-95-MF-003 Hexavalent chromium Manual coating process —zinc chromate primer Galvanic corrosion protection for inserts and fasteners in aircraft engines Alumazite ZDA TT-P-664D High solids (Zinc Phosphate) primer TT-P-645B Zinc Molybdate primer ZRC cold galvanizing compound   Two materials -TT-P-664D High Solids Primer and TT-P-645B Zinc-Molybdate Primer-qualified as acceptable alternatives to zinc chromate primer. Pratt and Whitney implemented TT-P-664D on their aircraft engines via a block change. Chromium Electroplating Alternatives for Landing Gear (Partnership with HCAT/ESTCP) Project Number: S-98-MF-011 Hexavalent chromium Hard chromium electroplating Dimensional restoration of worn landing gear components Wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant coatings for landing gear components HVOF application of: WC-17Co, for general use WC-10Co4Cr, for corrosive environments This project has been completed. The final report can be found on the HCAT website: www.hcat@hcat.org Chromium Electroplating Alternatives for Propeller Hubs (Partnership with HCAT/ESTCP) Project Number: J-98-MF-012 Hexavalent chromium and nickel Hard chromium and nickel electroplating Enhanced wear life and reduced fatigue on selected aircraft propeller hub components HVOF application of: WC-17Co, for general use WC-10Co4Cr, for corrosive environments Tribaloy 800 for certain low-wear applications This project has been completed. The final report can be found on the HCAT website (www.hcat@hcat.org) Lead-Free Surface Finishes and Low-VOC Conformal Coatings (CCAMTF) (Alliant Techsystems, AlliedSignal/FM&T, American Competitive Institute, The Boeing Company, Contamination Studies Laboratory, Inc., Honeywell, Hughes Space & Communications, Les Hymes Associates, Lockheed Martin, Lucent Technologies, Motorola, Raytheon Systems Company, Robisan Laboratory Inc., Rockwell Collins, Southwest Technology Consultants, USAF - Hanscom AFB, US Army - MICOM, Huntsville, US Army - Picatinny Arsenal, Wright-Patterson AFB, Viasystems) Project Number: J-96-EM-008 Tin-lead Surface finishes Circuit cards Benzimidazole Immersion Ag Immersion Au/Pd/Cu Lead-free printing wiring board surface finishes implemented at Rockwell Collins. VOCs: MEK, toluene, xylene Conformal coatings Circuit cards Silicone Coating Systems Parylene Coating Systems Urethane Coating Systems Low/No-VOC and Nonchromate Coating System for Support Equipment Project Number: J-99-OC-014 Hexavalent chromium, lead, VOCs (e.g., MEK, toluene, xylene) Wet-spray application of primers and topcoats by HVLP, airless, and electrostatic methods Interior and exterior powered and non-powered support equipment used to support aircraft Advance film technology (applique) High-solids coating Metal wire arc spray Powder coating Waterborne coating Promising lab test results led to field testing of five primers/topcoats at NAS Brunswick, NAS Solomons, Cape Canaveral AFS and Patrick AFB. NAVY implementation plans are underway. Low-VOC Identification Marking (LM) Orlando, FL (Partnership with ESTCP) Project Number: J-95-OC-005 VOCs: MEK, and toluene Identification marking—paint and two-part epoxy ink stenciling Identification marking Alternative inks Self-adhesive labels JG-PP-qualified labeling technology has already been implemented at 4 installations (Tobyhanna Army Depot, Naval Aviation Depot-Jacksonville, Naval Air Warfare Center Point Mugu, and Air Force Plant 44). Low-VOC Topcoats and Primers (RTIS) Dallas, TX Project Number: J-95-OC-004 VOCs: MEK, toluene, xylenes (primer may still contain chromium) Conventional wet spray coating process—high-VOC primers and paints Primer, ground support topcoats, airborne topcoats, chemical agent resistant coatings Powder coatings 100% solids coating High solids coating (per MIL-C-85285 for airborne topcoats and MIL-C-46168, Type IV for CARC) Waterborne coatings (per MIL-P-85582 for primers) Raytheon-Dallas instituted two block changes. First, the implementation of qualified low-VOC primers (MIL-P-85582 waterborne) and topcoats (MIL-C-85285 high-solids and MIL-C-46168 Type IV). The second change substituted an epoxy powder paint for MIL-P-23377F and MIL-P-85582 primers. Nonchromate Primers for Aircraft Exteriors (B-A&M) St. Louis, MO Project Number: J-95-OC-002 Chromium Wet spray coating - waterborne and solvent - based chromate primers Corrosion protection for aircraft exterior mold line skins One nonchromate primer (Dexter 10PW22-2/ECW-119) currently being tested on three F-15s and a number of T-45 TSs One nonchromate primer (PRC-DeSoto EWAE 118 A/B) currently being tested on one C-130, one C-17, seven F/A-18s, and select portions of AV-8B and one F-15 Two alternative materials qualified. Navy and NASA have authorized [limited] use of the qualified products. Implementation is underway at each of NAVAIR's three depots. The Akzo Nobel product has already been flown into space on at least one Shuttle flight. Air Force continues testing to provide more definitive data to support OEM implementation of nonchrome primer. Non-ODC Oxygen Line Cleaning (Partnership with ESTCP) Project Number: J-99-CL-015 Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC-113 and HFCF-141b) Spraying chlorofluorocarbons through contaminated oxygen lines, released directly to atmosphere Aerospace vehicles Versar, Inc. - onboard aircraft cleaning system (uses HFE 7100 solution) NAVAIR-Patuxent River - off-aircraft oxygen line cleaning system (uses NOC cleaner) Northrop-Grumman - off-aircraft cleaning system (uses HFE 7100/Krytox solution) Demonstrated the viability of three first-of-their-kind, environmentally-preferable oxygen line cleaning technologies that clean significantly better than CFC-113. Authorized use of the validated system in Oxygen Systems Technical Manual 15X-1-1. Demonstrated potential environmental, cost and labor savings as well as enhanced aircraft reliabiilty. Seeking further demonstration of technologies. Solventless Seawater Ballast Tank Coating Systems (NAVSEA) Project Number: S-98-OC-010 VOCs and HAPs MIL-P-24441, Type III system of three coats at 4-mils DFT Ship/submarine tank coatings, well deck overhead coatings International Integuard 180 Jotun 591 Sherwin-Williams Dura-Plate UHS Sigma Coatings Edgeguard Sigma Coatings Sigmaguard BT (control) Two ballast tank coating systems were demonstrated and approved and implementation of plural component spray equipment at Navy Facilities. Future plans include transitioning the solvent-free coating technology to other services. Information Exchange JG-PP Project Target Chemical Current Process Material Applications Alternatives Investigated Outcome Non-Chromate Primers for Military Applications Project Number: 06-OC-030 Hexavalent Chrome Non-chrome primer as part of a total non-chromate coating system. Project is on hold. Alternatives not as good as chrome; however, further testing is required before dem/val is considered. Validation of Novel Electroactive Polymers (EAP) an Environmentally Compliant Coating for Replacement of Hex Cr Pretreatments (Partnership with ESTCP) Project Number: WP-0527   Hexavalent Chrome EAP as a replacement coating for chromated conversion coatings. Air Force: Support equipment Army: Support equipment Navy: Non-critical aircraft and/or support equipment Low-VOC Coatings for Medium Caliber Ammunition Project Number: J-98-OC-013 VOCs (e.g., MEK, toluene, xylene) and HAPs in organic coatings (paint) applied to exterior of projectile bodies A variety of wet paint spraying techniques, such as electrostatic, HVLP, and air-assisted airless Coating of projectile bodies for identification and corrosion protection Two waterborne coatings (KEM AQUA® enamel from Sherwin-Williams and Tio Tech® 40 from Tioga Coatings) One high-solid UV-curable liquid coating (KS-5 from Ecology Coatings) selected for testing Project terminated after Phase I testing because of poor performance. Chromate-Free Primer and Sealants (RES) Bedford, MA Hexavalent chromium Conventional wet spray Corrosion resistance and enhanced adhesion Nonchromate primers Nonchromate sealants Nonchromate passivation Low-VOC Adhesive Bonding Primer Project Number: J-01-OC-025 High-VOCs Immersion, spraying or wiping Aluminum and titanium alloys Cytec Fiberite BR6747-1 (Waterborne Adhesive Primer) Consensus was to suspend project efforts due to rescinding of the environmental driver and only one viable atlernative available at this time, which was not acceptable to all stakeholders. As new alternatives become available in the future, information will be provided to stakeholders. Low-VOC Topcoats and Primers (LM) Orlando, FL VOCs: MEK, MIBK, toluene, xylenes Conventional wet spray and brush coating process—high-VOC primers and paints Primer, ground support topcoats, CARC Powder coatings 100% solids coating High solids coating (per MIL-C-85285 for airborne topcoats and MIL-C-46168, Type IV for CARC) Waterborne coatings (Per MIL-P-85582 for primers) JTP developed and endorsed by the affected defense system program managers, but never executed. Decision was made that specific depot needs needed to be assessed and current related projects underway needed to be evaluated to ensure no duplication of effort. As a result, JTP under this information exchange effort was leveraged for use of other projects addressing these same needs. Non-Hexavalent Chromium/No HAPs Aircraft Sealant Hexavalent chromium and HAPs Polysulfide sealants that contain hexavalent chromium are required in various environmental sealing applications between dissimilar metals to inhibit corrosion Access panels, floorboards, and windscreens of aircraft; Also other vehicle types Skyflex Aircraft Sealant Project suspended due to lack of funding. NDCEE Joint Service Initiative (JSI) Task 0429 Development of P2 tasks initiated from JG-PP Project Ideas: N1 - Evaluation of Corn-Based Blasting Media N2 - Strategic Data Search, Analysis and Processing Tool N3 - Halon Use and Effectivity Analyses N4 - Joint Service Solvent Substitution Technology Assessment N5 - NESHAP Compliance for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair N6 - USMC Ground Vehicle Engine Emission and Performance Enhancement N7 - Cost-Benefit Analysis for Spent Blast Media Waste Streams in DoD http://www.ndcee.ctc.com/newsletters.Winter06.pdf

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