A.12.8. MAP – PU1
PRODUCT
Type		Matt-black, Thermal-control Paint
Chemical Composition		Polyurethane / Carbon Black
Manufacturer	Société MAP S.A. Z.I. rue Clément Ader, F-09100 Pamiers France		Tel: +33 (0)5 34 01 27 00 Fax: +33 (0)5 61 60 28 77 Email: map@map-coatings.com www.map-coatings.com
EXPERIENCE & AVAILABILITY
Development Status		Special Commercial Product
Cost Range		Low
Lot Reproducibility		Good
Space Experience		Fair
GENERAL PROPERTIES (Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Optical)
Nature		Typical Value			Remarks
Thickness		50 to 60 mm.			Manufacturer’s Data
Solar Absorptance		0.96 ± 0.02 (Aluminium substrate, coating 50 mm thick)			ECSS-Q-70-09, depends on topcoat thickness
Hemisperical Emittance		0.89			ECSS-Q-70-09
Normal Emittance		0.88 ± 0.04			ECSS-Q-70-09
Shelf Life		6 Months			Manufacturer’s Data
PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE (Effects of and/or on environment)
Nature	Typical Value				Type of Test
Outgassing	TML = 0.91%, RML = 0.52%, CVCM = 0.00%			ECSS-Q-70-02 (without primer)
	TML = 0.99%, RML = 0.49%, CVCM = 0.00%			ECSS-Q-70-02 (with PS primer)
	TML = 1.10%, RML = 0.60%, CVCM = 0.00%			ECSS-Q-70-02 (with WP primer)
Thermal Cycling	Pass			200 cycles 10^-6 torr (-150°C; +100°C).
SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
· Room temperature curing. · On some substrates it is necessary to use PS or WP primer to improve adhesion. · Usable on flexible substrates (Kapton).