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HABITABILITY MATERIALS LIST

REVISION K (NOVEMBER 1996)

1. This list identifies approved materials for applications authorized by other applicable documents (e.g., General Specifications for Ships of the United States Navy (Gen. Specs.), Naval Ships’ Technical Manual (NSTM), etc.). It is emphasized that this list addresses materials used primarily to enhance shipboard habitability in applications listed below (although the installations frequently introduce additional benefits of safety and/or maintenance aspects).

NOTE: THIS LIST DOES NOT AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF ANY MATERIAL.

2. Habitability materials and suppliers listed herein are provided for guidance only; this list is not exclusive, i.e., materials not listed are acceptable when specified by other applicable documents (e.g., GEN. SPEC., NSTM, etc.). USE OF SUPPLIERS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS LIST IS NOT PRECLUDED. Only those materials identified by a National Stock Number (NSN) are available in the Naval Supply System. Other sources of given material should be considered when known and in the Government's interest. Users having knowledge of products/suppliers which should be considered for inclusion on the approved list are invited to submit information for evaluation to NAVSEA Code 03M1. Provide all technical data from manufacturer/supplier including, but not limited to:

Do not submit samples for testing unless specifically requested by NAVSEA.

3. Applicable material specifications are cited when they exist; for a comprehensive listing, consult MILSTD1623, "Fire Performance Requirements and Approved Specifications for Interior Finish Materials and Furnishing (Naval Shipboard Use)". Specifications or Commercial Item Descriptions are under preparation for materials not presently covered. In addition to other performance requirements, materials used on shipboard must meet applicable fire performance requirements of MILSTD1623. When procuring materials, a written certificate of conformity shall be provided by the manufacturer, regardless of whether the manufacturer has been identified in the Habitability Materials List.

4. Questions concerning habitability materials can be referred to:

Email: berry_fred@hq.navsea.navy.mil

Table of Contents

Habitability Materials Applications Page Bulkhead Sheathing or Joiner Bulkhead Finish Materials High Pressure Plastic Laminate Factory Bonded Vinyl Fabric backed vinyl Miscellaneous Overhead Sheathing Opaque fibrous glass panels Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) Fibrous glass backed aluminum Polyimide foam backed aluminum Complete overhead panel systems Light diffusing panels Framework Deck Coverings Deck tiles Vinyl or Rubber Deck Tiles Electrical Grade Mat and Sheet Carpets and Carpeting Terrazzo Cosmetic polymeric Latex Mastic Deck covering underlay Ceramic, Porcelain, and Quarry Tile Special Deck Covering Materials Furniture and Furniturerelated Items Metals Metal coating and plating Upholstery, padding, and cushioning Upholstery Coverings Vinyl upholstery Other fabric upholstery Aramid fiber upholstery Berth Curtain Tracks and Curtain Fabrics Draperies and curtains Blackout Curtains Decorative Laminates Glass and Transparent Plastics Mattresses, mattress ticking, and mattress covers Paints Adhesives ii

A. Bulkhead Sheathing or Joiner Bulkhead Finish Materials. Bulkhead sheathing shall be in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing No. 8045000991. This drawing contains a list of spaces and corresponding approved finish materials by the Type and Class designations correlated to this text. The drawing is scheduled to be modified to reflect thickness for aluminum sheathing panels as specified in this text.

1. High Pressure Plastic Laminate (Type I, Class 1)

a. High pressure plastic laminates for bonding to aluminum bulkhead panels or joiner bulkheads shall conform to Mil. Spec. MILP17171, Type IV. The following materials are approved for use:

Formica Corporation Formica 155 Route 46 West Wayne, NJ 07470

(201) 8314204

"GD50"

International Paper.

Decorative Products Division

Micarta "PFR1"

WILSONART International 600 General Bruce Drive Temple, TX 76501

(817) 7782711

WILSONART #607, #605

b. Thin High Pressure Plastic Laminates Factory Bonded by the Laminate Manufacturer to Aluminum Panels. This listing includes thin high pressure plastic laminates factory bonded to aluminum. The thin laminates (.013 to .018 inches) when bonded to aluminum shall meet the physical performance requirements of MILP17171 including the fire performance requirements of MILSTD1623. When used as a sheathing material for bulkhead sheathing systems in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing No. 8045000991, the aluminum thickness shall be 0.060 + .002 inches. When used in construction of honeycomb sheathing systems in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing No. 8044623540 the aluminum thickness shall be 0.045 + .002 inches. The aluminum/high pressure plastic laminate materials shall be in accordance with the drawings. The following manufacturers can provide materials which meet the requirements:

WILSONART International 600 General Bruce Drive Temple, TX 76501

(817) 7782711 Metalcore

Westinghouse Electric Corp.

Micarta Division Hampton, SC 29924

(803) 9432311 or

(800) 8454791 Aluminum Micarta

c. High Pressure Plastic Laminates (0.045 to 0.062 inches) Field Bonded with Adhesive to Aluminum Panels. The laminates shall be in accordance with MILP17171. When used as a sheathing material for bulkhead sheathing systems in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing No. 8045000991, the aluminum thickness shall be 0.062 inches. When used in construction of honeycomb sheathing systems in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing No. 8044623540, the aluminum shall be 0.045 inches, and shall be in accordance with the drawings. The following can provide materials which meet the requirements:

Davis Interiors 3178 Azalea Garden Road Norfolk, VA 23513

(800) 966-6639

(804) 8530968

FAX: (804) 857-4770

MICARTA

Hexcel Corporation 2 Stony Hill Road Bethel, CT 06801

(203) 798-8311

HEXCELAM

Mallyclad Corp.

31301 Mally Road Madison Heights, MI 48071

(313) 5854110

FAX: (313) 585-7966

MALLYWALL

2. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film/aluminum laminate (Factory Bonded Vinyl) (Type I, Class 2). When used as a finish material on sheathing or joiner bulkhead panels, the PVC film must be factory bonded to 0.063 inch thick aluminum panels in accordance with Mil. Spec. MILL24518. The following either can supply or produce an approved bonded PVC film/aluminum laminate:

Suppliers

American Nickeloid Company Peru, IL 61354

(815) 2230373

Apollo Metals 11500 West King Street Franklin Park, IL 60131

(800) 3232701

(312) 7676161 in Illinois

Arvinyl Metal Laminates Division Columbus, IN 47202

(812) 3727271

Arvinyl Incorporated 233 North Sherman Corona, CA 91720

(714) 3717800

Davis Interiors

Norfolk, VA 23513

(800) 966-6639

(804) 8530968

Enamel Products and Plating Co.

3500 Walnut Street McKeesport, PA 19054

(412) 6729651

Mallyclad Corporation

Madison Heights, MI 48071

(313) 5854110

Phototemplate Corporation 5721 Research Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649

(714) 8935847

Precoat Metals 4800 S. Kilbourn Avenue Chicago, IL 60632

(312) 2543400

PreFinished Metals, Inc.

2300 East Pratt Blvd.

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

(312) 4392210

Western Metals Decorating Co.

8875 Industrial Lane Cucamonga, CA 91730

(714) 9872506

3. Fabric backed vinyl.- Fabric backed vinyl decorative covering shall not be installed in new construction; it also shall not be installed under any conditions in either commissary spaces or wet spaces. Fabric backed vinyl may be installed as replacement or repair of existing installations. For alteration, fabric backed vinyl may be substituted for PVC film (Class 2) in Type I, Class 2 bulkhead sheathing systems on NAVSEA Drawing No. 8045000991 subject to the above limitations. When specified, fabric backed vinyl shall conform to Fed. Spec. CCCW408, Type II (medium weight) and shall be installed with edges clamped under trim pieces similar to piece no. 44 or 64 on NAVSEA Drawing No. 804 5000991. It should be noted that fabric backed vinyl does not exhibit the durability of either high pressure laminate or PVC/aluminum laminate and is not recommended for use. The following materials meet the specifications subject to the above limitations:

Borden Chemical Co.

Columbus Coated Fabrics Div.

Columbus, OH 43216

(614) 2976083 Queensguard, Knightguard

L. E. Carpenter and Co.

Wharton, NJ 07885

(201) 3662020

(800) 6319367 Vicrtex

Diehl Associates 15833 Crabbs Branch Way Rockville, MD 20855

(301) 9210060

DiversiTech General (A GENCORP Group) 401 Hakensack Avenue Hakensack, NJ 07601

(201) 7893000 Genon

Glidden Corporation 925 Euclid Street Cleveland, OH 44115

(216) 3448000

B.F. Goodrich Oak Grove Marietta, OH 45750

(614) 3736611

J. Josephson, Inc.

20 Horison Boulevard South Hakensack, NJ 07606

(201) 4407000

J.M. Lynn, Inc.

59 Gilpin Avenue Smithtown, NY 11788

(516) 5824300

Uniroyal Inc.

Coated Fabrics Dept.

312 North Hill St.

Mishawaka, IN 46544

(214) 256-8475 Naugahyde "Park Avenue"

4. Miscellaneous approved bulkhead materials. These materials have met specified fire and functional requirements and are approved for use:

a. The following woven textile wall covering materials may be used as an alternate to Class 2 finish materials in spaces listed on NAVSEA Drawing No. 8045000991. The adhesive shall conform to Fed. Spec. MMMA130. Woven textile wall coverings shall not be installed in areas subject to abuse, cargo/stores handling, heavy traffic (e.g., passageways), wet spaces, commissary spaces, etc.

Concept Fabrics, Inc.

335 Commerce Place Randleman, NC 27317

(910) 498-7635

FAX: (910) 498-2520

CAREWALL

B. Overhead Sheathing (Surface Ships). Overhead sheathing shall be installed in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing No. 8055000994. This drawing contains a list of spaces and corresponding approved finish materials for each space as well as type designations as correlated in this text. NAVSEA will address submarine overhead sheathing requirements and material approval on a case basis. In general, overhead sheathing on submarines is prohibited unless necessary for fire prevention, insulation protection, noise reduction, sanitation or security. It shall not obstruct access to cabling, piping, valves and other components.

1. Opaque fibrous glass panels. Opaque fibrous glass panels shall be 5/8 inch minimum thickness and shall conform to ASTM E1264 (NSN 5640001112594). These panels are for replacement only. New installations shall not use this material since it is fragile and has low durability. The following materials are approved subject to the above limitations:

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Lancaster, PA 17604 1-800-233-3823 SHASTA or RANDOM FISSURED

2. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film/aluminum laminate layin (Type F) or secured panels (Type D). PVC film/aluminum laminate panels in accordance with Mil. Spec. MILL24518, color white laminated to 0.050 inch thick aluminum may be used for overhead sheathing except in way of heat producing equipment where CRES shall be used. The following have the capability to manufacture or provide approved materials:

Suppliers

American Nickeloid Company Peru, IL 61354

(815) 2230373

Arvinyl Metal Laminate Corp.

233 North Sherman Ave.

Corona, CA 91720

(800) 278-4695

(909) 3717800

FAX: (909) 371-7118

Davis Interiors

Norfolk, VA 23513

(800) 966-6639

Enamel Products and Plating Co.

3500 Walnut Street McKeesport, PA 19054

(412) 6729651

Mallyclad Corporation

Madison Heights, MI 48071

(313) 5854110

Precoat Metals 4800 S. Kilbourn Avenue Chicago, IL 60632

(312) 2543400

PreFinished Metals, Inc.

2300 East Pratt Blvd.

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

(312) 4392210

PTC Industries, Inc.

(213) 598-9547 (714) 8935847

Western Metals Decorating Co.

8875 Industrial Lane Cucamonga, CA 91730

(714) 9872506

3. Polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) film/aluminum laminate layin or secured panels may be used as an alternate to PVC. PVF film shall be in accordance with Fed. Spec. LP1040, Type II, Grade II, Grade A, Class 1, 0.004 inch thick, color white and shall be laminated to 0.050 inch thick aluminum panels in accordance with Mil. Spec. MILL24518. The following laminator produces an approved bonded PVF film/aluminum laminate:

Suppliers

Arvinyl Metal Laminates Division Columbus, IN 47201

(812) 3727271

PTC Industries, Inc.

(213) 598-9547 (714) 8935847

4. Fibrous glass backed aluminum sheathing panel. This classification of material shall have NAVSEA approval. The following can provide approved materials:

Suppliers

Stanley Plastics 196 S. E.

Enumcan, WA 41128

5. Polyimide foam backed aluminum sheathing panel. This classification of material shall have NAVSEA approval. The following can provide approved materials:

Suppliers

ReillyBenton Company Inc.

1645 Tchoupitoulas Street PO Box 52346 New Orleans, LA 70152

6. Complete overhead panel systems (includes panels and suspension system).- This classification of material shall have NAVSEA approval. The following can provide approved materials:

Hopeman Brothers Inc.

435 Essex Avenue PO Box 820 Waynesboro, VA 22980

(540) 949-9200

FAX: (540) 949-9259

DAMPA Continuous Ceiling

Jamestown Metal Marine Sales, Inc.

Corporate Plaza Suite 400 4710 Northwest Second Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33431

(407) 994-3900

FAX: (407) 994-3969

RockmentRockwool TNF-N50 Continuous Ceiling (INEXA Panel)

7. Light diffusing panels. Light diffusing panels shall be fabricated from acrylic in accordance with Mil. Spec. MILP24191, Type Clear 2. Polystyrene or other plastic light diffuser panels are specifically prohibited.

8. Framework Aluminum exposed grid suspension. This classification of material shall have NAVSEA approval. The following can provide approved materials:

Chicago Metallic Corp.

4849 South Austin Avenue Chicago, IL 60638

(312) 5634600 Ceiling System No. 830

C. Deck Coverings

1. Deck tiles. Deck tiles shall be asbestosfree, in accordance with ASTM F 1066. The following manufacture or distribute asbestosfree tiles in accordance with this specification:

AMTICO Flooring Division American Biltrite Inc.

3131 Princeton Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

(609) 8963000 Amtico Duravinyl Floor Tile

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Floor Division Lancaster, PA 17604

Standard Excelon Vinyl Composition Tile:

Imperial Texture

Azrock Floor Products The Century Building PO Box 34040 San Antonio, TX 78233

(512) 3415101 Azrock Vinyl Composition Tile

TEC Floor Corporation One South Industrial Blvd.

PO Box 797 Bridgeton, NJ 08302

(609) 451-1600 TEC-Tile

Tarkett Inc.

Empire Towers, Suite 401 7310 Ritchie Hwy.

Glen Burnie, MD 21062

(301) 7605323 Tarkett Type IV Composition

2. Vinyl or Rubber Deck Tiles. Vinyl or rubber deck tile shall conform to Fed. Spec. SST312, Type II or III, respectively, and the fire performance requirements of MIL-STD-1623.

3. Sheet deck covering. Sheet deck coverings shall conform to the following specifications:

a. Vinyl sheet conforming to Fed. Spec. LF475, grade A, or ASTM F1303, Grade 1 is approved for use in habitability and other spaces on wood or plastic hull boats and ships only (MSO's, MSB's, etc.).

b. Vinyl sheet conforming to Fed. Spec. LF475, grade A, or ASTM F1303, Grade 1, and meeting the fire requirements of MILSTD1623, or vinyl sheet conforming to Mil. Spec. MIL-M-15562, Type I, is acceptable for general shipboard use and may be substituted where deck tile is specified.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Lancaster, PA 17604 1-800-233-3823

Classic Corlon Possibilities Tapestry Commencement Crosstown

Lonseal Inc.

928 E 238th Street Carson, CA 90745

(213) 8307111 Lonmat

Zambetti Associates PO Box 435 Paoli, PA 19301-0435

(610) 6479792

FAX: (610)6479793

Koroseal

4. Electrical Grade Mat and Sheet. Use Mil. Spec. MILM15562 in electrical/electronic spaces for personnel protection against accidental electrical shock. Electrical grade sheet, rubber or plastic, Type I of MILM15562 is acceptable for general shipboard use and may be substituted where deck tile is specified. Refer to Naval Ships Technical Manual, Chapter 634, for locations and application requirements. Electrical grade sheet in accordance with MILM15562:

Lonseal Inc.

928 E 238th Street Carson, CA 90745

(213) 8307111 Lonmat

Zambetti Associates PO Box 435 Paoli, PA 19301-0435

(610) 6479792

FAX (610)6479793

Koroseal

5. Carpets and Carpeting. Carpet shall be wool, woven through the back, conforming to Fed. Spec., DDDC95; Type II (velvet), Class 1, 2, or 4; Type III (Wilton), Class 1 (minimum pile height of .210 inches); or other NAVSEA approved carpeting. Use of carpeting is limited to the following spaces:

a. Carpeting which meets the approved specifications is available from the following sources:

Suppliers

Commercial Products Co., Inc.

4849 Ronson Court # 212 San Diego, CA 92111

(619) 560-2800

FAX: (619) 560-2801

Davis Interiors

Norfolk, VA 23513

(800) 966-6639

Professional Carpet Sales, Inc.

2001 Somerville Ave.

Charleston, SC 29405

(800) 8456106

b. Other NAVSEA approval carpeting:

Bloomsburg Carpet Industries, Inc.

919 3rd Avenue New York, NY 10022

(212) 688-7447 Caravan Embassy Suite

6. Terrazzo. The use of terrazzo conforming to Mil. Spec. MILD3134, Type I, class 1 or Type I, Class 2 has been superceeded by cosmetic polymeric deck covering systems (see below). Existing terrazzo decks may be repaired, but if replacement is required use the cosmetic polymeric system or other deck coverings as approved by NSTM Chapter 634.

7. Cosmetic polymeric (monolithic seamless) deck covering system. Cosmetic polymeric deck covering systems shall conform to Mil. Spec. MILD24613. Refer to QPL24613 for a list of suppliers.

8. Latex Mastic. The use of latex mastic conforming to Mil. Spec. MILD3134, Type II, Class 1 has been superceeded by cosmetic polymeric deck covering systems (see above). Existing latex mastic decks may be repaired, but if replacement is required use the cosmetic polymeric system or other deck coverings as approved by NSTM Chapter 634.

9. Deck covering underlay materials. Deck covering underlay materials shall conform to Mil. Spec. MILD3135. Refer to QPL3135 for suppliers.

b. Type II is approved for use with deck tile, vinyl and rubber sheet, and carpets.

10. Ceramic, Porcelain, and Quarry Tile.- Unglazed ceramic, porcelain and quarry tile, of standard grade quality, shall conform to ANSI A-137.1. Ceramic and quarry tile shall be abrasive type. Ceramic tile shall be 1" x 1" or 2" x 2" by 1/4" thick. Quarry tile shall be 6" x 6" x 1/2" thick. Porcelain tile shall be 6" x 6" or 8" x 8" by 5/16" thick. Adhesive and grout shall be epoxy, chemical resistant, and water cleanable in accordance with ANSI A118.3.

Crossville Ceramics Attn: Eric Dietrich 5426 Bromyard Court Burke VA 22015

(703) 978-8628 Cross Colors porcelain tile

11. Special Deck Covering Materials.- The following special deck coverings are approved for shipboard use as indicated:

a. Door Mats.- In addition to cocoa fiber mats available from the supply system, the following doormats are approved for use:

3M Company Federal Government Services 1101 Fifteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20005

(202) 331-6900 Nomad Brand Matting

b. Decorative Slip-Resistant Deck Covering.- The following material is a decorative, slip-resistant deck covering intended for application over terrazzo or cosmetic polymeric deck coverings where good slip resistance is required (i.e., galleys and sculleries):

Matrix Engineering, Inc.

3434 Industrial 33rd Street Fort Pierce, FL 33450

(305) 461-2156 Grip-Rock

c. Light Weight Flexible Epoxy Tile.- The following material is a light weight, flexible epoxy tile intended for use on interior decks, especially on weight critical ships. When installed it has the appearance of epoxy or polyurethane flake-type deck coverings, and is easily repaired:

Mer-Kote Products, Inc.

501 S. Van Ness Avenue Torrence, CA 90501

(213) 775-2461

FAX: (310) 320-4938

Dekralite Tile System

Distributed by:

d. Interlocking Safety Mat System.- The following material is an interlocking safety mat system that consists of interlocking vinyl tiles that provide a comfortable, safe, damage resistant resilient deck. This material is approved for use in physical fitness spaces as well as other shipboard spaces where a raised, cushioned surface is desireable (it is not acceptable as a substitute for electrical grade deck coverings where electrical grade deck coverings are required):

Mat Factory, Inc.

760 West 16th St., Suite E Costa Mesa, CA 92627

(714) 6453122

FAX: (714) 6450966

Safety Deck III

NOTES: Fire hazard is magnified by multiple layering of deck covering. Accordingly, the following guidance should be followed:

1. Carpet shall not be installed over padding, other layers of carpet or deck tile. Carpets shall be installed over a steel or aluminum deck primed with an epoxy primer, Formula 150, MILP24441, in accordance with Chapter 631 of the Naval Ships Technical Manual. The carpet may be installed by the tackless method, or cemented to the deck with an adhesive conforming to MILA21016 or other NAVSEA approved equivalent. The adhesive shall be applied continuously over the contact surface. The carpet shall cover the entire deck except that it shall be fitted around all permanently installed furniture. Exposed edges shall be bound or a CRES or aluminum tiedown strip shall be installed to tie down the edges of the carpet in foot traffic areas where the carpet abuts other deck coverings. (Further installation details are provided in NSTM Chapter 634).

2. Do not install deck tile over more than one existing layer of approved deck tile. All nonapproved tile should be removed to bare deck, and replaced with approved tile. Multiple layers of approved deck tile should be removed to the original layer, i.e., if bottom layer is of approved material it need not be removed. Removal of all nonapproved deck tile and removal of excess multiple layers of approved deck tile should be accomplished during next routine replacement of existing deck covering. Do not sand an existing layer of deck tile when installing a second layer.

3. Cosmetic Polymeric deck covering shall be installed directly over primed steel decks or approved underlay materials only. MULTIPLE LAYERS OF POLYMERIC DECK COVERINGS ARE PROHIBITED. When applying new color layers of color flake type deck coverings, original color layers shall be removed to expose either the base coat of the material, the primed steel deck, or underlayment. In no instance shall polyurethane deck coverings exceed 1/2-inch total thickness, and in no instance shall epoxy deck coverings exceed 1/2-inch total thickness.

D. Furniture and Furniturerelated Items. All shipboard furniture shall be selected in accordance with the U.S. Navy Shipboard Furniture Catalog, (NAVSEA Publication No. S9600ADGTP010, Publication Stock No. 0910LP7978900). Information concerning approved shipboard furniture may be obtained from this catalog. This information supersedes that of previous catalogs and Section 2090 of the Forces Afloat Shopping Guide. For information, furniture can only be manufactured using the following materials:

1. Metals (for structural components of furniture).

a. Aluminum in accordance with Mil. Spec. MILF902

b. Steel in accordance with Mil. Spec. MILF243

2. Metal coating and plating. Cadmium plating, a process commonly used in the past and cited in the two specifications above was prohibited by NAVSEA memorandum 6101D/KJP 9074 Ser 165 of 16 May 1978. The memorandum lists two alternative processes:

a. Coating, aluminum, low vapor deposited, Mil. Spec. MILC83488.

b. Coating immersion zinc flake/chromate dispersion, Mil. Spec. MILC87115.

3. Upholstery, padding, and cushioning. Pads and cushions shall be of lowsmoke foam in accordance with Mil. Spec. MILR20092, type II, class 5, obtainable from:

Chestnut Ridge Foam PO Box 781 Latrobe, PA 15650

(800) 234-2734

(412) 5379000 LS 200, LS 200C, Safguard

Uniroyal Engineered Products 312 North Hill Street Mishawaka, IN 46544

(219) 2568329 Neoprene SLS

4. Upholstery Coverings.

a. Vinyl upholstery material shall be in accordance with Fed. Spec. CCCA680, Class 2, treatment (a,1) or CCCC700, Class 4, treatment (a). These may be obtained through the Federal Supply System (Federal Stock Catalog 8B) or commercially. Five colors in the Federal Supply System are:

NSN 8305002859197

NSN 8305002865564

NSN 8305002865565

NSN 8305002865566

NSN 8305002865567

Cordovan Antique Blue Antique Crimson Antique Sandalwood Antique Yew Green

The following commercially available vinyl upholstery materials are approved for shipboard use:

Athol Manufacturing Co.

Vinyl Fabrics PO Box 105 Butner, NC 27509

(919) 5756523 Terson Flame Retardant Fabrics

Coated Fabrics Division DiversiTech General A GENCORP Group 3729 Twinings Street Toledo, OH 43696

(419) 72937371

BOLTAFLEX

Distributor:

Douglass Industries, Inc.

412 Boston Avenue PO Box 701 Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215

(800) 950-3684 Advance, Antares, Barrington, Billiard, Blockade, Chairman, Chantilly, Chelsea, Cobblestone, Colorguard, Copenhagen, Cubit, Dallas, Dynasty, Elite, Esquire, Excalibur, Gemstone, Generation, Geometric, Gypsy, Ironstone, Marble, Mojave, Patriot Plus, Riviera, Scallop, Sprint, Terrace, Vegas, Wavecrest, Yale

Hallmark Fabrics of California Div. of Sav-Mor Upholstery Supply 5633 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90037

(213) 233-7131 GT series, F-1000 Series

ICI Americas, Inc.

Wilmington, DE 19897

(302) 5753000

Distributors:

Spradling International, Inc.

200 Cahaba Valley Pkwy North PO Box 1668 Pelham, AL 35124

(205) 985-4206

Distributors:

Mobern, Inc.

PO Box 7404 High Point, NC 27264

(919) 841-7197 Ambassador, Hampton, Providence

Uniroyal Inc.

Coated Fabrics Dept.

312 North Hill Street Mishawaka, IN 46544

(219) 2568546

Distributors:

b. Other fabric upholstery materials (commercial). Fabrics in this category are required to have NAVSEA approval prior to their use. The manufacturer shall provide certification that fabrics supplied meet the fire performance requirements of MIL-STD-1623 for aromatic polyamide (polyaramid) upholstery fabric materials, Mil. Spec. MIL-C-24500. These fabrics may be used for manufacture of slip covers. The following fabrics have NAVSEA approval:

ArcCom Fabrics Inc.

33 Ramland South Orangeburg, NY 10962

(914) 3651100 Aragon, Ashdale, City Lights, Dorchester, Fire Tandum, Fire Tweed, Geometry, Knightsbridge, Lonestar, Modern Times, Mont Martre, Morocco, Palais, Perennial, Porto Bello, Random Square, Shadow Square, Sierra, Variations, Square Root, Windermere

Concept Fabrics, Inc.

335 Commerce Place Randleman, NC 27317

(910) 498-7635 "performance plus" FR Series I, II, III and IV, 133 solution (Kevlar)

DesignTex Fabrics, Inc.

56-08 37th Street Woodside, NY 11377

(718) 335-9000 Micro Pyro, Pyro Dot, Pyro Point, Pyro Diamond, Pyro Horizon, Pyro Glace, Pyro Chief, Pyro Shield

Collins & Aikman Corporation Decorative Fabrics Division 1803 N. Main Street Roxboro, NC 27573

(919) 5991111 Denton2 FR

Collins & Aikman Corporation Automotive Division PO Box 580 Albermarle, NC 28001

(704) 9835166 90/10 Wool/Nylon Transportation Fabrics (With HA-24 back-coating)

Maharam 45 Rasons Court PO Box 6900 Hauppauge, NY 11788

(516) 582-3434

FAX (516) 582-1026

Safety Series/3 (Courtyard, Gazebo, Safety Twill Dot, Summerhouse), Safety Series/4 (Caribe, Cherry Grove, Harlequin, Interval, Metaphor, Pinnacle, Serenade, Vienna), Safety Series/5 (Facets, Floris, Foliage, Formations), Arbour (Inglenook, Interlochen, Morningside, Ravinia, Tanglewood, Tyler)

Coral of Chicago 2001 South Calumet Avenue Chicago, IL 60616-1499

(312) 225-5800 Grid, Matrix, Safety Astro, Turin, Orvieto

c. Aramid fiber upholstery fabrics, in accordance with Mil. Spec. MIL-C-24500, are approved for fabrication of slipcovers. A minimum of 6.0 oz/sq. yd. is recommended. Available from:

Collins & Aikman Corporation Automotive Division PO Box 580 Albermarle, NC 28001

(704) 9835166

Distributors:

5. Berth Curtain Tracks and Curtain Fabrics. Tracks and curtain construction shall be in accordance with Mil. Spec. DODC24556(SH). Berth curtain fabrics shall be either Mil. Spec. MIL-C-24500 or other NAVSEA approved berth curtain fabric.

a. Tracks and associated hardware are available from:

Suppliers

Davis Interiors

Norfolk, VA 23513

(800) 966-6639

Fabricut, Inc.

9303 East 46th Street Tulsa, OK 74145

(918) 6227000

(800) 3313274

Imperial Fasteners Co.

1400 SW 8th Street Pompano Beach, FL 33060

(305) 7827130

Kirsch Company PO Box 0370 Sturgis, MI 49091

(616) 6510211

Wythe Contract Sales 720 Middle Ground Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23606

(804) 873-6602

(800) 227-6602

FAX: (804) 873-0212

b. Berth curtain fabrics in accordance with Mil. Spec. MILC24500 are available from:

BanksDorgan Company 2400 Florida Avenue Norfolk, VA 23513

(800) 888-7155

(804) 8534333

FAX: (804) 857-4307

The Claremont Company, Inc.

174 State Street PO Box 952 Meriden, CT 06450

(413) 592-1667

FAX: (413) 525-8221

7783/971C

Davis Interiors

Norfolk, VA 23513

(800) 966-6639

Fabricut, Inc.

Tulsa, OK 74145

(918) 6227700

Firesafe Products Corporation 38 East 29th Street New York, NY 10016

(212) 6846740 Sandel

Southern Mills, Inc.

6501 Mall Blvd.

Union City, GA 30291

(800) 241-8630

(404) 6888900

Wythe Contract Sales

Newport News, VA 23606

(804) 873-6602

FAX (804) 873-0212

c. Berth Curtain Slider Tape

Suppliers

BanksDorgan Company 2400 Florida Avenue Norfolk, VA 23513

(800) 888-7155

Davis Interiors 3178 Azalea Garden Rd.

Norfolk, VA 23513

(800) 966-6639

Wythe Contract Sales

Newport News, VA 23606

(804) 873-6602

6. Draperies and curtains (for applications other than berths.) A minimum of 6.0 oz/yd fabric weight, lining excluded, is recommended.

a. Aramid and Aramid/Novaloidblend per Mil. Spec. MILC24500, Type I or Type II, recommended for bunk or doorway curtains. Curtain fabrication shall be in accordance with Mil. Spec. DODC24556.

Suppliers

Davis Interiors

Norfolk, VA 23513

(800) 966-6639

Fabricut Inc.

Tulsa, OK 74145

Southern Mills Inc.

585 Wells St. SW Atlanta, GA 30312

(404) 6888900

Wythe Contract Sales

Newport News, VA 23606

(804) 873-6602

Fabricators of curtains of other than fibrous glass:

Angelica Uniform Co.

700 Rosedale Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63112

(314) 8891111

BanksDorgan Company

Norfolk, VA 23513

(800) 888-7155

Davis Interiors 3178 Azalea Garden Rd.

Norfolk, VA 23513

(800) 966-6639

Fabricut, Inc.

Tulsa, OK 74145

House of Prints, Inc.

204 West Town Street Norwich, CT 06360

(203) 8896414

Muehleison Mfg. Co.

823 Gateway Center Way San Diego, CA 92102

(619) 2661616

Wythe Contract Sales

Newport News, VA 23606

(804) 873-6602

To order:

(1) Specify material and material specification.

(2) Indicate specific manufacturer style number, color, fabric type, or "equivalent".

(3) Specify sewing thread of Nomex in drapery/curtain finished products to ensure maximum durability and flame protection. This also precludes differential fiber and color reactions in laundering.

7. Blackout Curtains. Vinylcoated nylon per Mil. Spec. MILC43006 is approved for fabrication of blackout curtains.

Suppliers

BanksDorgan Company

Norfolk, VA 23513

(800) 888-7155

7 Seas Marine 3480 South Military Hwy.

Chesapeake, VA 23323

(804) 485-0799

Wythe Contract Sales

Newport News, VA 23606

(804) 873-6602

8. Decorative Laminates. Decorative laminates when required for table, desk, and counter tops shall be highpressure plastic laminates (.050" thick) in accordance with Mil. Spec. MILP17171, type I.

9. Glass and Transparent Plastics. The use of these materials is generally discouraged in habitability areas because of increased safety problems, and for plastics, because they will deform in high temperatures or burn in exposure to flame.

The use of transparent plastics is restricted to the following special applications:

Light diffuser panels Mirrors (sanitary spaces only) Food serving area sneeze shields Ship store showcases

Other purposes shall have explicit approval by NAVSEA.

The use of laminated (safety) glass is permitted on a limited basis for display cases, book cases, and bulletin boards. Wire mesh reinforced glass should be used in glass door or large display window applications. The applicable Military Specification for laminated glass is Mil. Spec. MILC3787 and the wire mesh glass is ASTM C1036, Type II, Class 1, Form 1, Quality q7, Mesh m1 (diamond).

10. Mattresses, mattress ticking, and mattress covers.

a. Mattresses shall be in accordance with Mil. Spec. MILM18351. Mattress foam inserts shall be lowsmoke foam rubber in accordance with Mil. Spec. MILR20092, Type II, Class 5. When mattresses are procured by Mil. Spec. MILM18351, they include the ticking.

b. Ticking procured separately as a replacement shall be in accordance with Fed. Spec. CCCC436, Type II, Class 2, "cloth ticking, twill, cotton, flame resistant, treatment."

c. Mattress covers, (launderable) tailored to fit over mattresses and ticking, shall be in accordance with Fed. Spec. CCCC426, "Cotton, Drill Mattress Cover Type I, Class 2. Mattress sizes, National Stock Numbers and associated berth designs are provided in the U.S. Navy Shipboard Furniture Catalog, NAVSEA Publication No. S9600ADGTP010 (Publication Stock No. 0910LP7978900).

11. Springunit covers for officer berths which attach to the spring units and provide a protective cover for mattress protection shall be in accordance with Fed. Spec. CCCC428, "Cloth, duck, cotton and mildew resistant".

E. Paints. Use interior finish paints per Naval Ships Technical Manual, Chapter 631.

F. Adhesives. The following adhesives are approved for indicated applications and are available under NSN's:

1. For high pressure plastic laminate material in sheathing systems or furniture:

a. Surface ships -- Fed Spec. MMMA130

NSN 8040007799595 (pt.)

NSN 8040000582399 (qt.) NSN 8040007452685 (gal.) NSN 8040007799597 (5 gal.)

Also available as follows:

Adhesive Systems 3M Industrial Tape and Specialties Division 3M Center Building 2207E01 St. Paul, MN 551441000

(800) 3623550 6127376501

FAX: (612) 7331771

Fastbond 10

Formica Corporation 10155 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 45241

(513) 7863321 #140

Ralph Wilson Plastics Co.

Adhesives Division 600 General Bruce Dr.

Temple, TX 76501

(817) 7782511

FAX: (817) 770-6769

Lockweld 400, Lockweld 500, Lockweld 600

b. Surface Ships or Submarines -- MILA24179, Type I:

NSN 8040001450153 (pt.)

Also available under the following trade names:

Adhesive Systems 3M Industrial Tape and Specialties Division 3M Center Building 2207E01 St. Paul, MN 551441000

(800) 3623550 6127376501

FAX: (612) 7331771

Fastbond 30, Green

Ralph Wilson Plastics Co.

600 General Bruce Dr.

Temple, TX 76501

(817) 7782511

FAX: (817) 770-6769

Lockweld H20

c. Spray grade adhesives. - Spray grade adhesives shall conform to all performance requirements of MMM-A-130 except for the viscosity requirements, and are approved for use in manufacturer's facilities for fabrication of shipboard furnishings:

Ralph Wilson Plastics Co.

600 General Bruce Drive Temple, TX 76501

(817) 7782511

FAX: (817) 770-6769

LW550, LW551, LW800,LW801,

LW810, LW811, LW880, LW881,

LW952, LW953, LW990, LW991

2. For deck tile, vinyl sheet, electrical grade deck coverings and carpet: Deck tile, vinyl sheet, electrical grade sheet and carpet shall be installed using MIL-A-21016, other NAVSEA approved adhesive, or an adhesive recommended by the deck covering manufacturer. For tile installations in damp or wet areas, such as baths or restrooms, use epoxy adhesives conforming to MIL-A-24456. For manufacturers of the MIL-A-24456 adhesive, refer to the QPL. Adhesives are available as follows:

a. MILA21016

NSN 8040005593236 (pt.) NSN 8040005824596 (gal.)

NSN 8040005824597 (5 gal.)

b. The following are NAVSEA approved commercial adhesives:

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Lancaster, PA 17604

Armstrong S700