A-A-59885

A-A-59885 is a commercial description of a Corrosion Prevention Compound.  This commercial item description identifies the requirements for Corrosion Prevention Compounds (CPCs) to be applied to military combat and tactical vehicle systems and support equipment:

• The CPC will be applied to painted and bare metal surfaces.
• CPC usage would occur during system use and operation in corrosive atmospheres and prior to oceanic transportation and long-term storage.
• The approved Corrosion Prevention Compound is a Type I - Bio-based formulation. This includes plant oil and lanolin-based formulations.
• The formulation must meet the USDA Product Category Corrosion Preventative requirement of 53% Minimum Bio-based Content AND Type II - Petroleum-based formulation.