EN 2434-002:2010
(Main)Aerospace series - Paints and varnishes - Two component cold curing polyurethane finish - Part 002: High chemical resistance
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the requirements for a two component polyurethane finish to be applied over a primer for interior and exterior aerospace applications, where maximum resistance to normal operational fluids is required.
The properties specified in this European Standard are obtained on defined aluminium alloy test pieces prepared in accordance with EN 3837 Procedure A and EN 23270 and painted with primer to EN 2435-002. The ability of the material to be used for a specific application (e.g. alternative substrate, alternative primer, specific drying conditions etc.) shall be determined by supplementary tests to confirm that the requirements of this standard are met.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Aug-2010
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Mar-2011
- Technical Committee
- ASD-STAN - Aerospace
- Drafting Committee
- ASD-STAN/D 5 - Non-Metallic
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 01-Sep-2010
- Completion Date
- 01-Sep-2010
Overview
EN 2434-002:2010 is a CEN aerospace standard that defines requirements for a two-component cold-curing polyurethane finish with high chemical resistance. It covers paints formulated to be applied over a chromated corrosion‑resistant primer (see EN 2435-002) for both interior and exterior aircraft surfaces where maximum resistance to normal operational fluids is required. Test results described in the standard are obtained on aluminium alloy test panels prepared per EN 3837 (Procedure A) and EN 23270.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Material type: Two-component (base + polyisocyanate activator) cold‑curing polyurethane finish; thinner allowed if required.
- Application: Applied over primer; typical dry film thickness 50 ± 5 µm. Finish applied after primer drying 4–16 h.
- Performance tests: Mandatory batch release and full qualification tests cover physical, mechanical and environmental behaviour (tables in the standard define required tests).
- Chemical and fluid resistance: Exposure tests include tri-n‑butyl phosphate (EN 2379 G2) for 1 000 h (including an elevated temperature variant at 70 ± 2 °C); acceptance = no blistering, softening, lifting or other film defect.
- Water and weathering: Water immersion (168 h at 40 ± 2 °C) and artificial weathering (UVB 313 cycle, 500 h) with limits such as ΔE ≤ 2 and gloss reduction ≤ 20%.
- Mechanical properties: Adhesion classification ≤ 1, scratch resistance ≥ 1 500 g (primer not exposed), and slow deformation ≥ 2.5 mm with no detachment/cracking.
- Processing & VOCs: Pot life, sedimentation, viscosity, non‑volatile content and VOC limits referenced to EN 3840; drying targets include surface dry ≤ 1 h, through dry ≤ 16 h.
- Scope limits: Results are based on specified aluminium substrates and primer. Alternative substrates, primers or drying conditions require supplementary testing to confirm compliance.
Applications and who uses this standard
- Aerospace paint manufacturers formulating high‑resistance polyurethane topcoats.
- Aircraft OEMs and MRO organisations specifying durable interior/exterior finishes.
- Procurement and quality assurance teams requiring objective acceptance criteria for batches and qualification.
- Test laboratories performing batch release, environmental and fluid‑resistance testing.
- Engineers developing coatings systems where operational fluid exposure and long‑term durability are critical.
Related standards
- EN 2435-002 (corrosion‑resistant chromated primer) - required primer for the standard test system.
- EN 3837 (surface preparation of aluminium test pieces) and EN 23270 (test panel preparation).
- EN 3840 (technical specifications and test methods referenced throughout).
Keywords: EN 2434-002, aerospace paints, two-component polyurethane, cold curing, high chemical resistance, aircraft coatings, fluid resistance, tri-n-butyl phosphate, paint qualification, batch release.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 2334:1997 - Aerospace series - Chromic-sulphuric acid pickle of aluminium and aluminium alloys - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 2434-002:2010 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Paints and varnishes - Two component cold curing polyurethane finish - Part 002: High chemical resistance". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements for a two component polyurethane finish to be applied over a primer for interior and exterior aerospace applications, where maximum resistance to normal operational fluids is required. The properties specified in this European Standard are obtained on defined aluminium alloy test pieces prepared in accordance with EN 3837 Procedure A and EN 23270 and painted with primer to EN 2435-002. The ability of the material to be used for a specific application (e.g. alternative substrate, alternative primer, specific drying conditions etc.) shall be determined by supplementary tests to confirm that the requirements of this standard are met.
This European Standard specifies the requirements for a two component polyurethane finish to be applied over a primer for interior and exterior aerospace applications, where maximum resistance to normal operational fluids is required. The properties specified in this European Standard are obtained on defined aluminium alloy test pieces prepared in accordance with EN 3837 Procedure A and EN 23270 and painted with primer to EN 2435-002. The ability of the material to be used for a specific application (e.g. alternative substrate, alternative primer, specific drying conditions etc.) shall be determined by supplementary tests to confirm that the requirements of this standard are met.
EN 2434-002:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.040 - Coatings and related processes used in aerospace industry. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 2434-002:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 2435-002:2006, EN 2334:1997, EN ISO 3696:1995, EN 23270:1991, EN ISO 1513:2010, EN 3840:2007, EN 4588:2007, EN 4406:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Luft- und Raumfahrt - Beschichtungsstoffe - Zweikomponenten, Polyurethan-Decklack, Kalthärtend - Teil 002: Hohe Beständigkeit gegen ChemikalienSérie aérospatiale - Peintures et vernis - Peinture de finition polyuréthane, à deux composants polymérisant à température ambiante - Partie 002: Tenue chimiques aux fluidesAerospace series - Paints and varnishes - Two component cold curing polyurethane finish - Part 002: High chemical resistance49.040Prevleke in z njimi povezani postopki, ki se uporabljajo v letalski in vesoljski industrijiCoatings and related processes used in aerospace industryICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 2434-002:2010SIST EN 2434-002:2010en,de01-december-2010SIST EN 2434-002:2010SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
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EN 2434-002
September 2010 ICS 49.040 English Version
Aerospace series - Paints and varnishes - Two component cold curing polyurethane finish - Part 002: High chemical resistance Série aérospatiale - Peintures et vernis - Peinture de finition polyuréthane, à deux composants polymérisant à température ambiante - Partie 002: Tenue chimiques aux fluides
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Beschichtungsstoffe - Zweikomponenten- Polyurethan-Decklack, kalthärtend - Teil 002: Hohe Beständigkeit gegen Chemikalien This European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 February 2010.
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