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500 Series Industrial
Product Testing

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and Into the Spec

Prove your coatings meet mission- critical performance. Increase your product visibility and credibility across DoD and industrial projects through MPI’s testing and testing program

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500 Series Industrial
Standards
Performance You Can Prove

Performance You Can Prove

Through collaboration with the Department of Defense (DoD) and industry representatives, the Series 500 testing and listing program creates consistency for manufacturers by eliminating redundant testing and providing third-party proof of performance. Once approved, your products appear on the MPI Approved Products List—the go-to resource for specifiers seeking coatings they can trust. Gain recognition and open new project opportunities with the testing and listing program backed by MPI and AMPP.

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How MPI Testing and Listing Works

The MPI testing and listing process ensures coatings are evaluated to consistent, published performance standards. By following the steps below, manufacturers can understand what’s required to demonstrate compliance and position their products for potential inclusion on the MPI Approved Products List (APL).

1
Review the Standard
Purchase the applicable MPI Performance Standard from the MPI Store to understand testing protocols, product types, and performance expectations.
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2
Submit for Testing and Verification
Contact MPI to initiate the testing process. All evaluations are conducted in an ISO 17025 accredited lab following the requirements detailed in the MPI Performance Standard.
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3
Product Approval and Listing
If a product successfully meets all performance requirements, it will be added to the MPI Approved Products List (APL) under the relevant standard. The APL is an open-access resource used by specifiers, contractors, and asset owners to identify coatings that have demonstrated compliance with MPI’s published criteria.
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4
Ongoing Compliance and Re- evaluation
To maintain reliability, approved products are required to re- test to keep their listing active every two years. Manufacturers are notified of upcoming reviews.

Standards are the foundation. Testing proves performance.

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