N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 4203.01

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-A 4203.01 - VOC Content Limits

(a) Except as provided in Env-A 4201.02(b) and Env-A 4201.03, the limits in table 4203-1 in (b), below, shall apply to any AIM coating that any person:

(1) Manufactures, blends, or repackages for sale within New Hampshire;

(2) Supplies, sells, or offers for sale within New Hampshire; or

(3) Solicits for application or applies within New Hampshire.

(b) The VOC content limits that apply to any coating that is subject to (a), above, shall be as set forth in table 4203-1, below:

Table 4203-1: VOC Content Limits for AIM Coatings

Coating Category	VOC Content Limit
Flat Coatings	100
Non-Flat Coatings	150
Non-Flat - High Gloss Coatings	250
Specialty Coatings
Antenna Coatings	530
Antifouling Coatings	400
Bituminous Roof Coatings	300
Bituminous Roof Primers	350
Bond Breakers	350
Calcimine Recoaters	475
Clear Wood Coatings
Clear Brushing Lacquers	680
Lacquers (including lacquer sanding sealers)	550
Sanding Sealers (other than lacquer sealers)	350
Varnishes	350
Conversion Varnishes	725
Concrete Curing Compounds	350
Concrete Surface Retarders	780
Dry Fog Coatings	400
Faux Finishing Coatings	350
Fire-Resistive Coatings	350
Fire-Retardant Coatings
Clear	650
Opaque	350
Floor Coatings	250
Flow Coatings	420
Form-Release Compounds	250
Graphic Arts Coatings, including Sign Paint	500
High-Temperature Coatings	420
Industrial Maintenance Coatings	340
Impacted Immersion Coatings	780
Low Solids Coatings	See (c), below
Magnesite Cement Coatings	450
Mastic Texture Coatings	300
Metallic Pigmented Coatings	500
Multi-Color Coatings	250
Nuclear Coatings	450
Pre-Treatment Wash Primers	420
Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters	200
Quick-Dry Enamels	250
Quick-Dry Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters	200
Recycled Coatings	250
Roof Coatings	250
Rust Preventative Coatings	400
Shellacs
Clear	730
Opaque	550
Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters	350
Stains	250
Swimming Pool Coatings	340
Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance Coatings	340
Temperature-Indicator Safety Coatings	550
Thermoplastic Rubber Coatings and Mastic	550
Traffic Marking Coatings	150
Waterproofing Sealer	250
Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealer	400
Wood Preservatives	350

(c) The VOC content limit for low solids coatings shall be 120 grams of VOC per liter of coating, including water and exempt compounds.

(d) To determine the applicable coating category in table 4203-1, above, the following shall apply:

(1) Metallic pigmented roof coatings that meet the definition of metallic pigmented coatings shall be considered metallic pigmented coatings, which are allowed 500 grams VOC per liter coating, thinned to the manufacturer's maximum specifications, not roof coatings, which are allowed only 250 grams VOC per liter coating, thinned to the manufacturer's maximum specifications; and

(2) A sanding sealer that meets the definition of a lacquer shall be considered a lacquer, which is allowed 550 grams VOC per liter coating, thinned to the manufacturer's maximum specifications, not a sanding sealer, which is allowed only 350 grams VOC per liter coating, thinned to the manufacturer's maximum specifications.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 4203.01

#8695, eff 7-27-06

Amended byVolume XXXIV Number 50, Filed December 11, 2014, Proposed by #10736, Effective 1/1/2015, Expires1/1/2025.