Adhesion primer-A coating applied to a polyolefin part to promote the adhesion of a subsequent coating. This type of coating is clearly identified on its accompanying MSDS by this term or as an adhesion promoter.
Air-dried coating-A coating that is cured or dried at a temperature below 90°C (194°F).
Antifoulant or antifouling coating-A coating applied to the underwater portion of a pleasure craft to prevent or reduce the attachment of biological organisms, and registered with the EPA as a pesticide under section 2 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C.A. § 136).
Appurtenance-An accessory to a stationary structure that is coated at the facility. The term includes:
Baked coating-A coating cured at a temperature at or above 90°C (194°F).
Black coating-A coating that meets either of the following:
Business machine-
Camouflage coating-A coating used principally by the military to conceal equipment from detection.
Cleaning material or cleaning solvent-A material used during cleaning activities or cleaning operations to remove residue or other unwanted materials from equipment.
Clear coating-
Clear wood finishes-A clear or semitransparent topcoat applied to a wood substrate to provide a transparent or translucent film.
Coating-
Coating unit-A series of one or more coating applicators and associated drying area or oven or both wherein a coating is applied and dried or cured, or both. The unit ends at the point where the coating is dried or cured, or prior to subsequent application of a different coating.
Drum-A cylindrical metal shipping container larger than 12 gallons capacity but not larger than 110 gallons capacity.
EMI/RFI shielding coating-A coating used on electrical or electronic equipment to provide shielding against electromagnetic interference, radio frequency interference or static discharge.
Electric dissipating coating-A coating that rapidly dissipates a high voltage electric charge.
Electric-insulating varnish-A non-convertible-type coating applied to electric motors, components of electric motors or power transformers to provide electrical, mechanical or environmental protection or resistance.
Electrostatic prep coating-A coating applied to a plastic part solely to provide conductivity for the subsequent application of a primer, a topcoat or other coating through the use of electrostatic application methods. This term is clearly identified as an electrostatic prep coat on its accompanying MSDS.
Etching filler-A coating that contains less than 23% solids by weight and at least 0.5 % acid by weight, and is used instead of applying a pretreatment coating followed by a primer.
Extreme high-gloss coating-A coating that achieves the following:
Extreme-performance coating-
Finish primer/surfacer-A coating applied with a wet film thickness of less than 10 mils prior to the application of a topcoat for purposes of providing corrosion resistance, adhesion of subsequent coatings, a moisture barrier or promotion of a uniform surface necessary for filling in surface imperfections.
Flexible primer-A coating required to comply with engineering specifications for impact resistance, mandrel bend or elongation as defined by the original equipment manufacturer.
Fog coat-A coating applied to a plastic part, at a thickness of no more than 0.5 mil of coating solids, for the purpose of color matching without masking a molded-in texture.
Gloss reducer-A coating applied to a plastic part, at a thickness of no more than 0.5 mil of coating solids, solely to reduce the shine of the part.
Heat-resistant coating-A coating that must withstand a temperature of at least 400°F during normal use.
Heavier vehicle-A self-propelled vehicle designed for transporting persons or property on a street or highway that has a gross vehicle weight rating over 8,500 pounds.
High bake coating-A coating designed to cure only at temperatures of more than 90°C (194°F).
High build primer/surfacer-A coating applied with a wet film thickness of 10 mils or more prior to the application of a topcoat for purposes of providing corrosion resistance, adhesion of subsequent coatings, a moisture barrier or promotion of a uniform surface necessary for filling in surface imperfections.
High gloss coating-A coating that achieves at least 85% reflectance on a 60° meter when tested by ASTM Method D-523-08.
High-performance architectural coating -A coating used to protect aluminum architectural subsections and which meets the requirements of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association's publication number AAMA 2604 (Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels) or 2605 (Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels), including updates and revisions.
High-temperature coating-A coating certified to withstand a temperature of 1,000°F for 24 hours.
Mask coating-A thin film coating applied through a template to coat a small portion of a substrate.
Metal particles-Pieces of a pure elemental metal or a combination of elemental metals.
Metallic coating-A coating that contains more than 5 grams of metal particles per liter of coating as applied.
Military specification coating-A coating that has a formulation approved by a United States Military Agency for use on military equipment.
Miscellaneous metal parts and miscellaneous plastic parts-Metal or plastic components of parts or products, as well as the parts or products themselves, constructed either entirely or partially from metal or plastic, or both, including the following:
Mold-release coating-A coating applied to a mold to prevent the molded product from sticking to the mold as it is removed.
Mold-seal coating-The initial coating applied to a new or repaired mold to provide a smooth surface that when coated with a mold-release coating prevents products from sticking to the mold.
Motor vehicle bedliner-A multicomponent coating, used at a facility that is not an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to a cargo bed after the application of topcoat to provide additional durability and chip resistance.
Motor vehicle cavity wax-A coating, used at a facility that is not an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied into the cavities of the vehicle primarily to enhance corrosion protection.
Motor vehicle deadener-A coating, used at a facility that is not an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to selected vehicle surfaces primarily to reduce the sound of road noise in the passenger compartment.
Motor vehicle gasket/sealing material-
Motor vehicle lubricating wax/compound-A protective lubricating material, used at a facility that is not an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to vehicle hubs and hinges.
Motor vehicle sealer-A high viscosity material, used at a facility that is not an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied in the paint shop after the body has received an electrodeposition primer coating and before the application of subsequent coatings (for example, a primer/surfacer). The primary purpose of the material is to fill body joints completely so that there is no intrusion of water, gases or corrosive materials into the passenger area of the body compartment. The material is also referred to as sealant, sealant primer or caulk.
Motor vehicle trunk interior coating-A coating, used at a facility that is not an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to the trunk interior to provide chip protection.
Motor vehicle underbody coating-A coating, used at a facility that is not an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to the undercarriage or firewall to prevent corrosion or provide chip protection, or both.
Multicolored coating-A coating that exhibits more than one color when applied and which is packaged in a single container and applied in a single coat.
Multicomponent coating-A coating requiring the addition of a separate reactive resin, commonly known as a catalyst or hardener, before application to the substrate to form an acceptable dry film.
One-component coating-A coating that is ready for application as it comes out of its container to form an acceptable dry film. A thinner may be added to reduce the viscosity, but is not considered a component.
Optical coating-A coating applied to an optical lens.
Pan-backing coating-A coating applied to the surface of pots, pans or other cooking implements that are exposed directly to a flame or other heating element.
Pleasure craft-A vessel that is manufactured or operated primarily for recreational purposes, or leased, rented or chartered to a person or business for recreational purposes.
Pleasure craft coating-A marine coating, except un-saturated polyester resin (fiberglass) coatings, applied by brush, spray, roller or other means to a pleasure craft.
Powder coating-A coating applied as a dry, finely divided solid that, when melted and fused, adheres to the substrate as a paint film.
Prefabricated architectural component coating-A coating applied to a prefabricated metal part or product if the part or product is to be used as an architectural appurtenance or structure. The appurtenance is detached from the structure when coated in a shop setting.
Pretreatment coating-A coating that contains no more than 12% solids by weight and at least 0.5 % acid by weight that is used to provide surface etching and that is applied directly to metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance, adhesion and ease of stripping.
Pretreatment wash primer-A coating that contains no more than 12% solids by weight and at least 0.5 % acid by weight that is used to provide surface etching and that is applied directly to fiberglass and metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and adhesion of subsequent coatings.
Red coating-A coating that meets the following:
Repair coating-A coating used to recoat portions of a previously coated product that has sustained mechanical damage to the coating following normal coating operations.
Resist coating-A coating that is applied to a plastic part before metallic plating to prevent deposits of metal on portions of the plastic part.
Shock-free coating-A coating applied to electrical components to protect the user from electric shock. The coating has characteristics of being of low capacitance and high resistance, and being resistant to breaking down under high voltage.
Silicone-release coating-A coating which contains silicone resin and is intended to prevent food from sticking to metal surfaces, such as baking pans.
Solar-absorbent coating-A coating which has as its prime purpose the absorption of solar radiation.
Stencil coating-An ink or coating that is applied onto a template, stamp or stencil to add identifying letters, numbers or decorative designs, or a combination of these, to a metal or plastic part or product.
Texture coat-A coating that is applied to a plastic part which, in its finished form, consists of discrete raised spots of the coating.
Topcoat-A final coating applied in a surface coating process that applies two or more coatings.
Touch-up coating-A coating used to cover minor coating imperfections appearing after the main coating operation.
Translucent coating-A coating that contains binders and pigment and is formulated to form a colored, but not opaque, film.
Two-component coating-A coating requiring the addition of a separate reactive resin, commonly known as a catalyst, before application to form an acceptable dry film.
Vacuum-metalizing coating-A coating meeting either of the following:
Vacuum-metalizing process-The process of evaporating metals inside a vacuum chamber and depositing them on a substrate to achieve a uniform metalized layer.
Table I. VOC Content Limits for Metal Parts and Products Surface Coatings
Weight of VOC per Volume of Coating, Less Water and Exempt Compounds, as Applied
Air Dried | Baked | |||
Coating Category | kg VOC/ l coating | lb VOC/ gal coating | kg VOC/ l coating | lb VOC/ gal coating |
General One-component | 0.34 | 2.8 | 0.28 | 2.3 |
General Multicomponent | 0.34 | 2.8 | 0.28 | 2.3 |
Camouflage | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Electric-insulating Varnish | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Etching Filler | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Extreme High-gloss | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.36 | 3.0 |
Extreme Performance | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.36 | 3.0 |
Heat-resistant | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.36 | 3.0 |
High-performance Architectural | 0.74 | 6.2 | 0.74 | 6.2 |
High-temperature | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Metallic | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Military Specification | 0.34 | 2.8 | 0.28 | 2.3 |
Mold-seal | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Pan-backing | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Prefabricated Architectural Multicomponent | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.28 | 2.3 |
Prefabricated Architectural One-component | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.28 | 2.3 |
Pretreatment | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Touch-up and Repair | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.36 | 3.0 |
Silicone-release | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Solar-absorbent | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.36 | 3.0 |
Vacuum-metalizing | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Drum Coating, New, Exterior | 0.34 | 2.8 | 0.34 | 2.8 |
Drum Coating, New, Interior | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Drum Coating, Reconditioned, Exterior | 0.42 | 3.5 | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Drum Coating, Reconditioned, Interior | 0.50 | 4.2 | 0.50 | 4.2 |
Table II. VOC Content Limits for Plastic Parts and Products Surface Coatings Weight of VOC per Volume of Coating, Less Water and Exempt Compounds, as Applied
Coating Category | kg VOC/ l coating | lb VOC/ gal coating |
General One-component | 0.28 | 2.3 |
General Multicomponent | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Electric Dissipating and Shock-free | 0.80 | 6.7 |
Extreme Performance (2-pack coatings) | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Metallic | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Military Specification (1-pack) | 0.34 | 2.8 |
Military Specification (2-pack) | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Mold-seal | 0.76 | 6.3 |
Multicolored | 0.68 | 5.7 |
Optical | 0.80 | 6.7 |
Vacuum-metalizing | 0.80 | 6.7 |
Table III. VOC Content Limits for Automotive/Transportation and Business Machine Plastic Parts Surface Coatings
Weight of VOC per Volume of Coating, Less Water and Exempt Compounds, as Applied Automotive/Transportation Coatings*
Automotive/Transportation Coatings*
Coating Category | kg VOC/ l coating | lb VOC/ gal coating |
I. High Bake Coatings-Interior and Exterior Parts | ||
Flexible Primer | 0.54 | 4.5 |
Nonflexible Primer | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Basecoat | 0.52 | 4.3 |
Clear Coat | 0.48 | 4.0 |
Non-basecoat/Clear Coat | 0.52 | 4.3 |
II. Low Bake/Air Dried Coatings-Exterior Parts | ||
Primer | 0.58 | 4.8 |
Basecoat | 0.60 | 5.0 |
Clear Coat | 0.54 | 4.5 |
Non-basecoat/Clear Coat | 0.60 | 5.0 |
III. Low Bake/Air Dried Coatings-Interior Parts | 0.60 | 5.0 |
IV. Touch-up and Repair | 0.62 | 5.2 |
* For red, yellow and black automotive coatings, except touch-up and repair coatings, the limit is determined by multiplying the appropriate limit in this table by 1.15.
Business Machine Coatings
Coating Category | kg VOC/ l coating | lb VOC/ gal coating |
Primer | 0.35 | 2.9 |
Topcoat | 0.35 | 2.9 |
Texture Coat | 0.35 | 2.9 |
Fog Coat | 0.26 | 2.2 |
Touch-up and Repair | 0.35 | 2.9 |
Table IV. VOC Content Limits for Pleasure Craft Surface Coatings
Weight of VOC per Volume of Coating,
Less Water and Exempt Compounds, as Applied
Coating Category | kg VOC/ l coating | lb VOC/ gal coating |
Extreme High-gloss Topcoat | 0.60 | 5.0 |
High Gloss Topcoat | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Pretreatment Wash Primer | 0.78 | 6.5 |
Finish Primer/Surfacer | 0.42 | 3.5 |
High Build Primer Surfacer | 0.34 | 2.8 |
Aluminum Substrate Antifoulant Coating | 0.56 | 4.7 |
Antifoulant Sealer/Tiecoat | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Other Substrate Antifoulant Coating | 0.40 | 3.3 |
All Other Pleasure Craft Surface Coatings for Metal or Plastic | 0.42 | 3.5 |
Table V. VOC Content Limits for Motor Vehicle Materials Surface Coatings
Weight of VOC per Volume of Coating, Less Water and Exempt Compounds, as Applied
Coating Category | kg VOC/ l coating | lb VOC/ gal coating |
Motor Vehicle Cavity Wax | 0.65 | 5.4 |
Motor Vehicle Sealer | 0.65 | 5.4 |
Motor Vehicle Deadener | 0.65 | 5.4 |
Motor Vehicle Gasket/Gasket Sealing Material | 0.20 | 1.7 |
Motor Vehicle Underbody Coating | 0.65 | 5.4 |
Motor Vehicle Trunk Interior Coating | 0.65 | 5.4 |
Motor Vehicle Bedliner | 0.20 | 1.7 |
Motor Vehicle Lubricating Wax/Compound | 0.70 | 5.8 |
Table VI. VOC Emission Rate Limits for Metal Parts and Products Surface Coatings Weight of VOC per Volume of Coating Solids, as Applied
Air Dried | Baked | |||
Coating Category | kg VOC/ l solids | lb VOC/ gal solids | kg VOC/ l solids | lb VOC/ gal solids |
General One-component | 0.54 | 4.52 | 0.40 | 3.35 |
General Multicomponent | 0.54 | 4.52 | 0.40 | 3.35 |
Camouflage | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Electric-insulating Varnish | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Etching Filler | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Extreme High-gloss | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.61 | 5.06 |
Extreme Performance | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.61 | 5.06 |
Heat-resistant | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.61 | 5.06 |
High-performance Architectural | 4.56 | 38.0 | 4.56 | 38.0 |
High-temperature | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Metallic | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Military Specification | 0.54 | 4.52 | 0.40 | 3.35 |
Mold-seal | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Pan-backing | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Prefabricated Architectural Multicomponent | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.40 | 3.35 |
Prefabricated Architectural One-component | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.40 | 3.35 |
Pretreatment | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Silicone-release | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Solar-absorbent | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.61 | 5.06 |
Vacuum-metalizing | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Drum Coating, New, Exterior | 0.54 | 4.52 | 0.54 | 4.52 |
Drum Coating, New, Interior | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Drum Coating, Reconditioned, Exterior | 0.80 | 6.67 | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Drum Coating, Reconditioned, Interior | 1.17 | 9.78 | 1.17 | 9.78 |
Table VII. VOC Emission Rate Limits for Plastic Parts and Products Surface Coatings
Weight of VOC per Volume of Coating Solids, as Applied
Coating Category | kg VOC/l solids | lb VOC/gal solids |
General One-component | 0.40 | 3.35 |
General Multicomponent | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Electric Dissipating and Shock-free | 8.96 | 74.7 |
Extreme Performance (2-pack coatings) | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Metallic | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Military Specification (1-pack) | 0.54 | 4.52 |
Military Specification (2-pack) | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Mold-seal | 5.24 | 43.7 |
Multicolored | 3.04 | 25.3 |
Optical | 8.96 | 74.7 |
Vacuum-metalizing | 8.96 | 74.7 |
Table VIII. VOC Emission Rate Limits for Automotive/Transportation and Business Machine Plastic Parts Surface Coatings
Weight of VOC per Volume of Coating Solids, as Applied Automotive/Transportation Coatings*
Coating Category | kg VOC/ l solids | lb VOC/ gal solids |
I. High Bake Coatings-Interior and Exterior Parts | ||
Flexible Primer | 1.39 | 11.58 |
Nonflexible Primer | 0.80 | 6.67 |
Basecoat | 1.24 | 10.34 |
Clear Coat | 1.05 | 8.76 |
Non-basecoat/Clear Coat | 1.24 | 10.34 |
II. Low Bake/Air Dried Coatings-Exterior Parts | ||
Primer | 1.66 | 13.80 |
Basecoat | 1.87 | 15.59 |
Clear Coat | 1.39 | 11.58 |
Non-basecoat/Clear Coat | 1.87 | 15.59 |
III. Low Bake/Air Dried Coatings-Interior Parts | 1.87 | 15.59 |
IV. Touch-up and Repair | 2.13 | 17.72 |
* For red, yellow and black automotive coatings, except touch-up and repair coatings, the limit is determined by multiplying the appropriate limit in this table by 1.15.
Business Machine Coatings
Coating Category | kg VOC/ l solids | lb VOC/ gal solids |
Primer | 0.57 | 4.80 |
Topcoat | 0.57 | 4.80 |
Texture Coat | 0.57 | 4.80 |
Fog Coat | 0.38 | 3.14 |
Touch-up and Repair | 0.57 | 4.80 |
Table IX. VOC Emission Rate Limits for Pleasure Craft Surface Coatings
Weight of VOC per Volume of Coating Solids, as Applied
Coating Category | kg VOC/ l solids | lb VOC/ gal solids |
Extreme High-gloss Topcoat | 1.10 | 9.2 |
High Gloss Topcoat | 0.80 | 6.7 |
Pretreatment Wash Primer | 6.67 | 55.6 |
Finish Primer/Surfacer | 0.80 | 6.7 |
High Build Primer Surfacer | 0.55 | 4.6 |
Aluminum Substrate Antifoulant Coating | 1.53 | 12.8 |
Other Substrate Antifoulant Coating | 0.53 | 4.4 |
All Other Pleasure Craft Surface Coatings for Metal or Plastic | 0.80 | 6.7 |
25 Pa. Code § 129.52d
The provisions of this § 129.52d issued under section 5(a)(1) and (8) of the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. § 4005(a)(1) and (8)).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 129.51 (relating to general); 25 Pa. Code § 129.52 (relating to surface coating processes); 25 Pa. Code § 129.52e (relating to control of VOC emissions from automobile and light-duty truck assembly coating operations and heavier vehicle coating operations); 25 Pa. Code § 129.67 (relating to graphic arts systems); 25 Pa. Code § 129.75 (relating to mobile equipment repair and refinishing); 25 Pa. Code § 129.96 (relating to applicability); and 25 Pa. Code § 129.111 (relating to applicability).