250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-30.5

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-120-05-30.5 - Definitions

A. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this section, the terms used in this regulation shall be defined by reference to Part 0 of this Subchapter (General Definitions). As used in this regulation, the following terms shall, where the context permits, be construed as follows:

1. "Automobile refinishing" means any coating of Group I or Group II vehicles, their parts and components, or mobile equipment, including partial body collision repairs, for the purpose of protection or beautification and which is subsequent to the original coating applied at the plant coating assembly line.

2. "Anti-glare/Safety coating" means a low gloss coating formulated to eliminate glare for safety purposes on interior surfaces of a vehicle, as specified under the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Standards.

3. "Basecoat/clearcoat system" means a 2-stage topcoat system composed of a colored basecoat and a transparent final coat. For compliance purposes, the VOC content of basecoat/clearcoat systems is calculated according to the following formula:

VOC Tbc/cc= (VOCbc+2VOCcc)/3 Where: VOC Tbc/cc is the weighted average of the VOC content, in pounds VOC/gallon of coating, as applied, minus water, in the basecoat and clearcoat system. VOCbc is the VOC content, in pounds VOC/gallons of coating, as applied, minus water, of any given basecoat. VOCcc is the VOC content, in pounds VOC/gallons of coating, as applied, minus water, of any given clearcoat.

4. "Catalyst" means a substance whose presence initiates the reaction between chemical compounds.

5. "Certified product data sheet" means documentation furnished by a coating supplier that provides the VOC content of an automobile refinishing coating in pounds of VOC per gallon of coating, as applied, minus water or of a surface preparation product, in pounds of VOC per gallon of material, as applied, including water, when mixed and used according to the manufacturer's recommendations. VOC content shall be measured using EPA Methods 24 and 311, or an equivalent or alternative method. The purpose of the Certified Product Data Sheet is to assist the facility in demonstrating compliance with the emission limitations presented in § 30.7 of this Part. Therefore, the VOC content should represent the maximum VOC emission potential of the automobile refinishing coating or surface preparation product. Charts provided by a manufacturer listing the VOC content, as applied, of several of the manufacturer's products will be considered acceptable Certified Product Data Sheets provided that they include the information specified in this definition.

6. "Coating applicator" means a device, mechanism, or apparatus used to apply a surface coating. Common types of application techniques include knife, roll, spray or dip.

7. "Coating line" means an operation or manufacturing process or device which may be comprised of one or more coating applicators, one or more flash-off areas and/or one or more ovens wherein a surface coating is dried and/or cured.

8. "Color match" means the ability of a repair coating to blend into an existing coating so that color difference is not visible.

9. "Electrostatic application" means the application of charged atomized paint droplets which are deposited by electrostatic attraction.

10. "Extreme performance coatings" means coatings intended for exposure to any of the following; outdoor weather conditions all of the time, temperatures frequently above 95ºC (203ºF), detergents, abrasive and scouring agents, solvents, corrosive atmospheres, or similar environmental conditions.

11. "Four stage coating system" means a topcoat system composed of a colored basecoat, two semi-transparent midcoats and a final transparent clearcoat. For compliance purposes, the VOC content of four stage coating systems is calculated according to the following formula:

VOC T4-stage= (VOCbc + VOCmc1 + VOCmc2 + 2VOCcc)/5 Where: VOC T4-stage is the weighted average of the VOC content, in pounds VOC/gallon of coating, as applied, minus water, in a basecoat, midcoat and clearcoat system. VOCbc is the VOC content, in pounds VOC/gallon of coating, as applied, minus water, of any given basecoat. VOCmc1 is the VOC content, in pounds VOC/gallon of coating, as applied, minus water, of the first midcoat. VOCmc2 is the VOC content, in pounds VOC/gallon of coating, as applied, minus water, of the second midcoat. VOCcc is the VOC content, in pounds VOC/gallon of coating, as applied, minus water, of any given clearcoat.

12. "Group I vehicles" means passenger cars, large/heavy duty truck cabs and chassis, light and medium duty trucks and vans, and motorcycles.

13. "Group II vehicles and equipment" means public transit buses and mobile equipment.

14. "High volume low pressure spray" or "HVLP" means equipment used to apply coatings by means of a spray gun which operates at between 0.1 and 10 psig air pressure.

15. "Lacquer" means coating that dries primarily by solvent evaporation and is resoluble in its original solvent.

16. "Large/heavy duty trucks" means any truck having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of over 10,000 pounds.

17. "Light and medium trucks and vans" means any truck or van having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less.

18. "Mobile equipment" means any equipment which may be drawn or is capable of being driven on a roadway, including, but not limited to, truck bodies, truck trailers, utility bodies, camper shells, mobile cranes, bulldozers, street cleaners, golf carts and implements of husbandry.

19. "Oven" means a chamber within which heat is used to bake, cure or polymerize and/or dry a surface coating.

20. "Pretreatment" means any coating which contains a minimum of 0.5 percent acid by weight, is necessary to provide surface etching, and is applied directly to bare metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and adhesion.

21. "Primer" means any coating applied prior to the application of a topcoat for the purpose of corrosion resistance or adhesion.

22. "Primer sealer" means a coating that improves the adhesion of the topcoat, provides corrosion resistance, promotes color uniformity, and that resists penetration by the topcoat. "Primer sealer" includes a first coat applied to bare metal primarily for the purpose of preventing corrosion.

23. "Primer surfacer" means a coating that fills in surface imperfections and builds a film thickness in order to allow sanding.

24. "Reducer" means a solvent used to thin enamel.

25. "Specialty coating" means a product which is necessary due to unusual job performance requirements. These coatings or additives include, but are not limited to, adhesion promoters, uniform finish blenders, elastomeric materials, gloss flatteners, bright metal trim repair, and anti-glare coatings.

26. "Surface preparation product" means a product formulated to dissolve and remove tar, grease, wax, and other hydrophobic contaminants from a surface to be refinished.

27. "Three stage coating system" means a topcoat system composed of a colored basecoat, a semi-transparent midcoat and a final transparent clearcoat. For compliance purposes, the VOC content of three stage coating systems is calculated according to the following formula:

VOC T3-stage= (VOCbc + VOCmc + 2VOCcc)/4 Where: VOC T3-stage is the weighted average of the VOC content, in pounds VOC/gallon of coating, as applied, minus water, in a basecoat, midcoat and clearcoat system. VOCbc is the VOC content, in pounds VOC/gallon of coating, as applied, minus water, of any given basecoat. VOCmc is the VOC content, in pounds VOC/gallon of coating, as applied, minus water, of any given midcoat. VOCcc is the VOC content, in pounds VOC/gallon of coating, as applied, minus water, of any given clearcoat.

28. "Topcoat" means the final film or series of films of coating applied to a surface and includes basecoat/clearcoat systems.

29. "Transfer efficiency" means the portion of coating solids which adhere to the substrate during the application process, expressed as a percentage of the total volume of coating solids delivered by the applicator.

30. "Utility body" means a special service compartment or unit that will be bolted, welded, or affixed onto an existing cab and chassis. The compartment may serve as storage for equipment or parts.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-30.5