SJVUAPCD 4653 – 1 09/16/10

RULE 4653 ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS (Adopted March 17, 1994; Amended April 13,

1995; Amended March 19, 1998; Amended December 14, 2000; Amended December 20, 2001; Amended September 20, 2007; Amen ded September 17, 2009; Amended September 16, 2010)

1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this rule is to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the application of adhesive products, sealant products, and associated solvent cleaning operations.

2.0 Applicability

This rule is applicable to any person who supplies , sells, offers for sale, or applies any adhesive product, sealant product, or associated so lvent, used within the District.

3.0 Definitions

The following definitions apply for the purpose of this rule.

3.1 ABS Welding Adhesive: an adhesive that is intended by the manufacturer to weld acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic. ABS is made by reacting monomers of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene and is nor mally identified with ABS marking.

3.2 Acrylic: a thermoplastic polymer or copolymer of acrylic acid, metharcrylic acid, esters of these acids, or acrylonitrile.

3.3 Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS): a plas tic made by reacting monomers of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene and is normal ly identified with ABS marking.

3.4 Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) welding: a process used to weld acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene pipe.

3.5 Adhesive: a substance intended by the manufac turer to be applied for the purpose of bonding two surfaces together other than by mech anical means.

3.6 Adhesive Primer: a product intended by the man ufacturer for application to a substrate, prior to the application of an adhesive, to provide a bonding surface.

3.7 Adhesive Product: an adhesive product includes , but is not limited to adhesives, glues, cements, mastic, adhesive bonding primers, a dhesive primers, adhesive primers for plastics, and any other adhesive primer

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3.8 Aerosol Adhesive or Adhesive Primer: an adhes ive or adhesive primer packaged as an aerosol product in which the spray mechanism is permanently housed in a non-refillable can designed for handheld applicatio n without the need for ancillary hoses or spray equipment.

3.9 Airless Spray: a spray method in which a pump forces the adhesive through an atomizing nozzle at high pressure (1,000 to 6,000 p si).

3.10 Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO): as defi ned in Rule 1020 (Definitions).

3.11 Appurtenances: an accessory to a stationary s tructure, whether installed or detached. Appurtenances include but are not limite d to: bathroom and kitchen fixtures; cabinets; concrete forms; doors; elevator s; fences; hand railings; heating equipment, air conditioning equipment, and other fixed mechanical equipment or stationary tools; lampposts; partition s; pipes and piping systems; rain gutters and downspouts; stairways, fixed ladde rs, catwalks, and fire escapes; and window screens.

3.12 Application Equipment: a device, including, b ut not limited to, a spray gun, brush, and roller, used to apply adhesives, sealant s, coatings, or inks.

3.13 ARB: California Air Resources Board.

3.14 Architectural: pertaining to stationary struc tures including buildings, houses, and mobile homes, and their appurtenances.

3.15 Architectural Sealant: a sealant intended by the manufacturer to be applied on stationary structures, including mobile homes, and their appurtenances.

3.16 Architectural Sealant Primer–Nonporous: a sea lant primer intended by the manufacturer to be applied to nonporous material su rfaces on stationary structures, including mobile homes, and their appurtenances.

3.17 Architectural Sealant Primer–Porous: a sealan t primer intended by the manufacturer to be applied to porous material surfa ces on stationary structures, including mobile homes, and their appurtenances.

3.18 ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materi als.

3.19 Automotive Glass Primer: an adhesive primer i ntended by the manufacturer to be applied to automotive glass prior to installatio n of an adhesive/sealant that improves adhesion to the pinch weld and blocks ultr aviolet light used at a facility that is not an automobile or light-duty tr uck assembly coating facility pursuant to District Rule 4602.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 3 09/16/10

3.20 Bench Scale Project: a project (other than at a research and development facility) that is operated on a small scale, such a s one capable of being located on a laboratory bench top.

3.21 Carpet Pad Adhesive: an adhesive intended by the manufacturer to be used for the installation of a carpet pad (or cushion) benea th a carpet.

3.22 Cellulosic Plastics: a plastic containing the naturally occurring polymer or polysaccharide, cellulose (C 6 H 10 O 5 ). Examples include, but are not limited to, cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, cell ulose nitrate and cellulose propionate.

3.23 Ceramic Tile: ceramic surfacing unit made fro m clay or a mixture of clay and

other materials.

3.24 Ceramic Tile Installation Adhesive: an adhesi ve that is intended by the

manufacturer to be used for installation of ceramic tiles.

3.25 CFR: Code of Federal Regulations.

3.26 Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Plastic (CPVC p lastic): a polymer of the vinyl
chloride monomer that contains 67% chlorine and is normally identified with a CPVC marking.

3.27 Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Welding (CPVC w elding) Adhesive: an adhesive intended by the manufacturer for welding of chlorin ated polyvinyl chloride plastic,

and labeled as such.

3.28 Coating: a material applied onto or impregnat ed into a substrate for protective, decorative, or functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, paints, varnishes, sealers, and stains.

3.29 Contact Adhesive: an adhesive, also known as Contact Bond Adhesive, that is intended by the manufacturer for application to bot h surfaces to be bonded together, is allowed to dry before the two surfaces are placed in contact with each other, forms an immediate bond that is impossi ble, or difficult, to reposition after both adhesive-coated surfaces are placed in contact with each other, and does not need sustained pressure or clam ping of surfaces after the adhesive-coated surfaces have been brought together using sufficient momentary pressure to establish full contact between both sur faces. Contact adhesive does not include rubber cements that are primarily inten ded for use on paper

substrates. Contact adhesive also does not include vulcanizing fluids that are designed and labeled for tire repair only.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 4 09/16/10

3.30 Contact Adhesive-Specialty: a contact adhesi ve that is intended by the manufacturer to be used for the bonding of nonporou s substrates to each other, the bonding of decorative laminate in post-forming appl ications, the bonding of decorative laminate to metal, melamine-covered boar d, or curved surfaces, or the bonding of any substrate to metal, rubber, rigid pl astic, or wood veneer not exceeding 1/16 inch in thickness.

3.31 Cove Base: a flooring trim unit, generally ma de of vinyl or rubber, having a concave radius on one edge and a convex radius on t he opposite edge that is used in forming a junction between the bottom wall cours e and the floor or to form an

inside corner.

3.32 Cove Base Installation Adhesive: an adhesive intended by the manufacturer to be

used for the installation of cove base or wall base on a wall or vertical surface at

floor level.

3.33 Cured Adhesive, Cured Coating, or Cured Ink: an adhesive, coating, or ink that is dry to the touch.

3.34 Cyanoacrylate Adhesive: an adhesive with a cy anoacrylate content of at least 95 percent by weight.

3.35 Dry Wall Adhesive: an adhesive intended by th e manufacturer to be used during the installation of gypsum dry wall to studs or solid surfaces.

3.36 Elastomeric Adhesive: a rubber or thermoplast ic based adhesive intended by the

manufacturer to be used in the manufacture of life preserving equipment including, but not limited to, aircraft float syste ms, life rafts, and life jackets; or other personal or equipment protection products.

3.37 Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Roof M embrane: a prefabricated sheet of elastomeric material composed of ethylene propylene diene monomer and that is field applied to a building roof using one layer or membrane

material.

3.38 EPA: United States Environmental Protection A gency.

3.39 Exempt Compound: a compound identified as exe mpt under the definition of VOC, in Rule 1020 (Definitions).

3.40 Fiberglass: fine filaments of glass.

3.41 Flexible Vinyl: a nonrigid polyvinyl chloride plastic with at least five percent, by weight of plasticizer content.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 5 09/16/10

3.42 Foam: a rigid or spongy cellular mass with ga s bubbles dispersed throughout.

3.43 Floor Covering Installation: installation of wood flooring, carpet, floor tile, or artificial grass. Floor covering installation does not include ceramic tile installation or perimeter bonded sheet flooring ins tallation.

3.44 Glue: a hard gelatin obtained from hides, ten dons, cartilage, bones, or other parts

of animals.

3.45 Grams of VOC per Liter of Adhesive Product, E xcluding Water and Exempt Compounds: the weight of VOC per combined volume o f VOC and coating solids, calculated using the following equation:

Grams of VOC per Liter of Adhesive Product, Excluding = W
s - W w - W ec Water and Exempt Compounds V
m - V w - V ec

Where:

W s = weight of volatile compounds, in grams

W w = weight of water, in grams

W ec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams

V m = volume of material, in liters

V w = volume of water, in liters

V ec = volume of exempt compounds, in liters

3.46 Grams of VOC per Liter of Material: the weigh t of VOC per volume of material, calculated using the following equation:

Grams of VOC per Liter of Material = (W
s - W w - W ec ) / V
m

Where:

W s = weight of all volatile compounds, in grams

W w = weight of water, in grams

W ec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams

V m = volume of the material, in liters

3.47 High Precision Optics: optical elements used in electro-optical devices which are designed to sense, detect, or transmit light en ergy, including specific wavelengths of light energy and changes in light en ergy levels.

3.48 High-Volume, Low-Pressure (HVLP) Spray Equipme nt: equipment used to apply materials by means of a spray gun which is designed and intended to be operated, and which is operated, between 0.1 and 10.0 psig of air atomizing pressure, measured dynamically at the center of the air cap a nd the air horns.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 6 09/16/10

3.49 Indoor Carpet Adhesive: an adhesive intended b y the manufacturer to be used during the installation of a carpet that is in an e nclosure and is not exposed to ambient weather conditions during normal use.

3.50 Indoor Floor Covering Installation Adhesive: an adhesive intended by the

manufacturer for use in the installation of wood fl ooring, carpet, resilient tile, vinyl tile, vinyl backed carpet, resilient sheet an d roll or artificial grass. Adhesives used to install ceramic tile and perimete r bonded sheet flooring with vinyl backing onto a non-porous substrate, such as flexible vinyl, are excluded from this category.

3.51 Inkjet Printer Head Assembly Operation: an op eration used to manufacture or assemble the printer head used on inkjet printers. Inkjet printing is a printing method where the liquid ink is transferred at high velocity through a small diameter opening(s) to a substrate.

3.52 Laminate: a product made by bonding together two or more layers of material.

3.53 Liquid Leak: a visible solvent leak from a co ntainer at a rate of more than three drops per minute, or a visible liquid mist.

3.54 Low-Solids Adhesive Product: an adhesive or a dhesive primer that contains less than 120 grams of solids per liter of material.

3.55 Maintenance Cleaning: the cleaning of tools, forms, molds, jigs, machinery, and equipment (except coating application equipment , ink application equipment, or adhesive application equipment), and the cleaning of work areas where maintenance or manufacturing occurs.

3.56 Manufacturing Process: the process of making goods or articles by hand or by

machine.

3.57 Marine Deck Sealant/Primer: a sealant or seal ant primer intended by the manufacturer to be applied to wooden marine deck.

3.58 Medical Device: an instrument, apparatus, imp lement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent or other similar article including any component or accessory, that is intended for use in the diagnosi s of disease or other conditions or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or preventio n of disease, or is intended to affect the structure or any function of the body.

3.59 Medical Equipment Manufacturing: the manufact ure of medical devices, including, but not limited to, catheters, heart val ves, blood cardioplegia machines, tracheostomy tubes, blood oxygenators, an d cardiatory reservoirs.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 7 09/16/10

3.60 Metal to Urethane/Rubber Molding or Casting Ad hesive: an adhesive intended by the manufacturer to bond metal to high density o r elastomeric urethane or molded rubber materials, in a heated molding or cas ting processes, to fabricate products such as rollers for computer printers or o ther paper handling equipment.

3.61 Modified Bituminous Sealant Primer: a primer that consists of bituminous materials, and a high flash solvent used to prepare a surface by (1) improving the adhesion and (2) absorbing dust from the surfac e for adhesive, or flashing

cement bitumen membrane.

3.62 Modified Bituminous Material: materials obtai ned from natural deposit of asphalt or residues from the distillation of crude oil petroleum or coal which consist mainly of hydrocarbons, and include, but ar e not limited to, asphalt, tar, pitch, and asphalt tile that are soluble in carbon disulfide.

3.63 Motor Vehicle Adhesive: an adhesive, includin g glass bonding adhesive, used at a facility that is not an automobile or light-du ty truck assembly coating facility pursuant to District Rule 4602, that is in tended by the manufacturer to be applied for the purpose of bonding two vehicle s urfaces together without regard to the substrates involved.

3.64 Motor Vehicle Glass Bonding Primer: a primer, used at a facility that is not an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating fac ility pursuant to District Rule 4602, applied to windshield or other glass, or to b ody openings, to prepare the glass or body opening for the application of glass bonding adhesives or the installation of adhesive bonded glass. Motor vehic le glass bonding primer includes glass bonding/cleaning primers that perfor m both functions (cleaning and priming of the windshield or other glass, or bo dy openings) prior to the application of adhesive or the installation of adhe sive bonded glass.

3.65 Motor Vehicle Weatherstrip Adhesive: an adhes ive, used at a facility that is not an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coating facility, applied to weatherstripping materials for the purpose of bondi ng the weatherstrip material

to the surface of the vehicle.

3.66 Multipurpose Construction: the installation o r repair of construction materials including, but not limited to, drywall, subfloor, p aneling, baseboards, fiberglass, ceiling tiles, and ceiling panels.

3.67 Multipurpose Construction Adhesive: an adhesi ve intended by the manufacturer for use in the installation or repair of various co nstruction materials, including but not limited to drywall, subfloor, panel, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), ceiling

tile and acoustical tile. Effective on and after Ja nuary 1, 2012, drywall, subfloor,SJVUAPCD 4653 – 8 09/16/10 and panel adhesives are no longer considered Multip urpose Construction Adhesive, each would be considered its own adhesive category with VOC content limits pursuant to Section 5.1 of this rule.

3.68 Non-Absorbent Container: a container made of non-porous material that does not allow the migration of solvents through it.

3.69 Non-Atomized Solvent Flow: a solvent in the f orm of a liquid stream without the introduction of any propellant.

3.70 Non-Leaking Container: a container without a liquid leak.

3.71 Non-Membrane Roof Adhesive: an adhesive inten ded by the manufacturer to be used for the installation or repair of non-membrane roofs. This category includes plastic or asphalt roof cement, asphalt ro of coatings and cold application cement.

3.72 Non-Membrane Roof Sealant: a sealant intended by the manufacturer to be used for installation or repair of non-membrane roofs. This category includes plastic or asphalt roof cement, asphalt roof coatings, and cold application cement.

3.73 Organic Solvent: the same as “Solvent.”

3.74 Organic Solvent Cleaning: an activity, or ope ration, or process, (including surface preparation, cleanup, or wipe cleaning), pe rformed outside of a degreaser, that uses organic solvent to remove uncu red adhesives, uncured coatings, uncured inks or other contaminants, inclu ding, but not limited to, dirt, soil, oil, lubricants, coolants, moisture, fingerpr ints, and grease, from parts, products, tools, machinery, application equipment a nd general work areas. Cleaning spray equipment used for the application o f coatings, adhesives, or ink, is also considered to be organic solvent clean ing.

3.75 Outdoor Carpet Adhesive: an adhesive used duri ng the installation of carpet that is not in an enclosure and is exposed to ambient we ather conditions during

normal use.

3.76 Outdoor Floor Covering Installation Adhesive: an adhesive intended by the

manufacturer for use in the installation of floor c overing that is not in an enclosure and that is exposed to ambient weather co nditions during normal use.

3.77 Panel Installation: the installation of plywo od, predecorated hardboard, tileboard, fiberglass, reinforced plastic, and simi lar predecorated or nondecorated panels to studs or solid surfaces.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 9 09/16/10

3.78 Panel Installation Adhesive: an adhesive inte nded by the manufacturer to be used for the installation of plywood, pre-decorated hardboard (or tileboard), fiberglass reinforced plastic, and similar pre-deco rated or non-decorated panels to studs or solid surfaces using an adhesive formul ated for that purpose.

3.79 Paper-Based Gaskets: a gasket made of paper t hat forms a mechanical seal in the space between two mating surfaces.

3.80 Percent VOC by Weight: the ratio of the weigh t of the VOC to the weight of the material, expressed as a percentage. The percent V OC by weight can be

calculated as follows:

% VOC weight = W
v x 100

W m

Where:

W v = weight of VOCs, in grams

W m = weight of material, in grams

3.81 Perimeter Bonded Sheet Flooring Installation: the installation of sheet flooring with vinyl backing onto a nonporous substrate using an adhesive designed to be applied only to a strip of up to four inches wide a round the perimeter of the sheet flooring.

3.82 Plastic Cement Welding Adhesive: an adhesive also called Plastic Solvent Welding Adhesive, intended by the manufacturer for use to dissolve plastic surfaces to form a bond between mating surfaces.

3.83 Plastic Cement Welding Adhesive Primer: an ad hesive primer intended by the manufacturer to prepare plastic substrates prior to the application of an adhesive for bonding or welding.

3.84 Plastic Foam: a foam constructed of plastic m aterial

3.85 Plasticizer: a material, such as a high boili ng point organic solvent, that is incorporated into an adhesive to increase its flexi bility, workability, or distensibility.

3.86 Plastic: a synthetic material chemically form ed by the polymerization of organic (carbon-based) substances. Plastics are usually co mpounded with modifiers, extenders, and/or reinforcers and are capable of be ing molded, extruded, cast into various shapes and films, or drawn into filaments.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 10 09/16/10

3.87 Polyvinyl Chloride Plastic (PVC plastic): a p olymer of the chlorinated vinyl
monomer that contains 57% chlorine.

3.88 Polyvinyl Chloride Welding Adhesive (PVC Weldi ng Adhesive): an adhesive intended by the manufacturer for use in the welding of PVC plastic pipe.

3.89 Porous Material: a material with surfaces per meable to liquids. Examples of porous materials include, but are not limited to pa per and cardboard. For purposes of this rule, porous material does not include wood

.

3.90 Pre-formed Rubber Product: a rubber product w hich has undergone a vulcanization process and is in its final state for further use and is not intended to be vulcanized any further.

3.91 Propellant: a gas, including air, in a pressu re container for expelling the contents when the pressure is released.

3.92 Reinforced Plastic Composite: a composite mat erial consisting of plastic

reinforced with fibers.

3.93 Repair Cleaning: a solvent cleaning operation or activity carried out during a repair process.

3.94 Repair Process: the process of returning a da maged object or an object not operating properly to good condition.

3.95 Research and Development: a facility or porti on thereof used to further the development of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods, including, but not limited to, design, development, and improvemen t of prototypes and processes. Research and development does not inclu de the manufacturing process itself.

3.96 Roadway Sealant: a sealant intended by the ma nufacturer to be applied to streets, highways, and other surfaces, including bu t not limited to curbs, berms, driveways, and parking lots.

3.97 Rubber: a natural or manmade rubber substrate , including but not limited to styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), polychloroprene (ne oprene), butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSM), and et hylene propylene diene terpolymer.

3.98 Rubber Flooring Adhesive: an adhesive that is intended by the manufacturer to be used for the installation of flooring material in w hich both the back and the top surface are made of synthetic rubber, and which may be in sheet or tile form.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 11 09/16/10

3.99 Rubber Stock Sheet: a cured, uncured or parti ally cured rubber sheets which are

not in their final state of intended use.

3.100 Rubber Vulcanization Adhesive/Primer: an adh esive product intended by the manufacturer to bond rubber to metal, rubber, or po lyester or nylon fabrics during the following vulcanization processes:

3.100.1 Molded vulcanization: the application of h eat and pressure to

uncured rubber in a mold;

3.100.2 Sheet-applied Vulcanization: the applicati on of heat after rubber

stock sheets have been adhered to the walls of tank s, tankers, elbow joints, protective earthquake building pads, or rail cars; or the application of heat after one or more layers of rubber stock sheets have been built-up to form a rubber product;

3.100.3 Cold vulcanization: the chemical reaction of an adhesive with

rubber stock sheets that are adhered to earthmoving equipment, other high impact/abrasion devices, or industrial b elting devices, without the application of heat or pressure.

3.101 SCAQMD: South Coast Air Quality Management D istrict.

3.102 Scientific Instrument: an instrument (includ ing the components, assemblies, and subassemblies used in their manufacture) and associ ated accessories and reagents which are used for the detection, measurement, anal ysis, separation, synthesis, or sequencing of various compounds.

3.103 Sealant: a material with adhesive properties that is intended by the manufacturer primarily to fill, seal, or waterproof gaps or join ts between two surfaces. Sealants include sealant primers and caulks.

3.104 Sealant Primer: a product intended by the ma nufacturer to be applied to a substrate, prior to the application of a sealant, t o enhance the bonding surface.

3.105 Sealant Product: sealant products include, bu t are not limited to, sealants and sealant primers.

3.106 Sheet Rubber Lining Installation: the proces s of applying sheet rubber liners by hand to metal or plastic substrates to protect the underlying substrate from corrosion or abrasion. These operations also inclu de laminating sheet rubber to fabric by hand.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 12 09/16/10

3.107 Single-ply Roof Membrane: a prefabricated sh eet of rubber, normally ethylenepropylene diene terpolymer that is filed applied to a building roof using one layer of membrane material. For the purposes of this rul e, single-ply roof membrane does not include membranes prefabricated from ethyl ene-propylene diene monomer (EPDM).

3.108 Single-ply Roof Membrane Installation: the u se of adhesive products to apply one layer of roofing membrane.

3.109 Single-ply Roof Membrane Installation and Rep air Adhesive: an adhesive intended by the manufacturer, and labeled, for use in the installation or repair of single-ply roof membrane. Installation includes, a s a minimum, attaching the edge of the membrane to the edge of the roof and applyin g flashings to vents, pipes and ducts that protrude through the membrane. Repair in cludes gluing the edges of torn membrane together, attaching a patch over a hole an d reapplying flashings to vents, pipes or ducts installed through the membran e.

3.110 Single-ply Roof Membrane Adhesive Primer: a primer intended by the manufacture for use to clean and promote adhesion o f the single-ply roof membrane seams or splices prior to bonding, and lab eled as such.

3.111 Single-ply Roof Membrane Sealant: a sealant intended by the manufacturer to be used for the installation or repair of single-ply r oof membrane to the edge of the roof and applying flashings to vents, pipes, or duc ts that protrude through the

membrane.

3.112 Solvent: as defined in Rule 4663 (Organic So lvent Cleaning, Storage, and Disposal).

3.113 Solvent Flushing: the use of a solvent to re move uncured adhesives, uncured inks, uncured coatings, or contaminants from the in ternal surfaces and passages of equipment by flushing solvent, by a non-atomized solvent flow, through the equipment.

3.114 Solvent Welding: the softening of the surfac es of two substrates by wetting them with solvents and/or adhesives, and joining them to gether with a chemical and/or physical reaction(s) to form a fused union.

3.115 Staple and Nail Manufacturing Adhesive: an a dhesive that is intended by the manufacturer to bond industrial staples into a clip or to be applied to industrial nails to produce collated nails.

3.116 Stationary Source: as defined in Rule 2201 ( New and Modified Stationary Source Review Rule).SJVUAPCD 4653 – 13 09/16/10

3.117 Stripping: the use of solvent to remove mate rial such as cured adhesives, cured inks, cured or dried paint, cured or dried paint re sidue or temporary protective coating.

3.118 Structural Glazing: a process that includes the application of adhesives to bond glass, ceramic, metal, stone, or composite panels t o the exterior of a building.

3.119 Structural Wood Member Adhesive: an adhesive intended by the manufacturer to be used for the construction of a load – bearing jo int in wooden joists, trusses, or

beams.

3.120 Styrene-Acrylonitrile Welding Adhesive: an a dhesive intended by the manufacturer to weld styrene-acrylonitrile co-polym er plastics. Bonding of styrene-acrylonitrile to any other substrate (such as metal) is not included under this plastic welding adhesive subcategory.

3.121 Subfloor Installation: the installation of s ubflooring material over floor joists, including the construction of any load bearing jois ts. Subflooring is covered by a

finish surface material.

3.122 Surface Preparation: the removal of contamin ants from a surface prior to the application of coatings, inks, or adhesives or befo re proceeding to the next step of a manufacturing process.

3.123 Surface Preparation Solvent: a VOC containin g material used to remove dirt, oil, and other contaminants. This surface cleaning is t ypically done prior to the application of an adhesive product.

3.124 Thin Metal Laminating Adhesive: an adhesive intended by the manufacturer for use in bonding multiple layers of metal to metal or metal to plastic on the production of electronic or magnetic components in which the thickness of the bond line(s) is less than 0.25 millimeters.

3.125 Thinner: a solvent that is used to dilute co atings to reduce viscosity, color strength, and solids, or to modify drying condition s.

3.126 Tire Repair: a process that includes expandi ng a hole, tear, fissure, or blemish in a tire casing by grinding or gouging, applying adhe sive and filling the hole or

crevice with rubber.

3.127 Tire Retread: the process of tire retreading is where adhesives are applied to the back of precured tread rubber and to the casing and cushion rubber. It may also be used to seal buffed tire casings to prevent oxid ation while the tire is being prepared for a new tread.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 14 09/16/10

3.128 Top and Trim Adhesive: an adhesive intended b y the manufacturer to be used for installing automotive or marine trim, including, bu t not limited to headliners, vinyl tips, vinyl trims, sunroofs, dash covering, door co vering, floor covering, panel covering and upholstery.

3.129 Traffic Marking Tape: a pre-formed reflectiv e tape intended by the manufacturer to be applied to public streets, highways, and othe r surfaces, including but not limited to curbs, berms, driveways, and parking lot s.

3.130 Traffic Marking Tape Adhesive Primer: an adh esive primer intended by the manufacturer to be applied to surfaces prior to ins tallation of traffic marking tape.

3.131 Transfer Efficiency: the ratio of the weigh t or volume of coating solids adhering to an object to the total weight or volume, respect ively, of coating solids used in the application process.

3.132 Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT): a material made from thermoplastic resins, fillers, and pigments.

3.133 Volatile Organic Compound (VOC): as defined i n Rule 1020 (Definitions).

3.134 VCT and Asphalt Tile Adhesive: an adhesive i ntended by the manufacturer for the installation of vinyl composite tile or asphalt til e flooring.

3.135 Waste Solvent Material: a solvent which may contain dirt, oil, metal particles, sludge, and/or waste products, or wiping material c ontaining VOCs including, but not limited to, paper, cloth, sponge, rag, or c otton swab used in organic solvent cleaning.

3.136 Waterproof Resorcinol Glue: a two-part, reso rcinol-resin-based adhesive intended by the manufacturer for applications where the bond line must be resistant to

conditions of continuous immersion in fresh or salt water.

3.137 Wipe Cleaning: a solvent cleaning activity p erformed by hand rubbing an absorbent material such as a rag, paper, sponge, br ush, or cotton swab containing solvent.

3.138 Wood Flooring Adhesive: an adhesive intended by the manufacturer to be used to install a wood floor surface, including but not limited to, parquet tiles and wood planks.

3.139 Wood Parquet Flooring: a wood flooring in til e form constructed of smaller pieces of wood which are joined together in a patte rn by the manufacturer to

form the tile.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 15 09/16/10

3.140 Wood Plank Flooring: a wood flooring in plank form constructed of solid or

laminated wood.

4.0 Exemptions

4.1 The provisions of this rule shall not apply to:

4.1.1 A stationary source that uses 20 gallons or l ess of adhesives products in a calendar year shall not be subject to Sections 5.1. 1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, and to the adhesives portion of Sections 5.1.5 and 5.2 through 5.6. Commercial and industrial operations exempted by this section shal l maintain monthly records documenting the type and quantity of adhesi ve products and solvents used and provide the records to the Distri ct upon request.

4.1.2 The use of adhesive products or sealant produ cts containing less than 20 grams VOC per liter.

4.1.3 Effective through December 31, 2010, the test ing and evaluation of adhesives in research laboratories, analytical labo ratories, or quality assurance laboratories. Laboratory operators shall maintain monthly records documenting the type and quantity of adhesi ve products used and provide the records to the District upon request. Effective on and after January 1, 2011, laboratory operators shall comply with the requirements

of Section 4.2.

4.1.4 The use of adhesives in tire repair provided the label states “for tire repair use only.”

4.1.5 Effective through December 31, 2010, the use of adhesives that are sold or supplied with 8 fluid oz. or less of adhesive in no n-reusable containers. Effective on and after January 1, 2011, operators s hall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 4.2.

4.1.6 The use of aerosol spray adhesive products.

4.1.7 Household adhesive products subject to Articl e 2, Consumer Products, Sections 94507 - 94517, Title 17, California Code o f Regulations.

4.1.8 Adhesive products subject to the VOC limit re quirements of Rule 4605 (Aerospace Assembly and Component Coating Operation s), Rule 4607 (Graphic Arts), and Rule 4681 (Rubber Tire Manufact uring). Effective on and after January 1, 2011, adhesive products subjec t to the VOC limit requirements of Rule 4605 (Aerospace Assembly and C omponent CoatingSJVUAPCD 4653 – 16 09/16/10 Operations) will be subject to work practices requi red pursuant to Section

5.3.

4.1.9 Contact adhesives that are subject to the Con sumer Product Safety Commission regulations in 16 CFR, Part 1302, that h ave a flash point greater than 20°F as determined pursuant to those r egulations, and that are sold in packages that contain 128 fluid ounces or less.

4.1.10 Stripping of cured adhesives, except the str ipping of such materials from spray application equipment.

4.1.11 A stationary source that uses 20 gallons or less of sealant products in a calendar year shall not be subject to Section 5.1.4 , and to the sealant portion of Sections 5.1.5 and 5.2 through 5.6. Com mercial and industrial operations exempted by this section shall maintain monthly records documenting the type and quantity of sealant produc ts and solvents used and provide the records to the District upon reques t.

4.1.12 Except for the work practices required pursu ant to Section 5.3, and 5.6, the provisions of this rule shall not apply to the testing and evaluation of sealant products in research laboratories, analytic al laboratories, or quality assurance laboratories. Laboratory operato rs claiming exemption under this section shall maintain monthly records d ocumenting the type, quantity, and VOC content of sealant products used, the amount and

VOC content of solvents. Records shall be retained in accordance with provisions of Section 6.1.5.

4.2 Effective on and after January 1, 2011, the pro visions of this rule, except for the work practices required pursuant to Sections 5.3 an d 5.6 shall not apply to:

4.2.1 The testing and evaluation of adhesives in re search laboratories, analytical laboratories, or quality assurance laboratories. L aboratory operators shall maintain monthly records documenting the type and q uantity of adhesive products used and provide the records to the Distri ct upon request.

4.2.2 The use of adhesives that are sold or supplie d with 8 fluid oz. or less of

adhesive in non-reusable containers.

4.2.3 The use of aerosol adhesive or aerosol adhesi ve primer products.

4.2.4 Adhesive products used in assembly, repair, o r manufacture of underseabased weapon systems.

4.2.5 Adhesive products used in medical equipment m anufacturing operations.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 17 09/16/10 4.2.6 Cyanoacrylate adhesive application processes.

4.2.7 Processes using polyester bonding putties to assemble fiberglass parts at fiberglass boat manufacturing facilities and at oth er reinforced plastic composite manufacturing facilities.

4.3 Except for the records required in Section 6.1. 3, the prohibition of sale in Section 5.7 shall not apply to the following:

4.3.1 Adhesive products and sealant products shippe d, supplied, or sold exclusively to persons outside the District for use outside the District.

4.3.2 Adhesive products and sealant products sold t o any person who complies with the requirements of Section 5.4.

4.4 The VOC content limits of Table 6 shall not ap ply to the following applications:

4.4.1 Cleaning of solar cells, laser hardware, scie ntific instruments, or high precision optics.

4.4.2 Cleaning in laboratory tests and analyses, or bench scale or research and development projects.

4.4.3 Cleaning of clutch assemblies where rubber is bonded to metal by

means of an adhesive.

4.4.4 Cleaning of paper-based gaskets.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 18 09/16/10

5.0 Requirements

5.1 Adhesive and Sealant VOC Content Limits

5.1.1 The VOC content of adhesive products used for specific applications shall not exceed the following limits, expressed as grams of VOC per liter of adhesive product, excluding water and exempt compou nds, or grams of VOC per liter of material for low-solids adhesive p roducts, as applied:

Table 1 - VOC Content Limits for Adhesive Products (Effective through December 31, 2011)

VOC Limit Effective through December 31,

2010. VOC Limit

Effective on and after January 1,

2011. Applications

(Grams Per Liter) (Grams Per Liter)
Multipurpose Construction 200 200
Floor Covering Installation 150 150

Ceramic Tile Installation 130 130
Perimeter Bonded Sheet Flooring Installation 660 66 0 Single-Ply Roof Material Installation 250 250
Structural Glazing 100 100
ABS Welding Adhesive 400 400
CPVC Welding Adhesive 490 490
PVC Welding Adhesive 510 510
Other Plastic Cement Welding Adhesive 450 450
Plastic Cement Welding Adhesive Primer 650 650

Adhesive Primers 250 250
Staple and Nail Manufacturing 640 640

Contact Adhesive 250 250
Contact Adhesive – Specialty 250 250

Rubber Vulcanization Adhesive/Primer 850 850
Waterproof Resorcinol Glue 170 170

Tire Retread N/A 100

Cove Base Installation 250 150SJVUAPCD 4653 – 19 09/16/10 Table 2 - VOC Content Limits for Adhesive Products (Effective on and after January 1, 2012)

Applications VOC limit (Grams Per Liter)

Architectural Adhesive Products: Multipurpose Construction 70

Ceramic Tile Adhesive 65

Cove Base Installation 50 Dry Wall and/or Panel Adhesive 50
Flooring Adhesives: Floor Covering Installation 150

Ceramic Floor Tile Installation 65
Indoor Carpet Adhesive 50 Carpet Pad Adhesive 50
Outdoor Carpet Adhesive 150 Rubber Flooring Adhesive 60 Perimeter Bonded Sheet Flooring Installation 660

Subfloor Adhesive 50 VCT and Asphalt Tile Adhesive 50
Wood Flooring Adhesive 100 Roofing Adhesives: Single-Ply Roof Material Installation 250

Non-Membrane Roof Adhesive 300 Structural Glazing 100

Structural Wood Member Adhesive 140

Miscellaneous Adhesives:

Contact Adhesive 80 Contact Adhesive – Specialty 250

Rubber Vulcanization Adhesive/Primer 850

Tire Retread 100

Motor Vehicle Adhesive 250 Motor Vehicle Weatherstrip Adhesive 750
Traffic Marking Tape Adhesive/ Primer 150
Top and Trim Adhesive 540 Waterproof Resorcinol Glue 170 Staple and Nail Manufacturing 640
Thin Metal Laminating Adhesive 780

Elastomeric Adhesive 750 Flexible Vinyl Adhesive 250SJVUAPCD 4653 – 20 09/16/10 Table 2 - VOC Content Limits for Adhesive Products continued (Effective on and after January 1, 2012)

Applications VOC Limit (Grams per Liter)

Plastic Welding Products ABS Welding Adhesive 325 Cellulosic Plastic Welding Adhesive 100
CPVC Welding Adhesive 490 PVC Welding Adhesive 510 Styrene-Acrylonitrile Welding Adhesive 100
Plastic Cement Welding Adhesive Primer 400
Other Plastic Cement Welding Adhesive 250

Adhesive Primers:

Automotive Glass Primer 700

Adhesive Primer 250

5.1.2 The VOC content of adhesive products, except as provided in Section 5.1.1, shall not exceed the following limits, expre ssed as grams of VOC per liter of adhesive product, excluding water and exempt compounds, or grams of VOC per liter of material for low-solids a dhesive products, as applied:

Table 3 - VOC Content Limits for Adhesive Products

Material Bonded VOC Limit

Effective through December 31,

2010. (Grams Per Liter) VOC Limit

Effective on and after January 1,

2011. (Grams Per Liter) VOC Limit

Effective on and after January 1,

2012. (Grams Per Liter)

Metal to Metal 30 30 30

Porous Materials 120 120 50

Plastic Foam 120 120 50

Wood 30 30 30

Pre-formed Rubber

Products 250 250 250

Reinforced Plastic Composite 250 200 200 Fiberglass - - 80

All other Substrates 250 250 250SJVUAPCD 4653 – 21 09/16/10 5.1.3 The higher of the two limits from Table 3 app lies to the bonding of two

dissimilar substrates.

5.1.4 The VOC content of sealant products used for specific applications shall not exceed the following limits, expressed as grams of VOC per liter of sealant product, excluding water and exempt compoun ds, or grams of VOC per liter of material for low-solids sealant pr oducts, as applied:

Table 4 - VOC Content Limits for Sealants

Sealant VOC Limit Effective on

and after January 1, 2012. (Grams Per Liter)

Architectural 250

Marine Deck 760

Non-membrane Roof 300
Roadway 250 Single-Ply Roof Membrane 450

Other Sealants 420

Table 5 - VOC Content Limits for Sealant Primers

Sealant Primer VOC Limit Effective on and after January 1, 2012. (Grams Per Liter)

Architectural Non Porous 250

Architectural Porous 775

Modified Bituminous 500

Marine Deck 760

Other Sealant Primers 750

5.1.5 In lieu of complying with the applicable requ irements of Sections 5.1.1 through 5.1.4, an operator may control VOC emission s from adhesive product or sealant product application operations w ith a VOC emission control device that meets the requirements of Secti on 5.4.

5.2 Adhesive and Sealant Application Equipment

An operator shall use only the following equipment to apply adhesives and

sealants:

5.2.1 Electrostatic ApplicationSJVUAPCD 4653 – 22 09/16/10 5.2.2 Flow Coater

5.2.3 Roll Coater

5.2.4 Dip Coater

5.2.5 Hand Application Methods

5.2.6 Airless Spray

5.2.7 HVLP Spray

5.2.7.1 HVLP spray equipment shall be operated in accordance with

the manufacturer's recommendations.

5.2.7.2 For HVLP spray guns manufactured prior to J anuary 1, 1996, the end user shall demonstrate that the gun meets H VLP spray equipment standards. Satisfactory proof will be ei ther in the form of manufacturer's published technical material or by a demonstration using a certified air pressure tip ga uge, measuring the air atomizing pressure dynamically at the center of the air cap and at the air horns.

5.2.7.3 A person shall not sell or offer for sale f or use within the District any HVLP spray gun without a permanent mar king denoting the maximum inlet air pressure in psig at which the gun will operate within the parameters specified in Section 3.0.

5.2.8 Any other application method that demonstrat es, to the satisfaction of the APCO and EPA, a coating transfer efficiency equival ent to or greater than the efficiency achieved by an HVLP spray gun a s measured using a

test method in Section 6.3.6.

5.2.9 Air-atomized spray may only be used for the application of contact adhesives or specialty contact adhesives.

5.2.10 In lieu of complying with the applicable req uirements in Sections 5.2.1 through 5.2.9, an operator may control emissions fr om coating application equipment with an APCO-approved VOC emi ssion control system that controls the emissions from the source operation and that meets the requirements of Section 5.4.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 23 09/16/10

5.3 Work Practices for Adhesive Products and Sealan t Products

The operator shall implement the following work pr actices when participating in

adhesive-related activities. Effective on and afte r January 1, 2012, the operator shall implement the work practices pursuant to Sect ion 5.3.1 through 5.3.4 when participating in sealant-related activities.

5.3.1 An operator shall store or dispose of adhesiv e products, sealant products, catalysts, thinners, fresh or spent solvents, and w aste solvent materials such as cloth, paper, etc., in closed, non-absorben t and non-leaking

containers. The containers shall remain closed at all times except when depositing or removing the contents of the containe rs or when the container is empty. The containers used for disposal of adhe sive materials, solvents, or any unused VOC containing materials shall be sel f-closing.

5.3.2 Ensure that mixing containers for used VOC-co ntaining adhesive products and sealant products and process-related w aste materials are kept closed at all times except when depositing or removing these

materials.

5.3.3 Minimize spills of VOC-containing adhesive pr oducts, and sealant products, and process-related waste materials.

5.3.4 Convey VOC-containing adhesive products, seal ant products, and process-related waste materials from one location t o another in closed containers or pipes.

5.4 VOC Emission Control System Requirements

5.4.1 In lieu of the applicable requirements of Sec tion 5.1, 5.2, or 5.5, an operator may install and maintain a VOC emission co ntrol system that meets all of the requirements of Sections 5.4.2 thr ough 5.4.4.

5.4.2 The VOC emission control system shall be appr oved by the APCO.

5.4.3 The VOC emission control system shall be oper ated with an overall capture and control efficiency of at least 85 percent by we ight, as determined in

accordance with Section 6.3.

5.4.4 In no case shall compliance through the use o f a VOC emission control system result in VOC emissions in excess of the VOC emissions which would result from compliance with the applicable re quirements of Sections 5.1, 5.2, or 5.5.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 24 09/16/10 5.4.5 The minimum required overall capture and con trol efficiency of a VOC emission control system at which an equivalent or g reater level of VOC reduction will be achieved shall be calculated by u sing the following equation:



## ( )

( ) 100

x D / VOC -1 D

/ VOC -1

x VOC VOC -1 = CE

c LWc n, LWn,

LWn, LWc 

###    

           

Max Max

Max

Where: CE = Minimum Required Overall Capture and Control

Efficiency, in percent

VOC LWc = VOC Limit, less water and less exempt compounds

VOC LWn,Max

= Maximum VOC content of noncompliant adhesive

product used in conjunction with a control device, less water and less exempt compounds

D n,Max = Density of solvent, reducer, or thinner containe d in

the noncompliant adhesive product, containing the

maximum VOC content

D c = Density of corresponding solvent, reducer, or

thinner used in the compliant adhesive products

5.5 Organic Solvent Cleaning Requirements

5.5.1 An operator shall not use organic solvents f or cleaning operations associated with adhesive products that exceed the V OC content limits specified in Table 6. Effective on and after Janua ry 1, 2012 an operator shall not use organic solvents for cleaning operati ons associated with sealant products that exceed the VOC content limits specified in Table 6.

Table 6 – VOC Limits for Organic Solvents Used in C leaning Operations

Type of Solvent Cleaning Operation VOC Content Limit Grams of VOC/liter of material (lb/gal)
A. Product Cleaning During Manufacturing Process or Surface Preparation for Adhesive Application

1. General 25 (0.21) 2. Surface Preparation Prior to

Rubber Vulcanization Process 850 (7.1)

B. Repair and Maintenance Cleaning 25 (0.21)

C. Cleaning of Adhesive Application Equipment 25 (0.21)SJVUAPCD 4653 – 25 09/16/10 5.5.2 In lieu of complying with the requirements i n Table 6, an operator may control VOC emissions from cleaning operations with an APCO-approved VOC emission control system that meets the requirem ents of Section 5.4.

5.5.3 An operator performing Table 6 Category A.2 cleaning using solvent with VOC content greater than 25 grams per liter an d the cleaning takes place outside the control of an APCO-approved VOC e mission control system shall meet the requirements of Sections 5.5. 4 through 5.5.6 in addition to the meeting the applicable VOC content limit of Table 6.

5.5.4 Cleaning activities that use solvents shall be performed by one or more of the following methods:

5.5.4.1 Wipe cleaning; or

5.5.4.2 Application of solvent from hand-held spray containers from which solvents are dispensed without a propellant-i nduced force; or

5.5.4.3 Non-atomized solvent flow method in which t he cleaning

solvent is collected in a container or a collection system which is closed except for solvent collection openings an d, if necessary, openings to avoid excessive pressure bui ld-up inside the container; or

5.5.4.4 Solvent flushing method in which the cleani ng solvent is discharged into a container that is closed except f or solvent collection openings and, if necessary, openings to avoid excessive pressure build-up inside the container. The discharged solvent from the equipment must be colle cted into containers without atomizing into the open air. Th e solvent may be flushed through the system by air or hydraul ic pressure, or by pumping.

5.5.5 Solvent shall not be atomized into the open air unless it is vented to a VOC emission control system that complies with Sect ion 5.4. This provision shall not apply to the cleaning of nozzle tips of automated spray equipment systems, except for robotic systems , and cleaning with spray bottles or containers described in Section 5. 5.4.2.

5.5.6 An operator shall not use VOC-containing mat erials to clean spray equipment used for the application of coatings, adh esives, or ink, unless an enclosed system or equipment that is proven to b e equally effective at controlling emissions is used for cleaning. If an enclosed system is used,SJVUAPCD 4653 – 26 09/16/10 it must totally enclose spray guns, cups, nozzles, bowls, and other parts during washing, rinsing and draining procedures, an d it must be used according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and must be closed

when not in use.

5.5.7 In lieu of complying with the applicable req uirements of Sections 5.5.4 through 5.5.6, an operator shall install and mainta in a VOC emission control system that meets the requirements of Secti on 5.4 to control emissions from the solvent cleaning operation.

5.6 Work Practices for Solvent Cleaning

The operator shall implement the following work pr actices when participating in organic solvent cleaning activities:

5.6.1 Minimize spills of VOC-containing cleaning m aterials.

5.6.2 Convey VOC-containing cleaning materials from one location to another in closed containers or pipes.

5.6.3 Minimize VOC emissions from cleaning of appli cation, storage, mixing, and conveying equipment by ensuring that equipment cleaning is performed without atomizing the cleaning solvent and all spen t solvent is captured in

closed containers.

5.6.4 An operator shall store or dispose of cleanin g materials, fresh or spent solvents, and waste solvent materials such as cloth , paper, etc., in closed, non-absorbent and non-leaking containers. The cont ainers shall remain closed at all times except when depositing or remov ing the contents of the containers or when the container is empty. The con tainers used for disposal of adhesive materials, solvents, or any un used VOC containing materials shall be self-closing.

5.7 Prohibition of Sale

Except as provided in Section 4.3, no person shall supply, sell, or offer for sale any adhesive product or sealant product that does n ot meet the limits as specified in

Section 5.1 or 5.4.

5.8 Sell-Through of Adhesives and Sealants

5.8.1 An adhesive product or sealant product manufa ctured prior to the effective date specified for that product in Section 5.1, may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale for up to 12 months after the spec ified effective date.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 27 09/16/10 5.8.2 An adhesive product or sealant product manufa ctured prior to the effective date specified for that product in Section 5.1 may be applied up to 24 months after the specified effective date.

5.8.3 Sections 5.8.1 and 5.8.2 only apply to those adhesive products or sealant products which are labeled to display the date or d ate code indicating when the product was manufactured and that complied with the standards in effect at the time the product was manufactured.

5.9 Prohibition of Specification

No person shall solicit, require for use, or speci fy the application of any adhesive products or sealant products, if such use or applic ation results in a violation of the provisions of this Rule. This prohibition shall ap ply to all written or oral contracts.

6.0 Administrative Requirements

6.1 Recordkeeping

6.1.1 An operator subject to Section 5.1 or 5.5 sha ll maintain the following

records:

6.1.1.1 Records of the VOC content, in grams VOC pe r liter, of all

adhesive materials used and stored at the stationar y source.

6.1.1.2 Records of the VOC content of all solvents used and stored at the stationary source.

6.1.1.3 Effective on and after January 1, 2012, rec ords of the VOC content, in grams VOC per liter, of all sealant mat erials used and stored at a stationary source.

6.1.2 VOC Emission Control System Records

An operator using a VOC emission control device as a means of complying with this rule shall maintain daily records of key system operating parameters which will demonstrate continuous operat ion and compliance of the emission control system during periods of emiss ion producing activities. Key system operating parameters are th ose necessary to ensure compliance with VOC limits. The parameters may inc lude, but are not limited to, temperatures, pressures, and flow rates

.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 28 09/16/10 6.1.3 Prohibition of Sale Exemption Records

An operator who claims exemption under Section 4.3 shall maintain records for all adhesive products and sealant produ cts sold that do not meet the limits as specified in Section 5.1. The record s shall include the following information:

6.1.3.1 Type, quantity, and VOC content, in grams p er liter, of the adhesive products or sealant products sold.

6.1.3.2 Name, address, and telephone number of the persons to whom the adhesive products or sealant products are sold.

6.1.4 Solvent Cleaning Records

An operator subject to Section 5.5 shall also compl y with the following recordkeeping requirements:

6.1.4.1 Keep a copy of the manufacturer’s product d ata sheet or material safety data sheet of the solvents used for organic solvent cleaning activities.

6.1.4.2 Maintain a current list of solvents that ar e being used for organic solvent cleaning activities. The list shal l include the following information:

6.1.4.2.1 The name of the solvent and its manufactu rer’s

name.

6.1.4.2.2 The VOC content of the solvent expressed in grams

per liter or lb/gallon.

6.1.4.2.3 When the solvent is a mixture of differen t materials

that are blended by the operator, the mix ratio of the

batch shall be recorded and the VOC content of the

batch shall be calculated and recorded in order to determine compliance with the specified limits of VOC content, as applied.

6.1.4.2.4 The type of cleaning activity for each so lvent that is

being used in accordance with the applicable cleaning category specified in Table 6 of this rule

.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 29 09/16/10 6.1.4.2.5 The quantity of solvents used for cleanin g operations

shall be kept on a daily basis.

6.1.5 Records Retention: The operator shall retain the records specified in Sections 6.1.1 through 6.1.4, as applicable, on sit e for a period of five years, make the records available to the APCO, ARB, or EPA, and submit the records to the APCO, ARB, or EPA upon re quest.

6.2 Labeling Requirements

Adhesive products and solvents subject to this rul e shall be labeled pursuant to Sections 6.2.1 through 6.2.3 as appropriate. Effec tive on and after January 1, 2012, sealant products subject to this rule shall b e labeled pursuant to Sections 6.2.1 through 6.2.3 as appropriate.

6.2.1 VOC Content: Each container of adhesive prod uct and sealant product subject to this rule shall display the maximum VOC content of the adhesive product or sealant product as applied. VOC content shall be displayed as grams of VOC per liter of adhesive product or seala nt product, excluding water and exempt compounds, or grams of VOC per lit er of material for low-solids adhesive products. Each container of so lvent subject to this rule shall display the maximum VOC content (in grams of VOC per liter of material) as supplied.

6.2.2 Thinning Recommendations: Each container of adhesive product or sealant product subject to this rule shall display a statem ent of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding thinning, reducing, or mi xing of the adhesive product with any other VOC containing material. Mi xing recommendations shall specify a ratio which results in a compliant, as applied, adhesive product, or sealant product.

6.2.3 Manufacturers of any solvents subject to this rule shall indicate on the solvent container, or on a separate product data sh eet or material safety data sheet, the name of the solvent, manufacturer's name, the VOC content, and density of the solvent, as supplied. The VOC content shall be expressed in units of grams per liter or lb/gall on.

6.3 Test Methods

The analysis of solvents, adhesive products, sealan t products, and control efficiency shall be determined by the following met hods:SJVUAPCD 4653 – 30 09/16/10 6.3.1 The VOC and solids content of adhesive produc ts, sealant products, and solvents shall be determined using EPA Method 24 or other test method approved by ARB, EPA, and the APCO.

6.3.2 The capture efficiency for a VOC emission con trol system’s collection device(s) shall be determined according to EPA’s te chnical document, “Guidelines for Determining Capture Efficiency,” Ja nuary 9, 1995 and 40 CFR 51, Appendix M, Methods 204-204F, as applicable , or any other method approved by EPA, ARB, and the APCO.

6.3.3 The control efficiency of a VOC emission cont rol system’s control device(s) shall be determined using EPA Methods 2, 2A, or 2D for measuring flow rates and EPA Methods 25, 25A, or 25 B for measuring total gaseous organic concentrations at the inlet a nd outlet of the control device. EPA Test Method 18 or ARB Method 422 (Dete rmination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Emissions from Statio nary Sources) shall be used to determine the emissions of exempt compounds.

6.3.4 For VOC emission control systems that consist of a single VOC emission collection device connected to a single VOC emissio n control device, the overall capture and control efficiency shall be cal culated by using the following equation:

CE CAPTURE AND CONTROL = [ CE CAPTURE x CE CONTROL ] / 100 %

Where:

CE CAPTURE AND CONTROL = Overall Capture and Control Efficiency, in

percent
CE CAPTURE = Capture Efficiency of the collection device, in percent, as determined in Section 6.3.2

CE CONTROL = Control Efficiency of the control device, in percent, as determined in Section 6.3.3

6.3.5 Determination of Solvent Losses from Spray Gu n Cleaning Systems

The passive and active solvent losses from spray gu n cleaning systems shall be determined by using SCAQMD “General Test M ethod for Determining Solvent Losses from Spray Gun Cleaning Systems” dated October 3, 1989. The test solvent for this determi nation shall be lacquer thinner with a minimum vapor pressure of 105 mm Hg at 20 o C. The minimum temperature shall be 15 o C.SJVUAPCD 4653 – 31 09/16/10 6.3.6 Transfer Efficiency

Transfer efficiency shall be determined by one of t he following:

6.3.6.1 SCAQMD method “Spray Equipment Transfer Eff iciency Test Procedure for Equipment User, May 24, 1989, or

6.3.6.2 Any other test method for transfer efficien cy for which written approval of the EPA and the APCO has been obtained.

6.4 Multiple Test Methods

When more than one test method or set of test metho ds is specified for any testing, a violation of any requirement of this rul e established by any one of the specified test methods or set of test methods shall constitute a violation of this

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