# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 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 [

Rule adoption date ] )

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 solvent, 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 3.2 Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS): a plastic made by reacting monomers of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene and is normal ly identified with ABS marking.

3.4 3.3 Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) welding: a process used to weld acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene pipe.

3.5 3.4 Adhesive: a chemical substance intended by the manufacturer to be that is applied for the purpose of bonding two surfaces together ot her than by mechanical means.

3.6 3.5 Adhesive Primers : a product intended by the manufacturer for appli cation to a substrate, prior to the application of an adhesive, to provide a bonding surface.

3.7 3.6 Adhesive Products : adhesives product includes, but is not limited to adhesives, glues, cements, mastic, and adhesive primers adhesive bonding primers, adhesive primers, adhesive primers for plastics, and any oth er adhesive primer.

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   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 3.8 3.7 Aerosol Adhesive or Adhesive Primer: an adhesive 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 3.8 Airless Spray: a spray method in which a pump for ces the adhesive through an atomizing nozzle at high pressure (1,000 to 6,000 p si).

3.10 9 Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO): as defined in Rule 1020 (Definitions).

3.11 Appurtenances: an accessory to a stationary struc ture, 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 10 Application Equipment: a device, including, but n ot limited to, a spray gun, brush, and roller, used to apply adhesives, se alants, coatings, or inks.

3.13 11 ARB: California Air Resources Board.

3.14 12 Architectural: pertaining to stationary structure s 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 sealant 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 sealant pr imer intended by the manufacturer to be applied to porous material surfa ces on stationary structures, including mobile homes, and their appurtenances.

3.18 13 ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials.

3.19 Automotive Glass Primer: an adhesive primer inten ded 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.

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   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 3.20 14 Bench Scale Project: a project (other than at a r esearch 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 nat urally 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 from cl ay or a mixture of clay and

other materials.

3.24 15 Ceramic Tile Installation Adhesive: an adhesive t hat is intended by the

manufacturer to be used for installation of ceramic tiles.

3.25 16 CFR: Code of Federal Regulations.

3.26 17 Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Plastic (CPVC plast ic): a polymer of the vinyl chloride monomer that contains 67% chlorine a nd is normally identified with a CPVC marking.

3.27 18 Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Welding (CPVC weldi ng) Adhesive: an adhesive intended by the manufacturer labeled for welding of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride plastic, and labeled as such

.

3.28 19 Coating: a material applied onto or impregnated i nto a substrate for protective, decorative, or functional purposes. Su ch materials include, but are not limited to, paints, varnishes, sealers, and sta ins.

3.29 20 Contact Adhesive: an adhesive, also known as Cont act Bond Adhesive, that is intended by the manufacturer designed for application to both surfaces to be bonded together, is allowed to dry before the tw o surfaces are placed in contact with each other, forms an immediate bond th at is impossible, or difficult, to reposition after both adhesive-coated surfaces are placed in contact with each other, and does not need sustained pressu re or clamping of surfaces after the adhesive-coated surfaces have been brough t together using sufficient momentary pressure to establish full contact betwee n both surfaces. Contact adhesive does not include rubber cements that are p rimarily intended for use on paper substrates. Contact adhesive also does not i nclude vulcanizing fluids that are designed and labeled for tire repair only.

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  Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 3.30 21 Contact Adhesive-Specialty: a contact adhesives 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 22 Cove Base: a flooring trim unit, generally made o f vinyl or rubber, having a concave radius on one edge and a convex radius on the 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 23 Cove Base Installation Adhesive: an adhesive inte nded by the

manufacturer to be used for the installation of cov e base or wall base on a wall or

vertical surface at floor level.

3.33 24 Cured Adhesive, Cured Coating, or Cured Ink: an a dhesive, coating, or ink that is dry to the touch.

3.34 25 Cyanoacrylate Adhesive: an adhesive with a cyanoa crylate content of at least 95 percent by weight.

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

3.36 Elastomeric Adhesive: a rubber or thermoplastic b ased 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 26 Ethylene Propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) Roof Me mbrane: a prefabricated sheet of elastomeric material compose d of ethylene propylenediene monomer and that is field applied to a building roo f using one layer or

membrane material.

3.38 27 EPA: United States Environmental Protection Agenc y.

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   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 3.39 28 Exempt Compounds: compounds identified as exempt under the definition of VOC, in Rule 1020 (Definitions).

3.40 Fiberglass: fine filaments of glass.

3.41 29 Flexible Vinyl: a nonrigid polyvinyl chloride pla stic with at least five percent, by weight of plasticizer content.

3.42 Foam: a rigid or spongy cellular mass with gas bu bbles dispersed throughout.

3.43 30 Floor Covering Installation: installation of wood flooring, carpet, floor tile, or artificial grass. Floor covering installa tion does not include ceramic tile installation or perimeter bonded sheet flooring ins tallation.

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

of animals.

3.45 31 Grams of VOC per Liter of Adhesive Product, Exclu ding Water and Exempt Compounds: the weight of VOC per combined v olume of VOC and coating solids, calculated using the following equa tion:

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: Ws = weight of volatile compounds, in grams Ww = weight of water, in grams

W ec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams Vm = volume of material, in liters Vw = volume of water, in liters Vec = volume of exempt compounds, in liters

3.46 32 Grams of VOC per Liter of Material: the weight 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

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   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 3.47 33 High Precision Optics: optical elements used in e lectro-optical devices which are designed to sense, detect, or transmit li ght energy, including specific wavelengths of light energy and changes in light en ergy levels.

3.48 34 High-Volume, Low-Pressure (HVLP) Spray Equipment: 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 and the air horns.

3.49 Indoor Carpet Adhesive: an adhesive intended by th e 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 35 Indoor Floor Covering Installation Adhesive: an a dhesive 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 operat ion 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 36 Laminate: a product made by bonding together two or more layers of

material.

3.53 37 Liquid Leak: a visible solvent leak from a contai ner at a rate of more than three drops per minute, or a visible liquid mi st.

3.54 38 Low-Solids Adhesive Product: an adhesive or adhes ive primer that contains less than 120 grams of solids per liter of material.

3.55 39 Maintenance Cleaning: the cleaning of tools, form s, molds, jigs, machinery, and equipment (except coating applicatio n equipment, ink application equipment, or adhesive application equi pment), and the cleaning of work areas where maintenance or manufacturing occur s.

3.56 40 Manufacturing Process: the process of making good s or articles by hand or by machine.

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  Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 3.57 Marine Deck Sealant/Primer: a sealant or sealant primer intended by the manufacturer to be applied to wooden marine deck.

3.58 Medical Device: an instrument, apparatus, impleme nt, 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 manufacture of medical devices, including, but not limited to, catheters, heart val ves, blood cardioplegia machines, tracheostomy tubes, blood oxygenators, an d cardiatory reservoirs.

3.60 41 Metal to Urethane/Rubber Molding or Casting Adhesi ve: an adhesive intended by the manufacturer to bond metal to high density or elastomeric urethane or molded rubber materials, in a heated mo lding or casting processes, to fabricate products such as rollers for computer printers or other 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 obtained 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 42 Motor Vehicle Adhesive: an adhesive, including gl ass bonding adhesive, used at a facility that is not an automobile or lig ht-duty truck assembly coating facility pursuant to District Rule 4602 , that is intended by the manufacturer to

be applied for the purpose of bonding two vehicle surf aces together without regard to the substrates involved.

3.64 43 Motor Vehicle Glass Bonding Primer: a primer, use d at a facility that is not an automobile or light-duty truck assembly coat ing facility pursuant to

District Rule 4602 , applied to windshield or other glass, or to body openings, to prepare the glass or body opening for the applicati on of glass bonding adhesives or the installation of adhesive bonded glass. Moto r vehicle glass bonding primer includes glass bonding/cleaning primers that perform both functions (cleaning and priming of the windshield or other gl ass, or body openings) prior to the application of adhesive or the installation of adhesive bonded glass.

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  Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 3.65 44 Motor Vehicle Weatherstrip Adhesive: an adhesive, used at a facility that is not an automobile or light-duty truck assem bly coating facility, applied to weatherstripping materials for the purpose of bondi ng the weatherstrip material

to the surface of the vehicle.

3.66 45 Multipurpose Construction: the installation or re pair of construction materials including, but not limited to, drywall, s ubfloor, paneling, baseboards, fiberglass, ceiling tiles, and ceiling panels.

3.67 46 Multipurpose Construction Adhesive: an adhesive i ntended by the manufacturer for use in the installation or repair of various construction materials, including but not limited to drywall, subfloor, pan el, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), ceiling tile and acoustical tile. Effective on and after January 1, 2012, drywall, subfloor, and panel adhesives are no longe r considered Multipurpose Construction Adhesive, each would be considered it’ s own adhesive category with VOC content limits pursuant to Section 5.1 of this rule.

3.68 47 Non-Absorbent Container: a container made of non- porous material that does not allow the migration of solvents through it

.

3.69 48 Non-Atomized Solvent Flow: solvents in the form o f a liquid stream without the introduction of any propellant.

3.70 49 Non-Leaking Container: a container without a liqu id leak.

3.71 Non-Membrane Roof Adhesive: an adhesive intended 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.

3.50 Normal Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

3.73 51 Organic Solvent: the same as “Solvent.”

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  Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 3.74 52 Organic Solvent Cleaning: an activity, or operati on, or process, (including surface preparation, cleanup, or wipe cl eaning), performed outside of a degreaser, that uses organic solvent to remove un cured 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 during t he installation of carpet that is not in an enclosure and is exposed to ambient we ather conditions during

normal use.

3.76 53 Outdoor Floor Covering Installation Adhesive: an adhesive intended by

the manufacturer for use in the installation of flo or covering 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 plywood, predecorated hardboard, tileboard, fiberglass, reinforced plastic, and simi lar predecorated or nondecorated panels to studs or solid surfaces.

3.78 54 Panel Installation Adhesive: an adhesive intended by the manufacturer to

be formulated or used for the installation of plywood, pre-decorate d hardboard (or tileboard), fiberglass reinforced plastic, and similar pre-decorated or nondecorated panels to studs or solid surfaces using a n adhesive formulated for that

purpose.

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

3.80 55 Percent VOC by Weight: the ratio of the weight of the VOC to the weight of the material, expressed as a percentage. The pe rcent VOC by weight can be

calculated as follows:

% VOC weight = W

v x 100

W

Where:

W v = weight of VOCs, in grams

W = weight of material, in grams

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 3.81 56 Perimeter Bonded Sheet Flooring Installation: the installation of sheet flooring with vinyl backing onto a nonporous substr ate using an adhesive designed to be applied only to a strip of up to four inches wide around the perimeter of the sheet flooring.

3.82 57 Plastic Cement Welding Adhesive: an adhesives 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 adhesi ve primer intended by the manufacturer to prepare plastic substrates prior to the application of an adhesive for bonding or welding.

3.84 58 Plastic Foam: a foam constructed of plastic mater ial

3.85 59 Plasticizer: a material, such as a high boiling p oint organic solvent, that is incorporated into an adhesive to increase its flexi bility, workability, or distensibility.

3.86 60 Plastics : synthetic materials chemically formed by the pol ymerization of organic (carbon-based) substances. Plastics are us ually compounded with modifiers, extenders, and/or reinforcers and are ca pable of being molded, extruded, cast into various shapes and films, or dr awn into filaments.

3.61 Porous Materials: materials with surfaces permeabl e to liquids. Examples of porous materials include, but are not l imited to paper, and cardboard. For purposes of this rule, porous material does not inc lude wood.

3.87 62 Polyvinyl Chloride Plastic (PVC plastic): a polym er of the chlorinated vinyl monomer that contains 57% chlorine.

3.88 63 Polyvinyl Chloride Welding Adhesive (PVC Welding A dhesive): an adhesive intended by the manufacturer for use in th e welding of PVC plastic pipe.

3.89 Porous Material: a material with surfaces permeab le 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 64 Pre-formed Rubber Products : any rubber product which has undergone a vulcanization process and is in its final state for further use and is not intended to be vulcanized any further.

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   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 3.91 65 Propellant: any gas, including air, in a pressure container for ex pelling the contents when the pressure is released.

3.92 66 Reinforced Plastic Composite: a composite materia l consisting of plastic

reinforced with fibers.

3.93 67 Repair Cleaning: a solvent cleaning operation or activity carried out during a repair process.

3.94 68 Repair Process: the process of returning a damage d object or an object not operating properly to good condition.

3.95 69 Research and Development: a facility or portion t hereof used to further the development of useful materials, devices, syste ms, or methods, including, but not limited to, design, development, and improv ement of prototypes and processes. Research and development does not inclu de the manufacturing process itself.

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

3.97 70 Rubber: a natural or manmade rubber substrate, in cluding but not limited to styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), polychloroprene (ne oprene), butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSM), and et hylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM).

3.98 Rubber Flooring Adhesive: an adhesive that is int ended 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.

3.99 71 Rubber Stock Sheets : a cured, uncured or partially cured rubber sheet s which are

not in their final state of intended use.

3.100 72 Rubber Vulcanization Adhesive/Primer: an adhesive product intended by

the manufacturer designed to bond rubber to metal, rubber, or polyester or n ylon fabrics during the following vulcanization processe s:

3.100.1 72.1 Molded vulcanization: the application of heat and pressure to uncured rubber in a mold;

3.100.2 72.2 Sheet-applied Vulcanization: the application of h eat after rubber

stock sheets have been adhered to the walls of tank s, tankers, elbow joints, protective earthquake building pads, or rai l cars; or the

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   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 application of heat after one or more layers of rub ber stock sheets have been built-up to form a rubber product;

3.100.3 72.3 Cold vulcanization: the chemical reaction of an a dhesive with rubber stock sheets that are adhered to earthmoving equipment, other high impact/abrasion devices, or industrial belting devices, without the application of heat or pressure.

3.101 73 SCAQMD: South Coast Air Quality Management Distri ct.

3.102 74 Scientific Instruments : an instruments (including the components, assemblies, and subassemblies used in their manufac ture) and associated accessories and reagents which are used for the det ection, measurement, analysis, separation, synthesis, or sequencing of various com pounds.

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 manufac turer 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, but are not limited to, sealants and sealant primers.

3.106 75 Sheet Rubber Lining Installation: the process of applying sheet rubber liners by hand to metal or plastic substrates to pr otect the underlying substrate from corrosion or abrasion. These operations also include laminating sheet rubber to fabric by hand.

3.107 76 Single-ply Roof Membrane: a prefabricated sheet o f rubber, normally ethylene-propylenediene terpolymer that is filed ap plied to a building roof using one layer of membrane material. For the purposes o f this rule, single-ply roof membrane does not include membranes prefabricated from ethylenepropylenediene monomer (EPDM).

3.108 77 Single-ply Roof Material Membrane Installation: the use of adhesive products to apply one layer of roofing membrane.

3.109 78 Single-ply Roof Membrane Installation and Repair A dhesive: 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

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   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 membrane together, attaching a patch over a hole an d reapplying flashings to vents, pipes or ducts installed through the membran e.

3.110 79 Single-ply Roof Membrane Adhesive Primer: a prime r intended by the

manufacture labeled for use to clean and promote adhesion of the singl e-ply roof membrane seams or splices prior to bonding, and lab eled as such

.

3.111 Single-ply Roof Membrane Sealant: a sealant inten ded 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 80 Solvent: as defined in Rule 4663 (Organic Solvent Cleaning, Storage, and Disposal).

3.113 81 Solvent Flushing: the use of a solvent to remove uncured adhesives, uncured inks, uncured coatings, or contaminants fro m the internal surfaces and passages of equipment by flushing solvent, by a non -atomized solvent flow, through the equipment.

3.114 82 Solvent Welding: the softening of the surfaces of two substrates by wetting them with solvents and/or adhesives, and joining th em together with a chemical and/or physical reaction(s) to form a fused union.

3.115 83 Staple and Nail Manufacturing Adhesive: an adhesi ve 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 84 Stationary Source: as defined in Rule 2201 (New a nd Modified Stationary Source Review Rule).

3.117 85 Stripping: the use of solvent to remove material such as cured adhesives, cured inks, cured or dried paint, cured or dried pa int residue or temporary protective coating.

3.118 86 Structural Glazing: a process that includes the a pplication of adhesives to bond glass, ceramic, metal, stone, or composite pan els to the exterior of a building.

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

beams.

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  Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 3.120 Styrene-Acrylonitrile Welding Adhesive: an adhesi ve 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 87 Subfloor Installation: the installation of subflo oring material over floor joists, including the construction of any load bear ing joists. Subflooring is covered by a finish surface material.

3.122 88 Surface Preparation: the removal of contaminants from a surface prior to the application of coatings, inks, or adhesives or before proceeding to the next step of a manufacturing process.

3.123 89 Surface Preparation Solvent: a VOC containing mat erial used to remove dirt, oil, and other contaminants. This surface cl eaning is typically done prior to the application of an adhesive product.

3.124 90 Thin Metal Laminating Adhesive: an adhesive inten ded 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 mil limeters.

3.125 91 Thinner: a solvent that is used to dilute coating s to reduce viscosity, color strength, and solids, or to modify drying con ditions.

3.126 92 Tire Repair: a process that includes expanding a hole, tear, fissure, or blemish in a tire casing by grinding or gouging, ap plying adhesive and filling the

hole or crevice with rubber.

3.127 Tire Retread: the process of tire retreading is w here 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.

3.128 Top and Trim Adhesive: an adhesive intended by 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 reflective tap e 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.

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   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 3.130 Traffic Marking Tape Adhesive Primer: an adhesive 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 weight 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.

3.93 Ultraviolet Ink: as defined in Rule 4607 (Graphic Arts).

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

3.133 94 Volatile Organic Compound (VOC): as defined in Rul e 1020 (Definitions).

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

3.135 95 Waste Solvent Material: any solvent which may contain dirt, oil, metal particles, sludge, and/or waste products, or wiping material containing VOCs including, but not limited to, paper, cloth, sponge , rag, or cotton swab used in organic solvent cleaning.

3.136 96 Waterproof Resorcinol Glue: a two-part, resorcino l-resin-based adhesive intended by the manufacturer designed for applications where the bond line must

be resistant to conditions of continuous immersion in fresh or salt water.

3.137 97 Wipe Cleaning: a solvent cleaning activity perfor med by hand rubbing an absorbent material such as a rag, paper, sponge, brush, or cotton swab containing solvent.

3.138 Wood Flooring Adhesive: an adhesive intended by th e 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 tile for m constructed of smaller pieces of wood which are joined together in a patte rn by the maker to form the

tile.

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

laminated wood.

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   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 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 Effective through December 31, 2010, the The use of adhesives in tire repair provided the label states “for tire repair u se 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 which are subject to the VOC limit requirements of Rule 4605 (Aerospace Assembly and Component Coating Operations), Rule 4607 (Graphic Arts), and Rule 4681 (Rubber Tir e Manufacturing). Effective on and after January 1, 2011, adhesive pr oducts subject to the VOC limit requirements of Rule 4605 (Aerospace Asse mbly and Component Coating Operations) will be subject to wo rk practices required pursuant to Sections 5.3, 5.5.5, and 5.7

.

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 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, and 5.6, and 5.7, the provisions of this rule 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 5 Adhesive products used in assembly, repair, or manufacture of underseabased weapon systems.

4.2.5 6 Adhesive products used in medical equipment manufa cturing operations.

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 4.2.6 7 Cyanoacrylate adhesive application processes.

4.2.7 8 Processes using polyester bonding putties to assem ble 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 5.8 shall not apply to the following:

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

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

4.4 The VOC content limits of Table 6 3 shall not apply 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.

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 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 510 500 510
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 Repair Retread N/A 100

Cove Base Installation 250 150

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 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 250

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 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 2 - 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 250 250 250

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 5.1.3 The higher of the two limits from Table 3 2 applies 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 5.1.4 In lieu of complying with the applicable requireme nts of Sections 5.1.1 through 5.1.4 5.1.3 , an operator may control VOC emissions from adhesive product or sealant product application coating operations with a VOC emission control device that meets the requirem ents of Section 5.4.

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 5.2 Adhesive and Sealant Application Equipment

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

sealants :

5.2.1 Electrostatic Application

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. of at least 65 percent ( ≥ 65%) as 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.

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

  Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 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.

5.3 Work Practices for Adhesives Products and Sealant Products

Effective on and after January 1, 2011, the The operator shall implement the following work practices when participating in adhe sive-related activities. : Effective on and after January 1, 2012, the operato r shall implement the work practices pursuant to Section 5.3.1 through 5.3.4 w hen participating in sealantrelated 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.

Store all VOC

- containing adhesives, adhesive primers, and process

related waste materials in closed containers.

5.3.2 Ensure that mixing and storag e containers for used VOC-containing adhesive products and sealant products adhesives, adhesive primers, and process-related waste 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, adhesives, adhesive primers, and process-related waste

materials.

5.3.4 Convey VOC-containing adhesive products, seal ant products, adhesives, adhesive primers, and process-related waste materials from one locat ion to 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.

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 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.

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, 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 VOC content limits specified in Table 6. 3, in accordance wit h the corresponding effective

date. Effective on and after January 1, 2012 an operator shall not use organic solvents for cleaning operations associated with sealant products that exceed the VOC content limits specified in Tab le 6.

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 Table 6 3 – VOC Limits for Organic Solvents Used in Cleaning 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)

5.5.2 In lieu of complying with the requirements i n Table 6 3 , 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 3 Category A.2 cleaning using solvent with VOC content greater than 25 g/L and the cleani ng is takes place outside the control of an APCO-approved VOC emissio n control system shall meet the requirements of Sections 5.5.4 throu gh 5.5.6 in addition to the meeting the applicable VOC content limit of Tab le 6 3

.

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

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 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 5.3 . 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, 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 Solvent Storage and Disposal Requirements

An operator shall store or dispose of coatings, adh esives, catalysts, thinners, cleaning materials, fresh or spent solvents, and wa ste solvent ma terials such as cloth, paper, etc., in closed, non

- absorbent and non

- leaking containers. The containers shall remain closed at all times except when depositing or removing the

contents of the containers or when the container is empty. The containers used for disposal of adhesive materials, solvents, or any un used VOC containing materials

shall be self

- closing.

5.6 5.7 Work Practices for Solvent Cleaning

Effective on and after January 1, 2010, the The operator shall implement the following work practices when participating in orga nic solvent cleaning

activities:

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 5.6.1 5.7.1 Minimize spills of VOC-containing cleaning materia ls.

5.6.2 5.7.2 Convey VOC-containing cleaning materials from one location to another in closed containers or pipes.

5.6.3 5.7. 3 Minimize VOC emission from cleaning of application , storage, mixing, and conveying equipment by ensuring that eq uipment cleaning is performed without atomizing the cleaning solvent an d all spent 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 5.8 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 not 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 manufacture d 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.

5.8.2 An adhesive product or sealant product manufacture d 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 adhes ive 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.

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 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 Coatings Records: An operator subject to Sec tion 5.1 or 5.5 shall maintain the following records:

6.1.1.1 Daily records of the type and quantity of all adhes ives, primers, and solvents used in each operation.

6.1.1.1 6.1.1.2 Records of the VOC content, in grams VOC per liter, of all adhesive materials used and or stored at the stationary

source.

6.1.1.2 6.1.1.3 Records of the VOC content of all solvents used an d 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

.

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 6.1.3 Prohibition of Sale Exemption Records

An operator A person

who claims exemption under Section 4.3 4.2 shall maintain records for all adhesive products and seal ant products sold that do not meet the limits as specified in Section 5.1. T he records 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/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 3 of this rule.

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 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 on site during no rmal business hours to the APCO, ARB, or EPA, and submit the records to th e APCO, ARB, or EPA upon request.

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 statement of t he 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 gm/liter or lb/gallon.

6.3 Test Methods

The analysis of solvents, adhesive products, sealan t products, and control efficiency shall be determined by the following met hods:

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 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.

# PROPOSED September 16, 2010

   Proposed Amendments to Rule 4653 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

rule.

6.5 Version of Test Methods

All ASTM test methods referenced in Section 6.0 are the most recently EPA

approved version that appears in the CFR as Materia ls Approved for Incorporation by Reference.

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