410.1A-1 RULE 410.1A Architectural Coating Controls - Adopted 3/11/10 Effective as of

1/1/2011

I. Purpose

The purpose of this rule is to limit VOC emi ssions from architectural coatings. This rule specifies VOC Content limits, storage, cleanup, and labeling requirements for architectural coatings.

II. Applicability

Except as provided in subsection IV, the prov isions of this rule are applicable to architectural coatings as defined in this ru le and to any person who manufactures, blends, repackages, supplies, sells, offers for sale, so licits, or applies any ar chitectural coating for

use within the District.

III. Severability

Each provision of this rule sh all be deemed severable, and in the event that any provision of this rule is held to be invalid, the remainde r of this rule shall c ontinue in full force and

effect.

IV. Exemptions

A. Provisions of this Rule shall not apply to:

1. Any architectural coating that is supplied, sold, offered for sale, or manufactured for use outside of the District or for shipment to other manufacturers for reformulation or repackaging.

2. Any aerosol coating product.

B. Provisions of section VI a nd subsection VII.A shall not apply to any architectural coating sold in a containe r with a volume of one lit er (1.057 quarts) or less.

V. Definitions

A. Adhesive : Any chemical substance applied for the purpose of bonding two surfaces together other than by mechanical means.

B. Aerosol Coating Product : A pressurized coating pr oduct containing pigments or resins that dispenses product ingredients by means of a propellant and is packaged in a disposable can for hand-held application, or for use in specialized equipment for ground traffic/marking applications.

C. Aluminum Roof Coating : A coating labeled and formulated exclusively for application to roofs and cont aining at least 84 grams of elemental aluminum pigment per liter of coating (at le ast 0.7 pounds per gallon). Pigment content shall be determined in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318-95, incorporated by reference

in subsection VII.C.10.410.1A-2 D. Appurtenance : Any accessory to a stationary structure coated at the site of installation, whether installed or detached, including but not limited to: bathroom and kitchen fixtures; cabinets; concrete forms; doors; elevators; fences; hand railings; heating equipment, air conditioning equipmen t and other fixed mechanical equipment or stationary tools; lamppos ts; partitions; pipes and pipi ng systems; rain gutters and downspouts; stairways, fixed ladders, catwa lks and fire escapes; and window screens.

E. Architectural Coating : A coating to be applied to stationary structures or their appurtenances at the site of in stallation, to portable buildings at the site of installation, to pavements, or to curbs. Coatings app lied in shop applications or to nonstationary structures such as airplanes, airships , ships, boats, locomotives, railcars and automobiles, and adhesives are not consider ed architectural coatings for the purposes

of this Rule.

F. Basement Specialty Coating : A clear or opaque coa ting that is labeled and formulated for application to concrete a nd masonry surfaces to provide a hydrostatic seal for basements and other below-grade surfaces. Basement Specialty Coatings must meet the following criteria:

1. Coating must be capable of withstan ding at least 10 psi of hydrostatic pressure, as determined in accordance with ASTM D7088-04, which is incorporated by reference in subsection VII.C.15;

2. Coating must be resistant to mold and mildew growth and must achieve a microbial growth rating of 8 or more , as determined in accordance with ASTM D3273-00 and ASTM D3274-95, incorporated by reference in

subsection VII.C.21.

G. Bitumens : Black or brown materials including, but not limited to, asphalt, tar, pitch and asphaltite that are soluble in carbon di sulfide, consist mainly of hydrocarbons and are obtained from natural deposits or as re sidues from distillation of crude petroleum

or coal.

H. Bituminous Roof Coating : A coating which incorporates bitumens that is labeled and formulated exclusively for roofing.

I. Bituminous Roof Primer : A primer which incorporates bitumens that is labeled and formulated exclusively for roofing and intended for the purpose of preparing a weathered or aged surface or improving the adhesion of subsequent surfacing

components.

J. Bond Breaker : A coating labeled and formulated for application between layers of concrete to prevent a freshly poured top la yer of concrete from bonding to the layer over which it is poured.

K. Coating : A material applied onto or impre gnated into a substrate for protective, decorative or functional purposes. Such ma terials include, but are not limited to, paints, varnishes, sealers and stains.

L. Colorant : A concentrated pigment dispersed in water, solvent and/or binder that is

added to an architectural co ating after packaging in sale units to produce the desired

color.410.1A-3 M. Concrete Curing Compound : A coating labeled and form ulated for application to freshly poured concrete to perform one or more of the following functions:

1. Retard the evaporation of water; or

2. Harden or dustproof the surface of freshly poured concrete.

N. Concrete/Masonry Sealer : A clear or opaque coating th at is labeled and formulated primarily for application to concrete and ma sonry surfaces to perform one or more of the following functions:

1. Prevent penetration of water; or

2. Provide resistance against abrasion, al kalis, acids, mildew, staining, or ultraviolet light; or

3. Harden or dustproof the surface of aged or cured concrete.

O. Driveway Sealer : A coating labeled and formulated for application to worn asphalt driveway surfaces to perform one or more of the following functions:

1. Fill cracks; or

2. Seal the surface to provide protection; or

3. Restore or preserve the appearance.

P. Dry Fog Coating : A coating labeled and formulated only for spray application such that overspray droplets dry before subsequent contact with incidental surfaces in the vicinity of the surface coating activity.

Q. Exempt Compound : A compound identified as exempt pursuant to the definition of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), Subsec tion V. III. Exempt compounds content of a coating shall be determined by U.S. EPA Method 24 or South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Method 303-91 (Revised August 1993), incorporated by referenc e in Subsection VII.C.12.

R. Faux Finish Coating : A coating labeled and formulated to meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. A glaze or textured coating used to create artistic effect s including, but not limited to: dirt, suede, old age, smoke damage, and simulated marble or wood grain; or

2. A decorative coating used to create a metallic, iridescent, or pearlescent appearance that contains at least 48 grams of pearlescent mica pigment or other iridescent pigment pe r liter of coating as ap plied (at least 0.4 pounds per gallon); or

3. A decorative coating used to create a metallic appearance that contains less than 48 grams of elemental metallic pi gment per liter of coating as applied (less than 0.4 pounds per gallon), when tested in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318-95, incorporated by refere nce in subsection VII.C.10; or

4. A decorative coating used to create a metallic appearance that contains greater than 48 grams of elemental metallic pi gment per liter of coating as applied (greater than 0.4 pounds per gallon) a nd which requires a clear topcoat to prevent the degradation of the fini sh under normal use conditions. The metallic pigment content shall be determined in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318-95, incorporated by refere nce in subsection VII.C.10; or410.1A-4 5. A clear topcoat to seal and protect a Faux Finishi ng coating that meets the requirements of subsection IV.R.1, IV .R.2, IV.R.3, or VR.4. These clear topcoats must be sold and used solely as part of a Faux Finishing coating system, and must be labeled in accordance with subsection VII.A.4.

S. Fire Resistive Coating : A coating labeled and formul ated to protect structural integrity by increasing fire endurance of interi or or exterior steel and other structural materials. The Fire Resistive category incl udes sprayed fire resistive materials and intumescent fire resistive coatings that ar e used to bring struct ural materials into compliance with Federal, State and local building code requirements. Any fire resistive coating and a testing agency must be approved by building code officials. Any fire resistive coating shall be test ed in accordance with ASTM Designation E 119-07, incorporated by refere nce in Subsection VII.C.8.

T. Fire Retardant Coating : A coating labeled and formul ated to retard ignition and flame spread, that has been fire tested and rated by a testing agency approved by building code officials for use in bringi ng building and construction materials into compliance with federal, state and local building code requirements. The fireretardant coating and the testing agency must be approved by buildi ng code officials. The fire-retardant coating shall be test ed in accordance with ASTM Designation E 84-07, incorporated by reference in subs ection VII.C.7. Effective January 1, 2011, the Fire Retardant coating category is eliminated and coatings with fire retardant properties will be subject to the VOC lim it of their primary category (e.g., Flat Nonflat, ECT.).

U. Flat Coating : A coating not defined under any othe r definition in this Rule and that registers gloss less than 15 on an 85 degree meter or less than five on a 60 degree meter according to ASTM Designation D 523-89 (1999), incorporated by reference in

Subsection VII.C.9.

V. Floor Coating : An opaque coating labeled and form ulated for application to flooring, including, but not limited to, decks, porches, steps, garage floors, and other horizontal surfaces which may be subj ect to foot traffic.

W. Form-Release Compound : A coating labeled and formulated for application to a concrete form to prevent freshly poured c oncrete from bonding to the form. The form may consist of wood, metal or some material other than concrete.

X. Graphic Arts Coating or Sign Paint : A coating labeled and formulated for handapplication by artists using brush, air brush, or roller techniques to indoor and outdoor signs (excluding structural components) and murals including lettering enamels, poster colors, copy blockers and bulletin enamels.

Y. High-Temperature Coating : A high performance coating labeled and formulated for application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures above 204°C (400°F).

Z. Industrial Maintenance Coating : High performance architect ural coatings including primers, sealers, undercoaters, intermediate coats, and topcoats formulated for application to substrates, in cluding floors, exposed to one or more of the following410.1A-5 extreme environmental conditions listed in Subsections V.Z.1. through V.Z.5. and labeled as specified in Subsection VII.A.5

1. Immersion in water, wastewater orchemical solutions (aqueous and nonaqueous solutions), or chronic exposure of interior surf aces to moisture condensation;

2. Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive , caustic or acidic agents or to chemicals, chemical fumes or ch emical mixtures or solution;

3. Frequent exposure to temper atures above 121°C (250°F);

4. Frequent heavy abrasion, including mech anical wear and frequent scrubbing with industrial solvents, clean sers or scouring agents; or

5. Exterior exposure of metal struct ures and structural components.

AA. Low Solids Coating : A coating containing 0.12 kilogram or less of solid s per liter (1 pound or less of solids per gallon) of coating material as recommended for application by the manufactur er. The VOC content for Low Solids Coatings shall be

calculated in accordance with section V.JJJ.

BB. Magnesite Cement Coating : A coating labeled and formulated for application to magnesite cement decking to protect the magnesite cement substrate from erosion by

water.

CC. Manufacture’s Maximum Th inning Recommendations : The maximum recommendation for thinning that is indicate d on the label or lid of the coating

container.

DD. Mastic Texture Coating : A coating labeled and formul ated to cover holes and minor

cracks and to conceal surface ir regularities, and applied in a single coat of at least 10 mils (at least0.010 inch) dry film thickness.

EE. Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) : A composite wood product, panel, molding, or other building material composed of cellu losic fibers (usually wood) made by dry forming and pressing a resinated fiber mat.

FF. Metallic Pigmented Coating : A coating that is labeled and formulated to provide a metallic appearance. Metallic Pigmented coatings must contain at least 48 grams of elemental metallic pigment (excluding zinc) pe r liter of coating as applied (at least 0.4 pounds per gallon), when tested in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318-95, incorporated by reference in Subsection VII.C.10. The Metallic Pigmented Coating category does not include coatings applied to roof s or Zinc-Rich Primers.

GG. Multicolor Coating : A coating packaged in a single container and that is labeled and

formulated to exhibit more than one color when applied in a single coat.

HH. Nonflat Coating : coating not defined under any other definition in this Rule and that registers a gloss of 15 or greater on an 85 degree meter and 5 or greater on a 60 degree meter according to ASTM Designation D 523-89 (1999), incorporated by

reference in Subsection VII.C.9.

II. Nonflat - High Gloss Coating : A nonflat coating that registers a gloss of 70 or above on a 60 degree meter according to ASTM De signation D 523-89 (1999), incorporated410.1A-6 by reference in Subsection VII.C.9. Nonflat - High Gloss coatings must be labeled in

accordance with subsection VII.A.10.

JJ. Particleboard : A composite wood produc t panel, molding, or ot her building material composed of cellulosic material (usually wood) in the form of discrete particles, as distinguished from fibers, flakes, or stra nds, which are pressed together with resin.

KK. Pearlescent : Exhibiting various colo rs depending on the angles of illumination and viewing, as observed in mother-of-pear.

LL. Plywood : A panel product consisting of laye rs of wood veneers or composite core pressed together with resin. Plywood include s panel products made by either hot or cold pressing (with resin) veneers to a platform.

MM. Post Consumer Coating : Finished coatings generate d by a business or consumer that have served their intended end uses, and ar e recovered from or otherwise diverted

from the waste stream for the purpose of recycling.

NN. Pre-Treatment Wash Primer : A primer that contains a minimum of 0.5 percent acid, by weight, when tested in accordan ce with ASTM Designation D 1613-06, incorporated by reference in Subsecti on VII.C.11. labeled and formulated for application directly to bare metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and to promote adhesion of subsequent topcoats.

OO. Primer, Sealer, and Undercoater : A coating labeled and formulated for one or more of the following purposes:

1. To provide a firm bond between the substr ate and the subsequent coatings; or

2. To prevent subsequent coatings from being absorbed by the substrate; or

3. To prevent harm to subsequent coatin gs by materials in the substrate; or

4. To provide a smooth surface for the subsequent application of coatings; or

5. To provide a clear finish coat to seal the substrate; or

6. To block materials from penetrating in to or leaching out of a substrate.

PP. Reactive Penetrating Sealer : A clear or pigmented co ating that is labeled and formulated for application to above-grade c oncrete and masonry substrates to provide protection from water and waterborne contaminates, including but not limited to alkalis, acids, and salts. R eactive Penetrating Sealers must penetrate into concrete and masonry substrates and chemically react to form covalent bonds with naturally occurring minerals in the s ubstrate. Reactive Penetrati ng Sealers line the pores of concrete and masonry substrates with a hydrophobic coating, but do not form a

surface film. Reactive Penetra ting Sealers must meet all of the following criteria:

1. The Reactive Penetrating Sealer must improve water repellency at least 80 percent after application on a concrete or masonry substrate. This performance must be verified on standardized test specimens, in accordance with one or more of the following standards, inco rporated by refere nce in subsection VII.C.22: ASTM C67-07, or ASTM C97-02, or ASTM C140-06; and

2. The Reactive Penetrating Sealer must not reduce the water vapor transmission rate by more than 2 percent after ap plication on a concrete or masonry substrate. This performance must be ve rified on standardized test specimens,410.1A-7 in accordance with ASTM E96/E96M-05, incorporated by reference in subsection VII.C.23; and

3. Products labeled and formulated for vehicular traffic surface chloride screening applications must meet the performance criteria listed n the National Cooperative highway Research Report 244 (1981), incorporated by reference in subsection VII.C.24; and

4. Reactive Penetrating Sealers must be labeled in accordance with subsection

VII.A.8.

QQ. Recycled Coating : An architectural coating formulated such that it contains a minimum of 50% by volume post-consumer coating, with a maximum of 50% by volume secondary industrial materi als or virgin materials.

RR. Residential : Areas where people reside or lodge , including, but not limited to, single and multiple family dwellings, condominiums, mobile homes, apartment complexes,

motels and hotels.

SS. Roof Coating : A non-bituminous coating labeled a nd formulated for application to roofs for the primary purpose of preventing water penetration, reflecting ultraviolet light, or reflecting solar radiation.

TT. Rust Preventative Coating : A coating formulated to prevent corrosion of metal surfaces for one or more of the following applications:

1. Direct-to-metal coating; or

2. Coating intended for application over rusty, previously coated surfaces.

The Rust Preventative category does not include the following:

3. Coatings that are required to be a pplied as a topcoat over a primer; or

4. Coatings that are intended for use on wood or any other nonmetallic surface.

Rust Preventative coatings are for metal s ubstrates only and must be labeled as such,

in subsection VII.A.6.

UU. Secondary Industrial Materials : Products or by-products of the paint manufacturing process that are of known composition and have economic value but can no longer be used for their intended purpose.

VV. Semitransparent Coating : A coating that contains bi nders and colored pigments and is formulated to change the color of the surface, but not conceal the grain pattern or

texture.

WW. Shellac : A clear or opaque coating formulated solely with resinous secretions of the lac beetle ( Laciffer lacca ), and formulated to dry by ev aporation without a chemical

reaction.

XX. Shop Application : Application of a coating to a product or a component of a product in or on the premises of a factory or a shop as part of a manufacturing, production or repairing process (e.g., original eq uipment manufacturing coatings).

YY. Solicit : To require for use or to specify, by written or oral contract.410.1A-8 ZZ. Specialty Primer, Sealer and Undercoater : A coating that is formulated for application to a substrate to block water- soluble stains resulting from: fire damage; smoke damage; or water damage. Specialty Pr imers, Sealers, and Undercoaters must

be labeled in accordance w ith subsection VII.A.7.

AAA. Stain : A semitransparent or opaque coating labeled and formulated to change the

color of a surface but not conceal grain pattern or texture.

BBB. Stone Consolidant : A coating that is la beled and formulated for application to stone substrates to repair histori cal structures that have been damaged by weather or other decay mechanisms. Stone Consolidants must penetrate into substr ates to create bonds between particles and consolid ate deteriorated material. St one Consolidants must be specified and used in accordance with AS TM E2167-01, incorporated by reference in

subsection VII.C.25. Stone Consolidants are for professional us e only and must be labeled as such, in accordance with the labeling requi rements in subsection VII.C.10.

CCC. Swimming Pool Coating : A coating labeled and formulat ed to coat the interior of swimming pools and to resist swimming pool chemicals. Swimming pool coatings include coatings used for swimmi ng pool repair and maintenance.

DDD. Tint Base : An architectural coating to which colo rant is added after packaging in sale units to produce a desired color.

EEE. Traffic Marking Coating : A coating labeled and formul ated for marking and striping streets, highways or other traffic surfaces including, but not limited to, curbs, berms, driveways, parking lots, side walks and airport runways.

FFF. Tub and Tile Refinish Coating : A clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated exclusively for refinishing the surface of a bathtub, shower, sink, or countertop. Tub and Tile Refini sh coatings must meet all of the following criteria:

1. The coating must have a scratch ha rdness of 3H or harder and a gouge

hardness of 4H or harder. This mu st be determined on bonderite 1000, in accordance with ASTM D3363-05, incorpor ated by reference in subsection VII.C.17; and

2. The coating must have a weight lo ss of 20 milligrams or less after 1000 cycles. This must be determined with CS-17 wheels on bonderite 1000, in accordance with ASTM D4060-07, incorpor ated by reference in subsection VII.C.18; and

3. The coating must withstand 1000 hours or more of exposure with few or no #8 blisters. This must be determined on unscribed bonderite, in accordance with ASTM D4585-99, and ASTM D714-02e 1, incorporated by reference in subsection VII.C.19; and

4. The coating must have an adhesion rati ng of 4B or better after 24 hours of recovery. This must be determined on unscribed bonderite, in accordance with ASTM D4585-99 and ASTM D3359-02, incorporated by reference in

subsection VII.C.16.410.1A-9 GGG. Veneer : Thin sheets of wood peeled or sliced from logs for use in the manufacture of wood products such as plywood, laminated veneer lumber, or other products.

HHH. Virgin Materials : Materials that contain no post- consumer coatings or secondary

industrial materials.

III. Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) : Any volatile compound c ontaining at least one atom of carbon, excluding Exempt Compounds as listed in Rule 102 Definitions.

JJJ. VOC Actual : VOC Actual is the weight of VOC per volume of coating and it is calculated with the following equation:

VOC Actual = (Ws – Ww – Wec) (Vm)

Where: VOC Actual = the grams of VOC per liter of coating (also known as Material VOC)

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams Ww = weight of water, in grams Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams Vm = volume of coating, in liters

KKK. VOC Content : The weight of VOC per volume of coating. VOC content is VOC Regulatory, as defined in section V.LLL, fo r all coatings except those in the Low Solids category. For all coatings in th e Low Solids category, the VOC Content is VOC Actual, as defined in section V.JJJ. If the coating is a multi-component product, the VOC content is VOC Regulatory as mixe d or catalyzed. If the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredients that generate ethanol or other VOCs during the curing process, the VOC content must include the VOCs emitted during curing.

LLL. VOC Regulatory : VOC Regulatory is the weight of VOC per volume of coating, less the volume of water and exempt compounds. It is calculated with the following equation:

VOC Regulatory = (Ws – Ww – Wec) (Vm – Vw – Vec)

Where: VOC Regulatory = grams of VOC pe r liter of coating, less water and exempt compounds (also known as Coating VOC)

Ws = weight of volatiles, in grams Ww = weight of water, in grams Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams Vm = volume of coating, in liters

Vw = volume of water, in liters Vec = volume of exempt compounds, in liters

MMM. Waterproofing Membrane : A clear or opaque coating th at is labeled and formulated for application to concrete and masonry su rfaces to provide a seamless waterproofing410.1A-10 membrane that prevents any penetrati on of liquid water into the substrate. Waterproofing Membranes are intended for the following waterproofing applications: below-grade surfaces, between concrete slabs, inside tunnels, inside concrete planters, and under flooring materials. Waterproofing Membranes must meet the following

criteria:

1. Coating must be applied in a single coat of at least 25 mils (at least 0.025 inch) dry film thickness; and

2. Coatings must meet or exceed the re quirements contained in ASTM C836-06, incorporated by referenc e in subsection VII.C.20. The Waterproofing Membrane ca tegory does not include topc oats that are included in the Concrete/Masonry Sealer category (e.g., parking deck topcoats, pedestrian deck topcoats, etc.).

NNN. Wood Coatings : Coatings labeled and formulated for application to wood substrates only. The Wood Coatings category includes the following clear and semitransparent coatings: lacquers; varnishes; sanding seal ers; penetrating oils; clear stains; wood conditioners used as undercoats; and w ood sealers used as topcoats. The Wood Coatings category also includes the following opaque wood coatings: opaque lacquers; opaque sanding sealers; an d opaque lacquer unde rcoaters. The Wood Coatings category does not include the follo wing: clear sealers that are labeled and formulated for use on concrete/masonry surfaces; or coatings intended for substrates

other than wood.

Wood Coatings must be labeled “For Wood Substrates Only”, in accordance with

subsection VII.A.11.

OOO. Wood Preservative : A coating labeled and formulat ed to protect exposed wood from decay or insect attack, registered wi th both the U.S. EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and R odenticide Act (7 United Stat es Code (U.S.C.) Section 136, et seq.) and with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

PPP. Wood Substrates : A substrate made of wood, particleboard, plywood, medium density fiberboard, rattan, wicker, bamboo, or composite products with exposed wood grain. Wood Products do not include items comprised of simulated wood.

QQQ. Zinc-Rich Primer : Is a coating that meets all of the following specifications:

1. Coating contains at least 65 percent metallic zinc powder or zinc dust by weight of total solids; and

2. Coating is formulated for application to metal substrates to provide a firm bond between the substrate and subseque nt applications of coatings; and

3. Coating is intended for professional us e only and is labeled as such, in accordance with the labeling require ments in subsection VII.A.12.

VI. Requirements

A. VOC Content Limits : No person except as provided in Subsections VI.B.and VI.C.,

shall:

1. Manufacture, blend, or repackage for sale within the District;

2. Supply, sell or offer for sale within the District; or410.1A-11 3. Solicit for application or apply within the District, any architectural coating

with a VOC content in excess of the corresponding VOC Content limit specified in the Table of Standards, af ter the specified effective date in the Table of Standards. Limits are expres sed as VOC Regulatory, thinned to the manufacture’s maximum thinning reco mmendation, excluding any colorant

added to tint bases.

B. Most Restrictive VOC Limit : If a coating meets the definition in Section V for one or more specialty coating categories that are li sted in the Table of Standards, then that coating is not required to meet the VOC li mits for Flat, Nonflat, or Nonflat – High Gloss coatings, but is required to meet the VOC limit for the applicable specialty coating listed in the Table of Standards.

With the exception of the specialty coating categories specified in subsections VI.B.1 through VI.B.12, if a coating is recommende d for use in more than one of the specialty coating categories listed in the Ta ble of Standards, the most restrictive (or lowest) VOC content shall apply. This requirement applies to: usage recommendations that appear anywhere on the coating container, anywhere on any label or sticker affixed to the container, or in any sales, adve rtising, or technical literature supplied by a manufacturer or anyone acting on their behalf.

1. Metallic pigmented coatings.

2. Shellacs.

3. Pretreatment wash primers.

4. Industrial maintenance coatings.

5. Low-solids coatings.

6. Wood preservatives.

7. High-temperature coatings.

8. Bituminous roof primers.

9. Specialty primers, sealers and undercoaters.

10. Aluminum roof coatings.

11. Zinc-rich primers.

12. Wood Coatings.

C. Sell-Through/Existing Stock of Coatings : A coating manufactured prior to the VOC Content limit effective date(s) specified for that coating in the Table of Standards, that complied with the VOC Content limit in effect at the time the coating was manufactured, may be sold, suppl ied, or offered for sale for up to three years after the specified VOC Content limit effective date(s) listed in the Table of Standards. Such a coating may be applied at any time, both be fore and after the specified effective date. This subsection VI.C does not apply to any coating that does not display the date or date-code required by subsection VII.A.1.

D. Painting Practices : All architectural coating contai ners used to apply the contents therein to a surface directly from the container by pouring, siphoning, brushing, rolling, padding, ragging or other means, sh all be closed when not in use. Such architectural coating containers include, but are not limited to, drums, buckets, cans, pails, trays or other appli cation containers. Contai ners of any VOC-containing materials used for thinning and cleanup sha ll also be closed when not in use.410.1A-12 E. Thinning : No person who applies or solicits ap plication of any ar chitectural coating shall apply a coating thinned to exceed the applicable VOC limit specified in the

Table of Standards.

F. Coatings Not Listed in the Table of Standards : For any coating that does not meet any of the definitions for specialty coa tings categories listed in the Table of Standards, the VOC content limit shall be de termined by classifying the coating as a Flat, Nonflat, or Nonflat-High Gloss coa ting, based on its gloss, as defined in Subsections V.U., V.HH. and V.II. and th e corresponding Flat, Nonflat, or NonflatHigh Gloss VOC limit in the Tabl e of Standards shall apply.

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VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

Coating Category Effective 1/1/2011 Effective 1/1/2012 Flat Coatings 50 Nonflat Coatings 100 Nonflat - High Gloss Coatings 150 Specialty Coatings: Aluminum Roof Coatings 400 Basement Specialty Coatings 400 Bituminous Roof Coatings 50

Bituminous Roof Primers 350

Bond Breakers 350 Concrete Curing Compounds 350 Concrete/Masonry Sealers 100 Driveway Sealers 50 Dry Fog Coatings 150 Faux Finishing Coatings 350 Fire Resistive Coatings 350 Floor Coatings 100 Form-Release Compounds 250 Graphic Arts Coatings (Sign Paints) 500 High Temperature Coatings 420 Industrial Maintenance Coatings 250 Low Solids Coatings 2 120 Magnesite Cement Coatings 450 Mastic Texture Coatings 100 Metallic Pigmented Coatings 500 Multi-Color Coatings 250

Pre-Treatment Wash Primers 420
Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 100 Reactive Penetrating Sealers 350 Recycled Coatings 250 Roof Coatings 50 Rust Preventative Coatings 400 250

Shellacs:

 Clear

 Opaque 730

550
Specialty Primers, Sealers, and U ndercoaters 350 100

Stains 250

Stone Consolidants 450 Swimming Pool Coatings 340 Traffic Marking Coatings 100 Tub and Tile Refinish Coatings 420 Waterproofing Membranes 250 Wood Coatings 275

Wood Preservatives 350

Zinc-Rich Primers 340

1. Limits are expressed as VOC Regulatory thinned to the manufacturer’s maximum thinning recommendation, excluding any colorant added to tint bases.

2. Limit is expressed as VOC Actual.410.1A-14 VII. Administrative Requirements

A. Labeling Requirements : Each manufacturer of any ar chitectural coating subject to this Rule shall display information listed in Subsections VII. A.1. through VII.A.12 on coating container (or label) in whic h coating is sold or distributed.

1. Date Code : The date coating was manufactur ed, or date code representing date, shall be indicated on label, lid or bottom of container. If manufacturer uses a date code for any coating, manuf acturer shall file an explanation of

each code with the Executive Officer of the ARB.

2. Thinning Recommendations : A statement of manufacturer's recommendation regarding thinning of coati ng shall be indicated on la bel or lid of container. This requirement does not apply to thi nning of architectural coatings with water. If thinning of co ating prior to use is not necessary, recommendation must specify coating is to be applied without thinning.

3. VOC Content : Each container of any coating su bject to this rule shall display one of the following values in gram s of VOC per liter of coating:

a. Maximum VOC Content as determ ined from all potential product formulations; or

b. VOC Content as determined from actual formulation data; or

c. VOC Content as determined using the test methods in subsection

VII.C.2.

If the manufacturer does not recommend th inning, the container must display the VOC Content, as supplied. If the ma nufacturer recommen ds thinning, the container must display the VOC Cont ent including the maximum amount of thinning solvent recommended by the manu facturer. If the coating is a multicomponent product, the container must display the VOC content as mixed or catalyzed. If the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredients that generate ethanol or other VOCs during the curing process, the VOC content must include the VOCs emitted during curing. VOC Content shall be determined as defined in subsections V.JJJ, V.KKK, and V.LLL.

4. Faux Finishing Coatings : The labels of all clear topcoat Faux Finishing coatings shall prominently display the statement “This product can only be sold or used as part of a Fa ux Finishing coating system.”

5. Industrial Maintenance Coatings : The labels of all Industrial Maintenance coatings shall prominently display the statement “For industrial use only” or “For professional use only” or “Not fo r residential use” or “Not intended for

residential use”.

6. Rust Preventative Coatings : The labels of all rust preventative coatings shall prominently display statement “F or Metal Substrates Only”.

7. Specialty Primers, Sealers and Undercoaters : Until January 1, 2012, the labels of all specialty primers, sealers and undercoaters shall prominently display one or more of following descriptions:410.1A-15 a. For fire damaged substrates;

b. For smoke damaged substrates;

c. For water damaged substrates; or

8. Reactive Penetrating Sealers : The labels of all Reactive Penetrating Sealers shall prominently display the statem ent “Reactive Penetrating Sealer”.

9. Stone Consolidants : The labels of all Stone Consolidants shall prominently display the statement “Stone Consol idant – For Professional Use Only”.

10. Nonflat-High Gloss Coatings : The labels of all nonf lat-high gloss coatings shall prominently display words “High Gloss”.

11. Wood Coatings : The labels of all Wood Coatings shall prominently display the statement “For Wood Substrates Only”.

12. Zinc Rich Primers : The labels of all Zinc Rich Primers shall prominently display one of the followi ng statements “Not For Re sidential Use” or “Not

Intended For Residential Use” or “F or Industrial Use Only” or “For professional use only”.

B. Reporting Requirements

1. Sales Data : A responsible official from each manufacturer shall upon request of the Executive Officer of the ARB, or his or her delegate, provide data concerning the distribution and sales of architectural coatings. The responsible official shall within 180 days provide information including, but not limited

to:

a. The name and mailing address of the manufacturer;

b. The name, address and telephone number of a contact person;

c. The name of the coating product as it appears on the label and the applicable coating category;

d. Whether the product is marketed for in terior or exteri or use or both;

e. The number of gallons sold in Californ ia in containers greater than one liter (1.057 quart) and equal to or less than one liter (1.057 quart);

f. The VOC Actual content and VOC Regulatory content in grams per liter. If thinning is recommended, list the VOC Actual content and VOC Regulatory content after ma ximum recommended thinning. If

containers less than one liter ha ve a different VOC content than containers greater than one liter, list separately. If the coating is a multi-component product, provide the VOC content as mixed or catalyzed;

g. The names and CAS numbers of the VOC constituents in the product;

h. The names and CAS numbers of any compounds in the product specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as listed in Rule 102 Definitions;

i. Whether the product is marketed as solventborne, waterborne, or 100% solids; j. Description of resin or binder in the product;410.1A-16 k. Whether the coating is a singl e-component or multi-component product;

l. The density of the product in pounds per gallon;

m. The percent by weight of: solids, all volatile materials, water, and any compounds in the product specifi cally exempted from the VOC; definition, as listed in Rule 102 Definitions

n. The percent by volume of: solids, water, and any compounds in the product specifically exempted from the VOC definition, as listed in

Rule 102 Definitions.

2. All sales data listed in subsection VII. B.1.a to VII.B.1.n shall be maintained by the responsible official for a minimum of three years. Sales data submitted by the responsible official to the Executive Officer of the ARB may be claimed as confidential, and such info rmation shall be handled in accordance with the procedures specified in Title 17, California Code of Regulations

Sections 91000-91022.

C. Test Methods

1. Calculation of VOC Content : For the purpose of determining compliance with

the VOC content limits in the Table of Standards, the VOC content of a coating shall be determined as defined in subsection V.JJJ, V.KKK, or

V.LLL. The VOC content of a tint base sh all be determined without colorant

that is added after the tint base is manufactured. If the ma nufacturer does not recommend thinning, the VOC content mu st be calculated for the product as supplied. If the manufacturer recomme nds thinning, the VOC content must be calculated including the maximum amount of thinning solvent recommended by the manufacturer. If the coating is a multi-component product, the VOC

content must be calculated as mixed or catalyzed. If the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredient s that generate ethanol or other VOCs during the curing process, the VOC content must include the VOCs emitted during curing.

2. VOC Content of Coatings : To determine physical properties of a coating in order to perform calculations in Subsections V.LLL. or V.JJJ., the reference

method for VOC content shall be U.S. EPA Method 24, except as provided in

Subsections VII.C.3 and VII.C.4. An alternative method to determine VOC content of coatings is SCAQMD Method 304-91 (Revised 1996), incorporated by reference in Subsection VII.C.4. Th e exempt compounds content shall be determined by SCAQMD Method 303-91 (Revised 1993), BAAQMD Method 43 (Revised 1996), or BAAQMD Method 41 (Revised 1995), as applicable, incorporated by reference in Subs ection VII.C.12, VII.C.13, and VII.C.14, respectively. To determine VOC conten t of a coating, the manufacturer may use U.S. EPA Method 24, or an alternative method as provided in Subsection VII.C.3., formulation data, or any ot her reasonable means for predicting coating has been formulated as inte nded (e.g., quality assurance checks, recordkeeping). However, if there are any inconsistencies between results of a Method 24 test and any other means for determining VOC content, Method 24 test results will govern, except when an alternative method is approved as410.1A-17 specified in Subsection VII.C.3. The District Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) may require manufacturer to conduct a Method 24 analysis.

3. Alternative Test Methods : Other test methods demons trated to provide results acceptable for purposes of determining compliance with Subsection VII.C.2., after review and approved in writing by the staffs of Dist rict, ARB and U.S. EPA, may also be used.

4. Alternative VOC Content of Coatings : The VOC content of coatings may be analyzed either by U.S. EPA Method 24 or SCAQMD Method 304-91 (Revised 1996), “Determination of Vo latile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Various Materials”, “SCAQMD Labora tory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples” (see Subsection VII.C.2.).

5. VOC Content of Coatings : The VOC content of a coating shall be determined by U.S. EPA Method 24 as it exists in Appendix A of 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 60, “Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water Content, Density, Volume Solids and We ight Solids of Surface Coatings” (see Subsection VII.C.2.).

6. Methacrylate Traffic Marking Coatings : The VOC content of methacrylate multicomponent coatings used as traffic marking coatings shall be analyzed by procedures in 40 CFR Part 59, Subpart D, Appendix A, “Determination of

Volatile Matter Content of Methacrylate Multicompone nt Coatings Used as Traffic Marking Coatings”. (This method has not been approved for methacrylate multicomponent coatings used for other purposes than traffic marking coatings or for other classes of multicomponent coatings).

7. Flame Spread Index : The flame spread index of a fire retardant coating shall be determined by ASTM E 84-07, “Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials” (see Subsection V.T., Fire Retardant Coating).

8. Fire Resistance Rating : The fire resistance rating of a fire resistive coating shall be determined by ASTM E 119-07, “Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction Materials” (see Subsection V.S., Fire Resistive Coating).

9. Gloss Determination : Gloss of a coating shall be determined by ASTM D 523-89 (1999), “Standard Test Method fo r Specular Gloss” (see Subsections V.U., V.HH., and V.II. Flat Coating, Nonflat Coati ng, and Nonflat-High Gloss Coating).

10. Metal Content of Coatings : Metallic content of a co ating shall be determined by SCAQMD Method 318-95, “Determination of Weight Percent Elemental Metal in Coatings by X-Ray Diffraction,” SCAQMD Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples (see Subsections V.C., V.R., and V.FF; Aluminum Roof, Faux Finishing, a nd Metallic Pigmented Coating).410.1A-18 11. Acid Content of Coatings : The acid content of a co ating shall be determined by ASTM D 1613-06, “Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents

and Chemical Intermediaries Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products” (see Subsection V.NN., Pr etreatment Wash Primer).

12. Exempt Compounds : The content of compound s pursuant to U.S. EPA Method 24 shall be analyzed by SC AQMD Method 303-91 (Revised 1993), “Determination of Exempt Compounds”, “SCAQMD Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples” (see Subsection V.III., Volatile Organic Compound and Subsection VII.C.2.).

13. Exempt Compounds–Siloxanes : Exempt compounds that are cyclic, branched or linear completely methylated siloxa nes, shall be analyzed as exempt compounds for compliance with Se ction VIII by BAAQMD Method 43, “Determination of Volatile Methylsiloxa nes in Solvent-Based Coatings, Inks, and Related Materials”, “BAAQMD Manua l of Procedures”, Volume III, adopted 11/6/96 (see Subsection V.III ., Volatile Organic Compound and Subsection VII.C.2.).

14. Exempt Compounds– Parachlo robenzotrifluoride (PCBTF) : The exempt compound parachlorobenzotrifluoride sh all be analyzed as an exempt compound for compliance with Se ction VIII by BAAQMD Method 41, “Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Solvent-Based Coatings and Related Materials Containing Pa rachlorobenzotrifluoride”, “BAAQMD Manual of Procedures”, Volume III, adopted 12/20/95 (see Subsection V.III., Volatile Organic Compounds and Subsection VII.C.2.).

15. Hydrostatic Pressure for Basement Specialty Coatings : ASTM D7088-04, “Standard Practice for Resistance to Hydr ostatic Pressure for Coatings Used in Below Grade Applications Applied to Masonry” (see section V.F., Basement Specialty Coating).

16. Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Adhesion : ASTM D 4585-99, “Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled Condensation” and ASTM D3359-02, “Sta ndard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test” (see section V.FF F., Tub and Tile Refinish Coating).

17. Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Hardness : ASTM D 3363-05, “Standard Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test ” (see section V.FFF., Tub and Tile Refinish Coating).

18. Tub and Tile Refinish Co ating Abrasion Resistance : ASTM D 4060-07,

“Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser” (see section V.FFF., Tub and Tile Refinish Coating).

19. Tub and Tile Refinish Coating Water Resistance : ASTM D 4585-99, “Standard Practice for Testing Water Re sistance of Coatings Using Controlled Condensation” and ASTM D714-02e1, “Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints” (see s ection V.FFF., Tub and Tile Refinish Coating).410.1A-19 20. Waterproofing Membrane : ASTM C836-06, “Standard Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Cours e” (see section V.MMM., Waterproofing Membrane).

21. Mold and Mildew Growth for Basement Specialty Coatings : ASTM D3273- 00, “Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Envi ronmental Chamber” and ASTM D3274-95, “Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Microbial (Fungal or Algal) Growth or Soil and Dirt Accumulation” (see section V.F., Basement Specialty Coating).

22. Reactive Penetrating Sealer Water Repellency : ASTM C67-07, “Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Br ick and Structural Clay Tile”; or ASTM C97-02, “Standard Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone”; or AS TM C140-06, “Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Ma sonry Units and Related Units” (see section V.PP., Reactive Penetrating Sealer).

23. Reactive Penetrating Sealer W ater Vapor Transmission : ASTM E96/E96M05, “Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials” (see section V.PP., Reactive Penetrating Sealer).

24. Reactive Penetrating Sealer - Ch lor ide Screenin g Applications : National Cooperative Highway Research Report 244 (1981), “Concrete Sealers for the Protection of Bridge Stru ctures” (see section V.PP., Reactive Penetrating Sealer).

25. Stone Consolidants : ASTM E2167-01, “Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Stone Consolidants” (see se ction V.BBB., Stone Consolidant).

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