Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article III - Air Resources › Chapter 130 - STANDARDS FOR PRODUCTS › Subchapter C - ARCHITECTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATINGS › Section 130.602 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
The following words and terms, when used in this
						  subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
						  otherwise:
Adhesive-
A chemical substance that is
						  applied for the purposes of bonding two surfaces together other than by
						  mechanical means.
Aerosol coating product-
A pressurized
						  coating product 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.
Antenna coating-
A coating labeled and
						  formulated exclusively for application to equipment and associated structural
						  appurtenances that are used to receive or transmit electromagnetic signals.
Antifouling coating-
A coating labeled
						  and formulated for application to submerged stationary structures and their
						  appurtenances to prevent or reduce the attachment of marine or freshwater
						  biological organisms. To qualify as an antifouling coating, the coating shall
						  be registered with the EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
						  Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C.A.
						  §§
													136-136y).
Appurtenance-
An accessory to a
						  stationary structure coated at the site of installation, whether installed or
						  detached. The term includes:
(i)
						Bathroom and kitchen fixtures.
(ii)
						Cabinets.
(iii) Concrete
						forms.
(iv) Doors.
(v) Elevators.
(vi) Fences.
(vii) Hand railings.
(viii) Heating equipment, air conditioning
						equipment, and other fixed mechanical equipment or stationary tools.
(ix) Lampposts.
(x) Partitions.
(xi) Pipes and piping systems.
(xii) Rain gutters and downspouts.
(xiii) Stairways.
(xiv) Fixed ladders.
(xv) Catwalks and fire escapes.
(xvi) Window screens.
Architectural coating-
A coating to be
						  applied to stationary structures or their appurtenances at the site of
						  installation, to portable buildings at the site of installation, to pavements
						  or to curbs. Coatings applied in shop applications or to nonstationary
						  structures such as airplanes, ships, boats, railcars and automobiles, and
						  adhesives are not considered architectural coatings for the purposes of this
						  subchapter.
Bitumens-
Black or brown materials
						  including asphalt, tar, pitch and asphaltite that are soluble in carbon
						  disulfide, consist mainly of hydrocarbons, and are obtained from natural
						  deposits or as residues from the distillation of crude petroleum or coal.
Bituminous roof coating-
A coating
						  that incorporates bitumens that is labeled and formulated exclusively for
						  roofing.
Bituminous roof primer-
A primer that
						  incorporates bitumens that is labeled and formulated exclusively for roofing.
Bond breaker-
A coating labeled and
						  formulated for application between layers of concrete to prevent a freshly
						  poured top layer of concrete from bonding to the layer over which it is poured.
Calcimine recoater-
A flat
						  solvent-borne coating formulated and recommended specifically for recoating
						  calcimine-painted ceilings and other calcimine-painted substrates.
Clear brushing lacquers
-
(i) Clear wood coatings formulated with
						nitrocellulose or synthetic resins to dry by solvent evaporation without
						chemical reaction and to provide a solid protective film, which are intended
						exclusively for application by brush and which are labeled as required in
						§
												130.604(a)(5)
						(relating to container labeling requirements).
(ii) The term excludes clear lacquer sanding
						sealers.
Clear wood coatings-
Clear and
						  semitransparent coatings applied to wood substrates to provide a transparent or
						  translucent film, including clear brushing lacquers, clear lacquer sanding
						  sealers, sanding sealers other than clear lacquer sanding sealers and
						  varnishes.
Coating-
An architectural or
						  industrial maintenance coating or a material applied onto or impregnated into a
						  substrate for protective, decorative or functional purposes. The materials
						  include paints, varnishes, sealers and stains.
Colorant-
A concentrated pigment
						  dispersion in water, solvent or binder that is added to an architectural
						  coating after packaging in sales units to produce the desired color.
Concrete curing compound-
A coating
						  labeled and formulated for application to freshly poured concrete to retard the
						  evaporation of water.
Concrete surface retarder-
A mixture
						  of retarding ingredients such as extender pigments, primary pigments, resin and
						  solvent that interact chemically with cement to prevent hardening on the
						  surface where the retarder is applied, allowing the retarded mix of cement and
						  sand at the surface to be washed away to create an exposed aggregate finish.
Conversion varnish-
A clear
						  acid-curing coating with an alkyd or other resin blended with amino resins and
						  supplied as a single component or two-component product. Conversion varnishes
						  produce a hard, durable, clear finish designed for professional application to
						  wood flooring. Conversion varnish film formation is the result of an
						  acid-catalyzed condensation reaction, effecting a transetherification at the
						  reactive ethers of the amino resins.
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.
Exempt compound-
A compound identified
						  as exempt under the definition of VOC in this section. Exempt compounds content
						  of a coating shall be determined by EPA Reference Method 24 or South Coast Air
						  Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Method 303-91, incorporated by reference
						  in §
												130.611(e)(10)
						  (relating to compliance provisions and test methods).
Faux finishing coating-
A coating
						  labeled and formulated as a stain or glaze to create artistic effects including
						  dirt, old age, smoke damage and simulated marble and wood grain.
Fire-resistive coating-
An opaque
						  coating labeled and formulated to protect structural integrity by increasing
						  the fire endurance of interior or exterior steel and other structural
						  materials, that has been fire tested and rated by a testing agency and approved
						  by building code officials for use in bringing building and construction
						  materials into compliance with Federal, State and local building code
						  requirements. The fire-resistive testing agency must be approved by building
						  code officials and test the coating in accordance with ASTM E 119-98,
						  incorporated by reference in § 130.611(e)(2).
Fire-retardant coating-
A coating
						  labeled and formulated 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 bringing building and construction materials into compliance with
						  Federal, State and local building code requirements.
(i) The fire-retardant coating and the
						testing agency shall be approved by building code officials.
(ii) The fire-retardant coating shall be
						tested in accordance with ASTM E 84-99, incorporated by reference in §
						130.611(e)(1).
Flat coating-
A coating that is not
						  defined under any other definition in this subchapter and that registers gloss
						  less than 15 on an 85° meter or less than 5 on a 60° meter according to
						  ASTM D 523-89, incorporated by reference in § 130.611(e)(3).
Floor coating-
An opaque coating that
						  is labeled and formulated for application to flooring, including decks,
						  porches, steps and other horizontal surfaces, which may be subjected to foot
						  traffic.
Flow coating-
A coating labeled and
						  formulated exclusively for use by electric power companies or their
						  subcontractors to maintain the protective coating systems present on utility
						  transformer units.
Form-release compound-
A coating
						  labeled and formulated for application to a concrete form to prevent freshly
						  poured concrete from bonding to the form. The form may consist of wood, metal
						  or material other than concrete.
Graphic arts coating
or
sign
						  paint-
A coating labeled and formulated for hand application by
						  artists using brush or roller techniques to indoor and outdoor signs (excluding
						  structural components) and murals, including letter enamels, poster colors,
						  copy blockers and bulletin enamels.
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).
Impacted immersion coating-
A high
						  performance maintenance coating formulated and recommended for application to
						  steel structures subject to immersion in turbulent, debris-laden water. These
						  coatings are specifically resistant to high-energy impact damage caused by
						  floating ice or debris.
Industrial maintenance coating-
A high
						  performance architectural coating, including primers, sealers, undercoaters,
						  intermediate coats and topcoats, formulated for application to substrates
						  exposed to one or more of the following extreme environmental conditions and
						  labeled as specified in § 130.604(a)(4):
(i) Immersion in water, wastewater or
						chemical solutions (aqueous and nonaqueous solutions), or chronic exposure of
						interior surfaces to moisture condensation.
(ii) Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive,
						caustic or acidic agents, or to chemicals, chemical fumes, or chemical mixtures
						or solutions.
(iii) Repeated
						exposure to temperatures above 121°C (250°F).
(iv) Repeated (frequent) heavy abrasion,
						including mechanical wear and repeated scrubbing with industrial solvents,
						cleansers or scouring agents.
(v)
						Exterior exposure of metal structures and structural components.
Lacquer-
A clear or opaque wood
						  coating, including clear lacquer sanding sealers, formulated with cellulosic or
						  synthetic resins to dry by solvent evaporation without chemical reaction and to
						  provide a solid, protective film.
Low-solids coating-
A coating
						  containing 0.12 kilogram or less of solids per liter (1 pound or less of solids
						  per gallon) of coating material.
Magnesite cement coating-
A coating
						  labeled and formulated for application to magnesite cement decking to protect
						  the magnesite cement substrate from erosion by water.
Mastic texture coating-
A coating
						  labeled and formulated to cover holes and minor cracks and to conceal surface
						  irregularities, and applied in a single coat of at least 10 mils (0.010 inch)
						  dry film thickness.
Metallic pigmented coating-
A coating
						  containing at least 48 grams of elemental metallic pigment per liter of coating
						  as applied (0.4 pounds per gallon), when tested in accordance with SCAQMD
						  Method 318-95, incorporated by reference in § 130.611(e)(4).
Multicolor coating-
A coating that is
						  packaged in a single container and that exhibits more than one color when
						  applied in a single coat.
Nonflat coating-
A coating that is not
						  defined under any other definition in this subchapter and that registers a
						  gloss of 15 or greater on an 85° meter and 5 or greater on a 60° meter
						  according to ASTM D 523-89, incorporated by reference in §
						  130.611(e)(3).
Nonflat high gloss coating-
A nonflat
						  coating that registers a gloss of 70 or above on a 60° meter according to
						  ASTM D 523-89, incorporated by reference in § 130.611(e)(3).
Nonindustrial use-
The use of
						  architectural coatings except in the construction or maintenance of the
						  following:
(i) Facilities used in the
						manufacturing of goods or commodities.
(ii) Transportation infrastructure, including
						highways, bridges, airports and railroads.
(iii) Facilities used in mining activities,
						including petroleum extraction.
(iv) Utilities infrastructure, including
						power generation and distribution, and water treatment and distribution
						systems.
Nuclear coating-
A protective coating
						  formulated and recommended to seal porous surfaces such as steel (or concrete)
						  that otherwise would be subject to intrusions by radioactive materials. These
						  coatings must be resistant to long-term (service life) cumulative radiation
						  exposure as determined by ASTM Method D 4082-89, incorporated by reference in
						  §
												130.611(e)(14),
						  relatively easy to decontaminate, and resistant to various chemicals to which
						  the coatings are likely to be exposed as determined by ASTM Method D 3912-80,
						  incorporated by reference in § 130.611(e)(15).
Postconsumer coating
-
(i) A finished coating that would have been
						disposed of in a landfill, having completed its usefulness to a
						consumer.
(ii) The term does not
						include manufacturing wastes.
Pretreatment wash primer-
A primer
						  that contains a minimum of 0.5% acid, by weight, when tested in accordance with
						  ASTM D 1613-96, incorporated by reference in §
												130.611(e)(5),
						  that is labeled and formulated for application directly to bare metal surfaces
						  to provide corrosion resistance and to promote adhesion of subsequent
						  topcoats.
Primer-
A coating labeled and
						  formulated for application to a substrate to provide a firm bond between the
						  substrate and subsequent coats.
Quick-dry enamel-
A nonflat coating
						  that is labeled as specified in §
												130.604(a)(8) and
						  that is formulated to have the following characteristics:
(i) Is capable of being applied directly from
						the container under normal conditions with ambient temperatures between 16°
						and 27°C (60° and 80°F).
(ii) When tested in accordance with ASTM D
						1640-95, incorporated by reference in §
												130.611(e)(6),
						sets to touch in 2 hours or less, is tack-free in 4 hours or less, and dries
						hard in 8 hours or less by the mechanical test method.
(iii) Has a dried film gloss of 70 or above
						on a 60° meter according to ASTM D 523-89.
Quick-dry primer, sealer and
						  undercoater-
A primer, sealer or undercoater that is dry to the touch
						  in 30 minutes and can be recoated in 2 hours when tested in accordance with
						  ASTM D 1640-95, incorporated by reference in § 130.611(e)(6).
Recycled coating-
An architectural
						  coating formulated so that at least 50% of the total weight consists of
						  secondary and postconsumer coating, with at least 10% of the total weight
						  consisting of postconsumer coating.
Residence-
An area in which people
						  reside or lodge, including a single or multiple family dwelling, condominium,
						  mobile home, apartment complex, motel or hotel.
Roof coating-
A nonbituminous coating
						  labeled and formulated exclusively for application to roofs for the primary
						  purpose of preventing penetration of the substrate by water or reflecting heat
						  and ultraviolet radiation. Metallic pigmented roof coatings, which qualify as
						  metallic pigmented coatings, will not be considered in this category, but will
						  be considered to be in the metallic pigmented coatings category.
Rust-preventive coating-
A coating
						  formulated exclusively for nonindustrial use to prevent the corrosion of metal
						  surfaces and labeled as specified in § 130.604(a)(6).
Sanding sealer
-
(i) A clear wood coating labeled and
						formulated for application to bare wood to seal the wood and to provide a coat
						that can be abraded to create a smooth surface for subsequent application of
						coatings.
(ii) The term does not
						include a sanding sealer that meets the definition of a lacquer.
Sealer-
A coating labeled and
						  formulated for application to a substrate to prevent subsequent coatings from
						  being absorbed by the substrate, or to prevent harm to subsequent coatings by
						  materials in the substrate.
Secondary coating (rework)
-
(i) A fragment of a finished coating or a
						finished coating from a manufacturing process that has converted resources into
						a commodity of real economic value.
(ii) The term does not include excess virgin
						resources of the manufacturing process.
Shellac-
A clear or opaque coating
						  formulated solely with the resinous secretions of the Lac Beetle (laciffer
						  lacca), thinned with alcohol, and formulated to dry by evaporation without a
						  chemical reaction.
Shop application-
The application of a
						  coating to a product or a component of a product in or on the premises of a
						  factory or shop as part of a manufacturing, production or repairing process,
						  such as original equipment manufacturing coatings.
Solicit-
To require for use or to
						  specify, by written or oral contract.
Specialty primer, sealer and
						  undercoater-
A coating labeled as specified in §
												130.604(a)(7) 
						  and that is formulated for application to a substrate to seal fire, smoke or
						  water damage; to condition excessively chalky surfaces; or to block stains or
						  efflorescence. An excessively chalky surface is one that is defined as having a
						  chalk rating of four or less as determined by ASTM D 4214-98, incorporated by
						  reference in § 130.611(e)(7).
Stain-
A clear, semitransparent or
						  opaque coating labeled and formulated to change the color of a surface, but not
						  to conceal the grain pattern or texture.
Swimming pool coating-
A coating
						  labeled and formulated to coat the interior of a swimming pool and to resist
						  swimming pool chemicals.
Swimming pool repair and maintenance
						  coating-
A rubber-based coating labeled and formulated to be used over
						  existing rubber-based coatings for the repair and maintenance of swimming
						  pools.
Temperature-indicator safety coating-
A coating labeled and formulated as a color-changing indicator coating for the
						  purpose of monitoring the temperature and safety of the substrate, underlying
						  piping, or underlying equipment, and for application to substrates exposed
						  continuously or intermittently to temperatures above 204°C
						  (400°F).
Thermoplastic rubber coating and
						  mastic-
A coating or mastic formulated and recommended for application
						  to roofing or other structural surfaces and that incorporates no less than 40%
						  by weight of thermoplastic rubbers in the total resin solids that may also
						  contain other ingredients including fillers, pigments and modifying resins.
Tint base-
An architectural coating to
						  which colorant is added after packaging in sale units to produce a desired
						  color.
Traffic marking coating-
A coating
						  labeled and formulated for marking and striping streets, highways or other
						  traffic surfaces including curbs, berms, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks and
						  airport runways.
Undercoater-
A coating labeled and
						  formulated to provide a smooth surface for subsequent coatings.
VOC-volatile organic compound
-An
						  organic compound which participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions;
						  that is, an organic compound other than those which the Administrator of the
						  EPA designates in 40 CFR
						  51.100 (relating to definitions) as having
						  negligible photochemical reactivity.
VOC content-
The weight of VOC per
						  volume of coating, calculated according to the procedures specified in §
						  130.611(a).
Varnish-
A clear wood coating,
						  excluding lacquers and shellacs, formulated to dry by chemical reaction on
						  exposure to air. Varnish may contain small amounts of pigment to color a
						  surface or to control the final sheen or gloss of the finish.
Waterproofing concrete/masonry sealer-
A clear or pigmented film-forming coating that is labeled and formulated for
						  sealing concrete and masonry to provide resistance against water, alkalis,
						  acids, ultraviolet light and staining.
Waterproofing sealer-
A coating
						  labeled and formulated for application to a porous substrate for the primary
						  purpose of preventing the penetration of water.
Wood preservative-
A coating labeled
						  and formulated to protect exposed wood from decay or insect attack, that is
						  registered with the EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
						  Rodenticide Act.
The provisions of this §
														130.602 amended under section 5 of
							 the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. §
															4005).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
														130.603 (relating to standards);
							 and 25 Pa. Code §
														130.611 (relating to compliance
							 provisions and test methods).