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806.3 Architectural Paints and Coatings
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A minimum of 85 percent by weight or volume, of site-applied interior architectural coatings shall comply with VOC content limits in Table 806.3(1) or the alternate emissions limits in Table 806.3(2). The exempt compound content shall be determined by ASTM D 3960.
Table 806.3(2) architectural coating alternate emissions standards compliance shall be determined utilizing test methodology incorporated by reference in the CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V.1.1, Standard Method for Testing VOC Emissions From Indoor Sources, dated February 2010. The alternative emissions testing shall be performed by a laboratory that has the CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V.1.1 test methodology in the scope of its ISO 17025 Accreditation.
Table 806.3(2) architectural coating alternate emissions standards compliance shall be determined utilizing test methodology incorporated by reference in the CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V.1.1, Standard Method for Testing VOC Emissions From Indoor Sources, dated February 2010. The alternative emissions testing shall be performed by a laboratory that has the CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V.1.1 test methodology in the scope of its ISO 17025 Accreditation.
CATEGORY | Effective: January 1, 2010 |
Effective: January 1, 2012 |
LIMITa g/l |
LIMITa g/l |
|
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 | 120b | |
Magnesite cement coatings | 450 | |
Mastic texture coatings | 100 | |
Metallic pigmented coatings | 500 | |
Multi-color coatings | 250 | |
Pretreatment 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 | 730 | |
Shellacs, opaque | 550 | |
Specialty primers, sealers, and undercoaters | 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 |
- Limits are expressed as VOC Regulatory (except as noted), thinned to the manufacturer's maximum thinning recommendation, excluding any colorant added to tint bases.
- Limit is expressed as VOC actual.
- The specified limits remain in effect unless revised limits are listed in subsequent columns in the table.
- Values in this table are derived from those specified by the California Air Resources Board Suggested Control Measure for Architectural Coatings, dated February 1, 2008.
- Table 806.3(1) architectural coating regulatory category and VOC content compliance determination shall conform to the California Air Resources Board Suggested Control Measure for Architectural Coatings, dated February 1, 2008.
VOC | LIMIT |
Individual | ≤ 1/2 CA chronic RELa |
Formaldehyde | ≤ 16.5 μg/m3 or ≤ 13.5 ppbb |
- CA Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL).
- Formaldehyde emission levels need not be reported for materials where formaldehyde is not added by the manufacturer of the material.
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