Md. Code Regs. 26.11.19.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 26.11.19.04 - Can Coating

A. Definitions. In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated:

(1) "Can coating" means all operations that deposit a coating on metal intended to be made into two-piece cans or three-piece cans with cemented, soldered, or welded side seams.

(2) "End seal compound coating" means a coating applied onto can ends which functions as a gasket when assembled on the can.

(3) "Exterior base coat" means a coating applied to the exterior of a can to provide protection to the metal and to provide background for the lithographic or printing operation.

(4) "Interior base coat" means a coating applied to flat sheet stock which is intended to provide a protective lining to the inside of the can.

(5) "Overvarnish" means the final coating applied over decorative images on the surface intended to be the can exterior.

(6) "Three-piece can side seam spray" means a coating applied to the can surface joint when forced from sheet stock to protect the exposed metal.

(7) "Two-piece can exterior end coating" means a coating applied to the exterior end of a can to provide protection to the metal.

B. Emission Standards. A person may not cause or permit the discharge into the atmosphere of any volatile organic compound from can coating in excess of the following emission standards:

Emission Standard
Coating	Pounds Per Gallon of Coating Applied (minus water)	Kilograms Per Liter of Coating Applied (minus water)
Sheet Basecoat (Exterior & Interior), Overvarnish, or Two-Piece Can Exterior (Basecoat and Overvarnish)	2.8	0.34
Two- and Three-Piece Interior Body Spray, Two-Piece Can Exterior End Coating	4.2	0.51
Three-Piece Can Side Seam Spray	5.5	0.66
End Seal Compound Coating	3.7	0.44

Md. Code Regs. 26.11.19.04

Regulations .04 repealed effective August 16, 1983 (10:14 Md. R. 1262)
Regulations .04 adopted effective August 16, 1983 (10:14 Md. R. 1262)