Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 130.603 - Standards(a)VOC content limits. Except as provided in subsections (b), (c) and (g), a person after January 1, 2005, may not:(1) Manufacture, blend or repackage for sale within this Commonwealth a coating subject to this subchapter with a VOC content in excess of the corresponding limit specified in Table 1.(2) Supply, sell or offer for sale within this Commonwealth a coating subject to this subchapter with a VOC content in excess of the corresponding limit specified in Table 1.(3) Solicit for application or apply within this Commonwealth, a coating subject to this subchapter with a VOC content in excess of the corresponding limit specified in Table 1.(b)Most restrictive VOC limit. If on the container of an architectural or industrial maintenance coating, or a label or sticker affixed to the container, or in sales, advertising or technical literature supplied by a manufacturer or a person acting on their behalf, a representation is made that indicates that the coating meets the definition of or is recommended for use for more than one of the coating categories listed in Table 1, then the most restrictive VOC content limit applies. This provision does not apply to the following coating categories:(1) Lacquer coatings (including lacquer sanding sealers).(2) Metallic pigmented coatings.(4) Fire-retardant coatings.(5) Pretreatment wash primers.(6) Industrial maintenance coatings.(9) High-temperature coatings.(10) Temperature-indicator safety coatings.(12) Antifouling coatings.(14) Bituminous roof primers.(15) Specialty primers, sealers and undercoaters.(16) Calcimine recoaters.(17) Impacted immersion coatings.(19) Thermoplastic rubber coatings and mastic.(c)Sell-through of architectural or industrial maintenance coatings. An architectural or industrial maintenance coating manufactured prior to January 1, 2005, may be sold, supplied, offered for sale or applied after January 1, 2005, so long as the architectural or industrial maintenance coating complied with the standards in effect at the time the coating was manufactured.(d)Thinning. A person may not apply or solicit the application of an architectural and industrial maintenance coating that is thinned to exceed the applicable VOC limit specified in Table 1.(e)Rust-preventive coatings. A person may not apply or solicit the application of a rust-preventive coating for industrial use, unless the rust-preventive coating complies with the industrial maintenance coating VOC limit specified in Table 1.(f)Coatings not listed in Table 1. For an architectural or industrial maintenance coating that does not meet the definitions for the specialty coatings categories listed in Table 1, the VOC content limit shall be determined by classifying the coating as a flat coating or a nonflat coating, based on its gloss as defined in § 130.602 (relating to definitions), and the corresponding flat or nonflat coating limit applies.(g)Lacquers. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), a person or facility may add up to 10% by volume of VOC to a lacquer to avoid blushing of the finish during days with relative humidity greater than 70% and temperature below 65°F, at the time of application, provided that the coating contains acetone and no more than 550 grams of VOC per liter of coating, less water and exempt compounds, prior to the addition of VOC. Table 1
VOC Content Limits for Architectural and Industrial Maintenance Coatings
The VOC content limits are effective on January 1, 2005, and are expressed in grams of VOC per liter1 of coating thinned to the manufacturer's maximum recommendation, excluding the volume of any water, exempt compounds, or colorant added to tint bases. "Manufacturer's maximum recommendation" means the maximum recommendation for thinning that is indicated on the label or lid of the coating container.
| Coating Category | VOC Content Limit |
| Nonspecialty Coatings |
| Flat Coatings | 100 |
| Nonflat Coatings | 150 |
| Nonflat High Gloss Coatings | 250 |
| Specialty Coatings |
| Antenna Coatings | 530 |
| Antifouling Coatings | 400 |
| Bituminous Roof Coatings | 300 |
| Bituminous Roof Primers | 350 |
| Bond Breakers | 350 |
| Calcimine Recoaters | 475 |
| Clear Wood Coatings |
| -Clear Brushing Lacquers | 680 |
| -Conversion Varnish | 725 |
| -Sanding Sealers (other than Lacquer Sanding Sealers) | 350 |
| -Varnishes | 350 |
1 Conversion factor: 1 pound VOC per gallon (U.S.) = 119.95 grams per liter.
| Coating Category | VOC Content Limit |
| Concrete Curing Compounds | 350 |
| Concrete Surface Retarders | 780 |
| Dry Fog Coatings | 400 |
| Faux Finishing Coatings | 350 |
| Fire-Resistive Coatings | 350 |
| Fire-Retardant Coatings |
| -Clear | 650 |
| -Opaque | 350 |
| Floor Coatings | 250 |
| Flow Coatings | 420 |
| Form-Release Compounds | 250 |
| Graphic Arts Coatings (Sign Paints) | 500 |
| High-Temperature Coatings | 420 |
| Impacted Immersion Coatings | 780 |
| Industrial Maintenance Coatings | 340 |
| Lacquers (including Lacquer Sanding Sealers) | 550 |
| Low-Solids Coatings | 1202 |
| Magnesite Cement Coatings | 450 |
| Mastic Texture Coatings | 300 |
| Metallic Pigmented Coatings | 500 |
| Multi-Color Coatings | 250 |
| Nuclear Coatings | 450 |
| Pretreatment Wash Primers | 420 |
| Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters | 200 |
| Quick-Dry Enamels | 250 |
| Quick-Dry Primers, Sealers and Undercoaters | 200 |
| Recycled Coatings | 250 |
| Roof Coatings | 250 |
| Rust-Preventive Coatings | 400 |
| Shellacs |
| -Clear | 730 |
| -Opaque | 550 |
| Specialty Primers, Sealers and Undercoaters | 350 |
| Stains | 250 |
2 Including water and exempt solvents
| Coating Category | VOC Content Limit |
| Swimming Pool Coatings | 340 |
| Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance Coatings | 340 |
| Temperature-Indicator Safety Coatings | 550 |
| Thermoplastic Rubber Coatings and Mastic | 550 |
| Traffic Marking Coatings | 150 |
| Waterproofing Sealers | 250 |
| Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealers | 400 |
| Wood Preservatives | 350 |
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 130.606 (relating to application for variance); 25 Pa. Code § 130.607 (relating to variance orders); 25 Pa. Code § 130.609 (relating to extension, modification or revocation of variance); and 25 Pa. Code § 130.611 (relating to compliance provisions and test methods).