Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 166 - INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SOLVENTS
Section 096-166-4 - Compliance Standards for the Use of Industrial Cleaning Solvents
Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-166-4
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. The owner or operator of a source subject to this Section shall limit VOC emissions from the use, handling, storage, and disposal of Industrial Cleaning Solvents and shop towels by implementing the following work practices:
(1) Covering open
containers of Industrial Cleaning Solvents and used applicators;
(2) To the greatest extent practicable and in
consideration of best practices for maintaining safe work environments,
minimizing air circulation around cleaning operations;
(3) Properly disposing of used solvents and
shop towels; and
(4) Maintaining
cleaning equipment to prevent and repair solvent leaks.
B. The owner or operator of a source subject to this Section shall limit VOC emissions by utilizing one or more of the following methods for each applicable Cleaning Activity:
(1) Using Industrial Cleaning Solvents with a
maximum VOC content limit of 50 grams VOC per liter, equivalent to 0.42
lb/gal;
(2) Using Industrial
Cleaning Solvents with a composite vapor pressure of 8.0 millimeters or less of
mercury (mm Hg), measured at 20°C (68°F); or
(3) Using an emission control system with an
overall control efficiency of at least 85 percent.
C. Upon request by the purchaser or the Department, a person who sells or offers for sale any industrial cleaning solvent containing VOCs shall provide to the purchaser the following written information:
(1) The name and address of the
solvent supplier;
(2) The type of
solvent including the product or vendor identification number;
(3) The vapor pressure of the solvent
measured in mm Hg at 20º C (68º F); and
(4) Percent VOC content by weight.
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