New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-A - Air Related Programs (formerly designated as rules of Division of Air Resources.)
Chapter Env-A 4200 - ARCHITECTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATINGS
Part Env-A 4206 - COMPLIANCE; TEST METHODS
Section Env-A 4206.02 - Test Methods

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-A 4206.02

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

(a) To determine the physical properties of an AIM coating in order to perform the calculations in Env-A 4206.01, the manufacturer shall:

(1) Use EPA Method 24 as described in 40 CFR 60, Appendix A, available as noted in Appendix B;

(2) Use South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) method 304-91, available as noted in Appendix B; or

(3) Provide specific formulation data.

(b) The manufacturer shall determine the exempt compounds content using SCAQMD method 303-91, revised in February 1993, available as noted in Appendix B.

(c) If there are any inconsistencies between the results of Method 24 and any other means for determining VOC content, the Method 24 result shall be used.

(d) The manufacturer shall use the following test methods:

(1) ASTM test method E84-04, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the flame spread index of a fire-retardant coating;

(2) ASTM test method E119-00a, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the fire-resistance rating of a fire-resistive coating;

(3) ASTM test method D523-89, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the gloss of a coating;

(4) SCAQMD method 318-95, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the metallic content of a coating;

(5) ASTM test method D1613-03, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the acid content of a coating;

(6) ASTM test method D1640-03, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the set-to-touch, dry-hard, dry-to-touch, and dry-to-recoat times of a coating;

(7) The Mechanical Test Method of ASTM test method D1640-03, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the tack free time of a quick-dry enamel coating;

(8) ASTM test method D4214-07, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the chalkiness of a surface;

(9) Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) method 43, available as noted in Appendix B, to analyze exempt compounds that are cyclic, branched, or linear, completely methylated siloxanes;

(10) BAAQMD method 41, available as noted in Appendix B, to analyze the exempt compound parachlorobenzotrifluoride; and

(11)40 CFR 59, Subpart D, Appendix A, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the VOC content of methacrylate multi-component coatings used as traffic marking coatings.

#8695, eff 7-27-06

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