High-Solids Epoxy: A Solution to the EPA's VOC Regulations

A high-solids coating is made with little or no solvent, and much more of the binder, pigment or actual coating. Since there's little or no solvent to evaporate, a high-solids coating produces much fewer VOCs as it dries. Since much less of it evaporates after application, you can get your desi...

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Published inPaint & Coatings Industry Vol. 37; no. 4; pp. 43 - 46
Main Author O'Shaughnessy, Tommy
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Troy BNP Media 01.04.2021
Subjects
Chemicals
Coating
Compliance
Fines & penalties
Food service
Protective coatings
Regulations
Solvents
VOCs
Volatile organic compounds
United States > US
California
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Summary:A high-solids coating is made with little or no solvent, and much more of the binder, pigment or actual coating. Since there's little or no solvent to evaporate, a high-solids coating produces much fewer VOCs as it dries. Since much less of it evaporates after application, you can get your desired level of coverage with much fewer applications than a low-solids coating. According to the EPA, their VOC regulations apply to any premises where the total potential to emit VOC emissions is equal to or exceeds 25 tons per year, or 20 pounds per day from all vehicles.
ISSN:0884-3848
2328-8329