Sec. 26.11.19.04. Can Coating  


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  • 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