Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 26. Department of Environment |
Part 2. |
Subtitle 11. AIR QUALITY |
Chapter 26.11.19. Volatile Organic Compounds from Specific Processes |
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