{"data":{"id":"us-va/9vac5-40-8830","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"9VAC5-40-8830","heading":"Standard for volatile organic compounds","body":"A. No owner or other person shall cause or permit the discharge into the atmosphere from a coating application system any volatile organic compound in excess of the limits contained in Tables 4-59A through 4-59E. The VOC content limits are mass VOC per gallon of coating less water and exempt solvents and are based on low-VOC coatings. If more than one emission limitation in this subsection applies to a specific coating, then the least-stringent emission limitation shall be applied.\n\nTABLE 4-59A.\n\nMETAL PARTS AND PRODUCTS VOC CONTENT LIMITS\n\nCoating Category\n\nAir-dried Coating\n\nBaked Coating\n\nkg VOC/l coating\n\nlb VOC/gal coating\n\nkg VOC/l coating\n\nlb VOC/gal coating\n\nGeneral one component\n\n0.34\n\n2.8\n\n0.28\n\n2.3\n\nGeneral multi-component\n\n0.34\n\n2.8\n\n0.28\n\n2.3\n\nCamouflage\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nElectric-insulating varnish\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nEtching filler\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nExtreme high-gloss\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.36\n\n3.0\n\nExtreme performance\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.36\n\n3.0\n\nHeat-resistant\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.36\n\n3.0\n\nHigh performance architectural\n\n0.74\n\n6.2\n\n0.74\n\n6.2\n\nHigh temperature\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nMetallic\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nMilitary specification\n\n0.34\n\n2.8\n\n0.28\n\n2.3\n\nMold seal\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nPan-backing\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nPrefabricated architectural multi-component\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.28\n\n2.3\n\nPrefabricated architectural one-component\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.28\n\n2.3\n\nPretreatment coatings\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nRepair and touch-up\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.36\n\n3.0\n\nSilicone release\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nSolar-absorbent\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.36\n\n3.0\n\nVacuum-metalizing\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nDrum coating, new, exterior\n\n0.34\n\n2.8\n\n0.34\n\n2.8\n\nDrum coating, new, interior\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nDrum coating, reconditioned, exterior\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nDrum coating, reconditioned, interior\n\n0.50\n\n4.2\n\n0.50\n\n4.2\n\nTABLE 4-59B. PLASTIC PARTS AND PRODUCTS VOC CONTENT LIMITS\n\nCoating Category\n\nkg VOC/liter coating\n\nlbs VOC/gal coating\n\nGeneral one component\n\n0.28\n\n2.3\n\nGeneral multi-component\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nElectric dissipating and shock-free\n\n0.80\n\n6.7\n\nExtreme performance\n\n0.42 (2-pack coatings/multi-component)\n\n3.5 (2-pack coatings/multi-component)\n\nMetallic\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nMilitary specification\n\n0.34 (1 pack/1 component)\n\n0.42 (2 pack/multi-component)\n\n2.8 (1 pack/1 component)\n\n3.5 (2 pack/multi-component)\n\nMold seal\n\n0.76\n\n6.3\n\nMulti-colored\n\n0.68\n\n5.7\n\nOptical\n\n0.80\n\n6.7\n\nVacuum-metalizing\n\n0.80\n\n6.7\n\nTABLE 4-59C. AUTOMOTIVE/TRANSPORTATION AND BUSINESS MACHINE   PLASTIC PARTS VOC CONTENT LIMITS\n\nCoating Category\n\nkg VOC/liter coating\n\nlbs VOC/gal coating\n\nAutomotive/Transportation Coatings (For red, yellow, and   black automotive coatings, except touch up and repair coatings, the   recommended limit is determined by multiplying the appropriate limit in this   table by 1.15.)\n\nI. High Bake Coatings - Interior and Exterior Parts\n\nFlexible\n\n0.54\n\n4.5\n\nNonflexible\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nBase coating\n\n0.52\n\n4.3\n\nClear coating\n\n0.48\n\n4.0\n\nNon-basecoat/clear coat\n\n0.52\n\n4.3\n\nII. Low Bake/Air-dried Coatings - Exterior Parts\n\nPrimers\n\n0.58\n\n4.8\n\nBase coating\n\n0.60\n\n5.0\n\nClear coating\n\n0.54\n\n4.5\n\nNon-basecoat/clear coat\n\n0.60\n\n5.0\n\nIII. Low Bake/Air-dried Coatings - Interior Parts\n\n0.60\n\n5.0\n\nIV. Touchup and Repair Coatings\n\n0.62\n\n5.2\n\nBusiness Machine Coatings\n\nI. Primers\n\n0.35\n\n2.9\n\nII. Topcoat\n\n0.35\n\n2.9\n\nIII. Texture Coat\n\n0.35\n\n2.9\n\nIV. Fog Coat\n\n0.26\n\n2.2\n\nV. Touchup and Repair\n\n0.35\n\n2.9\n\nTABLE 4-59D. PLEASURE CRAFT SURFACE COATING VOC CONTENT   LIMITS\n\nCoating Category\n\nkg VOC/liter coating\n\nlbs VOC/gal coating\n\nExtreme high-gloss topcoat\n\n0.60\n\n5.0\n\nHigh gloss topcoat\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nPretreatment wash primers\n\n0.78\n\n6.5\n\nFinish primer/surfacer\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nHigh build primer/surfacer\n\n0.34\n\n2.8\n\nAluminum substrate antifoulant coating\n\n0.56\n\n4.7\n\nAntifouling sealer/tie coat\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nOther substrate antifoulant coating\n\n0.33\n\n2.8\n\nAll other pleasure craft surface coatings for metal or   plastic\n\n0.42\n\n3.5\n\nTABLE 4-59E. MOTOR VEHICLE MATERIALS VOC CONTENT LIMITS\n\nCoating Category\n\nkg VOC/liter coating\n\nlbs VOC/gal coating\n\nMotor vehicle cavity wax\n\n0.65\n\n5.4\n\nMotor vehicle sealer\n\n0.65\n\n5.4\n\nMotor vehicle deadener\n\n0.65\n\n5.4\n\nMotor vehicle gasket/gasket sealing material\n\n0.20\n\n1.7\n\nMotor vehicle underbody coating\n\n0.65\n\n5.4\n\nMotor vehicle trunk interior coating\n\n0.65\n\n5.4\n\nMotor vehicle bedliner\n\n0.20\n\n1.7\n\nMotor vehicle lubricating wax/compound\n\n0.70\n\n5.8\n\nB. No owner or other person shall cause or permit the discharge into the atmosphere from a coating application system any volatile organic compound in excess of the limits contained in Tables 4-59F through 4-59I. The emission rate limits are based on low-VOC coatings and add-on controls on a VOC per volume solids basis. If more than one emission limitation in this subsection applies to a specific coating, then the least stringent emission limitation shall be applied.\n\nTABLE 4-59F.\n\nMETAL PARTS AND PRODUCTS VOC EMISSION RATE LIMITS\n\n(VOC PER VOLUME SOLIDS)\n\nCoating Category\n\nAir-dried\n\nBaked\n\nkg VOC/l solids\n\nlb VOC/gal solids\n\nKg VOC/l solids\n\nlb VOC/gal solids\n\nGeneral one component\n\n0.54\n\n4.52\n\n0.40\n\n3.35\n\nGeneral multi-component\n\n0.54\n\n4.52\n\n0.40\n\n3.35\n\nCamouflage\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nElectric-insulating varnish\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nEtching filler\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nExtreme high-gloss\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.61\n\n5.06\n\nExtreme performance\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.61\n\n5.06\n\nHeat-resistant\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.61\n\n5.06\n\nHigh performance architectural\n\n4.56\n\n38.0\n\n4.56\n\n38.0\n\nHigh temperature\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nMetallic\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nMilitary specification\n\n0.54\n\n4.52\n\n0.40\n\n3.35\n\nMold-seal\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nPan-backing\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nPrefabricated architectural multi-component\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.40\n\n3.35\n\nPrefabricated architectural one-component\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.40\n\n3.35\n\nPretreatment coatings\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nSilicone release 0.80\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nSolar-absorbent\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.61\n\n5.06\n\nVacuum-metalizing\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nDrum coating, new, exterior\n\n0.54\n\n4.52\n\n0.54\n\n4.52\n\nDrum coating, new, interior\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nDrum coating, reconditioned, exterior\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nDrum coating, reconditioned, interior\n\n1.17\n\n9.78\n\n1.17\n\n9.78\n\nTABLE 4-59G.\n\nPLASTIC PARTS AND PRODUCTS VOC EMISSION RATE LIMITS\n\n(VOC PER VOLUME SOLIDS)\n\nCoating Category\n\nkg VOC/liter solids\n\nlbs VOC/gal solids\n\nGeneral one component\n\n0.40\n\n3.35\n\nGeneral multi-component\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nElectric dissipating coatings and shock-free\n\n8.96\n\n74.7\n\nExtreme performance\n\n0.80\n\n(2-pack coatings/multi-component)\n\n6.67\n\n(2-pack coatings/multi-component)\n\nMetallic\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nMilitary specification\n\n0.54 (1 pack/1 component)\n\n0.80 (2 pack/multi-component\n\n4.52 (1 pack/1 component)\n\n6.67 (2 pack/multi-component)\n\nMold seal\n\n5.24\n\n43.7\n\nMulti-colored\n\n3.04\n\n25.3\n\nOptical\n\n8.96\n\n74.7\n\nVacuum-metalizing\n\n8.96\n\n74.7\n\nTABLE 4-59H.\n\nAUTOMOTIVE/TRANSPORTATION AND BUSINESS MACHINE PLASTIC PARTS VOC EMISSION   RATE LIMITS\n\n(VOC PER VOLUME SOLIDS)\n\nCoating Category\n\nkg VOC/liter solids\n\nlbs VOC/gal solids\n\nAutomotive/Transportation Coatings (For red, yellow, and   black automotive coatings, except touch up and repair coatings, the   recommended limit is determined by multiplying the appropriate limit in this table   by 1.15.)\n\nI. High Bake Coatings - Interior and Exterior Parts\n\nFlexible primer\n\n1.39\n\n11.58\n\nNonflexible primer\n\n0.80\n\n6.67\n\nBase coats\n\n1.24\n\n10.34\n\nClear coat\n\n1.05\n\n8.76\n\nNon-basecoat/clear coat\n\n1.24\n\n10.34\n\nII. Low Bake/Air-dried Coatings - Exterior Parts\n\nPrimers\n\n1.66\n\n13.80\n\nBasecoat\n\n1.87\n\n15.59\n\nClear coat\n\n1.39\n\n11.58\n\nNon-basecoat/clear coat\n\n1.87\n\n15.59\n\nIII. Low Bake/Air-dried Coatings - Interior Parts\n\n1.87\n\n15.59\n\nIV. Touchup and Repair Coatings\n\n2.13\n\n17.72\n\nBusiness Machine Coatings\n\nI. Primers\n\n0.57\n\n4.80\n\nII. Topcoat\n\n0.57\n\n4.80\n\nIII. Texture Coat\n\n0.57\n\n4.80\n\nIV. Fog Coat\n\n0.38\n\n3.14\n\nV. Touchup and Repair\n\n0.57\n\n4.80\n\nTABLE 4-59I.\n\nPLEASURE CRAFT SURFACE COATING VOC EMISSION RATE LIMITS\n\n(VOC PER VOLUME SOLIDS)\n\nCoating Category\n\nkg VOC/liter solids\n\nlbs VOC/gal solids\n\nExtreme high-gloss topcoat\n\n1.88\n\n15.6\n\nHigh gloss topcoat\n\n0.80\n\n6.7\n\nPretreatment wash primer\n\n6.67\n\n55.6\n\nFinish primer/surfacer\n\n0.80\n\n6.7\n\nHigh build primer surfacer\n\n0.55\n\n4.6\n\nAluminum substrate antifoulant coating\n\n1.53\n\n12.8\n\nAntifouling sealer/tie coat\n\n0.8\n\n6.7\n\nOther substrate antifoulant coating\n\n0.53\n\n4.4\n\nAll other pleasure craft surface coatings for metal or   plastic\n\n0.80\n\n6.7\n\nC. Should product performance requirements or other needs dictate the use of higher-VOC materials than those that would meet the emission limits of subsections A and B of this section, an affected facility may opt to use add-on control equipment with an overall control efficiency of 90% in lieu of using low-VOC coatings and required application methods in subsection E of this section. Add-on devices include but are not limited to oxidizers, adsorbers, absorbers, and concentrators. Add-on devices coupled with capture systems to collect the VOC being released at the affected facilities shall achieve an overall control efficiency of no less than 90%.\n\nD. In addition to the emissions limitations described in subsections A, B, and C of this section, the following work practices for storage, mixing operations, and handling operations for coatings, thinners, and coating-related waste materials shall be utilized:\n\n1. All VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and coating-related waste materials shall be stored in closed containers.\n\n2. Mixing and storage containers used for VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and coating-related waste materials shall be kept closed at all times except when depositing or removing these materials.\n\n3. Spills of VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and coating-related waste materials shall be minimized.\n\n4. VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and coating-related waste materials shall be conveyed from one location to another in closed containers or pipes.\n\nE. In addition to the work practices described in subsection D of this section, the following work practices for cleaning materials, used to clean surfaces before coating (surface preparation) and to clean application equipment between coating jobs, shall be utilized:\n\n1. All VOC-containing cleaning materials and used shop towels shall be stored in closed containers.\n\n2. Storage containers used for VOC-containing cleaning materials shall be kept closed at all times except when depositing or removing these materials.\n\n3. Spills of VOC-containing cleaning materials shall be minimized.\n\n4. VOC-containing cleaning materials shall be conveyed from one location to another in closed containers or pipes.\n\n5. VOC emissions from cleaning of application, storage, mixing, and conveying equipment shall be minimized by ensuring that equipment cleaning is performed without atomizing the cleaning solvent and all spent solvent is captured in closed containers.\n\nF. One or more of the following application techniques shall be used to apply any finish material listed in Tables 4-59A through 4-59I:\n\n1. Flow/curtain coating;\n\n2. Dip coating;\n\n3. Roller coating;\n\n4. Brush coating;\n\n5. Electrodeposition coating;\n\n6. High volume low pressure (HVLP) spraying;\n\n7. Electrostatic spray;\n\n8. Airless spray;\n\n9. Air-assisted airless spray; or\n\n10. Other coating application methods that achieve emission reductions equivalent to or greater than those achieved by HVLP or electrostatic spray application methods.","path":["Title 9. Environment","Agency 5. State Air Pollution Control Board","Chapter 40. Existing Stationary Sources","Part II. Emission Standards","Article 59. Emission Standards for Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products Coating Application Systems in the Northern Virginia Volatile Organic Compound Emissions Control Area, 8-hour Ozone Standard (Rule 4-59)"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title9/agency5/chapter40/section8830/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:48:24Z","sha256":"631235f0a7bb64c2c5c74972e4b5c6acb8d708477ab96285ef2313d6255320ae","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/9vac5-40-8820","next":"us-va/9vac5-40-8840"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}