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Update on Low VOC Regulations for Protective Coatings

From Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings

The industrial painting sector faces a patchwork quilt of tightening environmental regulations governing potential volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from protective coatings. The tightening of the regulations presents both challenges and opportunities to coating formulators. Extreme regulatory stringency reached the protective coatings market in 2006 when South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD) Rule 1113 was implemented stipulating VOC limits of 100 grams per liter (g/L) for industrial maintenance coatings, making Southern California the most restrictive jurisdiction in North America.

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Floor Coatings
Floor coatings are tough protective layers used in applications where heavy surface wear or corrosion is expected. Typical applications include warehouses, chemical plants, and manufacturing floors.
Industrial Sealants
Industrial sealants are liquid or viscous compounds used between surfaces to contain fluids, prevent leaks, and prevent infiltration of unwanted material. They may also include compounds for filling gaps or seams.
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