(a) To determine the physical properties of an AIM coating in order to perform the calculations in Env-A 4206.01, the manufacturer shall:

1. (1) Use EPA Method 24 as described in 40 CFR 60, Appendix A-7, August 8, 2023, available as noted in Appendix B;
2. (2) Use South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) method 304-91, February 1996, available as noted in Appendix B; or
3. (3) Provide specific formulation data.

(d) The manufacturer shall use the following test methods:

1. (1) ASTM test method E84-04, 2017, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the flame spread index of a fire-retardant coating;
2. (2) ASTM test method E119-00a, 2017, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the fire-resistance rating of a fire-resistive coating;
3. (3) ASTM test method D523-89, 2012, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the gloss of a coating;
4. (4) SCAQMD method 318-95, July 1996, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the metallic content of a coating;
5. (5) ASTM test method D1613-03, 2017, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the acid content of a coating;
6. (6) ASTM test method D1640M-14, available as noted in Appendix B, 2022, to determine the set-to-touch, dry-hard, dry-to-touch, and dry-to-recoat times of a coating;
7. (7) The Mechanical Test Method of ASTM test method D1640M-14, 2022, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the tack free time of a quick-dry enamel coating;
8. (8) ASTM test method D4214-07, available as noted in Appendix B, 2015, to determine the chalkiness of a surface;
9. (9) Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) method 43, May 18, 2025, available as noted in Appendix B, to analyze exempt compounds that are cyclic, branched, or linear, completely methylated siloxanes;
10. (10) BAAQMD method 41, available as noted in Appendix B, May 18, 2025, to analyze the exempt compound parachlorobenzotrifluoride; and

11. (11) 40 CFR 59, Subpart D, Appendix A, June 30,1999, available as noted in Appendix B, to determine the VOC content of methacrylate multi-component coatings used as traffic marking coatings.

    Source. #8695, eff 7-27-06; ss by #10736, eff 1-1-15; ss by #14202, eff 2-26-25

    Appendix A: State Statutes/Laws Implemented

    Rule Section(s)

    State Statutes/Laws Implemented

    Env-A 4200

    RSA 125-C:6, II & XVII; RSA 485:16-c; 2004, 175:1

    Appendix B: Incorporation by Reference Information

    Rule

    Title (Date)

    Source

    Env-A 4206.02(a)(1)

    EPA Method 24 as described in 40 CFR 60, Appendix A-7

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    CFR-2023-title40-vol9-part60-appA-id14.pdf (govinfo.gov)

    ASTM International

    100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700
    West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959

    Env-A 4206.02(d)(1)

    ASTM E84-04

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    E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (astm.org)

    Env-A 4206.02(d)(2)

    ASTM E119-00a

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    E119 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials (astm.org)

    Env-A 4206.02(d)(3)

    ASTM D523-89 (1999)

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    D523 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss (astm.org)

    Env-A 4206.02(d)(5)

    ASTM D1613-03

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    D1613 Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products (astm.org)

    Env-A 4206.02(d)(6) & (7)

    ASTM D1640M-14

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    D1640/D1640M Standard Test Methods for Drying, Curing, or Film Formation of Organic Coatings (astm.org)

    Env-A 4206.02(d)(8)

    ASTM D4214-07

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    D4214 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films (astm.org)

    Env-A 4206.02(a)(2)

    South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Method 304-91

    South Coast Air Quality Management District
    21865 Copley Drive
    Diamond Bar, CA 91765

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    Methods & Procedures (aqmd.gov)

    Env-A 4206.02(b)

    SCAQMD Method 303-91, revised in February 1993

    Env-A 4206.02(d)(4)

    SCAQMD Method 318-95

    Env-A 4206.02(d)(9)

    BAAQMD Method 43

    Bay Area Air Quality Management District
    375 Beale Street, Suite 600
    San Francisco, CA 94105

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    Manual of Procedures (baaqmd.gov)

    or directly at:

    https://www.baaqmd.gov/~/media/Files/Records/MOP/vol%203/MOP-43.ashx?la=en

    https://www.baaqmd.gov/~/media/Files/Records/MOP/vol%203/MOP-41.ashx?la=en

    Env-A 4206.02(d)(10)

    BAAQMD Method 41

    Env-A 4206.02(d)(11)

    40 CFR 59, Subpart D, Appendix A

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    eCFR :: Appendix A to Subpart D of Part 59, Title 40 -- Determination of Volatile Matter Content of Methacrylate Multicomponent Coatings Used as Traffic Marking Coatings