Regulatory Review: Categorical Considerations for VOC Regulation
Some products that are considered to be coatings may not lie within the architectural coatings rule, but may instead cross over to adhesives and sealants rules—or even others.
Given any of the variety of adhesive and sealant products on the market, many ASI readers could probably determine the specific VOC rule and level that would apply. Generally speaking, we know that the substrate, application method, packaging and intended market segment all play into the specific category and level that an adhesive or sealant must meet.
Some coating and membrane products, however, can be difficult to place into the right category. As the examples below illustrate, some products that are considered to be coatings may not even lie within the architectural coatings rule, but may instead cross over to adhesives and sealants rules—or even others.
Many cold-applied waterproofing products belong to one or more of four viscosity grades: