Coating

Coating means, for the purposes of this subpart, a material spray-applied to a substrate for decorative, protective, or functional purposes. For the purposes of this subpart, coating does not include the following materials:
(1) Decorative, protective, or functional materials that consist only of protective oils for metal, acids, bases, or any combination of these substances.
(2) Paper film or plastic film that may be pre-coated with an adhesive by the film manufacturer.
(3) Adhesives, sealants, maskants, or caulking materials.
(4) Temporary protective coatings, lubricants, or surface preparation materials.
(5) In-mold coatings that are spray-applied in the manufacture of reinforced plastic composite parts.

Source

40 CFR § 63.11180


Scoping language

Terms used in this subpart are defined in the Clean Air Act, in 40 CFR 63.2, and in this section as follows:

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