TRUCK REFINISHING: SIZING UP LOW-VOC'S

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is targeting volatile organic compounds (VOC's) for reduction because of their ozone-damaging components. Painting tasks such as truck refinishing will require the use of special spray guns and paints containing minimal solvent. This article reports on the actions of the EPA, including a national rule to ban high-VOC refinishing products by 1996. Low-VOC products and the tools to use them are described in detail. Safety concerns are addressed also. Finally, comprehensive lists supply the names of low-VOC paint makers, high volume/low pressure spray equipment makers, and infrared paint drier makers.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Chilton Company, Incorporated

  One Chilton Way
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19089
• Authors:
  • Cross, R
• Publication Date: 1994-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 44-52
• Serial:
  • Commercial Carrier Journal
  • Volume: 151
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Randall Publishing Company, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 1099-4173

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Equipment; Organic compounds; Ozone; Paint; Painting; Safety; Trucks; Volatility
• Identifier Terms: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Uncontrolled Terms: Volatile organic compounds
• Old TRIS Terms: Paint application; Painting equipment
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors; I35: Miscellaneous Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00663147
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 1 1994 12:00AM