Has anyone had experience using electrostatic paint for on-site application, that complies with LEED VOC limits? Should this paint be considered a spray paint or a paint for metal surfaces?
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John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
LEEDuser Expert
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November 26, 2012 - 12:04 pm
Is it a spray paint projected using an aerosol or pressure(such as a pump)
Adam Musante
Francis CauffmanNovember 13, 2014 - 4:26 pm
Was this issue ever resolved? I'm using an electrostatic enamel applied to existing metal lockers in a school project and I want to know what is the allowable VOC level and where this is clearly documented for reference (how does SCAQMD Rule 1113 refer to this) Thanks.
Jon Clifford
LEED-AP BD+CGREENSQUARE
LEEDuser Expert
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November 13, 2014 - 9:32 pm
SCAQMD-1113 exempts “Aerosol Coating Products,” defined as “pressurized coating product containing pigments or resins that dispenses product ingredients by means of a propellant, and is packaged in a disposable can for hand-held application, or for use in specialized equipment for ground marking and traffic marking applications.” However, this definition does not appear to apply to electrostatic coatings.
Various other SCAQMD rules define “Electrostatic” as “a method of applying coating whereby atomized paint droplets are charged and subsequently deposited on the substrate by electrostatic attraction.” This is an application method, not a type of paint.
Since electrostatic paint does not come in a spray can, it does not appear to meet the SCAQMD definition of an aerosol. Therefore, I would specify the VOC limit based on the characteristics of the paint (flat, non-flat, anti-corrosive, primer, etc.), not the means of application.