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COATING ALTERNATIVES GUIDE (CAGE) FOR METAL PARTS AND PRODUCTS PAINTING
Citation:
Cornstubble, D., J. Baskir, AND M. Kosusko. COATING ALTERNATIVES GUIDE (CAGE) FOR METAL PARTS AND PRODUCTS PAINTING. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/A-95/095.
Description:
The paper discusses the initial development of a Coating Alternatives Guide (CAGE) for metal parts and products painting. t is an innovative technology transfer approach that provides a tool to improve technology diffusion and assistance. t will provide vital, user-accessible information on coating equipment and chemistries in a computerized, decision-tree format so that coaters can select technically appropriate, cost effective, and low-emitting coatings and equipment for their use. n 1992, air emissions from industrial surface coating operations accounted for nearly 24% of all volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from industrial processes. his equaled more than 2.4 million metric tons (2.6 million tons) of VOCs in the U.S. In addition to being VOCS, many of these compounds are also toxic organics. ften the most cost-effective method for reducing emissions from coating operations is the use of alternative, low-emitting coatings. esearch Triangle Institute and other research organizations have been collaborating with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Risk Management Research Laboratory on the identification and evaluation of low-VOC coating alternatives. AGE will assist small, medium, and large businesses in identifying and. evaluating coating technologies.