scope:

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose/Material Description.

This standard covers the basic physical, chemical, and performance requirements of solvents used to clean the external surfaces of spray and other equipment used for applying solvent-borne (curing type) finishes including high solids primers and topcoats. These cleaners must have flash points > 16 °C (> 60 °F) to reduce fire hazards, particularly when used on electrostatic application equipment. The cleaner may be a single solvent or a blend of classes of solvents, such as aromatic hydrocarbons, ketones, and esters. Cleaners covered under this standard may not be effective for all paint materials or equipment and, therefore, are not interchangeable. Cleaners must be evaluated and approved for use with each specific plant application.

Symbols.

Not applicable.

Applicability.

Materials approved under this specification are used to clean the external surfaces of spray and other equipment used for applying solvent-borne primers and topcoats.

Remarks.

None.