Aerosol coating regulations
Solventborne aerosols consist primarily of propellant (generally a blend of propane and isobutane); a blend of fast-, medium-, and slow-evaporating solvents; and coating solids (resins, additives and pigments).
Unlike most coating applications, which must meet mass-based volatile organic compound (VOC) emission standards, aerosols in the U.S. are regulated by air quality standards based on reactivity principles. This approach entails the substitution of lower reactive solvents for higher reactive solvents to reduce the amount of ozone formed at ground level when using aerosols.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have established reactivity-based emission standards for VOCs used in aerosol coatings products.
Product types
Eastman adhesion promoters effectively enhance paint adhesion to challenging substrates such as polypropylene, polyethylene and other plastics.
Eastman Solus™ performance additives can solve many common concerns during aerosol application, such as sagging and wrinkling. Solus™ can also improve dry time and ease of application for both coaters and DIYers.
Eastman offers a market-leading broad portfolio of solvents to aid in successful paint application and film formation while maintaining a balance between VOC reduction and compliance targets. Our solvents provide reliable solutions for achieving optimal paint performance.