§ 60.725a - Test methods and procedures.

§ 60.725a Test methods and procedures.

(a) The reference methods in appendix A to this part except as provided under § 60.8(b) shall be used to determine compliance with § 60.722 as follows:

(1) Method 24 of appendix A–7 to this part for determination of VOC content of each coating as received.

(2) For Method 24, the sample must be at least a 1-liter sample in a 1-liter container.

(b) Other methods may be used to determine the VOC content of each coating if approved by the Administrator before testing. Acceptable alternative methods to Method 24 include: ASTM D2369–20; ASTM D2697–22; and ASTM D6093–97 (all incorporated by reference; see § 60.17).