ASTM D6266-00 Test for Determining the Amount of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Released From Waterborne Automotive Coatings and Available for Removal in a VOC Control Device
ASTM D6266-00 is used to determine the amount of volatile organic compound (VOC) released from waterborne automotive coatings. The information obtained is used to determine the amount of VOC available for removal by a VOC control device.
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- Overview
- Scope, Applications, and Benefits
- Test Process
- Specifications
- Instrumentation
- Results and Deliverables
Overview
ASTM D6266 is an internationally recognized standardized test method for determining the VOC emissions from waterborne coatings. Waterborne coatings are environmentally preferable to solvent-based coatings because they use water as the dispersion medium for resin components. However, waterborne coatings do emit VOCs during their application and curing.
This method quantifies the VOC available for treatment by control devices and is critical data for environmental compliance, equipment design, and pollution control strategies. The results help manufacturers evaluate the total VOC load entering abatement systems and determine the overall efficiency of emission reduction.
Scope, Applications, and Benefits
Scope
ASTM D6266 evaluates:
- VOC emissions from freshly applied waterborne coatings
- Weight loss during coating application and curing
- VOC content using gas chromatography (GC)
- Water content correction for accurate VOC calculation
- VOC mass available for abatement systems
This method supports regulatory compliance and environmental monitoring.
Applications
- Design of VOC control devices
- Environmental compliance testing
- Coating formulation development
- Manufacturing process optimization
- Air pollution control system validation
- Industrial quality control
- Regulatory reporting
Benefits
- Accurate VOC emission quantification
- Supports pollution control system design
- Improves environmental compliance
- Enables coating formulation optimization
- Standardized and repeatable methodology
- Enhances process efficiency
- Supports sustainability initiatives
Test Process
Initial Weighing & Coating Application
The clean panel is weighed, and the waterborne coating is applied uniformly.
1Post-Coating Weighing & Curing
The panel is weighed after coating and then cured under controlled conditions.
2Final Weighing & GC Analysis
Final weight is measured, and GC analysis is performed to quantify VOCs and water content.
3VOC Calculation
VOC mass is calculated directly or by subtracting water content.
4Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Applicable Materials | Waterborne coatings |
| Measurement Output | VOC weight |
| Analysis Method | Weight loss & gas chromatography |
| Environmental Focus | Air emission control |
| Reported Units | Grams or pounds of VOC |
Instrumentation Used for Testing
- Analytical balance
- Coated test panels
- Drying/curing chamber
- Gas chromatograph (GC)
- Sample containers
- Environmental control system
- Data analysis software
Results and Deliverables
- Total VOC weight available for abatement
- GC analytical reports
- Weight loss calculations
- Compliance documentation
- Environmental impact assessment
- Control device design data
- Quality control records
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