1、Designation: D7355 10Standard Guide forArtists Paint Waste Disposal in Smaller Commercial orEducational Settings1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7355; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of
2、 last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This guide establishes recommendations for the safe andenvironmentally friendly clean up and disposal of artistspaint
3、s and by-products of their use in a smaller commercial oreducational setting.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated
4、 with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D4302 Specification for Artists Oil, Resin-Oil, and AlkydPaint
5、sD5067 Specification for Artists Watercolor PaintsD5098 Specification for Artists Acrylic Dispersion Paints3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 conditionally-exempt small quantity generator(CESQG), nThis United States Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) term refers to a hazardous waste generator tha
6、tproduces less than 200 lb (typically a half-full 55 gal drum ofliquid) of hazardous waste per month (and less than 2.2 lb ofacutely hazardous wastes) and never stores more than 2200 lbof hazardous waste (or 220 lb of acutely hazardous waste)on-site at any time however, state environmental regulator
7、smay have more stringent regulations on hazardous wastegenerators, contact them for more information.3.1.2 grounding and bonding, vconnecting and groundingcontainers to provide an electrically conductive path to reducethe risk of static and spark between the items, therefore,reducing the risk of fir
8、e or explosion in a flammable atmo-sphere or environment.3.1.3 organic solvents, nnon-aqueous liquid substancescapable of dissolving other substances.3.1.3.1 DiscussionFor artists paints, these may includemineral spirits, turpentine, other petroleum and non-petroleumbased solvents, and vegetable oil
9、.3.2 Notes:3.2.1 Hazardous Waste VendorA company with an Envi-ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) ID # and permit fortreatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.3.2.2 EPA ID #To obtain, submit EPA Form 8700-12(Notification of Regulated Waste Activity). This is not requiredfederally for CESQG.
10、However, state regulatory authorities oryour hazardous waste vendor who disposes of your hazardouswaste may require you to have an EPA ID #.4. Summary of Guide4.1 This guide establishes recommendations for the envi-ronmentally responsible clean up and disposal of waste pro-duced by users of artists
11、paint products and solvents.4.2 Several pigments listed in Specification D4302 forinclusion in artists oil, resin-oil, and alkyd, SpecificationD5067 for artists watercolor paints and Specification D5098for artists acrylic dispersion paints are materials that theUnited States Environmental Protection
12、 Agency (EPA) consid-ers hazardous waste when disposed of or released to theenvironment due to toxicity characteristic of pigments used insome artists paints. These pigments are capable of groundwa-ter contamination.4.3 The solvents used with the artists paints may also behazardous waste when dispos
13、ed of or released to the environ-ment due to their flammability and toxicity. The addition of ahazardous pigment to an organic solvent or water may makethe mixture also hazardous to the environment. Evaporation ofthese organic solvents can also harm human health and theenvironment.4.4 These hazardou
14、s materials should be managed andstored carefully to prevent direct exposure and disposed ofusing a registered hazardous waste disposal company to1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint andRelated Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility ofS
15、ubcommittee D01.57 on Artist Paints and Related Materials.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2010. Published September 2010. DOI:10.1520/D7355-10.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards
16、volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.prevent their release into the environment. Many small com-mercial and educational settings are regul
17、ated by the EPA inways similar to large chemical companies. If they meet therequirement of a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Gen-erator (definition, or 29 CFR 262), this guide will be directlyapplicable to them. Some states may place additional require-ments on these smallest of waste generators
18、. Larger commer-cial or educational settings in which the entire organizationproduces more than 220 lb of hazardous waste per month,likely have a designated environmental affairs manager desig-nated to assist hazardous waste disposal. Contact this personfor specific information about how your organi
19、zation disposesof hazardous waste.5. Significance and Use5.1 Persons using artists paints produce waste that could beharmful to the environment if released without precaution.Currently, may of these wastes are being released into theenvironment through ground or sanitary sewer disposal thusnegativel
20、y impacting the environment. This is a particularproblem with paints mixed with water, as they might beregulated because of the metals contained in the pigments usedin artists paint products, though many users are not aware ofthis environmental concern5.2 This guide establishes recommendations for t
21、he envi-ronmentally responsible clean up and disposal of waste pro-duce by users of artists paint products and solvents. It does notsupersede laws or regulations, but recommends prudent prac-tices.5.3 This guides use should be limited to small commercialor educational settings and be considered as o
22、ne way to meetregulatory requirements. In larger educational and commercialsettings, an internal environmental compliance office or a localregulatory office should be consulted to determine if this guidewill work within their requirements.6. Procedure6.1 For artists paint which use other than water
23、as a solvent,including organic solvents, linseed oil, or vegetable oil, thefollowing procedures are appropriate for brush cleaning whenusing these paints:6.1.1 Rinse brushes in a small (less than 8 oz.), closablecontainer of the appropriate solvent, such as mineral spirits.Label containers of hazard
24、ous waste correctly including thewords “Hazardous Waste,” identify the contents, that is,“mineral spirits” and state any hazards, which appeared on theoriginal container label(s).6.1.2 Wipe brushes of all paint and solvent residue on a ragor paper towel.6.1.3 Rinse brushes of remaining paint and sol
25、vent residuein ordinary vegetable oil. Wipe brushes on a rag or paper towel.6.1.4 These rags and paper towels should be collected. Ragsor paper towels contaminated with vegetable drying oils,particularly those containing iron oxide pigments are suscep-tible to spontaneous combustion. Proper handling
26、 and disposalof rags and paper towels is covered in 6.2.2.6.1.5 When the solvent is too saturated to effectively cleanbrushes, pour it and any paint pigment into a labeled collectioncontainer. The collection container should be appropriate forflammable liquids (fire safety can) and remain tightly cl
27、osedexcept when adding material. Transferring solvents should bedone in a well ventilated area and grounding and bondingprocedures should be practiced.6.2 These hazardous materials should be managed andstored carefully to prevent exposure to the user and disposed ofusing a reputable hazardous waste
28、disposal company. Contacta hazardous waste vendor or your organizations environmen-tal affairs manager for disposal.6.2.1 Take precautions to prevent accidental ignition orreaction of ignitable or reactive wastes. Do not store flammableliquids near a flame or heat source.6.2.1.1 Keep all collection
29、containers closed, unless mate-rial is being added. Handle all containers carefully to preventrupture or leakage. Properly label collection containers ofhazardous waste. Labels should include the words “HazardousWaste,” identify the contents, that is, “mineral spirits and paintpossibly containing ca
30、dmium, barium, lead, chromium, cya-nide, selenium, and mercury” and state any hazards, such as“flammable.” This will allow the material to be easily identi-fied for appropriate disposal method or proper response in caseof a spill.6.2.2 Used rags or paper towels that contain solvents orpigment should
31、 be collected in a closeable, air-tight container.The possibility of spontaneous combustion exists with thismaterial, so air must be kept out of the container. A firesafety-can should be considered for a collection container.Label the collection with the words “Hazardous Waste,”contents of the conta
32、iner, that is, “mineral spirits and paintpossibly containing cadmium, barium, lead, chromium, cya-nide, selenium, and mercury” and an appropriated hazardwarning, such as “flammable.”6.3 These hazardous materials should be managed andstored carefully to prevent exposure to the user. Contact ahazardou
33、s waste vendor or your organizations environmentalaffairs manager for disposal.6.4 For artists paints which use water as a solvent:6.4.1 Wipe brushes of all paint on a rag or paper towel, thenrinse brushes in a small container of water (used for colorchanges and thinning). Wipe brushes of remaining
34、paint on arag or paper towel.6.4.2 For final cleaning use three larger containers of water(1 qt to 5 gal); the first container, ContainerA, first wash, soapywater, Container B, first rinse water, and Container C, finalrinse water. Container size will depend on the number ofpersons using them and fre
35、quency of use. For a privateindividual, one quart containers may be adequate, whereasfive-gallon buckets may be appropriate for larger groups ofpeople.6.4.3 For brush cleaning wash with the soapy water inContainer A. Rinse well in clean water in Container B. Finally,rinse in clean water Container C.
36、6.4.4 When rinse water becomes too dirty to effectivelyclean, discard small container of water into Container A.6.4.5 Disposal and changing of the final cleaning contain-ers: Container As contents will be poured into a collectioncontainer. Container Bs contents will be poured into ContainerD7355 102
37、A and soap added. Container Cs content will be poured intoContainer B and Container C will have clean water added to it.6.5 It may be allowable to evaporate the water from thepigment residue reducing the volume of waste. In many areasthe local authority may allow the water and pigment to bedisposed
38、of into the sink drain. Contact your local water/sewerauthority or health department for more information. Whilethis may be permissible by law, the environment may be betterserved if these materials are not released into the environment.Contact a hazardous waste vendor or your organizationsenvironme
39、ntal affairs manager for disposal options.6.5.1 Used rags or paper towels that contain pigment shouldbe collected in a closeable, airtight container for disposal.Label the containers “Hazardous Waste,” list contents, “wasterags with paint possibly containing cadmium, barium, lead,chromium, cyanide,
40、selenium, and mercury.” Keep containerclosed unless adding material to the container. These hazardousmaterials should be managed and stored carefully to preventexposure to the user and disposed of using a reputablehazardous waste disposal company. Usually these disposalcompanies can oversee your ent
41、ire waste management process.In larger organizations or educational settings which producemore than 220 lb of hazardous waste per month, there is likelya designated environmental person or office which manages thedisposal of hazardous waste. Contact your organizationsenvironmental affairs manager fo
42、r further information onmanaging and disposing of your hazardous waste.6.6 When discarding of canvases, palettes or other materialswith residual pigments:6.6.1 Use a container large enough to hold the material andstill be closed or sealed. Label the container describing thehazardous contents, such a
43、s, “solid waste with paint possiblycontaining cadmium, barium, lead, chromium, cyanide, sele-nium, and mercury.” These materials should be managed andstored carefully to prevent exposure to the user and disposed ofusing a reputable hazardous waste disposal company. Usuallythese disposal companies ca
44、n oversee your entire waste man-agement process. In larger organizations or educational settingswhich produce more than 220 lb of hazardous waste per month,contact your organizations environmental affairs manager forfurther information on managing and disposing of your haz-ardous waste.7. Keywords7.
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