Technical Paper
Heavy Metal and Asbestiform Fiber Rules in the U.S. using the SAE J2975 and J866 Test Method
2013-05-15
2013-36-0036
New rules in the states of California and Washington mandate the phase out of cadmium, copper, hexavalent chromium, lead, mercury, and asbestiform starting in 2014. These rules apply to most on-road vehicles with open brakes. The rules are similar in its end-goals (to minimize the environmental impact of heavy metals and asbestiform fibers on runoff waters and on air pollution). They are however different in key aspects regarding the timing, limits, and process to register the corresponding percent-by-weight of all formulations sold and installed in these particularstates. After a short background, the paper presents three key areas pertaining to the rules and its practical implications for the self-certification (declaration of conformity) process.
