Exterior Base Coating Operation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-010527",
  "term": "Exterior Base Coating Operation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "System on each beverage can surface coating line used to apply a coating to the exterior of a two-piece beverage can body. The exterior base coat provides corrosion resistance and a background for lithography or printing operations. The exterior base coat operation consists of the coating application station, flashoff area, and curing oven. The exterior base coat may be pigmented or clear (unpigmented).",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 60.491 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/exterior-base-coating-operation/"
}