40 CFR Part 59, Table 1
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| Coating category | Grams VOC per liter | Pounds VOC per gallon a |
|---|---|---|
| Pretreatment wash primers | 780 | 6.5 |
| Primers/primer surfacers | 580 | 4.8 |
| Primer sealers | 550 | 4.6 |
| Single/two-stage topcoats | 600 | 5 |
| Topcoats of more than two stages | 630 | 5.2 |
| Multi-colored topcoats | 680 | 5.7 |
| Specialty coatings | 840 | 7.0 |
a English units are provided for information only. Compliance will be determined based on the VOC content limit, as expressed in metric units.