40 CFR Table 1 to Subpart D of Part 59
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), Content Limits for Architectural Coatings
June 9, 2020
[Unless otherwise specified, limits are expressed in grams of VOC per liter of coating thinned to the manufacturer's maximum recommendation excluding the volume of any water, exempt compounds, or colorant added to tint bases.]
Open Table
| Coating category | Grams VOC per liter | Pounds VOC per gallona |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna coatings | 530 | 4.4 |
| Anti-fouling coatings | 450 | 3.8 |
| Anti-graffiti coatings | 600 | 5.0 |
| Bituminous coatings and mastics | 500 | 4.2 |
| Bond breakers | 600 | 5.0 |
| Calcimine recoater | 475 | 4.0 |
| Chalkboard resurfacers | 450 | 3.8 |
| Concrete curing compounds | 350 | 2.9 |
| Concrete curing and sealing compounds | 700 | 5.8 |
| Concrete protective coatings | 400 | 3.3 |
| Concrete surface retarders | 780 | 6.5 |
| Conversion varnish | 725 | 6.0 |
| Dry fog coatings | 400 | 3.3 |
| Extreme high durability coatings | 800 | 6.7 |
| Faux finishing/glazing | 700 | 5.8 |
| Fire-retardant/resistive coatings: | ||
| Clear | 850 | 7.1 |
| Opaque | 450 | 3.8 |
| Flat coatings: | ||
| Exterior coatings | 250 | 2.1 |
| Interior coatings | 250 | 2.1 |
| Floor coatings | 400 | 3.3 |
| Flow coatings | 650 | 5.4 |
| Form release compounds | 450 | 3.8 |
| Graphic arts coatings (sign paints) | 500 | 4.2 |
| Heat reactive coatings | 420 | 3.5 |
| High temperature coatings | 650 | 5.4 |
| Impacted immersion coatings | 780 | 6.5 |
| Industrial maintenance coatings | 450 | 3.8 |
| Lacquers (including lacquer sanding sealers) | 680 | 5.7 |
| Magnesite cement coatings | 600 | 5.0 |
| Mastic texture coatings | 300 | 2.5 |
| Metallic pigmented coatings | 500 | 4.2 |
| Multi-colored coatings | 580 | 4.8 |
| Nonferrous ornamental metal lacquers and surface protectants | 870 | 7.3 |
| Nonflat coatings: | ||
| Exterior coatings | 380 | 3.2 |
| Interior coatings | 380 | 3.2 |
| Nuclear coatings | 450 | 3.8 |
| Pretreatment wash primers | 780 | 6.5 |
| Primers and undercoaters | 350 | 2.9 |
| Quick-dry coatings: | ||
| Enamels | 450 | 3.8 |
| Primers, sealers, and undercoaters | 450 | 3.8 |
| Repair and maintenance thermoplastic coatings | 650 | 5.4 |
| Roof coatings | 250 | 2.1 |
| Rust preventative coatings | 400 | 3.3 |
| Sanding sealers (other than lacquer sanding sealers) | 550 | 4.6 |
| Sealers (including interior clear wood sealers) | 400 | 3.3 |
| Shellacs: | ||
| Clear | 730 | 6.1 |
| Opaque | 550 | 4.6 |
| Stains: | ||
| Clear and semitransparent | 550 | 4.6 |
| Opaque | 350 | 2.9 |
| Low solids | b120 | b1.0 |
| Stain controllers | 720 | 6.0 |
| Swimming pool coatings | 600 | 5.0 |
| Thermoplastic rubber coatings and mastics | 550 | 4.6 |
| Traffic marking coatings | 150 | 1.3 |
| Varnishes | 450 | 3.8 |
| Waterproofing sealers and treatments | 600 | 5.0 |
| Wood preservatives: | ||
| Below ground wood preservatives | 550 | 4.6 |
| Clear and semitransparent | 550 | 4.6 |
| Opaque | 350 | 2.9 |
| Low solids | b120 | b1.0 |
| Zone marking coatings | 450 | 3.8 |
aEnglish units are provided for information only. Compliance will be determined based on the VOC content limit, as expressed in metric units.
bUnits are grams of VOC per liter (pounds of VOC per gallon) of coating, including water and exempt compounds, thinned to the maximum thinning recommended by the manufacturer.
[63 FR 48877, Sept. 11, 1998; 63 FR 55175, Oct. 14, 1998; 63 FR 32103, June 15, 1999; 64 FR 35002, June 30, 1999]
Tried the LawStack mobile app?
Join thousands and try LawStack mobile for FREE today.
- Carry the law offline, wherever you go.
- Download CFR, USC, rules, and state law to your mobile device.
