The Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2005

Regulations 4 and 5

SCHEDULE 2

A. MAXIMUM VOC CONTENT LIMIT VALUES FOR PAINTS AND VARNISHES

	Product Subcategory	Type ((*))	Phase I (g/l ((**)))(from 1.1.2007)	Phase II (g/l ((**)))(from 1.1.2010)
(*) “solvent-borne coatings (SB)” means coatings the viscosity of which is adjusted by the use of organic solvent; and “water-borne coatings (WB)” means coatings the viscosity of which is adjusted by the use of water; where “coatings” has the meaning defined in paragraph 3 of Schedule 1.
(**) g/l ready to use
a	Interior matt walls and ceilings (Gloss ≤25@60°)	WB SB	75 400	30 30
b	Interior glossy walls and ceilings (Gloss >25@60°)	WB SB	150 400	100 100
c	Exterior walls of mineral substrate	WB SB	75 450	40 430
d	Interior/exterior trim and cladding paints for wood and metal	WB SB	150 400	130 300
e	Interior/exterior trim varnishes and woodstains, including opaque woodstains	WB SB	150 500	130 400
f	Interior and exterior minimal build woodstains	WB SB	150 700	130 700
g	Primers	WB SB	50 450	30 350
h	Binding primers	WB SB	50 750	30 750
i	One-pack performance coatings	WB SB	140 600	140 500
j	Two-pack reactive performance coatings for specific end use such as floors	WB SB	140 550	140 500
k	Multi-coloured coatings	WB SB	150 400	100 100
l	Decorative effect coatings	WB SB	300 500	200 200

B. MAXIMUM VOC CONTENT LIMIT VALUES FOR VEHICLE REFINISHING PRODUCTS

	Product Subcategory	Coatings	VOC g/l ((*)) (1.1.2007)
(*) g/l of ready for use product. Except for subcategory (a) any water content of the product ready for use should be discounted.
a	Preparatory and cleaning	Preparatory Pre-cleaner	850 200
b	Bodyfiller/stopper	All types	250
c	Primer	Surfacer/filler and general (metal) primer Wash primer	540 780
d	Topcoat	All types	420
e	Special finishes	All types	840