The Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2012

Regulations 4 and 5

SCHEDULE 2 U.K. VOC content limit values

A. Maximum VOC content limit values for paints and varnishes

	Product Subcategory	Type(1)	VOC (g/l(2))
(1) “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;
(2) g/l of ready to use product.
a	Interior matt walls and ceilings (Gloss ≤25@60°)	WB	30
		SB	30
b	Interior glossy walls and ceilings (Gloss >25@60°)	WB	100
		SB	100
c	Exterior walls of mineral substrate	WB	40
		SB	430
d	Interior/exterior trim and cladding paints for wood and metal	WB	130
		SB	300
e	Interior/exterior trim varnishes and woodstains, including opaque woodstains	WB	130
		SB	400
f	Interior and exterior minimal build woodstains	WB	130
		SB	700
g	Primers	WB	30
		SB	350
h	Binding primers	WB	30
		SB	750
i	One-pack performance coatings	WB	140
		SB	500
j	Two-pack reactive performance coatings for specific end use such as floors	WB	140
		SB	500
k	Multi-coloured coatings	WB	100
		SB	100
l	Decorative effect coatings	WB	200
		SB	200

B. Maximum VOC content limit values for vehicle refinishing products

	Product sub-category	Coatings	VOC g/l(1)
(1) g/l of ready to use product. Except for sub-category (a) any water content of the ready to use product should be discounted.
a	Preparatory and cleaning	Preparatory	850
		Pre-cleaner	200
b	Bodyfiller/stopper	All types	250
c	Primer	Surface /filler and general (metal) primer	540
		Wash primer	780
d	Topcoat	All types	420
e	Special finishes	All types	840