COMAR 26.11.32.04. Standards — General

A. Except as provided in Regulations .01, .04D, .11, .12, .15, and .17—.26 of this chapter, a person may not sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for sale in the State a consumer product manufactured on or after the effective date in §B of this regulation that contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) in excess of the limits specified in §B of this regulation .

B. VOC limits, expressed as percent volatile organic compounds by weight, except as otherwise indicated are as follows:

Table 1. VOC Standards. Product Category VOC Limits Effective 1/1/2005 VOC Limits Effective 1/1/2009 VOC Limits Effective 1/1/2018 Adhesive: Aerosol: Aerosol Mist Spray 65 Aerosol Web Spray 55 Special Purpose Spray Adhesive: Mounting, Automotive Engine Compartment, and Flexible Vinyl 70 Polystyrene Foam and Automotive Headliner 65 Polylolefin and Laminate Repair/Edge Banding 60 Construction, Panel, and Floor Covering 15 7 Contact 80 NA Contact General Purpose 55 Contact Special Purpose 80 General Purpose 10 Structural Waterproof` 15 Adhesive Remover: Floor or Wall Covering 5 Gasket or Thread Locking 50 General Purpose 20 Specialty 70 Air Freshener: Single Phase Aerosol 30 Double Phase Aerosol 25 Dual Purpose Air Freshener/Disinfectant, Aerosol 60 Liquid/Pump Spray 18 Solid/Semisolid 3 Antiperspirant: Aerosol 40 HVOC 10 MVOC Non-Aerosol 0 HVOC 0 MVOC Anti-Static Product: Aerosol 80 Non-Aerosol 11 Artist's solvent/thinner 3 Automotive Brake Cleaner 45 NA Automotive Rubbing or Polishing Compound 17 Automotive Wax, Polish, Sealant or Glaze: Hard Paste Wax 45 Instant Detailer 3 All Other Forms 15 Automotive Windshield Cleaner 35 Automotive Windshield Washer Fluid 35 Bathroom and Tile Cleaner: Aerosol 7 All Other Forms 5 NA Non-Aerosol 1 Brake Cleaner 10 Bug and Tar Remover 40 Carburetor or Fuel-Injection Air Intake Cleaner 45 10 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner: Aerosol 7 Non-Aerosol (Dilutables) 0.1 Non-Aerosol (Ready-to-Use) 3.0 Charcoal Lighter Material Regulation .05 of this chapter Cooking Sprays, Aerosol 18 Deodorant: Aerosol 0 HVOC

dshield Washer Fluid 35 Bathroom and Tile Cleaner: Aerosol 7 All Other Forms 5 NA Non-Aerosol 1 Brake Cleaner 10 Bug and Tar Remover 40 Carburetor or Fuel-Injection Air Intake Cleaner 45 10 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner: Aerosol 7 Non-Aerosol (Dilutables) 0.1 Non-Aerosol (Ready-to-Use) 3.0 Charcoal Lighter Material Regulation .05 of this chapter Cooking Sprays, Aerosol 18 Deodorant: Aerosol 0 HVOC 10 MVOC Non-Aerosol 0 HVOC 0 MVOC Disinfectant: Aerosol 70 Non-Aerosol 1 Dusting Aid: Aerosol 25 All Other Forms 7 Electrical Cleaner 45 Electronic Cleaner 75 Engine Degreaser: Aerosol 35 10 Non-Aerosol 5 Fabric Protectant 60 Fabric Refresher: Aerosol 15 Non-Aerosol 6 Floor Polish/Wax: Resilient Flooring Material 7 1 Nonresilient Flooring Material 10 1 Wood Floor Wax 90 Floor Wax Stripper, Non-Aerosol Regulation .07 of this chapter Footwear or Leather Care Product: Aerosol 75 Solid 55 All Other Forms 15 Furniture Maintenance Product: Aerosol 17 All Other Forms (Except Solid or Paste) 7 NA Non-Aerosol (Except Solid or Paste) 3 General Purpose Cleaner: Aerosol 10 8 Non-Aerosol 4 General Purpose Degreaser: Aerosol 50 10 Non-Aerosol 4 Glass Cleaner: Aerosol 12 Non-Aerosol 4 Graffiti Remover: Aerosol 50 Non-Aerosol 30 Hair Mousse 6 Hairshine 55 Hairspray 55 Hair Styling Product: Aerosol and pump spray 6 All Other Forms 2 Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaner or Soap 8 Insecticide: Crawling Bug (Aerosol) 15 Crawling Bug (All Other Forms) 20 Flea and Tick 25 Flying Bug (Aerosol) 25 Flying Bug (All Other Forms) 35 Fogger 45 Lawn and Garden (All Other Forms) 20 Lawn and Garden (Non-Aerosol) 3 Wasp and Hornet 40 Laundry Prewash: Aerosol/Solid 22 All Other Forms 5 Laundry Starch/Sizing/Fabric Finish Product 5 4.5 Metal Polish or Cleanser 30 Multi-Purpose Lubricant (Excluding Solid or Semi-Solid Product) 50 Multi-Purpose Solvent 3 Nail Polish Remover 75 1 Non-Selective Terrestrial Herbicide Non-Aerosol 3 Oven or Grill Cleaner: Aerosols/Pump Spray 8 NA Liquid 5 NA Non-Aerosol 4 Aerosol 8 Paint Remover or Stripper 50 Paint Thinner 3 Penetrant 50 R

ther Forms 5 Laundry Starch/Sizing/Fabric Finish Product 5 4.5 Metal Polish or Cleanser 30 Multi-Purpose Lubricant (Excluding Solid or Semi-Solid Product) 50 Multi-Purpose Solvent 3 Nail Polish Remover 75 1 Non-Selective Terrestrial Herbicide Non-Aerosol 3 Oven or Grill Cleaner: Aerosols/Pump Spray 8 NA Liquid 5 NA Non-Aerosol 4 Aerosol 8 Paint Remover or Stripper 50 Paint Thinner 3 Penetrant 50 Rubber/Vinyl Protectant: Non-Aerosol 3 Aerosol 10 Sanitizer: Aerosol 70 Non-Aerosol 1 Sealant and Caulking Compound 4 Shaving Cream 5 Shaving Gel 7 4 Silicone-Based Multi-Purpose Lubricant (Excluding Solid or Semi-Solid Product) 60 Spot Remover: Aerosol 25 Non-Aerosol 8 Temporary Hair Color, Aerosol 55 Tire Sealant and Inflator 20 Toilet/Urinal Care: Aerosol 10 Non-Aerosol 3 Undercoating, Aerosol 40 Wood Cleaner: Aerosol 17 Non-Aerosol 4 NA = Not applicable

B-1. A person may not sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for sale in the State any antiperspirant or deodorant which contains any compound that has been identified by the CARB in Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 7, Section 93000 as a toxic air contaminant.

C. Products that are Diluted Before Use.

(1) Products Diluted with Water or Non-VOC Solvent.

(a) For consumer products for which the label, packaging, or accompanying literature specifically states that the product should be diluted with water or non-VOC solvent before use, the limits specified in §B of this regulation apply to the product only after the minimum recommended dilution has taken place.

Products that are Diluted Before Use.

(1) Products Diluted with Water or Non-VOC Solvent.

(a) For consumer products for which the label, packaging, or accompanying literature specifically states that the product should be diluted with water or non-VOC solvent before use, the limits specified in §B of this regulation apply to the product only after the minimum recommended dilution has taken place.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, “minimum recommended dilution” does not include recommendations for incidental use of a concentrated product to deal with limited special applications such as hard-to-remove soils or stains.

(2) Products Diluted with VOC Solvent. For consumer products for which the label, packaging, or accompanying literature states that the product should be diluted with a VOC solvent before use, the limits specified in §B of this regulation apply to the product only after the maximum recommended dilution has taken place.

D. Products Registered under Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). For a consumer product that is registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, (FIFRA), 7 U.S.C. §136 et seq., the effective date of the VOC standards is 1 year after the date specified in §B of this regulation .

E. Products containing Ozone-Depleting Compounds. For a consumer product for which standards are specified under §B of this regulation , a person may not cause a violation of the requirements of 40 CFR Part 82.

F. Sell-Through of Products.

(1) Sell-Through Period. Notwithstanding the provisions of §B of this regulation and Regulation .06 , .07, .08, .09, or .10 of this chapter, a consumer product manufactured prior to each of the effective dates specified for that product in Table 1 of §B of this regulation may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale after each of the specified effective dates.

(2) Section F(1) of this regulation does not apply to:

h Period. Notwithstanding the provisions of §B of this regulation and Regulation .06 , .07, .08, .09, or .10 of this chapter, a consumer product manufactured prior to each of the effective dates specified for that product in Table 1 of §B of this regulation may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale after each of the specified effective dates.

(2) Section F(1) of this regulation does not apply to:

(a) Any consumer product that does not display on the product container or package the date on which the product was manufactured, or a code indicating such date, in accordance with Regulation .13A of this chapter ; or

(b) Solid air fresheners and toilet or urinal care products that contain paradichlorobenzene, which are subject to the 1-year sell-through period specified in Regulation .10 of this chapter .

Cross References 26.11.19.23E(5)(b) 26.11.32.01A 26.11.32.01B(1) 26.11.32.01C(1) 26.11.32.01C(2) 26.11.32.01C(3) 26.11.32.01D 26.11.32.03B(4)(c) 26.11.32.03B(7) 26.11.32.03B(8)(a) 26.11.32.03B(136)(a) 26.11.32.03B(136)(b) 26.11.32.06A 26.11.32.06B(3) 26.11.32.11A 26.11.32.12B(1) 26.11.32.12C(1) 26.11.32.12C(1)(a) 26.11.32.12C(1)(b) 26.11.32.12C(2)(a)(iii) 26.11.32.12F(1) 26.11.32.12I(1) 26.11.32.13A(1) 26.11.32.13A(1)(b)(ii) 26.11.32.13A(2) 26.11.32.13B(1) 26.11.32.13C(1)(a) 26.11.32.13C(1)(b) 26.11.32.13C(1)(c) 26.11.32.14C(1) 26.11.32.15A 26.11.32.15A(2) 26.11.32.15B(1)(a) 26.11.32.15B(2)(a) 26.11.32.15C 26.11.32.17A(1) 26.11.32.18B(1) 26.11.32.21B(2) 26.11.32.22B(1) 26.11.32.22C(3) 26.11.32.24D(3) 26.11.32.25D(2)