RULE SYNOPSI S 
 
Draft rule language for Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapter 3745 -112, “ Consumer Products ” 
 
Update and Five -year review  
 
The Ohio EPA Division of Air Pollution Control (DAPC) has drafted revisions to the rules in OAC Chapter 3745-112 
to adopt a more recent version of the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) model rule for consumer products. 
DAPC has also completed a review of the rules in this chapter to fulfill the requirements of Ohio Revised Code 
(ORC) Section 106.03 and 106.031 (5-year review).  
 The rules in OAC Chapter 3745-112 contain regulations for the content of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in 
consumer products sold, supplied, offered for sale, or manufactured for use in the state of Ohio. These rules were 
initially promulgated in 2007 as part of Ohio’s strategy to attain the 1997 ozone National Ambient Air Quality 
Standard (NAAQS) by adopting the standards in the model rule developed by the Ozone Transport Commission 
(OTC). The OTC develops model rules for states to consider when adopting consumer products regulations and 
has since provided updated versions of the model rules, called “phases”, for states to consider in subsequent 
adoption or revision of Consumer Products st andards.  
 
OAC Chapter 3745-112 is currently based on the 2006 Phase II OTC model rule for Consumer Products. Ohio EPA 
is updating these rules to adopt more recent versions of the OTC model rule; specifically, up through the 2012 Phase IV OTC model rule (t his includes adopting the limits in the 2010 Phase III model rule, as well as the 2013 
technical update)  with a compliance date of January 1, 2023. This update is part of Ohio’s strategy to attain the 
2015 ozone NAAQS.    
 
Changes Made as a Result of Commen ts on the Draft Rule Amendments  
 A draft of amended rules was released to interested parties for a 30 -day comment period ending January 25, 2021. 
Following are the changes made as a result of the comments received. These changes supersede any changes made to the same paragraph during the interested parties draft.  
 
1. The implementation  date of the revisions has been revised to July 1, 2023.  
2. OAC 3745-112-01(B)(1): the definition of adhesive has been revised to be consistent with the OTC model rule.    
3. OAC 3745-112-01(B)( 11): the definition of antimicrobial hand or body cleaner or soap has been revised 
to be consistent with the OTC model rule.  
4. OAC 3745-112-01(B)(28): the definition of bug and tar remover has been revised to reinstate  the phrase 
‘either or both’. 
5. OAC 3745-112-01(B)(53)(a): the definition of electronic cleaner has been revised to correct a typographical error (removed repeated ‘or’).  
6. OAC 3745-112-01(B)(68) and OAC 3745-112-03 Table 1: references to “rubber and vinyl protectant” 
have  been revised to “rubber/vinyl protectant” consistent with OTC model rule. 
7. OAC 3745-112-01(B)(81)(b): the definition of hair spray has been  revised to reinstate the phrase ‘and/or’  
consistent with the OTC model rule.  
8. OAC 3745-112-01(B)(97): the definition of lawn and garden insecticide has been revised to be consistent 
with the OTC model rule.  
9. OAC 3745-112-03 Table 1: t he products included under special purpose spray adhesives have been 
separated out into individual  produc ts for clarity, consistent with the formatting in the Phase V version 
of the OTC model rule.  
10. OAC 3745-112-03 Table 1: the toilet/urinal care products category has been removed.  11. OAC 3745-112-03 Table 1: t he emission limit for nail polish remover has been revised consistent with 
the OTC model rule.  
12. OAC 3745-112-03(I)(4)(b)(i): a typographical error was corrected  (removed comma) . 
13. OAC 3745-112-06(A)(3): this provision has been revised to remove duplicative information and be 
consistent with the OTC model  rule.  
14. OAC 3745-112-07(E): this provision has been added to be consistent with the OTC model rul e. 
 
Original Draft Changes to the Rules in OAC Chapter 3745-112 
 The 2010 Phase III OTC model rule is based on the CARB 2006 Consumer Products Regulatory Amendments. The 
2010 OTC model rule amendments have more restrictive VOC limits for 14 existing consumer product categories (15, including subcategories), and 3 new categories (5, including subcategories; disinfectant, sanitizer, and 
temporary h air color) will be regulated for the first time with VOC limits.  
 
The 2012 Phase IV OTC model rule is based on the CARB 2009 Consumer Products Regulatory Amendments and 
includes CARB’s limits for multi- purpose solvents and paint thinners. 
 
The 2013 technic al update added the "dual purpose air freshener/disinfectant" category to make it consistent 
with the CARB Consumer Product rule.  
 
As part of this update, several VOC standards and definitions were added to, revised, or retired in OAC rule 3745 -
112-01, effective January 1, 2023, consistent with the revisions made to the OTC model rules , including,  but not 
limited to : 
• The standard and definition for “ automatic brake cleaner” were retired and replaced by “ brake cleaner”  
• A standard and definition  were added for “ automotive windshield cleaner”  
• The definition of “fabric protectant” was revised 
• The standard and definition for “flexible flooring material” were retired and replaced by “resilient flooring 
materials”  
• The definition of “floor polish or wax” was revised  
• A standard was added and the definition revised for “multi -purpose solvent”  
• The standard and definition for “non -resilient flooring material” were revised  
• A standard was added and the definition revised for “paint thinner”  
• The definition of “ru bber/vinyl protectant” was revised  
• Standards and a definition were added for “sanitizer”  
• The definition of “stick product” was retired  
• The definition of “structural waterproof adhesive” was retired  
• A standard and a definition of “temporary hair color” were  added  
• The definition of “wood floor wax” was revised  
 Ohio EPA is specifically requesting comment on the inclusion of standards for toilet/urinal care in the table of 
standards in OAC rule 3745 -112-03. This category , which was originally added to the OTC model rule in the 2006 
Phase II version,  was not included in the OAC during the original 2007 rulemaking based on comments received. 
Ohio EPA is proposing to add the category in this rulemaking for consistency with the OTC model rules.  
 
As a result of the 5 -year review process, Ohio EPA is also making various minor changes to correct typos and 
update the rule language in this chapter to meet legislative service commission (LSC) and agency style and 
formatting guidelines, as well as changes to OAC rule 3745 -112-01 to update information on referenced materials. 
These changes are minor in nature, and do not affect the scope or intent of the rules.