S
ecretary  of the State File Number  
6252 
Regulation of the  
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 
Concerning 
C
onsumer Products and Architectural and Industrial Maintenance 
Coatings  
Regulations adopted after July 1, 2013, become effective upon posting to the Connecticut 
eRegulations System , or at a later date if  specified within the regulation.  
P
osted to the Connecticut eRegulations System on October 5, 2017 
EF
FECTIVE DATE  
October 5, 2017 
Approved by the Attorney General on  
August 29, 2017 
A
pproved by the Legislation Regulation Review Committee on 
September 26, 2017 
Electronic copy with agency head certification statement electronically submitted to and 
received by the Office of the Secretary of the State on  
October 5, 2017 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017State of Connecticut 
Regulation of 
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 
Concerning 
Consumer Products and Architectural and Industrial Maintenance Coatings 
Sec. 22a-174-40. Consumer Products 
(a)  Definitions. For purposes of this section, the definitions listed in this subsection shall apply[.] :
(1) “Adhesive” means any product that is applied for the purpose of bonding two surfaces together 
excluding [(1)] (A) mechanical means such as screws, clamps and Velcro, [(2)] (B) products used on 
humans and animals, and [(3)] (C) adhesive tape, contact paper, wallpaper, shelf liners or any other 
product with an adhesive incorporated onto or in an inert substrate. 
(2) “Adhesive remover” means a product designed to remove adhesives from either a specific 
substrate or a variety of substrates. “Adhesive [removers] remover ” [do] does not include products 
that remove adhesives and are intended for use on humans or other animals. For the purpose of this 
definition, “adhesive” means a substance used to bond one or more materials including, but not 
limited to, caulks, sealants or glues. 
(3) “Aerosol adhesive” means an aerosolized bonding product in which the spray mechanism is 
permanently housed in a non-refillable can designed for hand-held application without the need for 
ancillary hoses or spray equipment. “Aerosol adhesive” includes special purpose spray adhesive, mist 
spray adhesive and web spray adhesive. 
(4) “Aerosol cooking spray” means any aerosol product designed either to reduce sticking on 
cooking and baking surfaces or to be applied on food or both. 
(5) “Aerosol product” means a pressurized spray system that dispenses product ingredients by 
means of a propellant contained in a product or a product’s container, or by means of a mechanically 
induced force. “Aerosol product” does not include pump spray. 
(6) “Agricultural use” means[, for the purposes of this definition,] the use of any pesticide or 
method or device for the control of pests in connection with the commercial production, storage or 
processing of any animal or plant crop, exclusive of the sale or use of pesticides in properly labeled 
packages or containers that are intended for [use in]: 
(A) A household or its immediate environment; 
(B) Structural pest control, which includes a use requiring a license under section 22a-54 of the 
Connecticut General Statutes; 
(C) A manufacturing, mining or chemical process or in the operation of factories, processing 
plants and similar sites; or 
(D) Within the lines of, or on property necessary for the operation of, buildings such as hospitals, 
schools, libraries, auditoriums and office complexes. 
(7) “Air freshener” means any consumer product including, but not limited to, sprays, wicks, 
powders and crystals, designed for the purpose of masking odors, or freshening, cleaning, scenting or 
deodorizing the air including spray disinfectants , dual purpose air freshener or disinfectant products 
and other products that are expressly represented for use as “air freshener.” “Air freshener” does not 
include products that are used on the human body, products that function primarily as cleaning Page 1of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017products, disinfectant products claiming to deodorize by killing germs on surfaces, institutional and
industrial disinfectants when offered for sale solely through institutional and industrial channels of
distribution, odor removers or eliminators or [toilet/urinal] toilet or urinal care products.
(8) “All other forms” means all consumer product forms for which no form-specific VOC standard
is specified. Unless specified in a VOC standard, “all other forms” include, but are not limited to,
solids, liquids, wicks, powders, crystals and cloth, paper wipes or towelettes.
(9) “Alternative control plan” or “ACP” means an emissions averaging program approved by
CARB or the NYSDEC.
(10) “Anti-microbial hand or body cleaner or soap” means a cleaner or soap designed to reduce
the level of microorganisms on the skin through germicidal activity, including, but not limited to,anti-microbial hand or body washes and cleaners, food-handler hand washes, healthcare personnel
hand washes, pre-operative skin preparations and surgical scrubs. “Anti-microbial hand or body
cleaner or soap” does not include prescription drug products; antiperspirants; astringent or toner;
deodorant; facial cleaner or soap; general-use hand or body cleaner or soap; hand dishwashing
detergent including anti-microbial, heavy-duty hand cleaner or soap; medicated astringent or
medicated toner; or rubbing alcohol.
(11) “Antiperspirant” means any product including, but not limited to, an aerosol, roll-on, stick,
pump, pad, cream or squeeze-bottle that is intended by the manufacturer to be used to reduce
perspiration in the human axilla by at least 20 percent in at least 50 percent of a target population.
(12) “Anti-static product” means a product that is labeled to eliminate, prevent or inhibit the
accumulation of static electricity, exclusive of electronic cleaners, floor polish or wax, floor coating,
aerosol coating products or architectural coating.
(13) “Architectural coating” means, notwithstanding the definition in section 22a-174-1 of the
Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, a coating applied to stationary structures and their
appurtenances, to mobile homes, to pavements or to curbs.
(14) “Aromatic compound” means a carbon-containing compound that contains one or more
benzene or equivalent heterocyclic rings and has an initial boiling point less than or equal to 280°C.
“Aromatic compound” does not include compounds excluded from the definition of VOC listed in
section 22a-174-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
(15) “Artist’s solvent or thinner” means any liquid product, labeled to meet ASTM D4236 – 94
(March 1, 2005) Standard Practice for Labeling Art Materials for Chronic Health Hazards, and
packaged in a container equal to or less than 34 fluid ounces, labeled to reduce the viscosity of a
coating used to create visual art or a component of such a coating or to remove a coating used to
create visual art from a substrate.
[(14)] (16) “ASTM” means the American Society for Testing and Materials.
[(15)] (17) “Astringent” or “toner” means any product not regulated as a drug by the United States  
Food and Drug Administration that is applied to the skin for the purpose of cleaning or tightening  pores, 
including clarifiers and substrate-impregnated products and excluding any hand, face or body cleaner or 
soap product, medicated astringent or medicated toner, cold cream, lotion or antiperspirant.
[(16)] (18) “Automotive brake cleaner” means, for products manufactured prior to May 1, 2018,  a
cleaning product designed to remove oil, grease, brake fluid, brake pad material or dirt from motor
vehicle brake mechanisms.
[(17)] (19) “Automotive hard paste wax” means a motor vehicle wax or polish that is:
(A) Designed to protect and improve the appearance of motor vehicle painted surfaces;
(B) A solid at room temperature; and
(C) Contains 0% water by formulation.
[(18)] (20) “Automotive instant detailer” means a product designed for use in a pump spray that is
applied to motor vehicle painted surfaces and wiped off prior to being allowed to dry.Page 2 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017[(19)] (21) “Automotive rubbing or polishing compound” means a product designed primarily 
to remove oxidation, old paint, scratches or swirl marks and other defects from motor vehicle 
painted  surfaces without leaving a protective barrier.
[(20)] (22) “Automotive wax, polish, sealant or glaze” means a product designed to seal out 
moisture, increase gloss or otherwise enhance motor vehicle painted surfaces including, but not 
limited to, products designed for use in auto body repair shops and drive-through car washes, as well 
as products designed for the general public and excluding automotive rubbing or polishing  
compounds, automotive wash and wax products, surfactant-containing car wash products and  
products designed for use on unpainted surfaces such as bare metal, chrome, glass or plastic.
(23) “Automotive windshield cleaner” means a product labeled and packaged as an automotive
windshield cleaner for automotive use only that is in the form of a moistened towelette designed to be
used on automotive windshields, automotive mirrors and automotive headlights. “Automotive
windshield cleaner” does not include automotive windshield washer fluid.
[(21)] (24) “Automotive windshield washer fluid” means any liquid designed for use in a motor
vehicle windshield washer system either as antifreeze or for the purpose of cleaning, washing or
wetting the windshield, excluding fluids placed by the manufacturer in a new vehicle[ and excluding
wet towel products designed to be applied by hand to automotive windshields and windows to
remove dirt].
[(22)] (25) “Bait station insecticide” means an insecticidal bait weighing no more than 0.5 ounce 
and composed of solid material feeding stimulants with less than five percent active ingredients that 
is designed to be ingested by insects.
[(23)] (26) “Bathroom and tile cleaner” means a product designed to clean tile or surfaces in 
bathrooms, exclusive of products [specifically] designed primarily to clean toilet bowls, toilet tanks 
or urinals.
(27) “Brake cleaner” means, for products manufactured on and after May 1, 2018, a cleaning
product designed to remove oil, grease, brake fluid, brake pad material or dirt from motor vehicle
brake mechanisms.
[(24)] (28) “Bug and tar remover” means a product labeled to remove either or both of the  
following from painted motor vehicle surfaces without causing damage to the motor vehicle finish:
(A) Biological-type residues such as insect carcasses and tree sap; or
(B) Road grime, such as road tar, roadway paint markings and asphalt.
[(25)] (29) “CARB” means the California Air Resources Board.
[(26)] (30) “CCR” means the California Code of Regulations.
[(27)] (31) “Carburetor or fuel-injection air intake [cleaners] cleaner” means a product designed to
remove fuel deposits, dirt or other contaminants from a carburetor, choke, throttle body of a fuel-
injection system or associated linkages, exclusive of a product designed [exclusively] to be
introduced directly into the fuel lines or fuel storage tank prior to introduction into the carburetor or
fuel injectors[.], or a product designed or labeled to be introduced during engine operation directly
into air vacuum lines by using an application device that sprays product under pressure.
[(28)] (32) “Carpet and upholstery cleaner” means a cleaning product designed for the purpose of 
eliminating dirt and stains on rugs, carpeting, and the interior of motor vehicles or on household 
furniture or objects upholstered or covered with fabrics such as wool, cotton, nylon or other synthetic 
fabrics including, but not limited to, products that make fabric protectant claims and excluding 
general purpose cleaners, spot removers, vinyl or leather cleaners, dry cleaning fluids or products 
designed exclusively for use at industrial facilities engaged in furniture or carpet manufacturing.
[(29)] (33) “CAS” means Chemical Abstract Service.
[(30)] (34) “Charcoal lighter material” means any combustible material designed to be applied on,  
incorporated in, added to or used with charcoal to enhance ignition, excluding electrical starters andPage 3 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017probes, metallic cylinders using paper tinder, natural gas, propane or fat wood.
[(31)] (35) “Colorant” means any pigment or coloring material used in a consumer product for 
an aesthetic effect, or to highlight a component.
[(32)] (36) “Connecticut sales” means the annual sales in Connecticut during a specified calendar  
year of a consumer product, expressed as net pounds of product less packaging and container.
[(33)] (37) “Construction, panel and floor covering adhesive” means any non-aerosol single-
component adhesive that is not floor seam sealer and that is designed or labeled [exclusively] for the 
installation, remodeling, maintenance or repair of:
(A) Structural and building components that include, but are not limited to, beams, trusses, studs;
paneling such as drywall or drywall laminates, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, plywood, particle board,
insulation board, pre-decorated hardboard and tile board; ceiling and acoustical tile; molding;fixtures; countertops or countertop laminates; cove or wall bases; and flooring or subflooring; or
(B) Floor or wall coverings that include, but are not limited to, wood or simulated wood covering;
carpet; carpet pad or cushion; vinyl-backed carpet; flexible flooring material; non-resilient flooringmaterial; mirror tiles and other types of tiles; and artificial grass.
[(34)] (38) “Consumer” means any person who purchases or acquires any consumer product for 
personal, family
, household or institutional use. A person acquiring a consumer product for resale is 
not a “consumer” for that product.
[(35)] (39) “Consumer product” means a chemically formulated product used by household and 
institutional consumers including, but not limited to, antiperspirants; detergents; deodorants; cleaning 
compounds; polishes; floor finishes; cosmetics; personal care products; home, lawn and garden  
products; disinfectants; sanitizers; aerosol paints; aerosol adhesives used for consumer
, industrial or 
commercial uses; or automotive specialty products. Other paint products, furniture coatings or 
architectural coatings are not “consumer products.”
[(36)] (40) “Contact adhesive” means [an] a non-aerosol adhesive that:
(A) Is designed for application to two surfaces to be bonded together;
(B) Is designed to dry before the two surfaces are placed in contact with each other;
(C) Forms an immediate bond that is impossible, or difficult, to reposition after both adhesive-
coated surfaces are placed in contact with each other;
(D) Does not need sustained pressure or clamping of surfaces after the adhesive-coated surfaces
have been brought together using sufficient momentary pressure to establish full contact between
both surfaces;
(E) Is not a rubber cement primarily intended for use on paper substrates; and
(F) Is not a vulcanizing fluid designed and labeled for tire repair.
[(37)] (41) “Contact adhesive -[-] general purpose” means any contact adhesive that is not a
“contact adhesive -[-] special purpose.”
[(38)] (42) “Contact adhesive -[-] special purpose” means a contact adhesive that is either:
(A) Used to bond melamine-covered board, unprimed metal, unsupported vinyl, Teflon, ultra-high
molecular weight polyethylene, rubber, high pressure laminate or wood veneer 1/16 inch or less in
thickness to any porous or nonporous surface, and is sold in units of product, less packaging, thatcontain more than eight fluid ounces; or
(B) Used in automotive applications that are either automotive under-the-hood applications
requiring heat, oil or gasoline resistance, or body-side molding, automotive weatherstrip or decorative
trim.
[(39)] (43) “Container” or “packaging” means the part or parts of a consumer or institutional  
product that serve only to contain, enclose, incorporate, deliver, dispense, wrap or store the 
chemically formulated substance or mixture of substances that accomplish the purpose or purposes 
for which the product is designed or intended, and includes any article onto or into which thePage 4 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017principal display panel and other accompanying literature or graphics are incorporated, etched,
printed or attached.
[(40)] (44) “Crawling bug insecticide” means any insecticide product that is designed for use 
against ants, cockroaches or other household crawling arthropods including, but not limited to, mites, 
silverfish or spiders, and excluding any house dust mite product or any product designed to be used  
exclusively on humans or animals. For the purposes of this definition only:
(A) “House dust mite” means a Pyroglyphidaean mite that feeds primarily on skin cells shed in the
home by humans and pets; and
(B) “House dust mite product” means a product whose label, packaging or accompanying
literature states that the product is suitable for use against house dust mites but does not indicate that
the product is suitable for use against ants, cockroaches or other household crawling arthropods.
[(41)] (45) “Date-code” means the day, month and year on which a consumer product 
is manufactured, filled or packaged or a code indicating such a date.
[(42)] (46) “Deodorant” means any product including, but not limited to, an aerosol, roll-on, stick,  
pump, pad, cream or squeeze-bottle, [that is intended by the manufacturer to be used to minimize 
odor in the human axilla by retarding the growth of bacteria that cause the decomposition of 
perspiration.] that indicates or depicts on the container or packaging, or on any sticker or label affixed 
thereto, that the product can be used on or applied to the human axilla to provide a scent or minimize 
odor.
[(43)] (47) “Device” means any instrument or contrivance, other than a firearm, designed for  
trapping, destroying, repelling or mitigating any pest or any other form of plant or animal life other  
than humans and bacteria, viruses or other microorganisms on or in living humans or other living 
animals; but “device” does not include equipment used to apply pesticides if such pesticides are sold 
separately from the device.
[(44)] (48) “Disinfectant” means any product intended to destroy or irreversibly  inactivate  
infectious or other undesirable bacteria, pathogenic fungi or viruses on surfaces or inanimate objects 
and for which the label is registered under FIFRA, including any product that is labeled both as a 
sanitizer and disinfectant. “Disinfectant” does not include products:
(A) Designed solely for use on human or animals;
(B) Designed for agricultural use;
(C) Designed solely for use in swimming pools, therapeutic [tubs] or hot tubs; [or]
(D) Designed to be used on heat sensitive critical or semi-critical medical devices or medical
equipment surfaces;
(E) That are pre-moistened wipes or towelettes sold exclusively to medical, convalescent, or
veterinary establishments;
(F) Designed to be applied to food-contact surfaces and are not required to be rinsed prior to
contact with food; or
[(D)] (G) As indicated on the principal display panel or label, designed primarily for use as 
bathroom and tile cleaners, glass cleaners, general purpose cleaners, toilet [bowl cleaners] or urinal 
care product s, metal polishes[.], carpet cleaners, or fabric refreshers that may also make disinfecting 
or anti-microbial claims on the label.
For the purposes of this subdivision, “heat sensitive critical or semi-critical medical device” means
a medical device that contacts or permeates mucous membranes or skin and that cannot be sterilized
by thermal methods such as steam.
[(45)] (49) “Distributor” means any person to whom a consumer product is sold or supplied for 
the purposes of resale or distribution in commerce, except that manufacturers, retailers and 
consumers are not “distributors.”
[(46)] (50) “Double-phase aerosol air freshener” means an aerosol air freshener with the liquidPage 5 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017contents in two or more distinct phases that requires the product container be shaken before use to
mix the phases, producing an emulsion.
[(47)] (51) “Dry cleaning fluid” means any non-aqueous liquid product designed and labeled  
exclusively for use on fabrics that are labeled “dry clean only” or that are S-coded fabrics and  
includes, but is not limited to, those products used by commercial dry cleaners and commercial  
businesses that clean fabrics such as draperies at [the customer
’s] a residence or work place. “Dry 
cleaning fluid” does not include spot remover or carpet and upholstery cleaner.
(52)  “Dual purpose air freshener or disinfectant” means an aerosol product represented on the
product container, or on any sticker, label, packaging, or literature attached to the product container,
for use as both disinfectant and an air freshener.
[(48)] (53) “Dusting aid” means a product designed for use with a mop, rag or other dusting 
device  to assist in removing dust and other soils from floors and other surfaces without leaving a wax 
or silicone based coating and does not include products, such as pressurized gas duster, that consist  
entirely of compressed gases for use in electronic or other specialty areas.
[(49)] (54) “Electrical cleaner” means a product labeled to remove heavy soils such as grease,  
grime or oil from electrical equipment such as electric motors, armatures, relays, electric panels or  
generators. “Electrical cleaner” does not include general purpose cleaner, general purpose degreaser, 
dusting aid, electronic cleaner, energized electrical cleaner, pressurized gas duster, engine degreaser, 
anti-static product or products designed to clean the casings or housings of electrical equipment.
[(50)] (55) “Electronic cleaner” means a product labeled for the removal of dirt, moisture, dust,  
flux or oxides from the internal components of electronic or precision equipment such as circuit  
boards, and the internal components of electronic devices such as radios, compact disc (CD) players,  
digital video disc (DVD) players and computers. “Electronic cleaner” does not include general  
purpose cleaner
, general purpose degreaser, dusting aid, pressurized gas duster, engine degreaser, 
electrical cleaner, energized electrical cleaner, anti-static product or products designed to clean the  
casings or housings of electronic equipment.
[(51)] (56) “Energized electrical cleaner” means a product that meets both of the following criteria:
[(1)] (A) the product is labeled to clean or degrease electrical equipment, where cleaning or  degreasing 
is accomplished when electrical current exists, or when there is a residual electrical  potential from a 
component, such as a capacitor; and [(2)] (B) the product label clearly displays the  statements: 
“Energized equipment use only. Not to be used for motorized vehicle maintenance or  their 
parts.” “Energized electrical cleaner” does not include electronic cleaner.
[(52)] (57) “Engine degreaser” means a cleaning product designed to remove grease, grime, oil 
and
 other contaminants from the external surfaces of engines and other mechanical parts.
[(53)] (58) “Fabric protectant” means [a product designed to be applied to fabric substrates to  
protect the surface from soiling or to reduce absorption of liquid into the fabric’
s fibers. “Fabric 
protectant” does not include a product labeled for use as a waterproofer, a product designed for use  
solely on leather or a product designed for use solely on fabrics that are labeled “dry clean only” and  
sold in containers of ten fluid ounces or less.]:
(A) For products manufactured prior to May 1, 2018, a product designed to be applied to fabric
substrates to protect the surface from soiling or to reduce absorption of liquid into the fabric’s fibers.
“Fabric protectant” does not include a product labeled for use as a waterproofer, a product designed
for use solely on leather or a product designed for use solely on fabrics that are labeled “dry clean
only” and sold in containers of ten fluid ounces or less; and
(B) For products manufactured on and after May 1, 2018, a product designed to be applied to
fabric substrates to protect the surface from soiling or to reduce absorption of liquid into the fabric’s
fibers. “Fabric protectant” does not include a waterproofing product labeled for use solely on leather,
a pigmented product designed to be used primarily for coloring, a product used for construction,Page 6 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017reconstruction, modification, structural maintenance or repair of a fabric substrate, or a product that
renews or restores fabric and qualifies as either clear coating or vinyl, fabric, leather or polycarbonate
coating.
[(54)] (59) “Fabric refresher” means a product labeled to neutralize or eliminate odors on non-
laundered fabric including, but not limited to, soft household surfaces, rugs, carpeting, draperies, 
bedding, automotive interiors, footwear, athletic equipment, clothing or on household furniture or 
objects upholstered or covered with fabrics such as, but not limited to, wool, cotton or nylon. “Fabric 
refresher” does not include anti-static product, carpet and upholstery cleaner, [soft household surface 
sanitizers,] footwear or leather care product, spot remover or disinfectant, sanitizer, or products 
labeled for application on both fabric and human skin. [For the purposes of this definition only, “soft 
household surface sanitizer” means a product labeled to neutralize or eliminate odors on the surfaces 
listed in this definition and for which the label is registered as a sanitizer under FIFRA.]
[(55)] (60) “Facial cleaner or soap” means a cleaner or soap designed primarily to clean the face 
and includes, but is not limited to, facial cleansing creams, semi-solids, liquids, lotions and substrate-
impregnated forms; and excludes prescription drug products, antimicrobial hand or body cleaner or 
soap, astringent, toner, general-use hand or body cleaner or soap, medicated astringent, medicated 
toner or rubbing alcohol.
[(56)] (61) “Fat wood” means pieces of wood kindling with high levels of sap or resin that 
enhance  ignition of the kindling, and excludes any kindling with substances added to enhance 
flammability,  such as wax-covered or wax-impregnated wood-based products.
[(57)] (62) “FDA” means the United States Food and Drug Administration.
[(58)] (63) “FIFRA” means the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, 7 
USC sections 136 et. seq.
[(59)] (64) “Flea and tick insecticide” means any insecticide product that is designed for use
against fleas, ticks, their larvae or their eggs, exclusive of products designed for use exclusively on
humans or animals and their bedding.
[(60)] (65) “Flexible flooring material” means asphalt, cork, linoleum, no-wax, rubber, 
seamless vinyl or vinyl composite flooring.
[(61)] (66) “Floor coating” means an opaque coating that is labeled and designed for application 
to flooring, including but not limited to, decks, porches, steps or other horizontal surfaces subject to 
foot traffic.
[(62)] (67) “Floor or wall covering adhesive remover” means a product designed or labeled 
to remove floor or wall coverings and associated adhesive from the underlying substrate.
[(63)] (68) “Floor polish or wax” means [a wax, polish or any other product designed to polish, 
protect or enhance floor surfaces by leaving a protective coating that is designed to be periodically 
replenished, exclusive of spray buff products, products designed solely for the purpose of cleaning 
floors, floor finish strippers, products designed for unfinished wood floors and coatings subject to 
architectural coatings regulations.]:
(A) For products manufactured prior to May 1, 2018, a wax, polish or any other product designed
to polish, protect or enhance floor surfaces by leaving a protective coating that is designed to be
periodically replenished, but does not include spray buff products, products designed solely for the
purpose of cleaning floors, floor finish strippers, products designed for unfinished wood floors, or
coatings subject to architectural coatings regulations; and
(B) For products manufactured on and after May 1, 2018, a product designed or labeled to polish,
wax, condition, protect, temporarily seal, or otherwise enhance floor surfaces by leaving a protective
finish that is designed or labeled to be periodically replenished. “Floor polish or wax” does not
include spray buff products, floor wax strippers, products designed or labeled for unfinished wood
floors, or coatings subject to architectural coatings regulations.Page 7 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017[(64)] (69) “Floor seam sealer” means any product designed and labeled exclusively for bonding,  
fusing, sealing or coating seams between adjoining pieces of installed flexible sheet flooring.
[(65)] (70) “Floor wax stripper” means a product designed to remove natural or synthetic floor 
polishes or waxes through breakdown of the polish or wax polymers, or by dissolving or emulsifying 
the polish or wax, exclusive of aerosol floor wax strippers or products designed to remove floor wax  
solely through abrasion.
[(66)] (71) “Flying bug insecticide” means any insecticide product that is designed for use against  
flying insects or other flying arthropods, including, but not limited to, flies, mosquitoes, moths or  
gnats, and excluding wasp and hornet insecticide, products that are designed to be used exclusively  
on humans or animals or any moth-proofing product. For the purposes of this definition only, “moth-
proofing product” means a product whose label, packaging or accompanying literature indicates that 
the product is designed to protect fabrics from damage by moths but does not indicate that the 
product is suitable for use against flying insects or other flying arthropods.
[(67)] (72) “Footwear or leather care product” means any product designed or labeled to be applied
to footwear or to other leather articles or components, to maintain, enhance, clean, protect or modify
the appearance, durability, fit or flexibility of the footwear or leather article or component. Footwearincludes both leather and non-leather foot apparel. “Footwear or leather care product” does notinclude fabric protectant, general purpose adhesive, contact adhesive,[vinyl/fabric/leather/polycarbonate] vinyl, fabric, leather or polycarbonate
coating, rubber [and] or
vinyl protectant, fabric refresher, products solely for deodorizing or sealant products with adhesiveproperties used to create external protective layers greater than two millimeters thick.
[(68)] (73) “Fragrance” means a substance or complex mixture of aroma chemicals, natural  
essential oils and other functional components[,] with a combined vapor pressure not in excess of 
2mm Hg at 20ºC, the sole purpose of which is to impart an odor or scent or to counteract a malodor.
[(69)] (74) “Furniture coating” means any paint designed for application to room furnishings 
including, but 
not limited to, kitchen, bath and vanity cabinets; tables; chairs; beds and sofas.
[(70)] (75) “Furniture maintenance product” means a wax, polish, conditioner or any other 
product designed for the purpose of polishing, protecting or enhancing finished wood surfaces other 
than floors and other furniture surfaces including, but not limited to acrylic, ceramic, plastic, stone, 
metal  and fiberglass. “Furniture maintenance product” [but] does not include any dusting [aids] aid, 
wood [cleaners] cleaner,  [products] product designed [solely for the purpose of] exclusively for 
cleaning  furniture [and products] or any product designed to leave a permanent finish such as [stains] 
stain, sanding [sealers] sealer  [and lacquers] or lacquer.
[(71)] (76) “Gasket or thread locking adhesive remover” means a product designed or labeled 
to remove gaskets or thread locking adhesives. “Gasket or thread locking adhesive remover” 
includes 
products labeled for dual use as a paint stripper and gasket remover or thread locking 
adhesive 
remover.
[(72)] (77) “Gel” means a colloid in which the disperse phase has combined with the 
continuous phase to produce a semisolid material, such as jelly.
[(73)] (78) “General purpose adhesive” means any non-aerosol adhesive designed for use on 
a variety of substrates, excluding the following:
(A) Contact adhesives;
(B) Construction, panel and floor covering adhesives;(C) Adhesives designed exclusively for application to one specific category of substrate, such as
metals, paper products, ceramics, plastics, rubbers or vinyls; or
(D) Adhesives designed exclusively for use on one specific category of articles that may be
composed of different materials but perform a specific function, such as gaskets, automotive trim,
weather-stripping or carpets.Page 8 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017[(74)] (79) “General purpose adhesive remover” means a product designed or labeled to remove  
cyanoacrylate adhesives and non-reactive adhesives or residue from a variety of substrates, including  
but not limited to, products that remove thermoplastic adhesives; pressure sensitive adhesives;  
dextrine or starchbased adhesives; casein glues; rubber or latex-based adhesives; and products that  
remove stickers, decals, stencils, or similar materials.  “General purpose adhesive remover” does not
include floor or wall covering adhesive remover.
[(75)] (80) “General purpose cleaner” means a product designed for general all-purpose cleaning,  
in contrast to cleaning products designed to clean specific substrates in certain situations. “General 
purpose cleaner” includes, but is not limited to, products designed for general floor cleaning, kitchen 
[or], countertop, or sink cleaning[,]; and cleaners designed to be used on a variety of hard surfaces 
such as stovetops, cooktops, small appliances or microwaves, and does not include general purpose 
degreasers and electronic cleaners. A product that is labeled as an “oven or grill cleaner” that makes 
claims that it is suitable for cleaning other hard surfaces is a “general purpose cleaner.”
[(76)] (81) “General purpose degreaser” means any product labeled to remove or dissolve grease, 
grime, oil and other oil-based contaminants from a variety of substrates, including automotive or 
miscellaneous metallic parts. “General purpose degreaser” includes a product that is labeled as an 
oven or grill cleaner that makes claims that it is suitable for degreasing other hard surfaces.“General  
purpose degreaser” does not include engine degreaser, general purpose cleaner, adhesive remover, 
electronic cleaner, electrical cleaner, energized electrical cleaner, metal polish, metal cleanser, oven or 
grill cleaner, except as qualified in the previous sentence, or  products used exclusively in solvent
cleaning tanks or related equipment, or products that are:
(A) Sold exclusively to establishments that manufacture or construct goods or commodities; and 
(B) Labeled exclusively for “use in the manufacturing process only”, or “not for retail sale.” 
[(77)] (82) “General-use hand or body cleaner or soap” means a cleaner or soap designed to be
used routinely on the skin to clean or remove typical or common dirt and soils. “General-use hand or
body cleaner or soap” includes, but is not limited to, hand or body wash, dual-purpose shampoo-bodycleaner, shower or bath gel and moisturizing cleaner or soap; and excludes prescription drug product,anti-microbial hand or body cleaner or soap, astringent, toner, facial cleaner or soap, handdishwashing detergent, anti-microbial hand washing detergent, heavy-duty hand cleaner or soap,medicated astringent, medicated toner or rubbing alcohol.
[(78)] (83) “Glass cleaner” means a cleaning product designed primarily for cleaning 
surfaces made of glass and does not include products designed solely for the purpose of cleaning 
optical  materials used in eyeglasses, photographic equipment, scientific equipment or 
photocopying
 machines.
[(79)] (84) “Graffiti remover” means a product labeled to remove spray paint, ink, marker, crayon,  
lipstick, nail polish or shoe polish from a variety of non-cloth or non-fabric substrates. “Graffiti  
remover” does not include paint remover or stripper, nail polish remover or spot remover. “Graffiti  
remover” includes products labeled for dual use as both a paint stripper and graffiti remover.
[(80)] (85) “Hair mousse” means hairstyling foam designed to facilitate styling of a coiffure 
and provide holding power.
[(81)] (86) “Hair shine” means any product designed for the primary purpose of creating a 
shine when applied to the hair, including, but not limited to, dual-use hair styling product, products  
designed pri
marily to impart a sheen to the hair, and excluding hair spray, hair mousse, hair styling 
gel or spray gel, or products whose primary purpose is to condition or hold the hair.
[(82)] (87) “Hair spray” means a consumer product that is applied to styled hair and is designed 
or labeled to provide sufficient rigidity to hold, retain or finish the style of the hair for a period of 
time.  “Hair spray” includes aerosol hair sprays, pump hair sprays, spray waxes; color, glitter or 
sparkle hairsprays that make finishing claims; and products that are both a styling and finishing 
product.Page 9 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017“Hair spray” does not include spray products that are intended to aid in styling but do not provide
finishing of a hairstyle. For the purposes of this definition, “finish” or “finishing” means the
maintaining or holding of previously styled hair for a period of time. For the purposes of this
definition, “styling” means the forming, sculpting or manipulation of the hair to alter temporarily the
hair’s shape.
[(83)] (88) “Hair styling product” means a consumer product designed or labeled for the  
application to wet, damp or dry hair to aid in defining, shaping, lifting, styling or sculpting of the hair. 
“Hair styling product” includes, but is not limited to, hair balm, clay, cream, creme, curl straightener,  
gel, liquid, lotion, paste, pomade, putty, root lifter, serum, spray gel, stick, temporary hair 
straightener, wax, spray products that aid in styling but do not provide finishing of a hairstyle and 
leave-in volumizers, detanglers or conditioners that make styling claims. “Hair styling product” does 
not include hair mousse, hair shine, hair spray or shampoos or conditioners that are rinsed from the 
hair prior to styling. For the purposes of this definition, “finish” or “finishing” means the maintaining 
or holding of previously styled hair for a period of time; and “styling” means the forming, sculpting  
or manipulation of the hair to alter temporarily the hair’s shape.
[(84)] (89) “Heavy-duty hand cleaner or soap” means a product designed to clean or remove  
difficult dirt and soils such as oil, grease, grime, tar, shellac, putty, printer’s ink, paint, graphite, 
cement, carbon, asphalt or adhesives from the hand with or without the use of water. “Heavy-duty 
hand cleaner or soap” does not include prescription drug product, anti-microbial hand or body cleaner  
or soap, astringent, toner, facial cleaner or soap, general-use hand or body cleaner or soap, medicated  
astringent, medicated toner or rubbing alcohol.
[(85)] (90) “Herbicide” means a pesticide product designed to kill or retard a plant’s growth, but 
excludes a product labeled for agricultural use and restricted material requiring a permit for use and 
possession.
(91) “High temperature coating” means a high performance coating labeled and formulated for
application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures above 204ºC (400ºF).
[(86)] (92) “High volatility organic compound” or “HVOC” means any VOC that exerts a 
vapor pressure greater than 80mm Hg at 20°C.
[(87)] (93) “Household product” means any consumer product designed for use inside or 
outside living quarters or residences, inclusive of the immediate surroundings, which are occupied 
or intended for occupation by individuals.
(94) “Industrial maintenance coating” means a high performance architectural coating, including
primers, sealers, undercoaters, as defined in section 22a-174-41 of the Regulations of Connecticut
State Agencies, intermediate coats, and topcoats formulated for application to substrates, including
floors, exposed to one or more of the following extreme environmental conditions and labeled “for
industrial use only,” “for professional use only,” “not for residential use,” or “not intended for
residential use”:
(A) Immersion in water, wastewater, or chemical aqueous or non-aqueous solutions, or chronic
exposure of interior surfaces to moisture condensation;
(B) Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic, or acidic agents, or to chemicals, chemical
fumes, or chemical mixtures or solutions;
(C) Frequent exposure to temperatures above 121ºC (250ºF);
(D) Frequent heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and frequent scrubbing with industrial
solvents, cleansers, scouring agents; or
(E) Exterior exposure of metal structures and structural components.
[(88)] (95) “Insecticide” means a pesticide product that is designed for use against insects or other
arthropods, but excluding products that are:
(A) For agricultural use;Page 10 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017(B) For a use which requires a structural pest control [license] certification pursuant to section
22a-54 of the Connecticut General Statutes; or
(C) Restricted materials that require a permit for use and possession.
[(89)] (96) “Insecticide fogger” means any insecticide product designed to release all or most of 
its content, in the form of a fog or mist, into indoor areas during a single application.
[(90)] (97) “Institutional product” or “industrial and institutional product” means a consumer
product that is designed for use in the maintenance or operation of an establishment, exclusive of a
household product or a product that is incorporated into or used exclusively in the manufacture orconstruction of the goods or commodities at the site of the establishment. For the purpose of thisdefinition, an “establishment” includes, but is not limited to, a government agency, factory, school,hospital, sanitarium, prison, restaurant, hotel, store, automobile service and parts center, health club,theater or transportation company, that:
(A) Manufactures, transports, or sells goods or commodities or provides services for profit; or  
(B) Is engaged in the nonprofit promotion of a particular public, educational or charitable cause.
[(91)] (98) “Label” means any written, printed, or graphic matter affixed to, applied to, attached 
to, blown into, formed, molded into, embossed on, or appearing upon any consumer product or  
consumer product package, for purposes of branding, identifying or giving information with respect  
to the product or to the contents of the package.
[(92)] (99) “Laundry prewash” means a product that is designed for application to a fabric prior 
to laundering and that supplements and contributes to the effectiveness of laundry detergents or  
provides specialized performance.
[(93)] (100) “Laundry starch, sizing or fabric finish  product” or “laundry starch product ” means 
a
 product that is designed for application to a fabric, either during or after laundering, to impart and  
prolong a crisp look that may also act to help ease ironing of the fabric[. “Laundry starch product”  
includes], including,  but [is] not limited to, fabric finish, sizing and starch.
[(94)] (101) “Lawn and garden insecticide” means an insecticide product labeled primarily to 
be used in household lawn and garden areas to protect plants from insects or other arthropods.
[(95)] (102) “Liquid” means a substance or mixture of substances that is capable of a visually  
detectable flow as determined under ASTM D-4359-90 (2000)e1, including subsequent amendments
, 
excluding powders or other materials composed entirely of solid particles.
[(96)] (103) “Lubricant” means a product designed to reduce friction, heat, noise or wear 
between moving parts, or to loosen rusted or immovable parts or mechanisms and excludes the 
following
 products:
(A) Automotive power steering fluids;
(B) Products for use inside power generating motors, engines, and turbines and associated power-
transfer gearboxes;
(C) Two cycle oils or other products designed to be added to fuels;
(D) Products for use on the human body or animals; or
(E) Products that are both:
(i) Sold exclusively to establishments that manufacture or construct goods or commodities, and  (ii) 
Labeled exclusively for “use in the manufacturing process only” or “not for 
retail sale.”
[(97)] (104)  “LVP-VOC” means a low vapor pressure chemical compound or mixture that contains
at least one carbon atom and meets at least one of the following criteria:
(A) Has a vapor pressure less than 0.1 mm Hg at 20°C;
(B) Is a chemical compound with more than 12 carbon atoms or a chemical mixture comprised
solely of compounds with more than 12 carbon atoms, and the vapor pressure and boiling point areunknown;
(C) Is a chemical compound with a boiling point greater than 216°C; orPage 11 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017(D) Is the weight percent of a chemical mixture that boils above 216°C.
For the purposes of this definition, “chemical compound” means a molecule of definite chemical
formula and isomeric structure, and “chemical mixture” means a substrate comprised of two or morechemical compounds.
[(98)] (105) “Manufacturer” means any person who imports, manufactures, assembles, produces,
packages, repackages or re-labels a consumer product.
[(99)] (106) “Medicated astringent” or “medicated toner” means any product regulated as a drug 
by the FDA that is applied to the skin for the purpose of cleaning or tightening pores, and includes,  
but is not limited to, clarifiers and substrate-impregnated products. “Medicated astringent” or
“medicated toner” does not include any  
hand, face, or body cleaner or soap [products] product,  
personal fragrance product, 
astringent or toner, cold cream, lotion, [antiperspirants] antiperspirant or 
[products] product that [must] may only be purchased with a doctor’s prescription.  For the purposes 
of this subdivision, “personal fragrance product” means any product which is applied to the human 
body or clothing for the primary purpose of adding a scent or masking a malodor, including cologne, 
perfume, aftershave, and toilet water. “Personal fragrance product” does not include: (A) Deodorant;
(B) medicated products designed primarily to alleviate fungal or bacterial growth on feet or other 
areas of the body; (C) mouthwashes, breath fresheners and deodorizers; (D) lotions, moisturizers, 
powders or other skin care products used primarily to alleviate skin conditions such as dryness and 
irritations; (E) products designed exclusively for use on human genitalia; (F) soaps, shampoos, and 
products primarily used to clean the human body; or (G) fragrance products designed to be used  
exclusively on non-human animals.
[(100)] (107) “Medium volatility organic compound” or “MVOC” means any volatile 
organic compound that exerts a vapor pressure greater than 2mm Hg and less than or equal to 
80mm Hg when measured at 20°C.
[(101)] (108) “Metal [polish/cleanser] polish or cleanser” means any product designed to use 
physical or chemical action to remove or reduce stains, impurities or oxidation from surfaces or to  
make surfaces smooth and shiny on finished metal, metallic or metallized surfaces. “Metal
[polish/cleanser] polish or cleanser” includes, but is not limited to, metal polishes used on brass, 
silver , chrome, copper
, stainless steel and other ornamental metals and does not include: automotive 
wax, polish, sealant or glaze; wheel cleaner; paint remover or stripper; products designed and labeled  
exclusively for automotive and marine detailing; or products designed for use in degreasing tanks.
[(102)] (109) “Mist spray adhesive” means any aerosol adhesive that is not a special purpose 
spray adhesive and that delivers a particle or mist spray, resulting in the formation of fine, discrete 
particles  that yield a generally uniform and smooth application of adhesive to the substrate.
[(103)] (110) “Multi-purpose dry lubricant” means any lubricant that is:
(A) Designed and labeled to provide lubricity by depositing a thin film of graphite, molybdenum
disulfide (“moly”), or polytetrafluoroethylene or closely related fluo-ropolymer (“Teflon”) on
surfaces; and
(B) Designed for general purpose lubrication, or for use in a wide variety of applications.
[(104)] (111) “Multi-purpose lubricant” means any lubricant designed for general purpose
lubrication or for use in a wide variety of applications, exclusive of any multi-purpose dry lubricant,
penetrant or silicone-based multi-purpose lubricant.
[(105)] (112) “Multi-purpose solvent” means [any organic liquid designed to be used for a variety  
of purposes, including cleaning or degreasing of a variety of substrates, or thinning, dispersing or  
dissolving other organic materials, including solvents used in institutional facilities, except for  
laboratory reagents used in analytical, educational, research, scientific or other laboratories. “Multi-
purpose solvents” do not include solvents used in cold cleaners, vapor degreasers, conveyorized  
degreasers or film cleaning machines, or solvents that are incorporated into, or used exclusively in thePage 12 of 66
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(A) For products manufactured prior to May 1, 2018, any organic liquid designed to be used for a
variety of purposes, including cleaning or degreasing of a variety of substrates, or thinning,
dispersing or dissolving other organic materials, including solvents used in institutional facilities,
except for laboratory reagents used in analytical, educational, research, scientific or other
laboratories. “Multi-purpose solvent” does not include any solvent used in a cold cleaner, vapor
degreaser, conveyorized degreaser or film cleaning machine, or solvent that is incorporated into, or
used exclusively in the manufacture or construction of, the goods or commodities at the site of the
establishment; and
(B) For products manufactured on and after May 1, 2018, any liquid product designed or labeled
for use in dispersing, dissolving, or removing contaminants or other organic materials.  “Multi-
purpose solvent” also includes:
(i) a product that does not display specific use instructions on the product container or packaging,
(ii) a product that does not specify an end-use function or application on the product container or
packaging,
(iii) a solvent used in institutional facilities, except for laboratory reagents used in analytical,
educational, research, scientific or other laboratories,
(iv) a paint clean-up product, or
(v) a product labeled to prepare surfaces for painting.
For the purpose of this subdivision only, “paint clean-up” means any liquid product labeled for
cleaning oil-based or water-based paint, lacquer, varnish, or related coatings from painting equipment
or tools, plastics, metals or other substrates.
“Multi-purpose solvent” does not include a solvent used in a cold cleaner, a vapor degreaser, a
conveyorized degreaser or film cleaning machine; a solvent labeled exclusively for the clean-up of
application equipment used for polyaspartic and polyurea coatings; a solvent that is incorporated into,
or used exclusively in the manufacture or construction of, the goods or commodities at the site of the
establishment; a product that is labeled exclusively to clean a specific contaminant, on a single
substrate, in specific situations; or any product making any representation that the product may be
used as, or is suitable for use as any other consumer product listed in Table 40-3 of this section.
For the purposes of this subdivision, “application equipment used for polyaspartic and polyurea
coatings” means a device such as a squeegee, roller, brush, broom or spray system, used to apply a
protective layer of aliphatic polyurea to a metal or concrete surface.
[(106)] (113) “Nail polish” means any clear or colored coating designed for application to the  
fingernails or toenails and including, but not limited to, lacquers, enamels, acrylics, base coats and 
top coats.
[(107)] (114) “Nail polish remover” means a product designed to remove nail polish and 
coatings from fingernails or toenails.
[(108)] (115) “Non-aerosol product” means any consumer product that is not dispensed by 
a pressurized spray system.
[(109)] (116) “Non-carbon containing compound” means any compound that does not 
contain  carbon atoms.
[(110)] (117) “Non-resilient flooring” means flooring of a mineral content that is not 
flexible,  including terrazzo, marble, slate, granite, brick, stone, ceramic tile and concrete.
[(111)] (118) “Non-selective terrestrial herbicide” means a herbicide product that is intended 
for use on land and is toxic to plants without regard to species.
[(112)] (119) “NYCRR” means the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of 
the State of New York.
[(113)] (120) “NYSDEC” means the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.Page 13 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017[(114)] (121) “Oven cleaner” means any cleaning product designed to clean by removing 
dried food and other deposits from oven interiors.
(122) “Oven or grill cleaner” means a product labeled exclusively to remove baked-on greases or
deposits from food preparation or food cooking surfaces. “Oven or grill cleaner” does not include a
product that is labeled as an “oven or grill cleaner” that makes claims that it is suitable for degreasing
other hard surfaces or for cleaning other hard surfaces. 
[(115)] (123) “Paint” means any pigmented liquid, liquefiable or mastic composition designed 
for application to a substrate in a thin layer, which is converted to an opaque solid film after 
application  and is used for protection, decoration or identification, or to serve some functional 
purpose such as the filling or concealing of surface irregularities or the modification of light and 
heat radiation  characteristics.
[(116)] (124) “Paint remover or stripper” means any product designed to strip or remove paints or
other related coatings, by chemical action, from a substrate without markedly affecting the substrate.
“Paint remover or stripper” does not include:
(A) Multi-purpose solvents;(B) Paint brush cleaners;(C) Products designed and labeled exclusively to remove graffiti; or(D) Hand cleaner products that claim to remove paints and other related coating from skin.(125) “Paint thinner” means, for products manufactured on and after May 1, 2018,  any liquid
product used for reducing the viscosity of coating compositions or components, that prominently
displays the term “paint thinner,” “lacquer thinner,” “thinner,” or “reducer” on the front panel of its
packaging.  “Paint thinner” does not include any of the following products:
(A) Artist’s solvent or thinner;
(B) A product that is sold in containers with a capacity of five gallons or more and labeled
exclusively for the thinning of industrial maintenance coatings, zinc-rich primers, or high temperature
coatings;
(C) A product  labeled and used exclusively as an ingredient in a specific coating or coating brand
line, whereby the coating would not be complete or useable without the specific ingredient; or
(D) A product that meets both of the following criteria:
(i) The principle display panel of the product indicates, in a font size as large as or larger than the
font size of all other words on the panel, not including the font size used for the company name,
brand name, or logo, that the product is used exclusively for the thinning of industrial maintenance
coatings, zinc-rich primers, or high temperature coatings, and
(ii) No representation is made anywhere on the product container or packaging, or any label or
sticker attached thereto, that the product is suitable for use or may be used for any other purpose
except the thinning of industrial maintenance coatings, zinc-rich primers, or high temperature
coatings.
For the purposes of this definition, “zinc-rich primer” means a coating that contains at least 65
percent metallic zinc powder or zinc dust by weight of total solids, is formulated for application to
metal substrates to provide a firm bond between the substrate and subsequent applications of
coatings, and is intended for professional use only and labeled “For Professional Use Only,” “For
Industrial Use Only,” “Not for residential use,” or “Not intended for residential use.”
[(117)] (126) “Penetrant” means a lubricant designed and labeled primarily to loosen metal 
parts that have bonded together due to rusting, oxidation or other causes. “Penetrant” does not 
include  multi-purpose lubricants that claim to have penetrating qualities, but are not labeled 
primarily to  loosen bonded parts.
[(118)] (127) “Pesticide” means any substance or mixture of substances labeled, designed or  
intended for use in preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any pest; or any substance orPage 14 of 66
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regulator; and excluding any substance, mixture of substances or device that the United StatesEnvironmental Protection Agency does not consider a pesticide.
(128) “Plasticizer” means a material that is incorporated into a plastic to increase its flexibility,
workability, or distensibility. “Plasticizer” content of a product may be determined using ASTM
Method E260-91 or 96, including any subsequent amendments or from product formulation data.
[(119)] (129) “Pressurized gas duster” means a pressurized product labeled to remove dust from 
a surface solely by means of mass air or gas flow, including surfaces such as photographs, 
photographic film negatives, computer keyboards and other types of surfaces that cannot be cleaned
 
with solvents. “Pressurized gas duster” does not include dusting aids.
[(120)] (130) “Principal display panel” means that part, or those parts, of a product label 
appearing  once or more on a container or packaging that is designed for display to, examination by or  
presentation to a potential consumer under normal and customary conditions of display or purchase.
[(121)] (131) “Product brand name” means the name of the product exactly as it appears on 
the principal display panel of the product.
[(122)] (132) “Product form”, for the purpose of complying with subsection (h) of this section  
only,  means the applicable  form that most accurately describes a products’ dispensing form, including  
aerosols (A), solids (S), semi-solids (SS), liquids (L), [and]pump sprays[.] (P), or other (O).
[(123)] (133) “Propellant” means a liquefied or compressed gas that is used in whole or in part,  
such as a co-solvent, to expel a liquid or any other material from the same self-pressurized container  
or from a separate container.
[(124)] (134) “Pump spray” means a packaging system in which the product ingredients within 
the container are not under pressure and in which the product is expelled only while a pumping action 
is applied to a button, trigger or other actuator.
(135) “Resilient flooring” means flexible flooring of a material that may include, but is not limited
to, asphalt, cork, linoleum, no-wax, rubber, seemless vinyl, or vinyl composite.
[(125)] (136) “Responsible party” means the company, firm or establishment that is listed on a  
product’s label. If the label lists more than one company, firm or establishment, the responsible party  
is the party that the product was “manufactured for” or “distributed by,” as noted on the label.
[(126)] (137) “Restricted [materials] material” means pesticides classified for “restricted 
use” pursuant to FIFRA.
[(127)] (138) “Retailer” means any person who sells, supplies or offers consumer products for 
sale directly to consumers.
[(128)] (139) “Retail outlet” means any establishment at which consumer products are sold,  
supplied or offered for sale directly to consumers.
[(129)] (140) “Roll-on product” means any antiperspirant or deodorant dispensed by rolling 
a wetted ball or wetted cylinder on the affected area.
[(130)] (141) “Rubber [and] or vinyl protectant” means : [any product designed to protect, 
preserve or renew vinyl, rubber and plastic on motor vehicles, tires, luggage, furniture or household 
products such as vinyl covers, clothing and accessories. “Rubber and vinyl protectant” does not 
include  products primarily designed to clean a motor vehicle wheel rim, such as aluminum or 
magnesium  wheel cleaners, or tire cleaners that do not leave an appearance-enhancing or protective 
substance on the tire.]
(A) For products manufactured prior to May 1, 2018, any product designed to protect, preserve or
renew vinyl, rubber and plastic on motor vehicles, tires, luggage, furniture or household products
such as vinyl covers, clothing and accessories. “Rubber or vinyl protectant” does not include a
product primarily designed to clean a motor vehicle wheel rim, such as aluminum or magnesium
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(B) For products manufactured on and after May 1, 2018, any product labeled to protect, preserve
or renew vinyl, or rubber on motor vehicles, tires, luggage, furniture or household products such as
vinyl covers, clothing, or accessories. “Rubber or vinyl protectant” does not include a product labeled
to clean the wheel rim, such as aluminum or magnesium wheel cleaner, or a tire cleaner that does not
leave an appearance-enhancing or protective substance on the tire, a pigmented product designed or
labeled to be used primarily for coloring, a product used for construction, reconstruction,
modification, structural maintenance or repair of rubber or vinyl substrates, or a product, other than a
product labeled to be used on vehicle tires, qualifying as either clear coating or vinyl, fabric, leather
or polycarbonate coating.  For the purposes of this subdivision, “clear coating” means an aerosol
product that is colorless or transparent, containing resins but no pigments except ingredients added to
reduce the gloss of the coating without adding color to the coating, and is designed and labeled to
form a transparent or translucent solid coating.
[(131)] (142) “Rubbing alcohol” means any product containing isopropyl alcohol or denatured  
ethanol and labeled for topical use, usually to decrease germs in minor cuts and scrapes, to relieve 
minor muscle aches, as a rubefacient or for massage.
(143) “Sanitizer” means, for products manufactured on and after May 1, 2018, a product that is
labeled as a “sanitizer”, or labeled to reduce, but not necessary eliminate, microorganisms in the air,
on surfaces, or on inanimate objects, and whose label is registered as a “sanitizer” under FIFRA.
Products that are labeled both as a “sanitizer” and a disinfectant are considered disinfectants.
“Sanitizer” does not include:
(A) Disinfectant;
(B) A product labeled solely for use on humans or animals;
(C) A product labeled solely for agricultural use;
(D) A product labeled solely for use in swimming pools, therapeutic tubs, or hot tubs;
(E) A product labeled for use on heat sensitive critical or semi-critical medical devices or medical
equipment surfaces;
(F) A product that is a pre-moistened wipe or towelette sold exclusively to medical, convalescent
or veterinary establishments;
(G) A product that is labeled to be applied to food-contact surfaces and is not required to be rinsed
prior to contact with food; or
(H) A product that is labeled as a bathroom and tile cleaner, glass cleaner, general purpose cleaner,
toilet or urinal care product, metal polisher, carpet cleaner, or fabric refresher that may also make
sanitizing or anti-microbial claims on the label.
For the purposes of this subdivision, “heat sensitive critical or semi-critical medical device” means
a medical device that contacts or permeates mucous membranes or skin and that cannot be sterilized
by thermal methods such as steam.
[(132)] (144) “S-coded fabric” means an upholstery fabric designed to be cleaned only with 
water-free spot cleaning products as specified by the Joint Industry Fabric Standards and Guidelines  
Committee.
[(133)] (145) “Sealant and caulking compound” means any product with adhesive properties that 
is designed to fill, seal, waterproof or weatherproof gaps or joints between two surfaces, and 
excluding  the following products:
(A) Roof cements and roof sealants;
(B) Insulating foams;
(C) Removable caulking compounds, which, for the purposes of this subdivision, means a
compound that temporarily seals windows or doors for three to six month time intervals;
(D) [Clear/paintable/water] Clear, paintable or water resistant caulking compound, which, for thePage 16 of 66
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or pigments; transmits most or all visible light through the caulk when cured; is paintable; and is
immediately resistant to precipitation upon application;
(E) Floor seam sealers;(F) Products designed exclusively for automotive uses;
(G) Sealers that are applied as continuous coatings; or(H) Products sold in units that weigh more than one pound and consist of more than sixteen fluid
ounces.
[(134)] (146) “Semisolid” means a product that, at room temperature, will not pour but will 
spread or deform easily, such as gels, pastes and greases.
[(135)] (147) “Shaving cream” means an aerosol product that dispenses foam lather intended 
for use with a blade or cartridge razor, or other wet-shaving system, in the removal of facial or 
other bodily hair. “Shaving cream” does not include shaving gel.
[(136)] (148) “Shaving gel” means an aerosol product that dispenses a post-foaming semi-solid  
designed to be used with a blade, cartridge razor or other wet-shaving system in the removal of facial 
or other body hair. “Shaving gel” does not include shaving cream.
[(137)] (149) “Silicone-based multi-purpose lubricant” means any lubricant that is not a product 
designed and labeled exclusively to release manufactured products from molds and that is designed 
and labeled as follows:
(A) To provide lubricity primarily through the use of silicone compounds including, but not
limited to, polydimethylsiloxane; and
(B) For general purpose lubrication, or for use in a wide variety of applications.
[(138)] (150) “Single-phase aerosol air freshener” means an aerosol air freshener with the 
liquid contents in a single homogeneous phase that does not require that the product container be 
shaken before use.
[(139)] (151) “Solid” means a substance or mixture of substances that, either whole or subdivided
as in the case of particles comprising a powder, is not capable of visually detectable flow as
determined under ASTM D-4359-90[.] (2000)e1, including any subsequent amendments.
[(140)] (152) “Solvent cleaning tanks or related equipment” means, but is not limited to, cold  
cleaners, vapor degreasers, conveyorized degreasers, film cleaning machines or products designed to 
clean miscellaneous metallic parts by immersion in a container.
[(141)] (153) “Special purpose spray adhesive” means any of the aerosol adhesives identified 
in subparagraphs (A) through (G) of this subdivision:
(A) Mounting adhesive, an aerosol adhesive designed to mount photographs, artwork and any
other drawn or printed media permanently to a backing without causing discoloration to the artwork;
(B) Automotive engine compartment adhesive, an aerosol adhesive designed for use in motor
vehicle under-the-hood applications that require oil and plasticizer resistance as well as high shear
strength at temperatures of 200ºF to 275º [ degrees ] F;
(C) Flexible vinyl adhesive, an aerosol adhesive designed to bond a nonrigid polyvinyl chloride
plastic with at least five percent, by weight, of plasticizer content to substrates;
(D) Polystyrene foam adhesive, an aerosol adhesive designed to bond polystyrene foam to
substrates;
(E) Automotive headliner adhesive, an aerosol adhesive designed to bond together layers in motor
vehicle headliners;
(F) Polyolefin adhesive, an aerosol adhesive designed to bond polyolefins to substrates; and
(G) Laminate repair or edgebanding adhesive, an aerosol adhesive designed for:
(i) Touch-up or repair of items laminated with sheet materials consisting of a core material that has
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(ii) Touch-up, repair or attachment of edgebanding materials, including but not limited to, other
laminates, synthetic marble, veneers, wood molding and decorative metals.
[(142)] (154) “Specialty adhesive remover” means a product designed to remove reactive  
adhesives from a variety of substrates. For the purposes of this definition, “reactive [adhesives] 
adhesive” [include] includes [adhesives] adhesive that [require] requires a hardener or catalyst for the 
bond to be formed, [epoxies] epoxy, [urethanes] urethane and [silicones] silicone. “Specialty adhesive 
remover” does not include gasket or thread locking adhesive remover.
[(143)] (155) “Spot remover” means any product labeled to clean localized areas, or remove  
localized spots or stains on cloth or fabric that does not require subsequent laundering to achieve 
stain removal. “Spot remover” does not include dry cleaning fluid, laundry pre-wash or multi-purpose 
solvent.
[(144)] (156) “Spray buff product” means a product designed to restore a worn floor finish 
in conjunction with a floor buffing machine and special pad.
[(145)] (157) [“Stick product” means any antiperspirant or deodorant that contains active  
ingredients in a solid matrix form and that dispenses the active ingredients by frictional action on the 
affected area.] Reserved.
[(146)] (158) “Structural waterproof adhesive” means an adhesive with bond lines that are 
resistant  to conditions of continuous immersion in fresh or salt water and that conforms with Federal  
Specification MMM-A-181D (Type 1, Grade A).
(159) “Temporary hair color” means, for products manufactured on and after May 1, 2018, any
product that applies color, glitter, or UV-active pigments to hair, wigs, or fur and is removable when
washed. “Temporary hair color” includes hair color mousses and products labeled to add texture or
thickness to cover thinning or balding areas, and excludes hair spray, hair styling product, or hair
mousse.
[(147)] (160) “Tire sealant and inflator” means any pressurized product that is designed to 
inflate  and seal a leaking tire for a short period of time.
[(148)] (161) “[Toilet/urinal]  Toilet or urinal care product” means any product designed or 
labeled  to clean or deodorize a toilet [bowls] bowl, toilet [tanks] tank or [urinals] urinal. For the 
purpose of  this definition, “toilet [bowls] bowl, toilet [tanks] tank [and] or [urinals] urinal” [include] 
includes,  but [are] is not limited to, [toilets or urinals] any toilet or urinal connected to permanent 
plumbing in  buildings and other structures, any portable [toilets] toilet  or [urinals] urinal placed at 
temporary or  remote locations and [toilets or urinals] any toilet or urinal  in vehicles such as buses, 
recreational  motor homes, boats, ships and aircraft. Bathroom and tile cleaner and general purpose 
cleaner are not considered “toilet[/] or urinal care [products] product.”
[(149)] (162) “Undercoating” means any aerosol product including, but not limited to, a  
rubberized, mastic or asphaltic product designed to impart a protective, non-paint layer to the 
undercarriage, trunk interior or the firewall of motor vehicles to prevent the formation of rust or to 
deaden sound.
[(150)] (163) “[Vinyl/fabric/leather/polycarbonate]  Vinyl, fabric, leather or polycarbonate  
coating”  means a coating designed and labeled exclusively to coat vinyl, fabric, leather or 
polycarbonate  substrates.
[(151)] (164) “VOC content” means, except for charcoal lighter material products, the total 
weight of volatile organic components in a product expressed as a percentage of the product weight 
exclusive of the container or packaging.
[(152)] (165) “Wasp and hornet insecticide” means any insecticide product that is designed for 
use against wasps, hornets, yellow jackets or bees and that allows the user to spray from a distance a 
directed stream or burst at the intended insects or their hiding place.Page 18 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017[(153)] (166) “Waterproofer” means a product that is not a fabric protectant and that is 
designed and labeled exclusively to repel water from fabric or leather substrates.
[(154)] (167) “Wax” means a material or synthetic thermoplastic substance generally composed of  
high molecular weight hydrocarbons or high molecular weight esters of fatty acids or alcohols, except 
glycerol, high polymers or plastics, including, but not limited to, substances derived from the 
secretions of plants and animals such as carnuba wax and beeswax, substances of a mineral origin 
such as ozocerite and paraffin and synthetic polymers such as polyethylene.
[(155)] (168) “Web spray adhesive” means any aerosol adhesive that is not a mist spray or 
special  purpose spray adhesive.
[(156)] (169) “Wood cleaner” means a product labeled to clean wooden materials including but not
limited to decking, fences, flooring, logs, cabinetry and furniture. “Wood cleaner” does not include
anydusting aid, general purpose cleaner, furniture maintenance product, floor wax stripper, floor
polish or wax or products designed and labeled exclusively to preserve or color wood.
[(157)] (170) “Wood floor wax” means a wax-based product for use solely on wood floors.
(b) Applicability.
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, this section applies to any person who[, on or
after January 1, 2009,] sells, supplies, offers for sale, distributes for sale or manufactures for sale in
the state of Connecticut any consumer product manufactured before the applicable date identified in
Table 40-1 or on or after the applicable date identified in Table 40-3 for use in the state of
Connecticut.
(c) Exemptions.
(1) This section shall not apply to any consumer product manufactured in Connecticut for
shipment, sale and use outside of Connecticut.
(2) This section shall not apply to a manufacturer or distributor who sells, supplies or offers for
sale in Connecticut a consumer product that does not comply with the VOC content limits specified
in Table 40-1 or Table 40-3 of this section provided that such manufacturer or distributor makes and
keeps records demonstrating:
(A) The consumer product is intended for shipment and use outside of Connecticut; and
(B) The manufacturer or distributor has taken reasonable precautions to assure that the consumer
product is not distributed to or within Connecticut.
(3) Subdivision (2) of this subsection shall not apply to a consumer product that is sold, supplied
or offered for sale by any person to a retail outlet in Connecticut.
(4) This section shall not apply to any product for which the manufacturer obtains one of the
following variances, provided that any manufacturer who claims exemption pursuant to this
subdivision shall possess and submit to the commissioner, upon request therefor, a copy of the
applicable underlying variance decision:
(A) A variance issued by the NYSDEC pursuant to 6 NYCRR 235-8.1 and approved by the
Administrator , for the period of time such variance is in effect; or
(B) A variance issued by CARB pursuant to 17 CCR 94514 and approved by the Administrator ,
for the period of time such variance is in effect.
(5) This section shall not apply to any product for which the manufacturer is granted one of the
following exemptions, provided the consumer product sold in Connecticut meets all product
conditions attached to the grant of the exemption:
(A) An exemption by CARB pursuant to the Innovative Products provisions of 17 CCR 94511 or
17 CCR 94503.5 and approved by the Administrator for the period of time the CARB Innovative
Products exemption remains in effect; or
(B) An exemption by the NYSDEC pursuant to the Innovative Products provisions of 6 NYCRR
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(6) Any manufacturer who claims an exemption pursuant to subdivision (5) of this subsection 
shall submit to the commissioner, upon request therefor, a copy of the applicable CARB or NYSDEC 
exemption decision. 
(7) This section shall not apply to any manufacturer for any product that is subject to one of the 
ACP agreements identified below, provided that the manufacturer complies with all conditions 
applicable to the underlying ACP agreement: 
(A) Exempt by NYSDEC pursuant to the ACP requirements of 6 NYCRR 235-11.1 and approved 
by the Administrator for the period of time the underlying ACP agreement remains in effect. Any 
manufacturer who claims exemption pursuant to this subparagraph shall submit to the commissioner 
and the Administrator, upon request therefor, a copy of the applicable ACP agreement; or 
(B) Exempt by CARB pursuant to the ACP requirements of 17 CCR 94511 and approved by the 
Administrator for the period of time the underlying ACP agreement remains in effect. Any 
manufacturer who claims exemption pursuant to this subparagraph shall submit to the commissioner 
and the Administrator, upon request therefor, a copy of the applicable ACP agreement. 
(8) The VOC content limits specified for antiperspirants or deodorants in Table 40-1 or Table 40-3 
of this section shall not apply to the following: 
(A) Colorants up to a combined level of two percent by weight contained in any antiperspirant or 
deodorant, 
(B) Those VOCs that contain more than ten carbon atoms per molecule and for which the vapor 
pressure is unknown, or that have a vapor pressure of 2 mm Hg or less at 20°C, and 
(C) The MVOC content limits shall not apply to ethanol. 
(9) The VOC content limits specified in Table 40-1 or Table 40-3 of this section shall not apply to 
fragrances up to a combined level of two percent by weight contained in any consumer product. 
(10) The VOC content limits specified in Table 40-1 or Table 40-3 of this section shall not apply 
to any LVP-VOC. 
(11) For consumer products registered under FIFRA[:] ,
[(A)]  [The] the requirements of subsection (e) of this section shall not apply[; and] .
[(B)]  [Prior to January 1, 2010, the VOC content limits of this section and additional requirements 
in subsection (d) shall not apply.] 
(12) The VOC content limits specified in Table 40-1 or Table 40-3 of this section shall not apply 
to air fresheners that are comprised entirely of fragrance, less compounds not defined as VOCs or 
exempted under subdivision (10) of this subsection. 
(13) The VOC content limits specified in Table 40-1 or Table 40-3 of this section shall not apply 
to air fresheners and insecticides containing at least 98 percent paradichlorobenzene. 
(14) The VOC content limits specified in Table 40-1 or Table 40-3 of this section shall not apply 
to adhesives sold in containers of one fluid ounce or less. 
(15) The VOC content limits specified in Table 40-1 or Table 40-3 of this section shall not apply 
to bait station insecticides. 
(16)  (A) The requirements of this section shall not apply to: 
[(A)]  (i) Contact adhesives sold in units of product, less packaging, of more than one gallon; or 
[(B)]  (ii) Construction, panel and floor covering adhesives and general purpose adhesives sold in 
units of product, less packaging, of more than one pound or sixteen (16) fluid ounces. 
(B) The exemptions provided in subparagraph (A) of this subdivision shall not apply to aerosol 
adhesives. 
(17) The requirements of this section shall not apply to a consumer product that is distributed or 
transferred by a branch of the United States military to, from or within a premises operated by that 
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(1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section[,] :
(A)  [no] No person shall sell, supply or offer for sale in the state of Connecticut any consumer 
product manufactured [on or after January 1, 2009 or, on or after January 1, 2009, manufacture for 
sale in the state of Connecticut any consumer product] prior to May 1, 2018 , unless such consumer 
product complies with the applicable VOC content limits specified in Table 40-1 of this section and 
the requirements of this subsection[.] ; and 
(B) No person shall sell, supply or offer for sale in the state of Connecticut any consumer product 
manufactured on and after May 1, 2018 or, on and after May 1, 2018, manufacture for sale in the 
state of Connecticut any consumer product, unless such consumer product complies with the 
applicable VOC content limits specified in Table 40-3 of this section and the requirements of this 
subsection. 
(2) For consumer products that are diluted prior to use, the VOC content limits in Table 40-1 or 
Table 40-3 shall apply as follows: 
(A) If the label, packaging or accompanying literature specify that the product should be diluted 
with water or non-VOC solvent prior to use, the VOC content limits specified in Table 40-1 or Table 
40-3 shall apply to the product only after the minimum recommended dilution has taken place; 
(B) If the label, packaging or accompanying literature specify that the product should be diluted 
with any VOC solvent prior to use, the VOC content limits specified in Table 40-1 or Table 40-3 shall 
apply to the product only after the maximum recommended dilution has taken place; and 
(C) For the purposes of this subdivision, “minimum recommended dilution” shall not include 
recommendations for incidental use of a concentrated product for limited special applications such as 
hard-to-remove soils or stains. 
(3) No person shall sell, supply or offer for sale in Connecticut [after January 1, 2009] any 
charcoal lighter material product unless at the time of the transaction, such person possesses 
documentation showing that such product has been issued a currently effective certification by the 
CARB pursuant to 17 CCR 94509(h). 
(4) No person shall sell, supply, offer for sale or manufacture for use in Connecticut [after January 
1, 2009] prior to May 1, 2018 any aerosol adhesive that exceeds the VOC content limits in Table 40-1 
or, on and after May 1, 2018 any aerosol adhesive that exceeds the VOC content limits in Table 40-3, 
of this section for consumer, industrial and commercial uses or that contains methylene chloride, 
perchloroethylene or trichloroethylene. If an aerosol adhesive: 
(A) Is sold as a special purpose spray adhesive, the product label shall indicate that the adhesive is 
suitable only for substrates and applications identified in the definition of special purpose spray 
adhesive in subsection (a) of this section. If the product label indicates that the adhesive is suitable 
for use on any substrate or application that is not identified in definition of special purpose spray 
adhesive in subsection (a) of this section, then the product shall be classified as either a web spray 
adhesive or a mist spray adhesive; and 
(B) Meets more than one of the classifications for a special purpose spray adhesive as defined in 
subsection (a) of this section, and the product is not classified as a web spray adhesive or a mist spray 
adhesive pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this subdivision, then the VOC content limit for the product 
shall be the lowest applicable VOC content limit specified in Table 40-1  or Table 40-3, as applicable .
(5) [On and after January 1, 2009, no] No person shall: 
(A) Sell, supply or offer for sale in the [State] state of Connecticut any contact adhesive, electronic 
cleaner, footwear or leather care product, general purpose degreaser, adhesive remover, electrical 
cleaner or graffiti remover manufactured on or after January 1, 2009, if such product contains 
methylene chloride, perchloroethylene or trichloroethylene, except to the extent such compounds are 
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cleaner, footwear or leather care product, general purpose degreaser, adhesive remover, electrical
cleaner or graffiti remover, if such product contains methylene chloride, perchloroethylene ortrichloroethylene, except to the extent such compounds are present as impurities in a combinedamount less than or equal to 0.01% by weight.
(6) No person shall:
(A) Sell, supply or offer for sale in the state of Connecticut any bathroom and tile cleaner,
construction panel and floor covering adhesive, electronic cleaner labeled as “energized electronic
equipment use only,” general purpose cleaner or oven or grill cleaner, manufactured on or after May
1, 2018, if such product contains methylene chloride, perchloroethylene or trichloroethylene, except
to the extent such compounds are present as impurities in a combined amount less than or equal to
0.01% by weight; or
(B) On and after May 1, 2018, manufacture for sale in the state of Connecticut any bathroom and
tile cleaner, construction, panel, and floor covering adhesive, electronic cleaner labeled as “energized
electronic equipment use only,” general purpose cleaner or oven or grill cleaner, if such product
contains methylene chloride, perchloroethylene or trichloroethylene, except to the extent such
compounds are present as impurities in a combined amount less than or equal to 0.01% by weight.
[(6)] (7) No person shall sell, supply, offer for sale or manufacture for use in Connecticut any 
consumer product for which a standard is specified in subdivision (1) of this subsection if such 
consumer product contains any of the ozone depleting compounds listed in Table 40-2 of this section,  
except as follows:
(A) [An existing] A product formulation that complies with the applicable VOC content limits in
Table 40-1 or Table 40-3 of this section as of the effective date of this section or [an existing] a
product formulation that is reformulated after the effective date of this section to meet the applicable
VOC content limits in Table 40-1 or Table 40-3 , provided the ozone depleting compound content of
the reformulated product does not increase; or
(B) A consumer product in which ozone depleting compounds are present as impurities in an
amount equal to or less than 0.01% by weight of the product.
[(7)] (8) No person shall sell, supply, offer for sale or manufacture for sale in Connecticut any 
antiperspirant or deodorant that contains any compound that has been identified by CARB in 17 CCR 
93000 as a toxic air contaminant.
[(8)] (9) No person shall sell, supply, offer for sale or manufacture for use in Connecticut any 
solid air freshener or [toilet/urinal] toilet or urinal care product that contains para-dichloro-benzene.
[(9)] (10) If a representation is made on the display panel of any consumer product, except a  
general purpose cleaner, an antiperspirant or a deodorant product, that the product may be used as, or, 
is suitable for use as, a consumer product for which a lower VOC standard is specified in Table 40-1 
or Table 40-3 of this section, as applicable,  then the lowest VOC standard shall apply.
[(10)] (11) To determine whether a product is an air freshener, all verbal and visual   representations  
regarding product use on the label or packaging and in the product’s literature and advertising may be 
considered. The presence of, and representations about, a product’s fragrance and ability to deodorize  
resulting from surface application shall not constitute a claim of air freshening.
(12) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (1) of this subsection, a consumer product
manufactured prior to May 1, 2018 may be sold, supplied or offered for sale if the consumer product
complies with any applicable VOC content limit required by this section and in effect at the time the
product is manufactured. The exception offered in this subdivision shall only apply to a product that
displays a date or a date code as required by subsection (e)(1) of this section.
(13) For those consumer products that are registered under the FIFRA, the effective date of the
VOC standards listed in Table 40-3 is May 1, 2019.Page 22 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017(14) Except as provided in this subdivision, effective May 1, 2018, no person shall sell, supply, 
offer for sale, or manufacture for use in Connecticut any multi-purpose solvent or paint thinner that 
contains methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene, or greater than 1% aromatic 
compound content by weight, except: 
(A) Multi-purpose solvent aerosols and paint thinner aerosols that contain methylene chloride, 
perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene, or greater than 1% aromatic compound content by weight 
and that were manufactured prior to May 1, 2018 may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale through 
April 30, 2021, if that product complies with the product dating requirements set forth in subsection 
(e)(1) of this section; 
(B) Any person who sells or supplies a consumer product identified in subparagraph (A) of this 
section shall notify the purchaser of the product in writing that the sell-through period for that 
product will end on April 30, 2021, however, this notification shall be given only if both of the 
following conditions are met: 
(i) The product is sold or supplied only to a distributor or retailer; and 
(ii) The product is sold or supplied on or after October 31, 2020; and 
(C) The requirements of subparagraph (B) of this subdivision shall not apply to any multi-purpose 
solvent or paint thinner that contains any methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene 
that is present as an impurity in a combined amount equal to or less than 0.01 percent by weight. 
(15) After May 1, 2018, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for use in 
Connecticut any “flammable” or “extremely flammable” multi-purpose solvent or paint thinner 
named, on the principle display panel as paint thinner, multi-purpose solvent, clean-up solvent, or 
paint clean-up; 
(A) This subdivision shall not apply to a product that meets either of the following criteria: 
(i) A product that includes an attached hang tag, sticker, or contrasting square or rectangular area 
on the principle display panel that displays, at a minimum, the following statements in a font size as 
large as, or larger than, a “signal word” (i.e., “DANGER,” “WARNING,” or “CAUTION”) not 
including the font size used for the company name, brand name, or logo, as specified in 16 CFR 
1500.121: “Formulated to meet California VOC limits; see warnings on label,” or 
(ii) A product where the principle display panel displays, in a font size as large as, or larger than, 
the font size of all other words on the panel not including the font size used for the company name, 
brand name, or logo, the common name of the chemical compound (e.g., “acetone,” “methyl acetate,” 
etc.) that results in the product meeting the criteria for “flammable” or “extremely flammable;” and 
(B) For the purposes of this subdivision, a product is “flammable” or “extremely flammable” if it 
is labeled as “flammable” or “extremely flammable” on the product container, or if the product meets 
the criteria for these terms specified 16 CFR 1500.3(c)(6). 
(16) For any consumer product, including any FIFRA-registered insecticide, the lowest VOC 
content limit applies. Notwithstanding the product category as identified in Table 40-1 or 40-3 of this 
section, if anywhere on the container or packaging, or on any sticker or label affixed thereto, any 
representation is made that the product may be used as, or is suitable for use as a consumer product 
for which a lower VOC limit is specified in the applicable Table 40-1 or Table 40-3, then the lowest 
VOC limit shall apply. This lowest VOC limit requirement does not apply to general purpose 
cleaners, antiperspirant or deodorant products, or insecticide foggers. 
(e)  Container labeling. 
(1) Each manufacturer of a consumer product subject to subsection (d) of this section shall clearly 
display on each consumer product container or package, the date on which the product was 
manufactured or a code indicating such date[, as follows:] . The date or date-code information shall be 
readily observable on the container without disassembling the container or packaging. 
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[(B)]  [The date or date-code shall be displayed on each consumer product container or package no
later than January 1, 2008.]
(2) No person shall erase, alter, deface or otherwise remove or make illegible any date or date-
code from any regulated product container prior to final sale of the product without the express
authorization of the manufacturer. The requirements of this subdivision shall not apply to products
containing no VOCs or containing VOCs at 0.10% by weight or less.
(3) If a manufacturer uses a code indicating the date of manufacture for any consumer product
subject to subsection (d) of this section, an explanation of the code [must] shall be available to the
commissioner upon request [no later than January 1, 2008]. Such explanations are public information
and may not be claimed as confidential.
(4) Reserved.
[(4)] (5) [On and after January 1, 2009, the]  The product container for any aerosol 
adhesive product subject to this section shall display the following information:
(A) The aerosol adhesive category as specified in Table 40-1 or Table 40-3 or an abbreviation of
the category;
(B) The applicable VOC standard for the product that is specified in Table 40-1 or Table 40-3 ,
expressed as a percent by weight; and
(C) If the product is classified as a special purpose spray adhesive, the applicable substrate, the
application or an abbreviation of the substrate or application that qualifies the product as special
purpose.
[(5)] (6) [On and after January 1, 2009, no] No person shall sell, supply, offer for sale or  
manufacture for sale in Connecticut any non-aerosol floor wax stripper subject to this section unless 
the following requirements are met:
(A) The label shall specify a dilution ratio for light or medium build-up of polish that results in an
as-used VOC concentration of three percent (3%) by weight or less, but the terms “light build-up”
and “medium build-up” may or may not appear on the label; and
(B) If intended for removal of heavy build-up of polish, the label shall specify a dilution ratio for
heavy build-up of polish that results in an as-used VOC concentration of twelve percent (12%) by
weight or less, but the term “heavy build-up” may or may not appear on the label.
[(6)] (7) [On and after January 1, 2009, the]  The product container for any adhesive remover, 
electronic cleaner, electrical cleaner, energized electrical cleaner or contact adhesive product subject 
to this section shall display the following information:
(A) The product category as specified in Table 40-1 or Table 40-3, or an abbreviation of the
category; and
(B) With the exception of an energized electrical cleaner, [The] the applicable VOC standard for
the product that is specified in Table 40-1 or Table 40-3 , expressed as a percent by weight.
(f) Compliance procedures and testing.
(1) Any person who sells, supplies, offers for sale or manufactures a consumer product [on or after
January 1, 2009] for sale in Connecticut shall possess documentation that such consumer product was
tested to determine compliance with the applicable VOC content limits in Table 40- 1 or Table 40-3,
of this section prior to being offered for sale in Connecticut.
(2) Testing as required by subdivision (1) of this subsection shall use one of the following test
methods:
(A) CARB Method 310, Determination of V olatile Organic Compound (VOC) in Consumer
Products, as adopted by CARB on September 25, 1997, and as in effect on the effective date of this
section;
(B) Product formulation and records pursuant to subdivision (3) of this subsection;Page 24 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017(C) An alternative method approved by the NYSDEC pursuant to 6 NYCRR 235-9.1 as in effect 
on the effective date of this section and approved by the Administrator ; or 
(D) An alternative method approved by the commissioner and approved by the Administrator that 
accurately determines the concentration of VOCs in a consumer product or its emissions. 
(3) VOC content calculated from product formulation and records shall use the following 
equation: 
VOC Content = (B-C)/A x 100 
Where: 
A = total weight of unit (excluding container and packaging). 
B = total weight of all VOCs per unit. 
C = total weight of VOCs exempted by this section, per unit. 
(4) If a compliance determination made using product records pursuant to subdivision (2)(B) of 
this subsection appears to demonstrate compliance with the VOC content limits, but such 
determination is contradicted by product testing performed pursuant to subdivision (2)(A) of this 
subsection, the results of the demonstration made pursuant to subdivision (2)(A) shall take 
precedence over the demonstration made pursuant to subdivision (2)(B) and may be used to establish 
a violation of the requirements of this section. 
(5) If any consumer product testing in accordance with this subsection requires determination of 
whether a product is a liquid or a solid, the determination shall be made using ASTM D4359-90, May 
25, 1990. 
(6) Any flexible vinyl adhesive determination of plasticizer shall be made using ASTM [E260-96] 
E260-91 or 96 “Standard Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromotography,” [as re-approved in 
2001.] including any subsequent amendments. 
(7) Testing to determine compliance with the certification requirements for charcoal lighter 
material shall be performed using the procedures specified in the South Coast Air Quality 
Management District Rule 1174 Ignition Method Compliance Certification Protocol. 
(8) Testing to determine distillation points of petroleum distillate-based charcoal lighter materials 
shall be performed using ASTM D 86-90, September 28, 1990. 
(9) The following methods shall be used, as necessary, to determine if a chemical compound or 
mixture satisfies one of the criteria as a “LVP-VOC” as defined in subsection (a) of this section: 
(A) CARB Method 310, as adopted by CARB on September 25, 1997 and as in effect on the 
effective date of this section, shall be used to determine the vapor pressure or boiling point; and 
(B) The number of carbon atoms shall be verifiable by formulation data. 
(g)  Record keeping. 
(1) Any person who [on or after January 1, 2009] sells, supplies, offers for sale or manufactures 
for sale in Connecticut any consumer product shall maintain records of the information necessary for 
the commissioner to determine compliance with the requirements of this section. 
(2) [The commissioner may make a compliance determination for a product pursuant to subsection 
(f)(2)(B) of this section only if the] Amanufacturer of [that] a product subject to this section shall 
[maintains] maintain accurate records for each day of production of the amount and chemical 
composition of the individual product constituents so that the commissioner may make a compliance 
determination concerning such product .
(3) All records made to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this section shall be: 
(A) Made available to the commissioner and the Administrator to inspect and copy upon request; 
and 
(B) Maintained for five (5) years from the date such record is created. 
(4) No person shall create, alter, falsify or otherwise modify records in such a way that the records 
do not accurately reflect the constituents used to manufacture a product, the chemical composition of Page 25 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017a product or any other test, processes or records created in connection with product manufacture.
(h) Reporting.
(1) Upon 30 days written notice, the commissioner may require any responsible party to report
information for any consumer product[, including]. If the responsible party does not have or does not
provide the information requested by the commissioner, the commissioner may require the reporting
of this information by the person that has the information, including but not limited to, any
formulator, manufacturer, supplier, parent company, retailer who sells under a private label,
distributor or repackager. The required consumer product report shall include, but not be limited to,
the following information:
(A) The name, address, telephone number and designated contact person of the responsible party;
(B) Any claim of confidentiality;
[(B)] (C) The product brand name and label;
[(C)] (D) The category to which the consumer product belongs;
[(D)] (E) The applicable product form or forms listed separately;
[(E)] (F) An identification of each product brand name and form as a household product, industrial
and institutional product, or both;
[(F)] (G) For each product form and for the previous three years, Connecticut sales in pounds 
per year, to the nearest pound, and the method used to calculate sales for each product form;
[(G)] (H) For registrations submitted by two or more companies, an identification of [the] each 
company that is submitting relevant data separate from that submitted by the responsible party;
[(H)] (I) For each product brand name and form, the net percent by weight of the total product, 
less container and packaging, comprised of the following, rounded to the nearest one-tenth of a 
percent  (0.1%)[;]:
(i) Total exempt compounds,
(ii) Total LVP-VOCs that are not fragrances,
(iii) Total of all other compounds that contain at least one carbon atom, that are not exempt
compounds or LVP-VOCs and that are not fragrances,
(iv) Total of all non-carbon containing compounds,
(v) Total fragrance,
(vi) For products containing greater than two percent (2%) by weight fragrance, the percent of
fragrance that is LVP-VOCs and the percent of fragrance that is all other compounds that contain at
least one carbon atom and are not exempt compounds or LVP-VOCs, and
(vii) Total paradichlorobenzene;
[(I)] (J) The name, CAS number and percent weight of each VOC constituent in the product;
[(J)] (K) The name and CAS number of any exempt compounds in the product, including each
compound that contains at least one carbon atom and each LVP-VOC that is not a fragrance ;
[(K)]  (L) If applicable, the weight percent comprised of propellant for each product and the type 
of propellant; and
[(L)] (M) The net percent by weight of each ozone-depleting compound that is:
(i) Listed in Table 40-2, and
(ii) Contained in a product subject to this section in any amount greater than one-tenth percent
(0.1%) by weight.
(2) For consumer products that are subject to subsection (d)(1) of this section and contain
perchloroethylene or methylene chloride, the commissioner may require, upon 90 days written notice,
the responsible party to report the following information for products sold in Connecticut during
[each of the 2009 through 2010 calendar years] a specific time period :
(A) The product brand name and a copy of the product label with legible usage instructions;
(B) The product category to which the consumer product belongs;Page 26 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017(C) The applicable product form or forms, separately listed; 
(D) For each product form listed under subparagraph (C) of this subdivision, the total sales in 
Connecticut during the reported year, to the nearest pound, exclusive of the container or packaging, 
and the method used for calculating the Connecticut sales; and 
(E) The weight percent, to the nearest one-tenth percent (0.10 percent), of perchloroethylene or 
methylene chloride. 
(3) For the purposes of subdivision (2) of this subsection, a product contains perchloroethylene or 
methylene chloride if the product contains one percent (1.0%) or more by weight, exclusive of the 
container or packaging, of either perchloroethylene or methylene chloride. 
(4) Any document submitted to the commissioner pursuant to this section shall include a 
certification signed by an individual identified in section 22a-174-2a(a)(1) of the Regulations of 
Connecticut State Agencies, and by the individual or individuals responsible for actually preparing 
such document, each of whom shall examine and be familiar with the information submitted in the 
document and all attachments thereto, and shall inquire of those individuals responsible for obtaining 
the information to determine that the information is true, accurate, and complete, and each of whom 
shall certify in writing as follows: 
“I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document and 
all attachments thereto, and I certify that based on reasonable investigation, including my inquiry of 
those individuals responsible for obtaining the information, the submitted information is true, 
accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false statement 
made in the submitted information may be punishable as a criminal offense under section 22a-175 of 
the Connecticut General Statutes, under section 53a-157b of the Connecticut General Statutes, and in 
accordance with any applicable statute.” 
(5) Any document required to be submitted to the commissioner pursuant to this subsection shall 
be submitted as a paper copy, with supporting data in either paper or electronic format, and the 
submitter shall maintain such a report at the premises as a paper copy with any supporting data in the 
format submitted for a period of five (5) years from the date of submission to the commissioner. 
(6) To determine Connecticut sales pursuant to this section, if direct sales data for Connecticut are 
not available, sales may be estimated by prorating national or regional sales data by population. 
[(i)]  [Severability. Each provision of this section is deemed severable, and, in the event that any 
provision of this section is held to be invalid, the remainder of this section shall continue in full force 
and effect.] 
Table 40-1. VOC Content Limits for Listed Product Categories , Manufactured Prior to May 1, 
2018 
PRODUCT CATEGORY VOC CONTENT LIMIT (PERCENT 
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY 
WEIGHT) 
[Adhesives] Adhesive 
Aerosol – Mist [spray] Spray 65 
Aerosol – Web [spray] Spray 55 
Contact – General Purpose 55 
Contact – Special Purpose 80 
Special Purpose Spray [Adhesives] Adhesive :
Mounting, [auto-motive] Automotive [engine] 
Engine [compartment] Compartment , and 70 Page 27 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017PRODUCT CATEGORY VOC CONTENT LIMIT (PERCENT 
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY 
WEIGHT) 
[flexible] Flexible [vinyl] Vinyl 
Special Purpose Spray [Adhesives] Adhesive :
Polystyrene [foam] Foam and [automotive] 
Automotive [headliner] Headliner 65 
Special Purpose Spray [Adhesives] Adhesive :
Polyolefin; and [laminate] Laminate [repair] 
Repair or [edgebanding] Edgebanding 60 
Construction, [panel] Panel and [floor] Floor 
Covering 15 
General [purpose] Purpose 10 
Structural [waterproof] Waterproof 15 
Adhesive [Removers] Remover 
Floor or Wall Covering 5
Gasket or Thread Locking 50 
General Purpose 20 
Specialty 70 
Aerosol Cooking Spray 18 
Air Freshener 
Single-[phase] Phase [aerosols] Aerosol 30 
Double-[phase] Phase [aerosols] Aerosol 25 
Liquids or Pump [Sprays] Spray 18 
[Solids] Solid and Semi-[solids] Solid 3
[Antiperspirants] Antiperspirant 
Aerosol 40 HVOC 
10 MVOC 
Non-Aerosol 0 HVOC 
0 MVOC 
Anti-Static [Products] Product – Non-[aerosol] 
Aerosol 11 
Automotive [brake] Brake [cleaners] Cleaner 45 
Automotive [rubbing] Rubbing or [polishing] 
Polishing [compounds] Compound 17 
Automotive [waxes] Wax , [polishes] Polish ,
[sealants] Sealant or [glazes] Glaze 
Hard [paste] Paste [wax] Wax 45 
Instant [detailer] Detailer 3
[All Other Forms 15] Page 28 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017PRODUCT CATEGORY VOC CONTENT LIMIT (PERCENT 
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY 
WEIGHT) 
Automotive [windshield] Windshield [washer] 
Washer [fluid] Fluid 35 
Bathroom and [tile] Tile [cleaners] Cleaner 
[Aerosols] Aerosol 7
All [other] Other [forms] Forms 5
Bug and [tar] Tar [remover] Remover 40 
Carburetor or [fuel] Fuel - [injection] Injection 
[air] Air [intake] Intake [cleaners] Cleaner 45 
Carpet and [upholstery] Upholstery [cleaners] 
Cleaner 
[Aerosols] Aerosol 7
Non-[aerosols] Aerosol [(dilutables)] (Dilutables) 0.1 
Non-[aerosols] Aerosol [(ready-to-use)] (Ready- 
to-Use) 3
Charcoal Lighter Material See subsection (d)(3) of this section 
[Deodorants] Deodorant 
Aerosol 0 HVOC 
10 MVOC 
Non-[aerosol] Aerosol 0 HVOC 
0 MVOC 
Dusting [aids] Aid 
Aerosol 25 
All [other] Other [forms] Forms 7
Electrical Cleaner 45 
Electronic Cleaner 75 
Engine [Degreasers] Degreaser 
Aerosol 35 
Non-[aerosol] Aerosol 5
Fabric [protectants] Protectant 60 
Fabric Refresher 
Aerosol 15 
Non-Aerosol 6
Floor [polish] Polish or [wax] Wax 
For [flexible] Flexible [flooring] Flooring 
Material 7
For Nonresilient Flooring 10 
Wood Floor Wax 90 Page 29 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017PRODUCT CATEGORY VOC CONTENT LIMIT (PERCENT 
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY 
WEIGHT) 
Floor [wax] Wax [strippers] Stripper [(non- 
aerosol)] (Non-Aerosol) See subsection (e)(6) of this section 
Footwear or Leather Care 
Aerosol 75 
Solid 55 
All Other Forms 15 
Furniture [maintenance] Maintenance 
[products] Product 
[Aerosols] Aerosol 17 
All [other] Other [forms] Forms [except] Except 
[solid] Solid and [paste] Paste 7
General [purpose] Purpose [cleaners] Cleaner 
[Aerosols] Aerosol 10 
Non-[aerosols] Aerosol 4
General [purpose] Purpose [degreasers] 
Degreaser 
[Aerosols] Aerosol 50 
Non-[aerosols] Aerosol 4
Glass [Cleaners] Cleaner 
[Aerosols] Aerosol 12 
Non-[aerosols] Aerosol 4
Graffiti Remover 
Aerosol 50 
Non-Aerosol 30 
Hair [Mousses] Mousse 6
[Hairshines] Hairshine 55 
[Hairsprays] Hairspray 55 
Hair Styling Product 
Aerosol and Pump Spray 6
All Other Forms 2
Heavy-[duty] Duty [hand] Hand [cleaner] 
Cleaneror Soap 8
[Insecticides] Insecticide 
Crawling Bug (aerosol) 15 
Crawling Bug (all other forms) 20 
Flea and Tick 25 
Flying Bug (aerosol) 25 Page 30 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017PRODUCT CATEGORY VOC CONTENT LIMIT (PERCENT 
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY 
WEIGHT) 
Flying Bug (all other forms) 35 
[Foggers] Fogger 45 
Lawn and Garden (non-aerosol) 3
Lawn and Garden (all other forms) 20 
Wasp and Hornet 40 
Laundry Prewash 
[Aerosols or Solids] Aerosol or Solid 22 
All Other Forms 5
Laundry Starch [Products] Product 5
Metal [Polishes/Cleansers] Polish or Cleanser 30 
Multi-Purpose Lubricant (Excluding Solid or 
Semi-Solid [Products] Product )50 
Nail Polish Remover 75 
Non-Selective Terrestrial [herbicide] Herbicide 
Non-[Aerosols] Aerosol 3
Oven [Cleaners] Cleaner 
[Aerosols] Aerosol or Pump [Sprays] Spray 8
[Liquids] Liquid 5
Paint Remover or [Strippers] Stripper 50 
[Penetrants] Penetrant 50 
Rubber [and] or Vinyl [Protectants] Protectant 
Non-[Aerosols] Aerosol 3
[Aerosols] Aerosol 10 
[Sealants] Sealant and Caulking [Compounds] 
Compound 4
Shaving [Creams] Cream 5
Shaving Gel 7
Silicone-Based Multi-Purpose [Lubricants] 
Lubricant (Excluding Solid or Semi-Solid 
Products) 60 
Spot [Removers] Remover 
[Aerosols] Aerosol 25 
Non-[Aerosols] Aerosol 8
Tire [Sealants] Sealant and [Inflators] Inflator 20 
[Toilet/Urinal] Toilet or Urinal Care Product 
Aerosol 10 
Non-Aerosol 3Page 31 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017Table 40-2. Prohibited Ozone-Depleting Compounds. 
Table 40-3. VOC Content Limits for Listed Product Categories, manufactured on or after May 
1, 2018 PRODUCT CATEGORY VOC CONTENT LIMIT (PERCENT 
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY 
WEIGHT) 
[Undercoatings - Aerosols] Undercoating- 
Aerosol 40 
Wood Cleaner 
Aerosol 17 
Non-Aerosol 4
CFC-11 (trichloroflouromethane) CFC-12 (dichlorodiflouromethane) 
CFC-113 (1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane) CFC-114 (1-chloro-1,1-difluoro-2-chloro-2,2- 
difluoroethane) 
CFC-115 (chloropentafluoroethane) halon 1211 (bromochlorodifluoromethane) 
halon 1301 (bromotrifluoromethane) halon 2402 (dibromotetraflouroethane) 
HCFC-22 (chlorodifluoromethane) 
HCFC-123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane) HCFC-124 (2-chloro-1,1,1,2- tetrafluoroethane) 
HCFC-141b (1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane) HCFC-142b (1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane) 
1,1,1-trichloroethane carbon tetrachloride 
PRODUCT CATEGORY VOC CONTENT LIMIT (PERCENT 
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY 
WEIGHT) 
Adhesive 
Aerosol – mist spray 65 
Aerosol – web spray 55 
Contact – general purpose 55 
Contact – special purpose 80 
Special purpose spray adhesive: mounting, auto- 
motive engine compartment, and flexible vinyl 70 
Special purpose spray adhesive: polystyrene foam 
and automotive headliner 65 
Special purpose spray adhesive: polyolefin, and 
laminate repair or edgebanding 60 
Construction, panel and floor covering 7
General purpose 10 
Structural waterproof 15 
Adhesive remover 
Floor or wall covering 5Page 32 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017PRODUCT CATEGORY VOC CONTENT LIMIT (PERCENT 
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY 
WEIGHT) 
Gasket or thread locking 50 
General purpose 20 
Specialty 70 
Aerosol cooking spray 18 
Air freshener 
Single-phase aerosol 30 
Double-phase aerosol 25 
Dual purpose air freshener or disinfectant aerosol 60 
Liquid or pump spray 18 
Solid and semi-solid 3
Antiperspirant 
Aerosol 40 HVOC 
10 MVOC 
Non-aerosol 0 HVOC 
0 MVOC 
Anti-static product 11 
Aerosol 80 
Non-aerosol 11 
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
Non-aerosol 1
Brake cleaner 10 
Bug and tar remover 40 
Carburetor or fuel-injection air intake cleaner 10 
Carpet and upholstery cleaner 
Aerosol 7
Non-aerosol (dilutables) 0.1 
Non-aerosol (ready-to-use) 3
Charcoal lighter material See subsection (d)(3) of this section Page 33 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017PRODUCT CATEGORY VOC CONTENT LIMIT (PERCENT 
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY 
WEIGHT) 
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 10 
Non-aerosol 5
Fabric protectant 60 
Fabric refresher 
Aerosol 15 
Non-aerosol 6
Floor polish or wax 
For flexible flooring material 1
For nonresilient flooring 1
Wood floor wax 90 
Floor wax stripper (non-aerosol) See subsection (e)(6) of this section 
Footwear or leather care 
Aerosol 75 
Solid 55 
All other forms 15 
Furniture maintenance product 
Aerosol 17 
All other forms except solid and paste 3
General purpose cleaner 
Aerosol 8
Non-aerosol 4
General purpose degreaser Page 34 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017PRODUCT CATEGORY VOC CONTENT LIMIT (PERCENT 
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY 
WEIGHT) 
Aerosol 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 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 (non-aerosol) 3
Lawn and garden (all other forms) 20 
Wasp and hornet 40 
Laundry prewash 
Aerosol or solid 22 
All other forms 5
Laundry starch, sizing or fabric finish product 4.5 
Metal polish or cleanser 30 
Multi-purpose lubricant (excluding solid or 
semi-solid product) 50 
Multi-purpose solvent 3
Nail polish remover 1
Non-selective terrestrial herbicide non-aerosol 3
Oven or grill cleaner Page 35 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017Sec. 2.  Section 22a-174-41 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies is amended as follows: 
Sec. 22a-174-41. Architectural and industrial maintenance coatings - phase 1 .
(a)  Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: 
(1) “Adhesive” means any chemical substance that is applied for the purpose of bonding two 
surfaces together other than by mechanical means. PRODUCT CATEGORY VOC CONTENT LIMIT (PERCENT 
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY 
WEIGHT) 
Aerosol 8
Non-aerosol 4
Paint remover or stripper 50 
Paint thinner 3
Penetrant 50 
Rubber or vinyl protectant 
Non-aerosol 3
Aerosol 10 
Sanitizer 
Aerosol 70 
Non-aerosol 1
Sealant and caulking compound 4
Shaving cream 5
Shaving gel 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 or urinal care product 
Aerosol 10 
Non-aerosol 3
Undercoating - aerosol 40 
Wood cleaner 
Aerosol 17 
Non-aerosol 4Page 36 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017(2) “Aerosol coating product” means a pressurized coating product containing pigments or resins 
that dispenses product ingredients by means of a propellant, and is packaged in a disposable can for 
hand-held application, or for use in specialized equipment for ground traffic marking applications. 
(3) “Antenna coating” means a coating labeled and formulated exclusively for application to 
equipment and associated structural appurtenances that are used to receive or transmit 
electromagnetic signals. 
(4) “Antifouling coating” means a coating labeled and formulated for application to submerged 
stationary structures and their appurtenances to prevent or reduce the attachment of marine or 
freshwater biological organisms. 
(5) “Appurtenance” means any accessory to a stationary structure [coated at the site of installation, 
whether installed or detached,] including ,but not limited to: bathroom and kitchen fixtures; cabinets; 
concrete forms; doors; elevators; fences; hand railings; heating equipment, air conditioning 
equipment, and other fixed mechanical equipment or stationary tools; lampposts; partitions; pipes and 
piping systems; rain gutters and downspouts; stairways; fixed ladders; catwalks; fire escapes; and 
window screens. 
(6) “Architectural coating” means a coating to be applied to stationary structures and their 
appurtenances at the site of installation, to portable buildings at the site of installation, to pavements, 
or to curbs. Coatings applied in shop applications or to non-stationary structures such as airplanes, 
ships, boats, railcars and automobiles, [and] as well as adhesives are excluded from the definition of 
“architectural [coatings] coating .” 
(7) “ASTM” means the American Society for Testing and Materials. 
(8) “BAAQMD” means the Bay Area Air Quality Management District[, a part of the California 
Air Resources Board, which is responsible for the regulation of air quality in the state of California . 
(9) “[Bitumens] Bitumen ” means black or brown materials including, but not limited to, asphalt, 
tar, pitch and asphaltite that are soluble in carbon disulfide, consist mainly of hydrocarbons, and are 
obtained from natural deposits or as residues from the distillation of crude petroleum or coal. 
(10) “Bituminous roof coating” means a coating that incorporates [bitumens] bitumen that is 
labeled and formulated exclusively for roofing with the primary purpose of preventing water 
penetration .
(11) “Bituminous roof primer” means a primer that incorporates [bitumens] bitumen that is labeled 
and formulated exclusively for roofing and intended for the purpose of preparing a weathered and 
aged surface or improving the adhesion of subsequent surfacing components .
(12) “Bond breaker” means a coating labeled and formulated for application between layers of 
concrete to prevent a freshly poured top layer of concrete from bonding to the layer over which it is 
poured. 
(13) “Calcimine [recoaters] recoater ” means flat, solvent-borne [coatings] coating formulated and 
recommended specifically for recoating calcimine-painted ceilings and other calcimine-painted 
substrates. 
(14) “CAS” means Chemical Abstract Service. 
(15) “Clear brushing [lacquers] laquer ” means clear wood [finishes] finish , excluding clear 
lacquer sanding [sealers] sealer , formulated with nitrocellulose or synthetic resins to dry by solvent 
evaporation without chemical reaction and to provide a solid, protective film. Such [lacquers] laquer 
[are] is intended to be applied only with a brush. 
(16) “Clear wood coating” means a clear and semi-transparent coating, including lacquers and 
varnishes, applied to a wood substrate, to provide a transparent or translucent solid film. 
(17) “Coating” means a material applied onto or impregnated into a substrate for protective, 
decorative or functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, [paints, varnishes, 
sealers and stains] paint, varnish, sealer and stain .Page 37 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017(18) “Colorant” means concentrated pigment dispersion in water, solvent or binder that is added to 
an architectural coating after packaging in sale units to produce the desired color. 
(19) “Concrete curing compound” means a coating labeled and formulated for application to 
freshly poured concrete to [retard the evaporation of water.] perform one or more of the following 
functions: 
(A) Retard the evaporation of water; or 
(B) Harden or dustproof the surface of freshly poured concrete. 
(20) “Concrete surface [retarders] retarder ” means a mixture of retarding ingredients such as 
extender pigments, primary pigments, resin and solvent that interact chemically with the cement to 
prevent hardening on the surface where the retarder is applied, allowing the retarded mix or cement 
and sand at the surface to be washed away to create an exposed aggregate finish. 
(21) “Conversion varnish” means a clear acid curing coating with an alkyd or other resin blended 
with amino resins and supplied as a single [component] or two-component product. “Conversion 
[varnishes] varnish ” [produce] produces a hard, durable, clear finish designed for professional 
application to wood flooring. This film formation is the result of an acid-catalyzed condensation 
reaction, affecting a transetherification at the reactive ethers of the amino resins. 
(22) “Dry fog coating” means a coating labeled and formulated only for spray application such 
that overspray droplets dry before subsequent contact with incidental surfaces in the vicinity of the 
surface coating activity. 
(23) “Exempt compound” means a compound identified in 40 CFR 51.100(s) under “volatile 
organic compounds,” as amended from time to time, as having negligible photochemical reactivity. 
(24) “Faux finishing coating” means a coating labeled and formulated as a stain or a glaze to 
create artistic effects including, but not limited to, dirt, old age, smoke damage and simulated marble 
and wood grain. 
(25) “Fire-resistive coating” means [an opaque] acoating labeled and formulated to protect the 
structural integrity by increasing the fire endurance of interior or exterior steel and other structural 
materials.  “Fire-resistive coating” includes sprayed fire-resistive materials and intumescent fire- 
resistive coatings that are used to bring structural materials into compliance with federal, state, and 
local building code requirements. 
(26) “Fire-retardant coating” means a coating labeled and formulated to retard ignition and flame 
spread. 
(27) “Flat coating” means a coating that is not defined under any other definition in this section 
and that registers gloss less than 15 on an 85-degree meter or less than 5 on a 60-degree meter. 
(28) “Floor coating” means an opaque coating that is labeled and formulated for application to 
flooring, including, but not limited to, decks, porches, steps , garage floors and other horizontal 
surfaces which may be subjected to foot traffic. 
(29) “Flow coating” means a coating labeled and formulated exclusively for use to maintain the 
protective coating systems present on utility transformer units. 
(30) “Form-release compound” means a coating labeled and formulated for application to a 
concrete form to prevent the freshly poured concrete from bonding to the form. The form may consist 
of wood, metal or some material other than concrete. 
(31) “Graphic arts coating or sign paint” means a coating labeled and formulated for hand- 
application [using brush, airbrush or roller techniques to indoor and outdoor signs, excluding 
structural components, and murals including letter enamels, poster colors, copy blockers, and bulletin 
enamels.] by artists using brush, airbrush or roller techniques to indoor and outdoor signs, not 
including structural components, and murals including letter enamel, poster color, copy blocker, and 
bulletin enamel. 
(32) “High temperature coating” means a high performance coating labeled and formulated for Page 38 of 66 
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(400°F).
(33) “Impacted immersion coating” means a high performance maintenance coating formulated
and recommended for application to steel structures subject to immersion in turbulent, debris-laden
water. These coatings are specifically resistant to high-energy impact damage by floating ice or
debris.
(34) “Industrial maintenance coating” means a high performance architectural coating, including
primers, sealers, undercoaters, intermediate coats and topcoats, formulated for application to
substrates, including floors, exposed to one or more of the following extreme environmental
conditions:
(A) Immersion in water, wastewater or chemical solutions (aqueous and non-aqueous solutions),
or chronic exposures of interior surfaces to moisture condensation;
(B) Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic or acidic agents, or to chemicals, chemical
fumes, or chemical mixtures or solutions;
(C) [Repeated] Frequent exposure to temperatures above 121°C (250°F);
(D) [Repeated and frequent] Frequent heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear [and repeated]
and frequent scrubbing with industrial solvents, cleansers or scouring agents; or
(E) Exterior exposure of metal structures and structural components.
(35) “Lacquer” means a clear or opaque wood coating, including clear lacquer sanding sealers,
formulated with cellulosic or synthetic resins to dry by evaporation without chemical reaction and to
provide a solid, protective film.
(36) “Low solids coating” means a coating containing 0.12 kilogram or less of solids per liter (one
pound or less of solids per gallon) of coating material as recommended for application by the
manufacturer .
(37) “Magnesite cement coating” means a coating labeled and formulated for application to
magnesite cement decking to protect the magnesite cement substrate from erosion by water.
(38) “Manufacturer’s formulation data” means data regarding a coating that are supplied by the
materials manufacturer based on the manufacturer’s knowledge of the ingredients used to
manufacture that coating, rather than on an EPA reference test method. “Manufacturer’s formulation
data” may include but are not limited to information on density, VOC content and coating solids
content.
[(39)]  [“Manufacturer’s maximum recommendation” means, for an architectural coating, the
maximum recommendation for thinning that is indicated on the label or lid of the coating container.]
[(40)] (39) “Mastic texture coating” means a coating labeled and formulated to cover holes and 
minor cracks and conceal surface irregularities, which is applied in a single coat of at least 10 mils 
(0.010 inch) dry film thickness.
[(41)] (40) “Metallic pigmented coating” means a coating [containing] that is labeled and  
formulated to provide a metallic appearance and that contains  at least 48 grams of elemental metallic  
pigment per liter of coating as applied (0.4 pounds per gallon). 
[(42)] (41) “Multi-color coating” means a coating that is packaged in a single container and  
[exhibits] labeled and formulated to exhibit  more than one color when applied in a single coat.
(42) “Multi-component coating” means a coating requiring the addition of a separate reactive
resin, such as a catalyst or hardener, before application to form an acceptable dry film.
(43) “Nonflat coating” means a coating that is not defined under any other definition in this [rule]
section and registers a gloss of 15 or greater on an 85-degree meter and five or greater on a 60-degree
meter.
(44) “Nonflat-high gloss coating” means a nonflat coating that registers a gloss of 70 or above on
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Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017[(45)]  [“Nonindustrial use” means any use of architectural coatings except in the construction or
maintenance of any of the following: facilities used in the manufacturing of goods and commodities;
transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges, airports and railroads; facilities used in
mining activities, including petroleum extraction; and utilities infrastructure, including power
generation and distribution, and water treatment and distribution systems.]
[(46)] (45) “Nuclear coating” means a protective coating formulated and recommended to seal  
porous surfaces such as steel or concrete that otherwise would be subject to intrusion by radioactive 
materials. Such coatings are resistant to long-term (service life) cumulative radiation exposure,  
relatively easy to decontaminate and resistant to various chemicals to which such coatings are likely 
to be exposed.
[(47)] (46) “NYSDEC” means the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
[(48)]  [“Pesticide Management Program” means the pesticide registration, permitting and
certification program administered by the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental
Protection.]
[(49)] (47) “Post-consumer coating” means a finished coating [that would have been disposed of 
in a landfill when no longer useful to a consumer and that does not include manufacturing wastes.]  
generated by a business or consumer that has served its intended end use and is recovered from or 
otherwise diverted from the waste stream for the purpose of recycling.
[(50)] (48) “Pre-treatment wash primer” means a primer [that contains] containing  a minimum 
of 0.5 percent  acid, by weight,[.] [“Pre-treatment wash primers” are] labeled and formulated for 
direct  application to bare metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and to promote adhesion of 
subsequent topcoats.
[(51)] (49) “Primer” means a coating labeled and formulated for application to a substrate 
to provide a firm bond between the substrate and subsequent coats.
[(52)] (50) “Quick-dry enamel” means a nonflat coating that is labeled as specified in 
subsection (e) of this section and that is formulated to have the following characteristics:
(A) Capable of being applied directly from the container under normal conditions with ambient
temperatures between 16° and 27°C (60° and 80°F);
(B) Tack free in four hours or less and dries hard in eight hours or less by the mechanical test
methods; and
(C) A dried film gloss of 70 or above on a 60-degree meter.
[(53)] (51) “Quick-dry primer sealer and undercoater” means a primer sealer or under-coater that 
is dry to the touch in 30 minutes and can be re-coated in two hours.
[(54)] (52) “Recycled coating” means an architectural coating formulated [such that not less than
50 percent of the weight consists of secondary and post-consumer coating, with not less than 10
percent of the total weight consisting of post-consumer coating.] to contain a minimum of 50 percent
by volume post-consumer coating, with a maximum of 50 percent by volume secondary industrial
materials or virgin materials.
[(55)] (53) “Roof coating” means a non-bituminous coating labeled and formulated [exclusively]  
for application to roofs for the primary purpose of preventing water penetration, [of the substrate by 
water or] reflecting [heat and] ultraviolet light, or reflecting solar radiation. [“Roof coatings” 
containing metallic pigment shall be defined as “metallic pigmented coatings” for the purposes of this 
section.]
[(56)] (54) “Rust preventive coating” means a coating formulated [exclusively for nonindustrial  
use] to prevent the corrosion of metal surfaces. “Rust preventative coating” includes direct-to-metal 
coating and coating intended for application over rusty, previously coated surfaces.  “Rust 
preventative coating” does not include coatings that are required to be applied as a topcoat over a 
primer or coatings that are intended for use on wood or any other nonmetallic surface.Page 40 of 66
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017[(57)] (55) “Sanding sealer” means a clear or semi-transparent wood coating labeled and  
formulated for application to bare wood to seal the wood and to provide a coat that can be abraded to 
create a smooth surface for subsequent applications of coatings. A “sanding sealer” that also meets 
the definition of a lacquer [is not included in this category, but it is included in the lacquer category] 
shall be excluded from this definition and shall be considered a lacquer.
[(58)] (56) “SCAQMD” means the South Coast Air Quality Management District, a part of the 
California Air Resources Board. [, which is responsible for the regulation of air quality in the state of 
California.]
[(59)] (57) “Sealer” means a coating labeled and formulated for application to a substrate for 
one or more of the following purposes: to prevent subsequent coatings from being absorbed by the  
substrate, or to prevent harm to subsequent coatings by materials in the substrate.
[(60)] (58) “Secondary [coating] industrial material” means a [fragment of a finished coating or a
finished coating from a manufacturing process that has converted resources into a commodity of real
economic value, but does not include excess virgin resources of the manufacturing process.] product
or by-product of the paint manufacturing process that is of known composition and has economic
value but can no longer be used for its intended use.
[(61)] (59) “Shellac” means a clear or opaque coating formulated solely with the 
resinous secretions of the lac beetle (Laciffer lacca)[, thinned with alcohol] and formulated 
to dry by evaporation without a chemical reaction.
[(62)] (60) “Shop application” means the application of a coating to a product or a component of 
a product in or on the premises of a factory or a shop as part of a manufacturing, production or  
repairing process (e.g., original equipment manufacturing coatings).
[(63)] (61) “Solicit” means to require for use or to specify by written or oral contract.
[(64)] (62) “Specialty primer, sealer and undercoater” means a coating that is formulated for  
application to a substrate to seal fire, smoke or water damage, to condition excessively chalky  
surfaces, or to block stains. For the purposes of this definition, an excessively chalky surface is one 
that is defined as having a chalk rating of four or less.
[(65)] (63) “Stain” means a [clear,] semi-transparent or opaque coating labeled and formulated to
change the color of a surface, but not conceal the grain pattern or texture.
[(66)] (64) “Swimming pool coating” means a coating labeled and formulated to coat the 
interior  of swimming pools and resist swimming pool chemicals.
[(67)] (65) “Swimming pool repair and maintenance coating” means a rubber-based coating  
labeled and formulated to be used over existing rubber-based coatings for the repair and maintenance 
of swimming pools.
[(68)] (66) “Temperature-indicator safety coating” means a coating labeled and formulated as 
a color-changing indicator coating for the purpose of monitoring the temperature and safety of the  
substrate, underlying piping or underlying equipment, and for application to substrates exposed 
continuously or intermittently to temperatures above 204°C (400°F).
[(69)] (67) “Thermoplastic rubber coating and mastic” means a coating or mastic formulated and  
recommended for application to roofing or other structural surfaces and that incorporates no less than 
40 percent by weight of thermoplastic rubbers in the total resin solids and may also contain other 
ingredients,  including, but not limited to, fillers, pigments and modifying resins.
[(70)] (68) “Tint base” means an architectural coating to which colorant is added, after 
packaging  in sale units, to produce a desired color.
[(71)] (69) “Traffic marking coating” means a coating labeled and formulated for marking 
and striping streets, highways, or other traffic surfaces including, but not limited to, curbs, 
berms, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks and airport runways.
[(72)] (70) “Undercoater” means a coating labeled and formulated to provide a smooth surface forPage 41 of 66
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[(73)] (71) “Varnish” means a clear or semi-transparent wood coating, excluding lacquers and 
shellacs, formulated to dry by chemical reaction. “Varnish” may contain small amounts of pigment to 
color a surface or to control the final sheen or gloss of the finish.
[(74)] (72) “VOC content” means the weight of VOC per volume of coating.
[(75)] (73) “Waterproofing sealer” means a coating labeled and formulated for application to 
a porous substrate for the primary purpose of preventing the penetration of water.
[(76)] (74) “Waterproofing[/] or masonry sealer” means a clear or pigmented film-forming coating
that is labeled and formulated for sealing concrete and masonry to provide resistance against water,
alkalis, acids, ultraviolet light and staining.
[(77)] (75) “Wood preservative” means a coating labeled and formulated to protect exposed 
wood from decay or insect attack.
(b) Applicability.
(1)Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, this section applies to any person who[, on
or after May 1, 2008,] sells, supplies, offers for sale or manufactures for sale in the state of
Connecticut any architectural coating for use in the state of Connecticut and to any person whoapplies or solicits the application of any architectural coating within the state of Connecticut[ on or
after May 1, 2008].
(2) The requirements of this section apply to products manufactured prior to May 1, 2018. Any
architectural coating manufactured prior to May 1, 2018 that complies with the requirements of this
section may be sold, supplied or offered for sale through April 30, 2021.
(c) Exemptions and exceptions.
(1) This section shall not apply to any architectural coating manufactured in the state of
Connecticut for shipment, sale and use outside of the state of Connecticut or for shipment to other
manufacturers for reformulation or repackaging .
(2) [Any architectural coating manufactured prior to May 1, 2008 may be sold, supplied or offered
for sale for up to three years after May 1, 2008. In addition, a ] A coating manufactured [before May
1, 2008] prior to May 1, 2018 may be applied at any time as long as the coating complies with any
applicable VOC standard in effect at the time the coating was manufactured. The exception offered in
this subdivision shall only apply to a coating that displays a date or date code as required by
subsection (e)(1) of this section.
(3) This section shall not apply to any aerosol coating product.
(4) This section shall not apply to any architectural coating that is sold in a container with a
volume of one liter (1.057 quart) or less[.], including kits containing containers of different colors,
types or categories of coatings and two component products. This exemption does not include (A)
bundling of containers one liter or less, which are sold together as a unit, or any type of marketing
which implies that multiple containers one liter or less be combined into one container; (B) packaging
from which the coating cannot be applied; and (C) multiple containers of one liter or less that are
packaged and shipped together with no intent or requirement to ultimately sell as one unit.
(5) As used in this section, the terms “supply” and “supplied” shall not include internal transfers
or transactions involving architectural coatings to, from or within an installation operated by any
branch of the U.S. military.
(d) Standards.(1) Except as provided in subdivisions (2) and (8) of this subsection and subsection (c) of this
section, no person shall manufacture, blend or repackage for sale within the state of Connecticut,
supply, sell or offer for sale within the state of Connecticut or solicit for application or apply within
the state of Connecticut any architectural coating [manufactured on or after May 1, 2008] that
contains VOCs in excess of the applicable VOC content limits specified in Table 41-1. The VOCPage 42 of 66
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manufacturer’s maximum recommendation, excluding the volume of any water, exempt compounds
or colorant added to tint bases] and shall be determined according to subsection (g) of this section .
(2) Except as provided in subdivision (3) of this subsection, the most restrictive VOC content
limits of Table 41-1 shall apply if anywhere on the container of any architectural coating, or any label
or sticker affixed to the container, or in any sales, advertising, or technical literature supplied by a
manufacturer or any person acting on the manufacturer’s behalf, including retailers who sell under a
private label, any representation is made that indicates that the coating meets the definition of or is
recommended for use for more than one of the coating categories listed in Table 41-1[, then the most
restrictive VOC content limit of Table 41-1 shall apply].
(3) The requirements of subdivision (2) of this subsection shall not apply to the following coating
categories:
(A) Antenna coatings;
(B) Antifouling coatings;
(C) Bituminous roof primers;
(D) Calcimine recoaters;
(E) Concrete surface retarders;
[(E)] (F) Fire-retardant coatings;
[(F)] (G) Flow coatings;
[(G)] (H) High temperature coatings;
[(H)] (I) Impacted immersion coatings;
[(I)] (J) Industrial maintenance coatings;
[(J)] (K) Lacquer coatings, including lacquer sanding sealers;
[(K)] (L) Low-solids coatings;
[(L)] (M) Metallic pigmented coatings;
[(M)] (N) Nuclear coatings;
[(N)] (O) Pretreatment wash primers;
[(O)] (P) Shellacs;
[(P)] (Q) Specialty primers, sealers and undercoaters;
[(Q)] (R) Temperature-indicator safety coatings;
[(R)] (S) Thermoplastic rubber coatings and mastics; or
[(S)] (T) Wood preservatives.
(4) All containers of coating that are applied directly to a surface from the container by pouring,
siphoning, brushing, rolling, padding, ragging or other means shall be closed when not in use. These
containers include, but are not limited to, drums, buckets, cans, pails, trays, or other application
containers. Containers of any VOC-containing materials used for thinning and cleanup shall be
closed when not in use.
(5) No person who applies or solicits the application of any architectural coating shall add
additional solvent to a coating if such addition causes the coating to exceed the applicable VOC limit
specified in Table 41-1 of this section.
(6) No person shall apply or solicit the application of any rust preventive coating for industrial
use, unless such a rust preventive coating complies with the industrial maintenance coating VOC
limit specified in Table 41-1 of this section.
(7) For any coating that is not identified in this section, the VOC content limit shall be determined
by classifying the coating as a flat coating, nonflat coating or nonflat-high gloss coating, as those
terms are defined in subsection (a) of this section, and the corresponding coating limit of Table 41-1
of this section shall apply.
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days with relative humidity greater than 70% and temperature below 65°F, provided that the coating 
contains acetone and no more than 550 grams of VOC per liter of coating, less water and exempt 
compounds, prior to the addition of VOC. 
(e)  Container labeling. 
(1)  Date code. On each container of an architectural coating, the manufacturer shall clearly 
display the date the coating was manufactured, or a date code representing the date of manufacture, 
as follows: 
(A) The date or date code shall be located on the label, lid or bottom of the container so that it is 
readily observable without dissembling the container or package; and 
(B) If the manufacturer uses a date code for any coating, an explanation of such code shall be 
available to the commissioner upon request [by April 1, 2008 or not later than 90 days after making a 
coating available for sale in Connecticut]. A manufacturer shall respond to such a request within 90 
days of receipt. 
(2)  Thinning. On the label or lid of the container of an architectural coating, the manufacturer 
shall display a statement of the manufacturer’s recommendation regarding thinning of the coating. 
This requirement shall not apply to the thinning of architectural coatings with water. If thinning of the 
coating prior to use is not necessary, the recommendation shall specify that the coating is to be 
applied without thinning. 
(3)  VOC content. On the label, lid or bottom of the container of an architectural coating, the 
manufacturer shall display either the maximum or the actual VOC content of the coating, as supplied, 
including the maximum thinning as recommended by the manufacturer. The VOC content shall be 
displayed in grams of VOC per liter of coating. The VOC content displayed shall be calculated using 
the manufacturer’s formulation data or shall be determined using the calculations, procedures and test 
methods in subsection (g) of this section. 
(4)  Industrial maintenance coatings. [In addition to the information specified in subdivisions (1) 
through (3) of this subsection, the label or the lid of the container, in which a coating is sold or 
distributed, shall display at least one of the descriptions listed in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of 
this subdivision:] The manufacturer of any industrial maintenance coating shall prominently display 
on the label at least one of the following statements: 
(A) “ For industrial use only ;” 
(B) “ For professional use only ;” [or] 
(C) “ Not for residential use ”;or 
(D) “Not intended for residential use .” 
(5)  Clear brushing lacquer. On the label of any clear brushing lacquer, the manufacturer shall 
prominently display the statements: “ For brush application only ” and “ This product must not be 
thinned or sprayed .” 
(6)  Rust preventive coatings. On the label of any rust preventive coating, the manufacturer shall 
prominently display the statement: “ For metal substrates only .” 
(7)  Specialty primers, sealers and undercoaters. The manufacturer of any specialty primer, 
sealer or undercoater shall prominently display on the label one or more of the descriptions listed in 
subparagraphs (A) through (E) of this subdivision, as follows: 
(A) “ For blocking stains ;” 
(B) “ For fire-damaged substrates ;” 
(C) “ For smoke-damaged substrates ;” 
(D) “ For water-damaged substrates ;” or 
(E) “ For excessively chalky substrates .” 
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(9) Non-flat high-gloss coatings. The manufacturer of any non-flat high-gloss coating shall
display prominently on the label the words “[High] high gloss.”
(f) Record keeping and reporting requirements.
(1) Each manufacturer of a product subject to a VOC content limit in subsection (d) of this section
shall maintain records demonstrating compliance with such VOC content limits, including the
following information:
(A) The product name and, if applicable, the identifying number, as shown on the product label
and in sales and technical literature;
(B) The VOC content as determined according to subsection (g) of this section;
(C) The name(s) and CAS number of the VOC constituents in the product;
(D) The dates of the VOC content determinations;
(E) The coating category; and
(F) The applicable VOC content limit.
(2) All records made to demonstrate compliance with this section shall be maintained for five
years from the date such record is created and shall be made available to the commissioner or the
Administrator not later than 90 days after a request.
(3) Each manufacturer of a coating subject to this section shall, upon request of the commissioner,
provide data concerning the distribution and sales of coatings subject to a VOC content limit in
subsection (d) of this section. The manufacturer shall, not later than 90 days after receiving such a
request, produce information including, but not limited to:
(A) The name and mailing address of the manufacturer;
(B) The name, address and telephone number of a contact person;
(C) The name of the product as it appears on the label and the applicable coating;
(D) Whether the coating is marketed for interior use, exterior use or both;
(E) The number of gallons sold in Connecticut in containers greater than one liter and equal to or
less than one liter during the preceding calendar year;
(F) The actual VOC content and VOC content limit in grams per liter. If thinning is recommended,
list the actual VOC content and VOC content limit after recommended thinning. If containers less
than one liter have a different VOC content than containers greater than one liter, list separately. [;] If
the coating is a multi-component product, provide the VOC content as mixed or catalyzed;
(G) The name and CAS number of the VOC constituents in the coating; and
(H) The name and CAS number of any exempt compounds in the coating.
[(4)]  [For each architectural coating that contains perchloroethylene or methylene chloride, the
manufacturer shall, on or before April 1 of each calendar year beginning with the year 2009, maintain
records of the following information for coatings sold in Connecticut during the preceding calendar
year:
(A) The product brand name and a copy of the product label with legible usage instructions;
(B) The product category listed in Table 41-1 to which the product belongs;
(C) The total sales, to the nearest gallon, in Connecticut during the preceding calendar year; and
(D) The volume percent, to the nearest 0.10 percent, of perchloroethylene and methylene chloride
in the coating.]
[(5)]  [Each manufacturer of a recycled coating shall, on or before April 1 of each calendar year
beginning with the year 2009, prepare and maintain an annual report that shall include the total
number of gallons of recycled coatings distributed in Connecticut during the preceding calendar year
and the method used to calculate the Connecticut distribution.]
[(6)] (4) Any document submitted to the commissioner pursuant to this section shall include 
a certification signed by an individual identified in section 22a-174-2a(a)(1) of the Regulations 
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such document, each of whom shall examine and be familiar with the information submitted in the 
document and all attachments thereto, and shall inquire of those individuals responsible for obtaining 
the information to determine that the information is true, accurate, and complete, and each of whom 
shall certify in writing as follows: 
“I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document and 
all attachments thereto, and I certify that based on reasonable investigation, including my inquiry of 
those individuals responsible for obtaining the information, the submitted information is true, 
accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false statement 
made in the submitted information may be punishable as a criminal offense under section 22a-175 of 
the Connecticut General Statutes, under section 53a-157b of the Connecticut General Statutes, and in 
accordance with any applicable statute.” 
(g)  Compliance procedures, registration requirements and test methods. 
(1) Any person who sells, supplies, offers for sale or manufactures an architectural coating 
[subject to this section on or after May 1, 2008] manufactured prior to May 1, 2018 for sale in 
Connecticut shall possess documentation that such coating complies with the VOC content limits of 
Table 41-1 of this section, where the VOC content is determined according to the requirements of 
[this subsection] subdivision (2) of this subsection .
(2) The VOC content of a coating shall be determined [according to the following calculations] as 
follows :
(A) For all coatings that are not low solids coatings, determine the VOC content in grams of VOC 
per liter of coating thinned to the manufacturer’s recommendation, excluding the volume of any 
water and exempt compounds, using the following equation: 
VOC Content = (Ws - Ww - Wec)/ (Vm - Vw - Vec) 
Where: 
VOC Content = the VOC content of a coating (g/L of coating) 
Ws = weight of volatile components (g) 
Ww = weight of water (g) 
Wec = weight of exempt compounds (g) 
Vm = volume of coating (L) 
Vw = volume of water (L) 
Vec = volume of exempt compounds (L) 
(B) For low solids coatings, determine the VOC content in grams per liter of coating thinned to the 
manufacturer’s maximum recommendation, including the volume of any water and exempt 
compounds, using the following equation: 
VOC Content (ls) = (Ws - Ww - Wec)/ (Vm) 
Where: 
VOC Content (ls) = the VOC content of a low solids coating (g/L of coating) Ws = weight of 
volatile components (g) 
Ww = weight of water (g) 
Wec = weight of exempt compounds (g) 
Vm = volume of coating (L) 
(C) The VOC content of a tint base shall be determined prior to the addition of the colorant[.] ;
(D) The weight of volatile components (Ws) shall be determined using the manufacturer’s 
formulation data or by measuring the physical properties of the coating using the procedures and test 
methods prescribed in subdivision (3) of this subsection; 
(E) If the manufacturer does not recommend thinning, the VOC content shall be calculated for the 
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Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017(F) If the manufacturer recommends thinning, the VOC content shall be calculated including the 
maximum amount of thinning solvent recommended by the manufacturer; and 
(G) If the coating is a multi-component product, the VOC content shall be calculated as mixed or 
catalyzed. 
(3) The following procedures shall be used to determine the physical properties of a coating in 
order to perform the calculations required pursuant to subdivision (2) of this subsection: 
(A) The VOC content shall be calculated according to: 
(i) EPA Reference Method 24, 40 CFR 60, Appendix A, 
(ii) SCAQMD Method 304-91 (revised February 1996), unless the results are inconsistent with the 
results of a determination pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i) of this subdivision, or 
(iii) An alternative test method approved by the New York Department of Environmental 
Conservation and the Administrator pursuant to NYSDEC Regulations Part 205.6(c); 
(B) The exempt compound content shall be determined using SCAQMD Method 303-91 (revised 
[August 1996] 1993 ), except as follows: 
(i) Parachlorobenzotriflouride content shall be determined using BAAQMD Method 41 (revised 
1995) , and 
(ii) Exempt compounds that are cyclic, branched or linear methylated siloxanes shall be 
determined using BAAQMD Method 43 (revised 1996) ; and 
(C) Analysis of methacrylate multi-component coatings used as traffic marking coatings shall be 
conducted according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D, Appendix A. 
(4) Fire-resistive coatings and fire-retardant coatings shall be[: 
[(A)]   Fire] fire tested and rated by a testing agency according to the appropriate methods listed in 
subdivision (6) if this subsection[; an] .
[(B)]  [Approved by state building code officials for use in bringing assemblies of structural 
materials into compliance with federal, state and local building code requirements.] 
(5) The following materials are subject to registration as follows: 
(A) Antifouling coatings shall be registered with [both] the Administrator under the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. section 136 et seq.) [and with the Department 
under the Pesticides Management Program]; and 
(B) Wood preservatives shall be registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and 
Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. section 136, et. seq.) [and with the Department under the Pesticides 
Management Program]. 
(6) The following test methods or the most current active standard of the designated method shall 
be used to test coatings for the identified properties, as applicable: 
(A) Acid content of coatings. The acid content of a coating shall be determined by ASTM 
[Designation] D1613-96, “Standard Test Method for Acidity in V olatile Solvents and Chemical 
Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products;” 
(B) Chemical resistance for nuclear coatings. Chemical resistance to various chemicals to which 
nuclear coatings are likely to be exposed shall be measured by ASTM [Method D 3912-95 (2001);] 
D3912-10, “Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Coatings and Linings for Use in 
Nuclear Power Plants;” 
(C) Drying times. The set-to-touch and dry-to-recoat times of a coating shall be determined by 
ASTM [Designation D 1640-95] D1640-03 (2009) , “Standard Test Methods for Drying, Curing or 
Film Formation of Organic Coatings at Room Temperature;” 
(D) Fire-resistance rating. The fire-resistance rating of a fire-resistive coating shall be determined 
by ASTM [Designation E 119-98] E119-12 , “Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building 
Construction and Materials;” 
(E) Flame spread index.  The flame spread index of a fire-retardant coating shall be determined by Page 47 of 66 
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Characteristics of Building Materials;” 
(F) Gloss determination. The gloss of a coating shall be determined by ASTM [Designation D 
523-89 (1999)] D523-08 , “Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss;” 
(G) Long term cumulative radiation exposure. Long-term (service life) cumulative radiation 
exposure of [“]nuclear coatings[“] shall be measured by ASTM [Method D 4082-02;] D4082-10, 
“Standard Test Method for Effects of Gamma Radiation on Coatings for Use in Nuclear Power 
Plants;” 
(H) Metal content of coatings. The metallic content of a coating shall be determined by SCAQMD 
Method 318-95, “Determination of Weight Percent Elemental Metal in Coatings by X-Ray 
Diffraction,” SCAQMD Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples; and 
(I) Surface chalkiness. The chalkiness of a surface shall be determined using ASTM [Designation 
D 4214-98] D4214-07 , “Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking of Exterior 
Paint Films.” 
Table 41-1. VOC Content Limits for Architectural Coatings Manufactured Prior to May 1, 2018 
Coating category VOC content limit 
(grams VOC per liter) 
Flat [coatings] coating 100 
Nonflat [coatings] coating 150 
Nonflat-high gloss [coatings] coating 250 
Specialty Coating 
Antenna [coatings] coating 530 
Antifouling [coatings] coating 400 
Bituminous roof [coatings] coating 300 
Bituminous roof [primers] primer 350 
Bond [breakers] breaker 350 
Calcimine recoater 475 
Clear wood [coatings] coating 
Clear brushing [lacquers] laquer 680 
[Lacquers] Laquer (including lacquer sanding [sealers] sealer ) 550 
Sanding [sealers] sealer other than lacquer sanding [sealers] sealer 350 
[Varnishes] Varnish 350 
Conversion [varnishes] varnish 725 
Concrete curing [compounds] compound 350 
Concrete surface [retarders] retarder 780 
Dry fog [coatings] coating 400 
Faux finishing [coatings] coating 350 
Fire resistive [coatings] coating 350 
Fire retardant [coatings] coating 
Clear 650 
Opaque 350 Page 48 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017Sec. 3. The Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies are amended by adding Section 22a-174-41a, Coating category VOC content limit 
(grams VOC per liter) 
Floor [coatings] coating 250 
Flow [coatings] coating 420 
Form-release [compounds] compound 250 
Graphic arts [coatings] coating (sign paints) 500 
High temperature [coatings] coating 420 
Impacted immersion [coatings] coating 780 
Industrial maintenance [coatings] coating 340 
Low solids [coatings] coating 120 
Magnesite cement [coatings] coating 450 
Mastic texture [coatings] coating 300 
Metallic pigmented [coatings] coating 500 
Multi-color [coatings] coating 250 
Nuclear [coatings] coating 450 
Pre-treatment wash [primers] primer 420 
[Primers, sealers and undercoaters] Primer, sealer and undercoater 200 
Quick-dry [enamels] enamel 250 
Quick-dry [primers, sealers and undercoaters] primer, sealer and 
undercoater 200 
Recycled [coatings] coating 250 
Roof [coatings] coating 250 
Rust preventive [coatings] coating 400 
[Shellacs] Shellac 
Clear 730 
Opaque 550 
Specialty [primers, sealers and undercoaters] primer, sealer and 
undercoater 350 
[Stains] Stain 250 
Swimming pool [coatings and swimming pool repair and maintenance 
coatings] coating 340 
Temperature-indicator safety [coatings] coating 550 
Thermoplastic rubber [coatings] coating and [mastics] mastic 550 
Traffic marking [coatings] coating 150 
Waterproofing [sealers] sealer 250 
Waterproofing concrete[/] or masonry [sealers] sealer 400 
Wood [preservatives] preservative 350 Page 49 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017as follows: 
(NEW) Sec. 22a-174-41a. Architectural and industrial maintenance coatings - phase 2. 
(a)  Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: 
(1) “Adhesive” means any chemical substance that is applied for the purpose of bonding two 
surfaces together by other than mechanical means. 
(2) “Aerosol coating product” means a pressurized coating product containing pigments or resins 
that is dispensed by means of a propellant and that is packaged either in a disposable can for hand- 
held application or for use in specialized equipment for ground traffic marking applications. 
(3) “Aluminum roof coating” means a coating labeled and formulated exclusively for application 
to roofs and containing at least 84 grams of elemental aluminum pigment per liter of coating.  
(4) “Appurtenance” means any accessory to a stationary structure including, but not limited to: 
bathroom and kitchen fixtures; cabinets; concrete forms; doors; elevators; fences; hand railings; 
heating equipment, air conditioning equipment, and other fixed mechanical equipment or stationary 
tools; lampposts; partitions; pipes and piping systems; rain gutters and downspouts; stairways; fixed 
ladders; catwalks; fire escapes; and window screens. 
(5) “Architectural coating” means a coating applied to stationary structures and their 
appurtenances at the site of installation, to portable buildings at the site of installation, to pavements 
or to curbs. “Architectural coatings” do not include any coatings applied in shop applications or to 
non-stationary structures such as airplanes, ships, boats, railcars or automobiles or any adhesive. 
(6) “ASTM” means the American Society for Testing and Materials. 
(7) “BAAQMD” means the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. 
(8) “Basement specialty coating” means a clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated 
for application to basements and other below-grade surfaces constructed of concrete or masonry to 
provide a hydrostatic seal capable of withstanding at least 10 psi of hydrostatic pressure and that is 
resistant to mold and mildew growth and able to achieve a microbial growth rating of 8 or more. 
(9) “Bitumen” means black or brown materials including, but not limited to, asphalt, tar, pitch and 
asphaltite that are soluble in carbon disulfide, consist mainly of hydrocarbons and are obtained from 
natural deposits or as residues from the distillation of crude petroleum or coal. 
(10) “Bituminous roof coating” means a coating that incorporates bitumen that is labeled and 
formulated exclusively for roofing for the primary purpose of preventing water penetration. 
(11) “Bituminous roof primer” means a primer that incorporates bitumen that is labeled and 
formulated exclusively for roofing and intended for the purpose of preparing a weathered and aged 
surface or improving the adhesion of subsequent surfacing components. 
(12) “Bond breaker” means a coating labeled and formulated for application between layers of 
concrete to prevent a freshly poured top layer of concrete from bonding to the layer over which it is 
poured. 
(13) “Calcimine recoater” means a flat, solvent-borne coating formulated and recommended 
specifically for recoating calcimine-painted ceilings and other calcimine-painted substrates. 
(14) “CAS” means Chemical Abstract Service. 
(15) “Coating” means a material applied onto or impregnated into a substrate for protective, 
decorative or functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, paints, varnishes, 
sealers and stains. 
(16) “Colorant” means a concentrated pigment dispersion in water, solvent or binder that is added 
to an architectural coating after packaging in sale units to produce the desired color. 
(17) “Concrete curing compound” means a coating labeled and formulated for application to 
freshly poured concrete to retard the evaporation of water, harden the surface of freshly poured 
concrete or dustproof the surface of freshly poured concrete. Page 50 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017(18) “Concrete or masonry sealer” means a clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated 
primarily for application to concrete and masonry surfaces to perform one or more of the following 
functions: 
(A) Prevent penetration of water; 
(B) Provide resistance against abrasion, alkalis, acids, mildew, staining or ultraviolet light; or 
(C) Harden or dustproof the surface of aged or cured concrete. 
(19) “Concrete surface retarder” means a mixture of retarding ingredients such as extender 
pigments, primary pigments, resin and solvent that interact chemically with the cement to prevent 
hardening on the surface where the retarder is applied, allowing the retarded mix or cement and sand 
at the surface to be washed away to create an exposed aggregate finish. 
(20) “Conjugated oil varnish” means clear or semi-transparent wood coating based on a natural 
occurring conjugated vegetable oil (Tung oil) and modified with other natural or synthetic resins of 
which a minimum of 50% of the resin solids consist of conjugated oil and that may otherwise contain 
small amounts of pigment to control the final gloss or sheen and, when supplied as a single 
component product, penetrates and seals the wood with a film formulation that is due to 
polymerization of the oil.  “Conjugated oil varnish” does not include lacquers or shellacs. For the 
purposes of this definition, “lacquer” means “lacquer” as defined in section 22a-174-41(a)(35) of the 
Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. 
(21) “Conversion varnish” means a clear acid curing coating with an alkyd or other resin blended 
with amino resins and supplied as a single component or two-compound product that produces a 
hard, durable, clear finish designed for professional application to wood flooring due to an acid- 
catalyzed condensation reaction, affecting a transetherification at the reactive ethers of the amino 
resins. 
(22) “Driveway sealer” means a coating labeled and formulated for application to worn asphalt 
driveway surfaces to perform one or more of the following functions: 
(A) Fill cracks; 
(B) Seal the surface to provide protection; or 
(C) Restore or preserve the appearance. 
(23) “Dry fog coating” means a coating labeled and formulated only for spray application such 
that overspray droplets dry before subsequent contact with incidental surfaces in the vicinity of the 
surface coating activity. 
(24) “Exempt compound” means a compound identified in 40 CFR 51.100(s)(1), as amended from 
time to time, as having negligible photochemical reactivity. 
(25) “Faux finishing coating” means a coating labeled and formulated to meet one or more of the 
following criteria: 
(A) A glaze or textured coating used to create artistic effects including, but not  limited to dirt, 
suede, old age, smoke damage, and simulated marble and wood grain; 
(B) A decorative coating used to create a metallic, iridescent or pearlescent appearance that 
contains at least 48 grams of pearlescent mica pigment or other iridescent pigment per liter of coating 
as applied; 
(C) A decorative coating used to create a metallic appearance that contains less than 48 grams of 
elemental metallic pigment per liter of coating as applied; 
(D) A decorative coating used to create a metallic appearance that contains greater than 48 grams 
of elemental metallic pigment per liter of coating as applied and that requires a clear topcoat to 
prevent the degradation of the finish under normal use conditions; or 
(E) A clear topcoat to seal and protect a faux finishing coating that meets one or more of the 
requirements in subparagraphs (A) to (D), inclusive, of this subdivision and that is labeled, sold and 
used solely as part of a faux finishing coating system. Page 51 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017(26) “Fire-resistive coating” means a coating labeled and formulated to protect structural integrity 
by increasing the fire endurance of interior or exterior steel and other structural materials.  “Fire- 
resistive coating” includes sprayed fire-resistive materials and intumescent fire-resistive coatings that 
are used to bring structural materials into compliance with federal, state and local building code 
requirements. 
(27) “Flat coating” means a coating that is not defined under any other definition in this section 
and that registers gloss less than 15 on an 85-degree meter or less than 5 on a 60-degree meter. 
(28) “Floor coating” means an opaque coating that is labeled and formulated for application to 
flooring, including, but not limited to, decks, porches, steps, garage floors and other horizontal 
surfaces that may be subjected to foot traffic. 
(29) “Form-release compound” means a coating labeled and formulated for application to a 
concrete form to prevent the freshly poured concrete from bonding to a form that may consist of 
wood, metal or some material other than concrete. 
(30) “Graphic arts coating” or “sign paint” means a coating labeled and formulated for hand- 
application using a brush, airbrush or roller to indoor or outdoor signs, excluding structural 
components, and murals including letter enamels, poster colors, copy blockers and bulletin enamels. 
(31) “High temperature coating” means a high performance coating labeled and formulated for 
application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures above 204°C 
(400°F). 
(32) “Impacted immersion coating” means a high performance maintenance coating formulated 
and recommended for application to steel structures subject to immersion in turbulent, debris-laden 
water and that is specifically resistant to high-energy impact damage by floating ice or debris. 
(33) “Industrial maintenance coating” means a high performance architectural coating, including 
primer, sealer, undercoater, intermediate coat and topcoat, formulated for application to substrates, 
including floors, exposed to one or more of the following extreme environmental conditions: 
(A) Immersion in water, wastewater or chemical solutions (aqueous and non-aqueous solutions); 
(B) Chronic exposures of interior surfaces to moisture condensation; 
(C) Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic or acidic agents, or to chemicals, chemical 
fumes, or chemical mixtures or solutions; 
(D) Frequent exposure to temperatures above 121°C (250°F); 
(E) Frequent heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and frequent scrubbing with industrial 
solvents, cleansers or scouring agents; or 
(F) Exterior exposure of metal structures and structural components. 
(34) “Low solids coating” means a coating containing 0.12 kilogram or less of solids per liter of 
coating material as recommended for application by the manufacturer. 
(35) “Magnesite cement coating” means a coating labeled and formulated for application to 
magnesite cement decking to protect the magnesite cement substrate from erosion by water. 
(36) “Manufacturer’s formulation data” means data that are supplied by the materials 
manufacturer based on the manufacturer’s knowledge of the ingredients used to manufacture a 
coating, rather than on an EPA reference test method, including, but not limited to, information on 
density, VOC content and coating solids content. 
(37) “Manufacturer’s maximum thinning recommendation” means the maximum recommendation 
for thinning that is indicated on the label or lid of a coating container. 
(38) “Mastic texture coating” means a coating labeled and formulated to cover holes and minor 
cracks and conceal surface irregularities, which is applied in a single coat of at least 10 mils dry film 
thickness. 
(39) “Metallic pigmented coating” means a coating that is labeled and formulated to provide a 
metallic appearance and that contains at least 48 grams of elemental metallic pigment per liter of Page 52 of 66 
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rich primers. 
(40) “Multi-color coating” means a coating that is packaged in a single container and labeled and 
formulated to exhibit more than one color when applied in a single coat. 
(41) “Multi-component coating” means a coating requiring the addition of a separate reactive 
resin, such as a catalyst or hardener, before application to form an acceptable dry film. 
(42) “Nonflat coating” means a coating that is not defined under any other definition in this 
section and registers a gloss of 15 or greater on an 85-degree meter and five or greater on a 60-degree 
meter. 
(43) “Nonflat-high gloss coating” means a nonflat coating that registers a gloss of 70 or above on 
a 60-degree meter. 
(44) “Nuclear coating” means a protective coating formulated and recommended to seal porous 
surfaces such as steel or concrete that otherwise would be subject to intrusion by radioactive 
materials. “Nuclear coating” is resistant to long-term (service life) cumulative radiation exposure, 
relatively easy to decontaminate and resistant to various chemicals to which such a coating is likely 
to be exposed. 
(45) “NYSDEC” means the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 
(46) “Pearlescent” means exhibiting various colors depending on the angles of illumination and 
viewing, as observed in mother-of-pearl. 
(47) “Post-consumer coating” means a finished coating generated by a business or consumer that 
has served its intended end use and is recovered from or otherwise diverted from the waste stream for 
the purpose of recycling. 
(48) “Pre-treatment wash primer” means a primer that contains a minimum of 0.5 percent acid, by 
weight.  “Pre-treatment wash primer” is labeled and formulated for direct application to bare metal 
surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and to promote adhesion of subsequent topcoats. 
(49) “Primer, sealer, and undercoater” means a coating labeled and formulated for one or more of 
the following purposes: 
(A) To provide a firm bond between the substrate and the subsequent coatings; 
(B) To prevent subsequent coatings from being absorbed by the substrate; 
(C) To prevent harm to subsequent coatings by materials in the substrate; 
(D) To provide a smooth surface for the subsequent application of coatings; 
(E) To provide a clear finish coat to seal the substrate; or 
(F) To block materials from penetrating into or leaching out of a substrate. 
(50) “Reactive penetrating sealer” means a clear or pigmented coating that (A) is labeled and 
formulated for application to above-grade concrete and masonry substrates to provide protection from 
water and waterborne contaminants, including but not limited to, alkalis, acids and salts, (B) 
penetrates into concrete and masonry substrates and chemically reacts to form covalent bonds with 
naturally occurring minerals in the substrate, (C) lines the pores of concrete and masonry substrates 
with a hydrophobic coating, but does not form a surface film, and (D) improves water repellency by 
at least 80 percent and does not reduce the water vapor transmission rate by more than 2 percent after 
application on a concrete or masonry substrate. 
(51) “Reactive penetrating carbonate stone sealer” means a clear or pigmented coating that (A) is 
labeled and formulated for application to above-grade carbonate stone substrates to provide 
protection from water and waterborne contaminants, including but not limited to, alkalis, acids and 
salts, (B) penetrates into carbonate stone substrates and chemically reacts to form covalent bonds 
with naturally occurring minerals in the substrate, (C) lines the pores of carbonate stone substrates 
with a hydrophobic coating, but does not form a surface film, and (D) improves water repellency at 
least 80 percent and does not reduce the water vapor transmission rate by more than 10 percent after Page 53 of 66 
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(52) “Recycled coating” means an architectural coating formulated such that it contains a 
minimum of 50 percent by volume post-consumer coating, with a maximum of 50 percent by volume 
secondary industrial materials or virgin materials. 
(53) “Roof coating” means a non-bituminous coating labeled and formulated for application to 
roofs for the primary purpose of preventing water penetration, reflecting ultraviolet light or reflecting 
solar radiation. 
(54) “Rust preventive coating” means a coating formulated to prevent the corrosion of metal 
surfaces.  “Rust preventative coating” does not include coatings applied as a topcoat over a primer or 
coatings used on wood or any other nonmetallic surface. 
(55) “SCAQMD” means the South Coast Air Quality Management District, a regional regulatory 
authority in California. 
(56) “Sealer” means a coating labeled and formulated for application to a substrate for one or 
more of the following purposes: to prevent subsequent coatings from being absorbed by the substrate, 
or to prevent harm to subsequent coatings by materials in the substrate. 
(57) “Secondary industrial material” means a product or by-product of the paint manufacturing 
process that is of known composition and has economic value but can no longer be used for its 
intended use. 
(58) “Semi-transparent coating” means a coating that contains binders and colored pigments and is 
formulated to change the color of the surface, but not conceal the grain pattern or texture. 
(59) “Shellac” means a clear or opaque coating formulated solely with the resinous secretions of 
the lac beetle ( Laciffer lacca ) and formulated to dry by evaporation without a chemical reaction. 
(60) “Shop application” means the application of a coating to a product or a component of a 
product in or on the premises of a factory or a shop as part of a manufacturing, production or 
repairing process. 
(61) “Solicit” means to require for use or to specify by written or oral contract. 
(62) “Specialty primer, sealer and undercoater” means a coating that is formulated for application 
to a substrate to block water-soluble stains resulting from fire damage, smoke damage or water 
damage. 
(63) “Stain” means a semi-transparent or opaque coating labeled and formulated to change the 
color of a surface, but not conceal the grain pattern or texture. 
(64) “Stone consolidant” means a coating that is labeled and formulated for application to stone 
substrates to repair historical structures that have been damaged by weathering or other decay 
mechanisms.  “Stone consolidant” penetrates into stone substrates to create bonds between particles 
and consolidate deteriorated material.  
(65) “Swimming pool coating” means a coating labeled and formulated to coat the interior of 
swimming pools and resist swimming pool chemicals.  “Swimming pool coating” includes coatings 
used for swimming pool repair and maintenance. 
(66) “Thermoplastic rubber coating and mastic” means a coating or mastic formulated and 
recommended for application to roofing or other structural surfaces and that incorporates no less than 
40 percent by weight of thermoplastic rubbers in the total resin solids and may also contain other 
ingredients including, but not limited to, fillers, pigments and modifying resins. 
(67) “Tint base” means an architectural coating to which colorant is added, after packaging in sale 
units, to produce a desired color. 
(68) “Traffic marking coating” means a coating labeled and formulated for marking and striping 
streets, highways, or other traffic surfaces including, but not limited to, curbs, berms, driveways, 
parking lots, sidewalks and airport runways. 
(69) “Tub and tile refinish coating” means a clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated Page 54 of 66 
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refinish coating” is formulated to have the following properties, as determined in accordance with the 
applicable testing methods specified in subsection (g) of this section: 
(A) Adhesion rating of 4B or better after 24 hours of recovery; 
(B) Scratch hardness of 3H or harder; 
(C) Gouge hardness of 4H or harder; and 
(D) Ability to withstand 1000 hours or more of exposure with few or no #8 blisters. 
(E) A weight loss of 20 milligrams or less after 1000 cycles. 
(70) “Undercoater” means a coating labeled and formulated to provide a smooth surface for 
subsequent coatings. 
(71) “Varnish” means a clear or semi-transparent wood coating, excluding lacquers and shellacs, 
formulated to dry by chemical reaction and that may contain small amounts of pigment to color a 
surface or to control the final sheen or gloss of the finish. For the purposes of this definition, 
“lacquer” means “lacquer” as defined in section 22a-174-41(a)(35) of the Regulations of Connecticut 
State Agencies. 
(72) “VOC content” means the weight of VOC per volume of coating. 
(73) “Waterproofing membrane” means a clear or opaque coating that is labeled and formulated to 
be applied in a single coat of at least 25 mils dry film thickness to concrete and masonry surfaces to 
provide a seamless waterproofing membrane that prevents any penetration of liquid water into the 
substrate and that is intended for any of the following waterproofing applications: below-grade 
surfaces, between concrete slabs, inside tunnels, inside concrete planters and under flooring 
materials.  “Waterproofing membrane” does not include topcoats that are concrete or masonry sealer. 
(74) “Wood coating” means a coating labeled and formulated for application to wood substrates 
only.  “Wood coating” includes clear and semi-transparent lacquer, varnish, sanding sealer, 
penetrating oil, clear stain, wood conditioner used as undercoats and wood sealer used as topcoat; 
opaque lacquer; opaque sanding sealer and opaque lacquer undercoater.  “Wood coating” does not 
include clear sealer that is labeled and formulated for use on concrete or masonry surfaces or coatings 
intended for substrates other than wood. 
(75) “Wood preservative” means a coating labeled and formulated to protect exposed wood from 
decay or insect attack. 
(76) “Zinc-rich primer” means a coating intended for professional use only that meets the 
following specifications: 
(A) Contains at least 65 percent metallic zinc powder or zinc dust by weight of total solids; and 
(B) Is formulated for application to metal substrates to provide a firm bond between the substrate 
and subsequent applications of coatings. 
(b)  Applicability. 
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, this section applies to any person who, on or 
after May 1, 2018, sells, supplies, offers for sale or manufactures for sale in the state of Connecticut 
any architectural coating manufactured on or after May 1, 2018 for use in the state of Connecticut 
and to any person who applies or solicits the application of any architectural coating within the state 
of Connecticut on or after May 1, 2018. 
(c)  Exemptions and exceptions. 
(1) This section shall not apply to any architectural coating manufactured in the state of 
Connecticut for shipment, sale and use outside of the state of Connecticut or for shipment to other 
manufacturers for reformulation or repackaging. 
(2) This section shall not apply to an architectural coating manufactured prior to May 1, 2018. 
(3) This section shall not apply to any aerosol coating product. 
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types or categories of coatings and two component products. This exemption does not include (A) 
bundling of containers one liter or less, which are sold together as a unit, or any type of marketing 
which implies that multiple containers one liter or less be combined into one container, (B) packaging 
from which the coating cannot be applied, and (C) multiple containers of one liter or less that are 
packaged and shipped together with no intent or requirement to ultimately sell as one unit. 
(5) As used in this section, the terms “supply” and “supplied” shall not include internal transfers 
or transactions involving architectural coatings to, from or within an installation operated by any 
branch of the U.S. military. 
(d)  Standards. 
(1) Except as provided in subdivision (2) of this subsection and subsection (c) of this section, no 
person shall manufacture, blend or repackage for sale within the state of Connecticut, supply, sell or 
offer for sale within the state of Connecticut or solicit for application or apply within the state of 
Connecticut any architectural coating manufactured on or after May 1, 2018 that contains VOCs in 
excess of the applicable VOC content limits specified in Table 41a-1.  The VOC content limits of 
Table 41a-1 apply to the grams of VOC per liter of coating and shall be determined according to 
subsection (g) of this section. 
(2) Except as provided in subdivision (3) of this subsection, if anywhere on the container of any 
architectural coating, or any label or sticker affixed to the container, or in any sales, advertising, or 
technical literature supplied by a manufacturer or any person acting on the manufacturer’s behalf, 
including retailers who sell under a private label, any representation is made that indicates that the 
coating meets the definition of or is recommended for use as more than one of the coating categories 
listed in Table 41a-1, then the most restrictive VOC content limit of Table 41a-1 shall apply. 
(3) The most restrictive VOC content limit provision of subdivision (2) of this subsection shall not 
apply to the following coating categories: 
(A) Aluminum roof coatings; 
(B) Bituminous roof primers; 
(C) Calcimine recoaters; 
(D) Concrete surface retardants; 
(E) High temperature coatings; 
(F) Impacted immersion coatings; 
(G) Industrial maintenance coatings; 
(H) Low-solids coatings; 
(I) Metallic pigmented coatings; 
(J) Nuclear coatings; 
(K) Pretreatment wash primers; 
(L) Shellacs; 
(M) Specialty primers, sealers and undercoaters; 
(N) Thermoplastic rubber coatings and mastics; 
(O) Wood coatings; 
(P) Wood preservatives; or 
(Q) Zinc-rich primers. 
(4) All containers of coating that are applied directly to a surface from the container by pouring, 
siphoning, brushing, rolling, padding, ragging or other means shall be closed when not in use.  These 
containers include, but are not limited to, drums, buckets, cans, pails, trays, or other application 
containers.  Containers of any VOC-containing materials used for thinning and cleanup shall be 
closed when not in use. 
(5) No person who applies or solicits the application of any architectural coating shall apply a Page 56 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017coating if additional solvent has been added to thin the coating such that the addition causes the 
coating to exceed the applicable VOC limit specified in Table 41a-1 of this section. 
(6) For any coating that is not identified in this section, the VOC content limit shall be determined 
by classifying the coating as a flat coating, nonflat coating or nonflat-high gloss coating, as those 
terms are defined in subsection (a) of this section, and the corresponding coating limit of Table 41a-1 
of this section shall apply. 
(e)  Container labeling. 
(1) On each container of an architectural coating, the manufacturer shall clearly display the date 
the coating was manufactured, or a date code representing the date of manufacture, as follows: 
(A) The date or date code shall be located on the label, lid or bottom of the container so that it is 
readily observable without dissembling the container or package; and 
(B) If the manufacturer uses a date code for any coating, an explanation of such code shall be 
available to the commissioner upon request. A manufacturer shall respond to such a request within 90 
days of receipt. 
(2) On the label or lid of the container of an architectural coating, the manufacturer shall display a 
statement of the manufacturer’s recommendation regarding thinning of the coating.  This requirement 
shall not apply to the thinning of coatings with water.  If thinning of the coating prior to use is not 
necessary, the recommendation shall specify that the coating is to be applied without thinning. 
(3) On the label, lid or bottom of the container of an architectural coating, the manufacturer shall 
display one of the following values in grams of VOC per liter of coating: 
(A) Maximum VOC content as determined from all potential product formulations; 
(B) VOC content as determined from actual formulation data; or 
(C) VOC content as determined using the test methods in subsection (g) of this section. 
(4) The manufacturer of any industrial maintenance coating shall prominently display on the label 
at least one of the following statements: 
(A) “ For industrial use only ”; 
(B) “ For professional use only ”; 
(C) “ Not for residential use ”; or 
(D) “ Not intended for residential use. ”
(5) On the label of any rust preventive coating, the manufacturer shall prominently display the 
statement: “ For metal substrates only ”. 
(6) On the label of any specialty primer, sealer or undercoater, the manufacturer shall prominently 
display: 
(A) “ For blocking stains ”; 
(B) “ For fire-damaged substrates ”; 
(C) “ For smoke-damaged substrates ”; or 
(D) “ For water-damaged substrates. ”
(7) The manufacturer of any non-flat high-gloss coating shall display prominently on the label the 
words “ high gloss. ”
(8) On the label of any clear topcoat faux finishing coating, the manufacturer shall prominently 
display the statement:  “ This product can only be sold or used as part of a faux finishing coating 
system .” 
(9) On the label of any reactive penetrating sealer, the manufacturer shall prominently display the 
statement: “ reactive penetrating sealer .” 
(10) On the label of any reactive penetrating carbonate stone sealer, the manufacturer shall 
prominently display the statement:  “ reactive penetrating carbonate stone sealer .” 
(11) On the label of any stone consolidant, the manufacturer shall prominently display the 
statement: “ stone consolidant – for professional use only .” Page 57 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017(12) On the label of any wood coating, the manufacturer shall prominently display the statement: 
“for wood substrates only .” 
(13) On the label of any zinc rich primer, the manufacturer shall prominently display one or more 
of the following statements: 
(A) “ For professional use only ”; 
(B) “ For industrial use only ”; 
(C) “ Not for residential use ”; or 
(D) “ Not intended for residential use .” 
(f)  Record keeping and reporting requirements. 
(1) Each manufacturer of a product subject to a VOC content limit in Table 41a-1 of this section 
shall maintain records demonstrating compliance with such VOC content limit, including the 
following information: 
(A) The product name and, if applicable, the identifying number, as shown on the product label 
and in sales and technical literature; 
(B) The VOC content as determined according to subsection (g) of this section; 
(C) The name(s) and CAS number of the VOC constituents in the product; 
(D) The dates of the VOC content determinations; 
(E) The coating category; and 
(F) The applicable VOC content limit. 
(2) All records made to demonstrate compliance with this section shall be maintained for five 
years from the date such record is created and shall be made available to the commissioner or the 
Administrator not later than 90 days after a request. 
(3) Each manufacturer of a coating subject to this section shall, upon request of the commissioner, 
provide data concerning the distribution and sales of such a coating. The manufacturer shall, not later 
than 90 days after receiving such a request, produce information including, but not limited to: 
(A) The name and mailing address of the manufacturer; 
(B) The name, address and telephone number of a contact person; 
(C) The name of the coating as it appears on the label; 
(D) Whether the coating is marketed for interior use, exterior use or both; 
(E) The number of gallons sold in Connecticut in containers greater than one liter and equal to or 
less than one liter during the preceding calendar year; 
(F) The actual VOC content and VOC content limit in grams per liter. If thinning is recommended, 
list the actual VOC content and VOC content limit after recommended thinning. If containers less 
than one liter have a different VOC content than containers greater than one liter, list separately.  If 
the coating is a multi-component product, provide the VOC content as mixed or catalyzed; 
(G) The name and CAS number of the VOC constituents in the coating; 
(H) The name and CAS number of any exempt compounds in the coating; 
(I) Whether the coating is marketed as solvent-borne, waterborne, or 100% solids; 
(J) Description of resin or binder in the coating; 
(K) Whether the coating is single-component or multi-component; 
(L) The density of the coating in pounds per gallon; 
(M) The percent by weight of solids, all volatile materials, water, and any exempt compounds; and 
(N) The percent by volume of solids, water, and any exempt compounds in the product. 
(4) If the manufacturer does not have or does not provide the information requested by the 
commissioner pursuant to subdivision (3) of this subsection, the commissioner may require the 
reporting of this information by the person that has the information, including, but not limited to, any 
formulator, manufacturer, supplier, parent company, retailer who sells under a private label, 
distributor or repackager. Page 58 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017(5) Any document submitted to the commissioner pursuant to this section shall include a 
certification signed by an individual identified in section 22a-174-2a(a)(1) of the Regulations of 
Connecticut State Agencies, and by the individual or individuals responsible for actually preparing 
such document, each of whom shall examine and be familiar with the information submitted in the 
document and all attachments thereto, and shall inquire of those individuals responsible for obtaining 
the information to determine that the information is true, accurate, and complete, and each of whom 
shall certify in writing as follows: 
“I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document and 
all attachments thereto, and I certify that based on reasonable investigation, including my inquiry of 
those individuals responsible for obtaining the information, the submitted information is true, 
accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false statement 
made in the submitted information may be punishable as a criminal offense under section 22a-175 of 
the Connecticut General Statutes, under section 53a-157b of the Connecticut General Statutes, and in 
accordance with any applicable statute.” 
(g)  Compliance procedures, registration requirements and test methods. 
(1) Any person who sells, supplies, offers for sale or manufactures an architectural coating on or 
after May 1, 2018 for sale in Connecticut shall possess documentation that such coating complies 
with the VOC content limits of Table 41a-1 of this section, where the VOC content is determined 
according to the requirements of subdivision (2) of this subsection. 
(2) The VOC content of a coating shall be determined as follows: 
(A) For all coatings that are not low solids coatings, determine the VOC content in grams of VOC 
per liter of coating thinned to the manufacturer’s recommendation, excluding the volume of any 
water and exempt compounds, using the following equation: 
VOC Content = (Ws - Ww - Wec)/ (Vm - Vw - Vec) 
Where: 
VOC Content = the VOC content of a coating (g/L of coating) 
Ws = weight of volatile components (g) 
Ww = weight of water (g) 
Wec = weight of exempt compounds (g) 
Vm = volume of coating (L) 
Vw = volume of water (L) 
Vec = volume of exempt compounds (L); 
(B) For low solids coatings, determine the VOC content in grams per liter of coating thinned to the 
manufacturer’s maximum recommendation, including the volume of any water and exempt 
compounds, using the following equation: 
VOC Content (ls) = (Ws - Ww - Wec)/ (Vm) 
Where: 
VOC Content (ls) = the VOC content of a low solids coating (g/L of coating) 
Ws = weight of volatile components (g) 
Ww = weight of water (g) 
Wec = weight of exempt compounds (g) 
Vm = volume of coating (L); 
(C) The weight of volatile components (Ws) shall be determined using the manufacturer’s 
formulation data or by measuring the physical properties of the coating using the procedures and test 
methods prescribed in subdivision (3) of this subsection; 
(D) The VOC content of a tint base shall be determined prior to the addition of the colorant; 
(E) If the manufacturer does not recommend thinning, the VOC content shall be calculated for the 
product as supplied;  Page 59 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017(F) If the manufacturer recommends thinning, the VOC content shall be calculated including the 
maximum amount of thinning solvent recommended by the manufacturer; 
(G) If the coating is a multi-component product, the VOC content shall be calculated as mixed or 
catalyzed; and 
(H) If the coating contains a silane, siloxane, or other ingredient that generates ethanol or other 
VOCs during the curing process, the VOC content shall include the VOCs emitted during curing. 
(3) The following procedures shall be used, as applicable, to determine the physical properties of a 
coating to perform the calculations required pursuant to subdivision (2) of this subsection: 
(A) The VOC content shall be calculated according to one of the following: 
(i) EPA Reference Method 24, 40 CFR 60, Appendix A, or 
(ii) An alternative test method approved by the New York Department of Environmental 
Conservation and the Administrator pursuant to NYSDEC Regulations Part 205.6(c); 
(B) The exempt compound content shall be determined using SCAQMD Method 303-91 (revised 
1993), except as follows: 
(i) Parachlorobenzotriflouride content shall be determined using BAAQMD Method 41 (revised 
1995), and 
(ii) Exempt compounds that are cyclic, branched or linear methylated siloxanes shall be 
determined using BAAQMD Method 43 (revised 1996); and 
(C) Analysis of methacrylate multi-component coatings used as traffic marking coatings shall be 
conducted according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D, Appendix A. 
(4) Fire-resistive coatings and fire-retardant coatings shall be fire tested and rated by a testing 
agency according to the appropriate methods listed in subdivision (6) of this subsection. 
(5) The following materials are subject to registration as follows: 
(A) Antifouling coatings shall be registered with the Administrator under the Federal Insecticide, 
Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. section 136 et seq.); and 
(B) Wood preservatives shall be registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and 
Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. section 136, et. seq.). 
(6) The following test methods or the most current active standard of the designated method shall 
be used to test coatings for the identified properties, as applicable: 
(A) The acid content of a coating shall be determined by ASTM D1613-06, Standard Test Method 
for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and 
Related Products ;
(B) The chemical resistance to various chemicals to which nuclear coatings are likely to be 
exposed shall be measured by ASTM D3912-10, Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of 
Coatings and Linings for Use in Nuclear Power Plants ;
(C) The set-to-touch and dry-to-recoat times of a coating shall be determined by ASTM D1640- 
03, Standard Methods for Drying, Curing, or Film Formation of Organic Coatings at Room 
Temperature ;
(D) The fire-resistance rating of a fire-resistive coating shall be determined by ASTM E119-12, 
Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials ;
(E) The flame spread index of a fire-retardant coating shall be determined by ASTM E 84-12, 
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials ;
(F) The gloss of a coating shall be determined by ASTM D523-08, Standard Test Method for 
Specular Gloss ;
(G) Long-term (service life) cumulative radiation exposure of nuclear coatings shall be measured 
by ASTM D4082-10, Standard Test Method for Effects of Gamma Radiation on Coatings for Use in 
Nuclear Power Plants ;
(H) The metallic content of a coating shall be determined by SCAQMD Method 318-95, Page 60 of 66 
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Laboratory Methods of Analysis for Enforcement Samples; 
(I) The chalkiness of a surface shall be determined using ASTM D4214-07, Standard Test 
Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films ;
(J) Hydrostatic pressure for basement specialty coatings shall be determined using ASTM D7088- 
08, Standard Practice for Resistance to Hydrostatic Pressure for Coatings Used in Below Grade 
Applications Applied to Masonry ;
(K) Tub and tile refinish coating adhesion shall be determined using ASTM D4585-07, Standard 
Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled Condensation and ASTM 
D3359-09e2, Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test ;
(L) Tub and tile refinish coating hardness shall be determined using ASTM D3363-05(2011)e2, 
Standard Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test ;
(M) The abrasion resistance of a tub and tile refinish coating shall be determined using ASTM 
D4060-10, Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber 
Abraser ; 
(N) Tub and tile refinish coating water resistance shall be determined using ASTM D4585-07, 
Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled Condensation and 
ASTM D 714-02(2009), Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints ; 
(O) Microbial growth rating for basement specialty coatings shall be determined in accordance 
with ASTM D 3273-12, Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of 
Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber and ASTM D3274-09e1, Standard Test Method for 
Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Fungal or Algal Growth or Soil and 
Dirt Accumulation ;
(P) Water repellency for reactive penetrating sealers and reactive penetrating carbonate stone 
sealers shall be determined using ASTM C67-11, Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing 
Brick and Structural Clay Tile ; or ASTM C97/C97M-09, Standard Test Methods for Absorption and 
Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone ; or ASTM C140-12, Standard Test Methods for Sampling 
and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units ; and 
(Q) Water vapor transmission rate for reactive penetrating sealers and reactive penetrating 
carbonate stone sealers shall be determined using ASTM E96/E96M-10, Standard Test Methods for 
Water Vapor Transmission of Materials .
(7) The identified architectural and industrial maintenance coatings shall be formulated and used 
according to the following standards or the most current active standard of the designated standard: 
(A) Reactive penetrating sealer products labeled and formulated for vehicular traffic surface 
chloride screening applications shall meet the performance criteria listed in the National Cooperative 
Highway Research Report 244 (1981), “Concrete Sealers for the Protection of Bridge Structures;” 
(B) Stone consolidants shall be specified and used in accordance with ASTM E2167-01(2008), 
Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Stone Consolidants ; and 
(C) Waterproofing membrane shall meet or exceed the requirements contained in ASTM 
C836/C836M-12, Standard Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric 
Waterproofing Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course .
Table 41a-1. VOC Content Limits for Architectural Coatings Manufactured on or after May 1, 
2018 
Coating Category VOC content limit (grams 
per liter) 
Flat coating 50 Page 61 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017Coating Category VOC content limit (grams 
per liter) 
Nonflat coating 100 
Nonflat-high gloss coating 150 
Specialty Coating 
Aluminum roof 450 
Basement specialty coating 400 
Bituminous roof coating 270 
Bituminous roof primer 350 
Bond breaker 350 
Calcimine recoater 475 
Concrete curing compound 350 
Concrete or masonry sealer 100 
Concrete surface retarder 780 
Conjugated oil varnish 450 
Conversion varnish 725 
Driveway sealer 50 
Dry fog coating 150 
Faux finishing coating 350 
Fire resistive coating 350 
Floor coating 100 
Form-release compound 250 
Graphic arts coating (sign paint) 500 
High temperature coating 420 
Impacted immersion coating 780 
Industrial maintenance coating 250 
Low solids coating 120 
Magnesite cement coating 450 
Mastic texture coating 100 
Metallic pigmented coating 500 
Multi-color coating 250 
Nuclear coating 450 
Pre-treatment wash primer 420 
Primer, sealer and undercoater 100 
Reactive penetrating sealer 350 
Reactive penetrating carbonate stone sealer 500 
Recycled coating 250 
Roof coating 250 
Rust preventive coating 250 Page 62 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017Sec. 4.  Section 22a-174-1(71) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies is amended as 
follows: 
(71) “Minor source baseline date” means June 7, 1988 for particulate matter, August 24, 2014 for 
fine particulate matter (PM2.5), December 17, 1984 for sulfur dioxide and June 7, 1988 for nitrogen 
dioxide. 
Sec. 5.  Section 22a-174-3a(k)(1) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies is amended as 
follows: 
(1) The provisions of this subsection shall apply to the owner or operator of any new major 
stationary source :
(A) [Major stationary source for] For each air pollutant emitted at a level equal to or greater than 
the threshold designated in Table 3a(k)-1 of this subsection from such new major stationary source 
located in an [attainment area or unclassified area for such pollutant] area designated as attainment, 
attainment/unclassifiable or unclassifiable for a criteria air pollutant, or in Connecticut for a pollutant 
that is not a criteria air pollutant; and 
[(B)]  [Stationary source for greenhouse gases, if the source emits, or has the potential to emit, 
equal to or greater than 100,000 tons per year of CO 2e and one hundred (100) tons per year of 
greenhouse gases; or] 
(B) For greenhouse gases, provided that: 
(i) The new major stationary source emits or has the potential to emit equal to or greater than 
75,000 tons per year of CO2e, and 
(ii) The new major stationary source emits or has the potential to emit an air pollutant at a level 
equal to or greater than the threshold designated in Table 3a(k)-1 of this subsection from such new Coating Category VOC content limit (grams 
per liter) 
Shellac 
Clear 730 
Opaque 550 
Specialty primer, sealer and undercoater 100 
Stain 250 
Stone consolidant 450 
Swimming pool coating 340 
Thermoplastic rubber coating and mastic 550 
Traffic marking coating 100 
Tub and tile refinish 420 
Waterproofing membrane 250 
Wood coating 275 
Wood preservative 350 
Zinc-rich primer 340 Page 63 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017major stationary source located in an area designated as attainment, attainment/unclassifiable or 
unclassifiable for a criteria air pollutant, or in Connecticut for a pollutant that is not a criteria air 
pollutant. 
[(C)]  Major stationary source: 
[(i)]  For each air pollutant emitted at a level equal to or greater than the threshold designated in 
Table 3a(k)-1 of this subsection from such new major stationary source located in an attainment area 
or unclassified area for such pollutant, and 
[(ii)]  For greenhouse gases, if the source emits, or has the potential to emit, equal to or greater 
than 75,000 tons per year of CO 2e. 
(C) For the purposes of this subsection, a major stationary source of NOx or VOC located in an 
ozone attainment or unclassifiable area and not located in the Ozone Transport Region, as such 
Region is identified in Section 7511c(a) of the Act, shall be treated as a major stationary source of 
ozone. 
Sec 6. Section 22a-174-20(s)(7)(A) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies is amended as 
follows: 
(A) The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to any of the following activities, and the 
VOC emissions resulting from the following activities shall not be included in determinations 
pursuant to subdivisions (2) and (7)(G) of this subsection: 
(i) Coating and cleaning subject to one of the following subsections of this section: ( l) through (r) 
and (hh) through (kk), 
(ii) Coating applied in an automotive refinishing operation and related cleaning, 
(iii) Coating and associated surface preparation and cleanup subject to [section] sections 22a-174- 
41 and 22a-174-41a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, 
(iv) Coating applied to test materials, test panels and coupons in research and development, 
quality control or performance testing, 
(v) Coating applied in a shipbuilding and repair operation, provided that the operation is subject to 
40 CFR 63 Subpart II, 
(vi) Coating applied to space vehicles and related cleaning, 
(vii) Coating applied to antique aerospace vehicles and related cleaning, 
(viii) Coating applied with a hand-held aerosol can, 
(ix) Adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer or sealant primer regulated by section 22a-174-44 of the 
Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, 
(x) Quality control or inspection dyes applied to metal parts, 
(xi) Use of coatings containing VOC at concentrations less than 1.0 percent by weight, 
(xii) Use of cleaning solvents containing VOC at concentrations less than 5.0 percent by weight, 
or 
(xiii) Maintenance coating and related cleaning of fixtures, equipment and components that are not 
products manufactured by the facility or products coated on a contract basis. 
Sec 7. Section 22a-174-20(kk)(3)(A) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies is amended as 
follows: 
(A) The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to any of the following activities, and the 
VOC emissions resulting from the following activities shall not be included in determinations 
pursuant to subdivision (2) or (4)(E) of this subsection: Page 64 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017(i) Coating and cleaning subject to one of the following subsections of this section: 
(l) through (s) and (hh) through (jj), 
(ii) Coating and associated surface preparation and cleanup subject to [section] sections 22a-174- 
41 and 22a-174-41a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, 
(iii) Coating applied with a hand-held aerosol can, 
(iv) Application of adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer or sealant primer regulated by section 22a- 
174-44 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, 
(v) Coating applied to test materials, test panels and coupons in research and development, quality 
control or performance testing, 
(vi) Use of coatings containing VOC at concentrations less than 1.0 percent by weight, or 
(vii) Use of cleaning solvents containing VOC at concentrations less than 5.0 percent by weight. Page 65 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017Statement of Purpose 
Purpose of proposal :  The main purpose of this action is to reduce the amount of volatile organic 
compounds (VOC) in consumer products and architectural and industrial maintenance (AIM) 
coatings sold in Connecticut as an effort to reduce the quantity of VOCs released to the atmosphere. 
VOCs are a precursor of the pollutant ground level ozone, which is limited by the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) because of ozone’s negative impacts on human health and 
the environment.  EPA limits the amount of ozone in the air through standards called national ambient 
air quality standards or NAAQS.  Connecticut’s air does not comply with the 2008 or 2015 ozone 
NAAQS, so the Clean Air Act requires Connecticut to take further actions to reduce ozone levels.  In 
addition, the proposal includes minor revisions to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) 
permit program to satisfy an EPA requirement for permit program maintenance. 
Summary of the main provisions of the proposal :  This action amends the VOC content limits for 
consumer products in RCSA section 22a-174-40 by making some existing limits more stringent and 
by updating the product categories with some new categories and associated limits.  To update the 
AIM coatings requirements now in RCSA section 22a-174-41, the Department is adopting new 
section 22a-174-41a, which includes updated categories and limits for coatings manufactured after 
May 1, 2018.  Procedures and test methods are specified to classify coatings and consumer products 
and to determine compliance with the VOC content limits.  The regulations also include container 
labeling, record keeping and reporting requirements sufficient to ensure that compliance with the 
limits may be evaluated and enforced.  
A definition in RCSA section 22a-174-1 is proposed for revision, and a provision is added to RCSA 
section 22a-174-3a(k)(1) to operate the PSD permitting program as recommended by EPA. 
Legal effects of the proposal on existing regulations or other laws :  This actions allows Connecticut’s 
continued regulation of consumer products and AIM coatings in a manner that reduces ozone 
precursor emissions and helps to maintain a regional market for such products and coatings.  Some 
new coating and consumer product categories are included in this proposal, which may cause 
additional product and coating manufacturers to be regulated.  Existing product and coating VOC 
content limits that are reduced in this action may require manufacturers to reformulate certain 
products and coatings.  However, the Department anticipates that such reformulation is likely to have 
occurred due to changes to regulations in California and other states.  California’s regulations form 
the basis of the regulatory changes made by this proposal and regulations in other northeastern states.  
The revision to the PSD permit program has no current legal impact and will not result in a change in 
permitting decisions. R-39 Rev. 02/2012 Page 66 of 66 
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 8/23/2017Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 8/29/2017The Connecticut General Assembly  
Legislative Regulation Review Committee  
Official Record of Committee Action 
September 26, 2017 
Agency:  Department  of Energy & Environmental Protection  
Description : Consumer Products and Architectu ral and Industrial 
Maintenance Coatings  
LRRC Regulation Number:  2017 -014A  
eRegulation Tracking Number:  PR201 5-196  
The above -referenced regulation has been  
Approved with Technical Corrections  
by the Legislative Regulation Review  Committee  in accordance 
with CGS Section 4 -170. 
Kirstin L. Breiner  
Committee Administrator  
Senator Paul Doyle  
Senate Chair  Representative Christie Carpino  
House Chair  
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 9/26/2017  
  
State of Connecticut  
Office of the Secretary of the State  
 
Confirmation of Electronic Submission  
 
 
Re: Regulation  of the  Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 
concerning  Consumer Products and Architectural and Industrial Maintenance 
Coatings  
eRegulations System Tracking Number PR 2015 -196 
Legislative Regulation Review Committee Docket Number 2017 -014A  
 
The above -referenced regulation was electronically submitted to the Office of the 
Secretary of the State in accordance with Connecticut  General Statutes Section 4 -
172 on October 5, 2017 . 
Said regulation is assigned Secretary of the State File Number 62 52. 
The effective date of this regulation is October 5, 2017 . 
 
 
 
Denise W. Merrill  
Secretary of the State  
October 5, 2017 
 
By: 
 
/s/ Kristin M. Karr  
Kristin M. Karr  
Administrative Law 
Information Systems Manager  
Connecticut eRegulations System — Tracking Number PR2015-196 — Posted 10/5/2017