Appendix A 
Proposed Regulation Order  
Proposed Amendments to the California 
Consumer Products Regulation  
Appendix A -1: Proposed Amendments to the Regulation for Reducing Volatile 
Organic Compound Emissions from Antiperspirants and 
Deodorants ................................................................................. 1  
Appendix A -2: Proposed Amendments to the Regulation for Reducing Emissions 
from Consumer Products  ............................................................. 7  
Appendix A -3: Proposed Amendments to the Regulation for Reducing the Ozone 
Formed from Aerosol Coating Product Emissions  ...................... 65 
Appendix A -4: Proposed Amendments to the Alternative Contro l Plan Regulation 
for Consumer Products .............................................................. 75 
Appendix A -5: Proposed Amendments to the Tables of Maximum Incremental 
Reactivity (MIR) Values  ............................................................ 107  
Appendix A -6: Proposed Amendments to Method 310: Determination of Volatile 
Organic Compounds (VOC) in Consumer Products and Reactive 
Organic Compounds (ROC) in Aerosol Coating Products. ......119 
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 Appendix A -1 
Proposed Amendments to the  
Regulation for Reducing Volatile Organic Compound Emissions 
from Antiperspirants and Deodorants  
Proposed Regulation Order  
State of California  
Air Resources Board   A-2 
  
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Proposed Amendments to the Regulation for Reducing Volatile Organic Compound 
Emissions from Antiperspirants and Deodorants  
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to indicate deletions from the existing regula tory text.  The symbol “ *  *  *  *” 
means that intervening text not proposed for amendment is not shown.   
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SUBCHAPTER 8.5.  CONSUMER PRODUCTS  
Amend title 17, California Code  of Regulations, sections 94501, 94502, and 94506 
to read as follows:  
Article 1.  Antiperspirants and Deodorants 
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§ 94501.  Definitions.  
For the purpose of th is article, the following defin itions apply: 
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(e) “Execu tive Officer” means the Execu tive Office r of the California  Air Resources
Board (CARB  or ARB ), or his o r hertheir delegate.
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NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515, 39516, 39600, 39601, and 41712, Health and 
Safety Code.  Reference: sections  39002, 39600, 40000 , and 41712 , Health and 
Safety Code.  
§ 94502. Standards for  Antiperspirants and  Deodorants.  
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(c) No person sha ll sell, supply, o ffer fo r sale, or ma nufacture fo r sale in California
any antiperspirant or deodorant which contain s any compound that has been
identified by the CA RB in Title 17, California C ode of Regulati ons, Division 3,
Chapter 1, Subchapter 7,  Ssection 93000 as a tox ic air contaminan t.
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 § 94506.  T est Methods.  
(a)  
(1) Testing to determine the volatile o rganic comp ound of an 
antiperspira nt or de odorant, or to determine complian ce with the 
requirem ents of this ar ticle, shall be performed using California Air 
Resources Board Method 310, Determi nation of Volatile O rganic 
Comp ounds (VOC) in  Consume r Products and Reactive Organic 
Compounds (ROC) in Aerosol Coating Products , adopt ed 
September 25, 1997, and as last amended on May 25, 2018 [ date of 
amendment ], wh ich is incorporated herein by refer ence .  Alter native 
methods which are shown to accurately determine the concentra tion 
of VO Cs in  a subje ct produ ct or its em issions may be used upon 
approval of the Executive Officer. 
(2) In sSe ctions 3.4 and 3.6 of California  Air Resources Board ( CARB) 
Method 310 , describe  athe process is specified  for the “Initial 
Determination of VOC Content” and the “Final Det ermination of 
VOC Content .”.  This process is an integral part of the testing 
procedure set forth in CARB Method 310, a nd is reproduced below:  
Sections 3.4 and 3.6 of California Air Resources Board Method 310 
3.4  Initial Determination of VOC Content.  
If Tthe Executive Officer makes a  will determine the  VOC content 
determination, they shall do so  pursuant to sections 3.2 and 3.3.  Only 
those components with concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1 percent by weight shallwill be reported.  
3.4.1 Using  the appropriate equationformula  specified in section 4.0, the 
Executive Officer shallwill make an initial determination of whether 
the product meets the applicable VOC standards specified in the 
Consumer Products Regulations, under sections 94502 and 
94509ARB  regulations .  If initial results show that the product does 
not meet the applicable VOC standards, the Executive Officer may perform additional testing to confirm the initial results.  
3.4.2 If the results  obtained under section 3.4.1 show that the product  does 
not meet the applicable VOC standards, the Executive Officer may will 
request the responsible party to supply product formulation data.  
The responsible party shall supply the requested information within 25 
working days of the request .  Information submitted to the ARB  
Executive Officer may be claimed as confidential ;.  The Executive 
Officer shall handle  confidential such information will be handled  in 
accordance with  the confidentiality procedures specified in Title 17, A-5 
 CCR,  Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 (Disclosure of Public 
Records),  sections 91000 to 91022.   Failure to respond to an Executive 
Officer request for this information  is a violation . 
3.4.3 If the information supplied by the responsible party shows that the 
product does not meet the a pplicable VOC standards,  If the 
Executive Officer determines, based on testing, information they 
may receive from the responsible party, and any other applicable 
evidence, that the product does not comply with the applicable 
VOC standard, then the Executive  Officer maywill take appropriate 
enforcement action.  
3.4.4  If the responsible party fails to provide formulation data as specified in 
section 3.4.2, the initial determination of VOC content under this 
section 3.4 shall determine if the product is in compliance with the 
applicable VOC standards. This determination may be used to establish 
a violation of ARB regulations.  
3.6 Final Determination of VOC Content.  If a product’s compliance status is 
not satisfactorily resolved under section s 3.4 and 3.5, the Exe cutive 
Officer maywill conduct further analyses and testing as necessary based 
on the Executive Officer’s scientific judgment  to verify the formulation 
data.  
3.6.1 If the accuracy of the supplied formulation data is verified and the 
product sample is deter mined to meet the applicable VOC 
standards, then no enforcement action for violation of the VOC 
standa onrds will be taken.  
3.6.12 If the Executive Officer is unable to verify the accuracy of the 
supplied formulation data, then the Executive Officer may ask will 
request  the responsible party to supply additional  information to 
explain the discrepancy.  
3.6.23 If there exists a discrepancy that cannot be resolved between the 
results of Method 310 and the supplied formulation data, then the 
results of Method 310  shall take precedence over the supplied 
formulation data.  The results of Method 310 shall then determine if 
the product is in compliance with the applicable VOC standards, and may be used to establish a violation of C ARB regulations.  
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NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515, 39516,  39600, 39601, 39607 , 41503.5,  41511 , 
41700, and 41712 , Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections  39000,  39002, 39003, 
39600, 39607 , 39701,  40000,  41511 , 41700, and 41712 , Health and Safety Code.   A-6 
  
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Appendix A -2 
Proposed Amendments to the Regulation for Reducing 
Emissions from Consumer Products  
Proposed Regulation Order  
State of California  
Air Resources Board   A-8 
  
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 Proposed Regulation Order  
Propose d Amendments to the Regulation for Reducing Emissions  
from Consumer Products   
Note: Amendments are shown in underline  to indicate additions and strikeout  
to indicate deletions from the existing regulatory text.  The symbol “ *  *  *  ** ” 
means that interve ning text not proposed for amendment is not shown.   
[Bracketed underline text]  is placeholder text for these amendment’s approval 
date.  
Amend title 17, California Code of Regulations, sections 94508  through 94517  to 
read as follows:  
Article 2.  Consumer Pr oducts 
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§ 94508.   Definitions.   
(a) For the purpose of th is article, the following defin itions apply: 
(1) “Adhesive” means any product that is used to bond one surface to another 
by attachment.  “Adhesive” does not include products used on humans and ani mals, adhesive tape, contact paper, wallpaper, shelf liners, or any 
other product with an adhesive incorporated onto or in an inert substrate.  
For “Contact Adhesive,” “Construction, Panel, or Floor Covering 
Adhesive,” and “General Purpose Adhesive” only, “Adhesive” also does not include units of product, less packaging, which weigh more than one pound and consist of more than 16  fluid ounces.  This limitation does not 
apply to aerosol adhesives.  
“Adhesive” includes the following categories (A-D): 
(A) “Aerosol  Adhesive” means any “Adhesive” packaged as an aerosol 
product in which the spray mechanism is permanently housed in a can designed for hand -held application without the need for 
ancillary hoses or spray equipment.  
 “Aerosol Adhesive” includes the following subcategories (1- 3):   
1. “Mist Spray Adhesive” means any “Aerosol Adhesive” which is not a “Special Purpose Spray Adhesive” and which delivers a particle or mist spray, resulting in the formation of fine, discrete particles A-10 
 that yield a generally uniform a nd smooth application of adhesive 
to the substrate.  
2. “Special Purpose Spray Adhesive” means an “Aerosol Adhesive” 
that meets one of the following definitions:  
a. “Automobile Headliner Adhesive” means an “Aerosol 
Adhesive” designed and labeled exclusively to bond together 
layers in motor vehicle headliners.  
b. “Automotive Engine Compartment Adhesive” means an “Aerosol Adhesive” designed and labeled exclusively for use in motor vehicle under -the-hood applications which require oil and 
plasticizer resistance, as well as high shear strength, at temperatures of 200- 275 degrees Fahrenheit.  
c. “Flexible Vinyl Adhesive” means an “Aerosol Adhesive” designed and labeled exclusively to bond flexible vinyl to substrates.  Flexible vinyl means a nonrigid polyvinyl chloride 
plasti c with at least five percent, by weight, of plasticizer 
content.  A plasticizer is a material that is incorporated into a 
vinyl to increase its flexibility, workability, or distensibility, that may be determined using ASTM Method E260- 91 (Jan. 25, 
1991) St andard Practice for Packed Column Gas 
Chromatography, which is incorporated by reference herein, or from product formulation data.  
d. "Laminate Repair/Edgebanding Adhesive” means an “Aerosol 
Adhesive” designed and labeled exclusively for:  
i. the touch -up or repa ir of items laminated with high 
pressure laminates (for example, lifted edges, delaminations, etc.), or for 
ii. the touch -up, repair, or attachment of edgebanding 
materials, including, but not limited to, other laminates, synthetic marble, veneers, wood molding, or decorative 
metals.  
 
For the purposes of this definition “high pressure laminate” means sheet materials which consist of paper, fabric, or other core material that have been laminated at 
temperatures exceeding 265 degrees F, and at pressures 
between 1,000 and 1,400 psi.  A-11 
 e. “Mounting Adhesive” means an “Aerosol Adhesive” designed 
and labeled exclusively to permanently mount photographs, artwork, or any other drawn or printed media to a backing (paper, board, cloth, etc.) without causing discoloration to th e 
artwork.  
f. "Plastic Pipe Adhesive" means an "Aerosol Adhesive" labeled 
exclusively to bond segments of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene 
(ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or chlorinated polyvinyl chloride 
(CPVC) pipe together.  
fg. “Polyolefin Adhesive” means an “Aerosol Adhesive” designed 
and labeled exclusively to bond polyolefins (for example, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.) to substrates.  
gh. “Polystyrene Foam Adhesive” means an “Aerosol Adhesive” 
designed and labeled exclusively to bond polystyrene foa m (for 
example, Styrofoam®, expanded polystyrene foam, etc.) to substrates.  
hi. “Screen Printing Adhesive” means an “Aerosol Adhesive” 
designed and labeled exclusively to hold garments or fabric in place during the screen printing process.  
3. “Web Spray Adhesive” means any “Aerosol Adhesive” which is 
not a “Mist Spray Adhesive” or “Special Purpose Spray 
Adhesive.”  
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(6)  “Air Freshener” means any product including, but not limited to, liquids, 
semisolids, solids, aerosol or pump sprays, wicks, wipes, diff users, 
powders, or crystals, designed or labeled for the purpose of masking odors, or freshening, cleaning, scenting, or deodorizing the air.  “Air Freshener” does not include products that are used on the human body, products that function primarily as cl eaning products as indicated on a 
product label, “Odor Remover/Eliminator,” or “Toilet/Urinal Care Product.”  
(A) For products manufactured before January 1, 2023, “Air Freshener” 
includes the following subcategories ( A-C1-3 ): 
(A)1. “Double Phase Aerosol Air Freshener” means an aerosol “Air 
Freshener,” with the liquid contents in two or more distinct 
phases, that requires the product container be shaken before use 
to mix the phases, producing an emulsion.   A-12 
 (B)2. “Dual Purpose Air Freshener/Disinfectant” means an aerosol “Air 
Freshener” that is designed or labeled for use as both a 
“Disinfectant” and an “Air Freshener,” or is so represented on any sticker, label, packaging, or  literature attached to the product 
container.  
(C)3. “Single Phase Aerosol Air Freshener” means an aerosol “Air 
Freshener” with the liquid contents in a single homogeneous phase which does not require that the product container be 
shaken before use.  
(B) For products manufactured on or after January 1, 2023, “Air 
Freshener” includes the followin g subcategories ( 1-5): 
(A)1. “Automatic Aerosol Air Freshener” is an aerosol “Air Freshener” 
that is labeled to be used  in an “Autom atic Air Freshening 
Dispenser.”  
 
For the purposes of this subsection, “Automatic Air Freshening 
Dispenser” means a device labeled to dispense an “Automatic 
Aerosol Air Freshener”  at a predetermined time or interval of time, 
under preset conditions, and/or due to sensor activation.  
 
(B)2. “Concentrated Aerosol Air Freshener” is a “Manual Aerosol Air 
Freshener” enclosed under pressure which (1) contains 15 percent 
or more fragrance, (2) is designed with a valve that permits the 
dispensing of no more than 185 microliters of product upon each 
activation, and (3) is sold in aerosol containers of two ounces or 
less by weight.  
(C)3. “Dual Purpose Air Freshener/Disinfectant” means an aerosol “Air 
Freshener” that is designed or labeled for use as both a 
“Disinfectant” and an “Air Freshener ,” or is so represented on any 
sticker, label, packaging, or literature attached to the product 
conta iner. 
(D)4. “Manual Aerosol Air Freshener” means an aerosol “Air Freshener” 
that is designed or labeled to be handheld and/or manuall y 
activated.  A “Manual  Aerosol Air Freshener” is not a 
"Concentrated Aerosol Air Freshener" or a "Total Release Aerosol 
Air Freshener" or a “Dual Purpose Air Freshener/Disinfectant ”.   
(E)5. “Total Release Aerosol Air Freshener” is an aerosol air freshener 
product enclosed under pressure which (1) dispenses all or most of 
its contents during a single application, and (2) is sold in containers 
of five ounces or less by weight.  A-13 
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(36) “Dry Shampoo ” means a product labeled to be applied to hair a nd 
massaged or brushed/combed through the hair for the purpose of 
cleaning the hair without needing to be rinsed.  
(3637 ) “Du sting Aid ” means a pr oduct designed o r labeled to assist in removing 
dust and othe r soils f rom floor s and other s urfaces wit hout leaving a wax 
or silic one ba sed coa ting.  “Du sting Aid ” does not include “Pre ssurized 
Gas Duster .” 
(3738 ) “Ele ctrica l Cleaner” me ans a produ ct labeled to remove heavy so ils such 
as grease, grime, o r oil from electrical equipm ent, including, but not 
limited to, ele ctric motor s, armature s, relay s, electric panels, o r 
generator s. Electrical Cleaner does not include “Ge neral Pur pose 
Cleaner ,” “Ge neral Pur pose Degreaser,” “Dusting Aid ,” “Electronic 
Cleaner,” “Energized Ele ctrica l Cleaner ,” “Pressurized Ga s Duster ,” 
“Engine De greaser,” “Anti-Static Pr oduct,” or produ cts designed to clean 
the ca sings or housings of ele ctrical equipmen t. 
(3839 ) “Ele ctronic Cleaner” means a p roduct labeled fo r the removal of dir t, 
moistur e, du st, flux, o r oxide s from the inter nal comp onents of ele ctronic 
or precision equipment su ch as circuit board s, and the int ernal 
compo nents of ele ctronic devices, including but not limited to, r adios, 
compa ct disc (CD) player s, digital vi deo disc (DV D) player s, and 
computer s.  “Ele ctronic Cleaner” does not include “General Pur pose 
Cleaner,” “General Purpose De greaser,” “Dusting Aid ,” “Pressurized Ga s 
Duster ,” “Engine De greaser,” “Electrica l Cleane r,” “Energized Electrical 
Cleaner,” “Anti-Static Product,” or produ cts labeled to clean the ca sings 
or housings of ele ctron ic equipmen t. “Ele ctronic Cleaner ” does not 
include any p roduct that mee ts both of the following criteri a: 
1) the pr oduct is labeled to clean and/or degr ease ele ctronic 
equipment, w here cleaning and/or degr easing is a ccomplis hed w hen 
electrica l current ex ists, or when t here is a re sidual ele ctrical poten tial 
from a comp onent; 
2) the pr oduct labe l clearly display s the statements:  “Energized 
Electronic Equipment use only .” 
(3940 )  “ Energized Ele ctrica l Cleaner” mean s a product that m eets both of the 
following criteria: 
1) (A) the pr oduct is labeled to clean and/or degr ease ele ctrical 
equipm ent, where cleaning and/or degr easing is a ccomplis hed can A-14 
 only be performed  when ele ctrica l current ex ists, or when t here is a 
residual ele ctrical poten tial fro m a comp onent su ch as a capacitor; 
2) (B) the pr oduct labe l clearly display s the statements: “Energized 
Equipment us e only.  Not to be used fo r motorized v ehicle 
mainte nance, or t heir parts;” and 
3) (C) “Energized Electrical Cleaner” does not include  
1. “Electronic Cleaner;”  or  
2. Products manufactured on or after January 1, 202 3, that are sold 
to “Automotive Maintenance Facilities” or “Automotive Re pair 
Facilities,” as defined in California Code of Regulations, title 17, 
section 93111(c)(4) . 
“Energized  Electrical Cleaner” does not include “Electronic Cleaner.”  
(4041 ) “Engine De greaser” means a cleaning pro duct designed o r labeled to 
remove grease, grime, oil and other contamin ants from the exte rnal 
surface s of engines and othe r mechanical parts. 
(4142 ) “Execu tive Officer” means the Execu tive Office r of the California  Air 
Resources Boa rd (CARB  or ARB ), or his o r hertheir delegate. 
(4243 ) “Ex isting Pr oduct” mean s any formula tion of the same produ ct category 
and for m sold, su pplied, ma nufactured, or offered fo r sale in California 
prior to the following da tes, o r any s ubsequently intr oduced id entical 
formula tion: 
(A) October 21, 19 91, for all pr oducts list ed in se ction 94509(a ) that 
have in itial effective dates of J anuary 1, 1993, o r January 1, 1994; 
(B) January 6, 1993, fo r all pr oducts list ed in sec tion 94509(a ) that have 
initial effe ctive dates of J anuary 1, 1995, o r January 1, 1997, and 
charcoal light er materia ls subject to section 94509(h); 
(C) August 16, 1998, fo r all pr oducts listed in section 9 4509(a ) that 
have in itial effe ctive dates of J anuary 1, 2001, January 1, 2002, 
January 1, 2003, o r January 1, 2 005; 
(D) Novem ber 19, 2000, fo r all pr oducts in the following pr oduct 
categories listed in se ction 94 509(a) :  “Nonaerosol General Purpose 
Degreaser,” “Sealant and Caulking Comp ound,” and “Tire Sealant 
and Inflator .” A-15 
 (E) July 20, 20 05, fo r all pr oducts listed in se ction 94509(a) that have 
an effective da te of  Decem ber 31, 20 06, Dec ember 31, 2 008, or 
Decem ber 31, 2009; and 
(F) Decem ber 8, 20 07, for all pr oducts list ed in se ction 94509(a ) that 
have an initial effective date of Decem ber 31, 2008, or Decem ber 
31, 2010 fo r Brake Cl eane r, Ca rburetor o r Fuel-Inje ction A ir Intake 
Cleaner, Aerosol E ngine Degreaser, Resilien t Flooring Material, 
Nonresilient Flooring Material, Aerosol G eneral Purpose 
Degreaser, and Aerosol Tem porary Ha ir Color. 
(G) July 18, 20 09 , for all pr oducts listed in se ction 94509(a) that have 
an in itial effe ctive da te of Decem ber 31, 20 10, or Decembe r 31, 
2012, Decem ber 31, 2013, or Decem ber 31, 2014. 
(H) October 20, 20 10, fo r “Multi-purpose Solvent” and “Paint 
Thinner .” 
(I) Decem ber 10, 2011, fo r “Anti-Seize Lubricant; ” “Cutting or 
Tapping Oil;” “G ear, Chain, or Wire Lubrican t;” and “Ru st 
Preventative or Rust Control Lub rican t.” 
(4344 ) “Fabric Protectant” means a product designed or labeled to be applied 
to fabric substrates to protect the surface from soiling from dirt or other 
impurities or to reduce absorption of liquid into the fabric’s fibers.  
“Fabric Protectant” does not include “Waterproofer;” products labeled 
for use solely on leather; pigmented products that are designed or labeled to be used primarily for coloring; products used for construction, reconstruction, modification, structural maintenance or repair of fabric substrates; or products that renew or restore fabric.  “Fabric Protectant” 
also does not include “Clear Coating” or “Vinyl/Fabric/Leather/Plastic 
Coating” as defined in section 94521(a).  
(4445 ) “Fabric Ref resher” me ans a produ ct labeled to neutralize o r eliminate 
odor s on non laundered f abric including, but not limited to, so ft 
household surface s, rugs, carpeting, d raperies, bedding, aut omotive 
interior s, footw ear, athle tic equipm ent, cl othing and/or on household 
furniture or objects upholstered or covered w ith fabrics such as, but not 
limited to, w ool, cotton, o r nylon. “Fabric Refres her” does no t incl ude 
“Anti-static Pr oduct,” “Car pet/Upholstery Cleaner ,” “Footw ear or 
Leather C are Produ ct,” “Spot Remover ,” or “Disinfectant,” or pr oducts 
labeled for app lication to bo th fabric and human skin.  
(4546 ) “Fabric So ftener-Sing le Use Drye r Product” mean s a laundry care 
product designed o r labeled for single u se in the clothes dryer to impart 
softne ss to, or control static cli ng of, a loa d of was hable fabr ics; and may A-16 
 impart a fra grance or scen t. For the pur pose of this definition only, 
“single use” means a pr oduct that is inten ded for one time u se during a 
single drying cy cle and is removed aft er comple tion of the drying cycle .  
A “load ” is t he am ount of was hable fabrics in  a single drying cy cle.  
“Fabric Softener-Sing le Use Drye r Product” include s treated nonwoven 
sheets which are typically packaged in boxe s with a multiple num ber of 
sheets.  “Fabric Softener-Single Use Drye r Product” does not in clude 
products applied to washable fabr ics prior to placing the was hable  
fabrics in  the clothes d ryer. 
(4647 ) “Facial Cleaner o r Soap” means a cleaner o r soap designed primarily to 
clean the face. “Fa cial Cleaner or Soap” includ es, but is not limited to, 
facial cleansing creams, sem isolids, liquid s, lotion s, and substrate-
impregnated form s.  “Facial Cleaner or Soap” does not include 
prescription drug produ cts, “Antimicr obial Hand or Body Cleaner o r 
Soap,” “Astringent/T oner,” “General-u se Hand or Body Cleaner or 
Soap,” “Medicated A stringent/Medicated T oner,” or “Rubbing Alc ohol.” 
(4748 ) “Fat W ood” me ans piece s of wood kind ling wi th high naturally-o ccurring 
levels of sap o r resin wh ich enhance ignition of the kindling .  “Fat w ood” 
does not include an y kindling w ith substances added to enhan ce 
flamm ability, su ch as wax-covered o r wax-impregnated w ood-based 
products. 
(4849 ) “Floor C oating” means an o paque c oating t hat is labe led and designed 
for app lication to flooring, in cluding but not limited to, decks, porches, 
steps, and o ther horizontal surface s which may be s ubject to foot t raffic. 
(4950 ) “Floor Mainten ance Product” means any produ ct de signed o r labeled to 
restor e, maintain, o r enhan ce a previou sly applied floor finish .  “Floor 
Mainten ance Product” includes, but i s not limited to, produc ts that are 
labeled a s Spray Bu ff products or Floor Maintainer s or Restorer s.  “Floor 
Mainte nance Product” does no t incl ude floor polish pr oducts, products 
designed solely fo r the pur pose of cleaning, p roducts designed o r 
labeled ex clusively fo r use on marble floor s, or coatings sub ject to 
archite ctural c oatings regula tions. 
(5051 ) “Floor Polish or Wax” mean s a produ ct designed o r labeled to polish, 
wax, con d ition, protect, t emporarily s eal, or otherwise enhance floo r 
surface s by leaving a prote ctive fini sh that is de signed o r labeled to be 
periodical ly replenish ed. “Floor Polish or Wax” does not in clude “Floor 
Maintenan ce Products,” “Floor Wax Strippe r,” or coatings subject to 
architectural c oatings regula tions. A-17 
 “Floor Polish or Wax ” is divide d into three subcategorie s: produ cts for 
resilient flooring materials, p roducts for nonresilient flooring materials and 
wood floo r wax.  For the purposes of th is article: 
(A) “Resilient Flooring Material” means flexible flooring material 
including but is not limited to, asp halt, cork, lino leum, no-wax, 
rubbe r, seamle ss vinyl, an d vinyl composite flooring. 
(B) “Nonresilient Flooring Material” me ans flooring of a mine ral 
content wh ich is not flexible .  “Nonresilient Flooring material” 
includes but is not limited t o terrazzo, marble, slate, granite, brick, 
stone, ceram ic tile, and conc rete. 
(C) “Wood Floor Wax” me ans any wax- based pr oducts designed o r 
labeled f or use solely on w ood floor s.  “Wood Floor Wax ” does 
not include p roducts that make the claim to  “clean and wax ” or 
“clean and polish.” 
(5152 ) “Floo r Seam S ealer” m eans any produ ct desig ned and la beled ex clusively 
for bonding, fu sing, o r sealing (c oating) seams betw een adjoining rolls of 
installed flexible sh eet fl ooring. 
(5253 ) “Floo r Wax Stri pper” means a p roduct designed to remove natural o r 
synthetic floor polishes or waxe s through br eakdown of the polish o r wax 
polymers, or by dissolving o r emulsifying the polish o r wax.  “Floor Wax 
Stripper ” does not include aerosol fl oor wax strippe rs or product s 
designed to remove floor wax solely thr ough abrasio n. 
(5354 ) “Footwear or Leather Care Product” means any product designed or 
labeled to be applied to footwear or to other leather articles/components, 
to maintain, enhance, clean, protect, or modify the appearance, durability, 
fit, or flexibility of the footwear or leather article/component.  Footwear 
includes both leather and nonleather foot apparel.  “Footwear or Leather Care Product” does not include “Fabric Protectant,” “Gen eral Purpose 
Adhesive,” “Contact Adhesive,” “Vinyl/Fabric/Leather/Plastic Coating,” as defined in section 94521(a), “Rubber/Vinyl Protectant,” “Fabric Refresher,” 
products solely for deodorizing, or sealant products with adhesive properties used to create external protective layers greater than 2 millimeters thick.  
(5455 ) “ Fra grance” mean s a substance or complex mixture of aroma chemicals, 
natural essential oils, and ot her functi onal compon ents with a combined 
vapo r pressure not in exce ss of 2 mm of Hg at 20oC, the sole purpose of 
which is to impart an odo r or scent, or to co unteract a malodo r. A-18 
 (5556 ) “Furniture Maint en ance Produ ct” mean s a wax, polish, co nditioner, o r any 
other product labeled fo r the purpose of polishing, protecting or 
enhan cing finis hed wood surfaces othe r than floors , and other furniture 
surface s including but not limited to acrylics, ce ramic, plastics, stone 
surface s, meta l surface s, and fiberglass.  “Furniture Mainten ance Produ ct” 
does not include “Du sting Aid ,” “Wood Cleaner,” and products designed 
solely fo r the pur pose of cleaning, or products designed to l eave a 
permanent finish su ch as stain s, sanding s ealers and lacq uers. 
(5657 ) “Furniture C oat ing” means any paint designed fo r application to roo m 
furnishing s including, but not limited to, c abinets (kitch en, bath and v anity), 
tables, chairs, beds,  and sofa s. 
(5758 ) “Gel” mean s a colloid in wh ich the dis perse phase has combined w ith the 
continuous pha se to pr oduce a semisolid material, su ch as jelly. 
(5859 ) “General Purpose Cleaner” means:   
(A) for products manufactured before January 1, 2015:  a product 
labeled to clean a variety of hard surfaces.  “General Purpose 
Cleaner” includes, but is not limited to, products designed or labeled for general floor cleaning, kitchen, countertop, or sink cleaning, and cleaners designed or labeled to be used on a variety of hard surfaces such as stovetops, cooktops, or microwaves.  
(B) for products manufactured on or after January 1, 2015:  a product 
that is designed or labeled to clean hard surfaces in homes, garages, patios, commercial, or institutional environments.  “General Purpose Cleaner” includes products that clean kitchens, sinks, appliances, counters, walls, cabinets or floors and products that claim to clean a 
variety of similar surfaces such as plastics, stone or metal.  “General 
Purpose Cleaner” does not include “Single Purpose Cleaner” or “Furniture Maintenance Product.”  
(5960 )
  “General Purpose Degreaser” means:  
(A) for products manufactured before December 31, 2012:  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” does not include “Engine Degreaser,” “General Purpose Cleaner,” “Adhesive Remove r,” “Electronic Cleaner,” “Electrical Cleaner,” “Energized 
Electrical Cleaner,” and “Metal Polish or Cleanser.”  “General Purpose Degreaser” also does not include products used exclusively in “solvent cleaning tanks or related equipment,” or products that are (A) sold exclusively to establishments which manufacture or A-19 
 construct goods or commodities; and (B) labeled “not for retail sale.”  
“Solvent cleaning tanks or related equipment” includes, 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.  
(B) 
f
or products manufactured on or after December 31, 2012, but 
before January 1, 2015:  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” does not include “Adhesive 
Remover,” “Electrical Cleaner,” “Electronic Cleaner,” “Energize d 
Electrical Cleaner,” “Engine Degreaser,” “General Purpose Cleaner,” 
“Metal Polish or Cleanser,” or “Oven or Grill Cleaner.”  “General Purpose Degreaser” also does not include products used exclusively in “solvent cleaning tanks or related equipment,” or products that 
are (A)  exclusively sold directly or through distributors to 
establishments which manufacture or construct goods or 
commodities; and (B) labeled exclusively for "use in the manufacturing process only.”  “Solvent cleaning tanks or related equipment” includes, 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.  
(
C) for products manufactured on or after January 1, 2015:  any product that is designed or labeled to remove or dissolve grease, grime, oil 
or other oil -based contaminants from a variety of substrates, 
including automotive or miscellaneous metallic parts.  “General 
Purpose Degreaser” does not include “Adhesive Remover,” “Electrical Cleaner,” “Electronic Cleaner,” “Energized Electrical Cleaner,” “Engine Degreaser,” “General Purpose Cleaner,” “Metal 
Polish or Cleanser,” “Oven or Grill Cleaner,” or “Single Purpose 
Degreaser.”  “General Purpose Degreaser” also does not include products used exclusively in “solvent cleaning tanks or related equipment,” or products that are (A) exclusively sold directly or through distributors to establishments which manufacture or 
construct goods or commodities; and (B) labeled  exclusively for "use 
in the manufacturing process only.”  “Solvent cleaning tanks or 
related equipment” includes, but is not limited to, cold cleaners, vapor degreasers, conveyorized degreasers, film cleaning machines, or products designed to clean miscel laneous metallic parts by 
immersion in a container.  A-20 
 (6061 ) “General-u se Hand or Body Cleane r or Soap” me ans a cleaner or soap 
designed to be used routinely on the skin to clean o r remove typical o r 
common dirt and soils.  “General-u se Hand or Body Cleaner or Soap ” 
includes, but is not limit ed to, hand o r body was hes, dual-purpose 
shampoo-b ody cleane rs, showe r or bath gels, and moisturizing cleaners o r 
soap s.  “General-u se Hand o r Body Cleane r or Soap ” does not in clude 
prescription drug produ cts, “Antimicrobial Hand or Body Cl eane r or 
Soap,” “Astring ent/T oner,” “Facial Cleaner or Soap,” “Hand Dis hwashing 
Dete rgent” (including antimicrobial), “H eavy-duty Hand Cleane r or Soa p,” 
“Medicated Astrin gent/Medicated To ner,” or “Rubbing Alcohol.” 
(6162 ) “Glass Cleaner” me ans a cleaning produ ct de signed o r labeled primarily 
for cleaning surfaces made of gla ss. “Glass Cleaner” does not incl ude 
products designed o r labeled solely fo r the pur pose of cleaning op tical 
materials used in eyegla sses, photographic equipm ent, scientific 
equipm ent and p hotocopying machi nes. 
(6263 ) “Global Warming Poten tial (GWP)” me ans the r adiative for cing imp act of 
one mass-based unit of a given greenhouse ga s relative to an equivalent 
unit o f carbon dioxide ove r a given period of tim e. 
(6364 ) “Global Warming Poten tial Value” or “GWP Value” mean s the globa l 
warming po tential value of a chemical o r compo und a s spe cified in the 
IPCC:  1995 Second Asse ssment R eport (SAR), T able 2.14, in Climate 
Change 2007: T he Physical S ciences Basis.  C ontribu tion of Working 
Group I to the Fo urth Assessment R eport of the Inte rgovernmental Pane l 
on Climate Change, wh ich is incor porated by refe rence herein.  
If Table 2.14 does not c ontain a SAR 100-year GWP Value fo r a specific 
chemical o r comp ound, then the 100-y ear GWP Value in Table 2.14 fo r 
that chemical o r comp ound shall be used. If t here is no 100-y ear GWP 
Value fo r a chemical o r comp ound listed in T able 2.14 or GWP Value listed 
in Table 2.15 , then the GWP Value is a ssumed to be eq ual to the GWP 
limit of the applic able product category. 
(6465 ) “Graffiti Remover ” mean s a product labeled to remove spray paint, ink, 
marke r, crayon, lipstick, nail polish, o r shoe polish, f rom a varie ty of 
noncloth o r nonfabric substrates.  “Graffiti Remover ” does not in clude 
“Paint Remove r or Stri pper,” “Nail Polish Remover ,” or “Spot Remover .”  
Products labeled fo r dual use as bo th a paint strippe r and graffiti remove r 
are con sidered “G raffiti R emover s.” 
(6566 )  “Gu m or Candle Wax Remover ” means a p roduct designed o r labeled 
exclusively to remove c hewing gum a nd/or candle wax from soft surfaces 
such as carpet, rugs, upho lstery, o r fabric. A-21 
 (6667) “Hair Finishing Spray” means a consumer  product that is designed 
orlabeled for application to styled hair to provide sufficient rigidity, to 
hold,  retain or finish the style of the hair for a period of time once  styling is 
complete ,.  “Hair Finishing Spray”  and includes aerosol hair sprays, pump 
hair sprays, spray waxes; color, glitter, or sparkle hair sprays  that make 
finishing claims; and products that are labeled for both  ahair styling and 
finishing product.  “Hair Finishing Spray” does not include sprayproducts  
labeled for hair that are intended to aid in styling butdo  notprovide  
labeled for  finishing of a the hair style.  
For the purposes of this c ategory, “finish” or “finishing” means the 
maintaining and/or holding of previously styled hair for a period of time  a 
hairstyle once all styling is complete . 
For the purposes of this category, “styling” means the forming, sculpting, 
or manipulating the ha ir to temporarily alter the hair's shape.  
(6768 ) “Ha ir Mousse” means a hairstyling foa m designed to facilitate styling of a 
coiffure and provide limited holding power. 
(6869) “Hair Shine” means any product designed labeled for the primary purpose 
of creati ng a shine when applied to the hair.  “Hair Shine” includes, but is 
not limited to, dual -use products designed primarily to impart a sheen to 
the hair.  “Hair Shine” does not include “Hair Finishing Spray,” “Hair 
Mousse,” or “Hair Styling Product.” or produ cts whose primary purpose is 
to condition or hold the hair.  
(6970) “Hair Styling Product” means a consumer product that is designed or 
labeled for application to wet, damp or dry hair to aid in defining, 
shaping, lifting, styling and/or sculpting of the ha ir.  “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 hair style, and leave-in volumizers, detanglers and/or conditioners that make styling claims.  “Hair 
Styling Product” does not include “ No RinseDry Shampoo,” “Thermal 
Protectant,” “Hair Mousse,” “Hair Shine,” “Hair Fi nishing Spray,” or 
shampoos or conditioners that are rinsed from the hair prior to styling.  
For the purposes of this category, “finish” or “finishing” means the 
maintaining and/or holding of previously  styled hair for a period of time  a 
hairstyle once all styling is complete . 
For the purposes of this category, “styling” means theforming , sculpting, 
or manipulating the hair totemporarily alter the hair's shape.  A-22 
 (7071 ) “H eavy-Duty H and Cleaner or Soap” mean s a product de signed to cl ean 
or remove difficult dirt and soils such as oil, grease, grime, tar, s hellac, 
putty, printer ’s ink, pain t, graph ite, cemen t, carbon, aspha lt, or adhesives 
from the hand with or wit hout the u se of water .  “Heavy-duty Hand 
Cleaner o r Soap” does not include pre scription drug pr oducts, 
“Antimicr obial Hand or Body Cleaner or Soa p,” “Astringent/T oner,” 
“Facial Cleaner or Soap,” “General-u se Hand or Body Cleaner or Soap,” 
“Medicated A stringent/Medicated T oner” or “Rubbing Alc ohol.” 
(7172 ) “Herb icide” means a pe sticide pr oduct de signed to kill o r retard a plan t’s 
growth, but excludes products that are: (A) fo r agricultural use, o r 
(B) re stricted materia ls that require a permit fo r use and possession. 
(7273 ) “High-Tem perature Coa ting” means a high perform ance coa ting la beled 
and formulated for application to sub strates ex posed con tinuously or 
o ointermittently to temperature s above 204 C (400 F ). 
(7374 ) “H ousehold Product” mean s any c onsumer pr oduct that is primarily 
designed to be used inside o r outside of living q uarters or re sidences that 
are occ upied or inten ded for occupa tion by i ndividua ls, including the 
immediate su rroundings. 
(7475 ) “Indu strial Mainten ance Coating” mean s a high performan ce archite ctural 
coating, in cluding primer s, sealers, undercoater s, interm ediate coats, an d 
topcoats formulated for application to sub strates, including fl oors, 
exposed to one or more of the following extreme envir onmental 
cond itions listed below and labeled “Fo r industrial u se only ;” “For 
profe ssional use only ;” “Not fo r residential use;” or “Not inte nded fo r 
residential use .” 
(A) Immer sion in water, wa stewater, o r chemical solu tions (aqueou s 
and nonaqueous soluti ons), or chronic expo sure of interio r surface s 
to moistur e condensati on; or 
(B) Acute or chronic expo sure to corrosive, caustic or acidic agents, or 
to chemicals, chemical fume s, or chemical mixture s or solutions; or 
o o(C) Frequent ex posure to temperature s above 121 C (250 F); or 
(D) Frequent h eavy abrasion, including mechanical w ear and fre quent 
scrubbing w ith indu strial solvents,  cleanser s, or scou ring ag ents;  or 
(E) Exterio r exposure of meta l structures and structura l componen ts. 
(7576) “Insecticide” means a pesticide product that is designed for use 
against insects or other arthropods, but excluding products that are: A-23 
 for agricultural use, or for a use which requires a structural pest control 
license under Chapter 14 (commencing with Section 8500) of the Business and Professions Code, or restricted materials that require a permit for use and possession.  
“Insecticide” includes the following subcategories (A -G): 
(A) “Bed Bug  Insecticide” means any insecticide product that is 
designed for use against  the adult, nymph, or eggs of insects that 
belong to the family Cimicidae and the genus Cimex, which includes 
species such as Cimex lectularius (Common Bed Bugs)  and Cimex 
hemipterus (Tropical Bed Bugs .) 
(AB) “Crawling Bug Insecticide” means any insecticide product that is 
designed for use against ants, cockroaches, or other household crawling arthropods, such as mites, silverfish or spiders.  “Crawling Bug Insecticide” does not include products designed to be used exclusively on humans or animals, or any house dust mite product.  For the purposes of this definition only:  
“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.  
“House dust mite” means mites which feed primarily on skin cells shed in the home by humans and pets and which belong to the phylum Arthropoda, the subphylum Chelicerata, the class Arachnida, the subclass Acari, the order Astigmata, or the family Pyroglyphidae.  
(BC) “Flea or Tick Insecticide” means any insecticide product that is 
designed for use against fleas, ticks, their larvae, or their eggs.  
“Flea or Tick Insecticide” does not include products that are designed to be used exclusively on humans or animals or their bedding.  
(CD) “Flying Bug Insecticide” means any insecticide produc t that is 
designed for use against flying insects or other flying arthropods such as flies, mosquitoes, moths, or gnats.  “Flying Bug Insecticide” does not include “Wasp or 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 A-24 
 to protect fabrics from damage by moths, bu t does not indicate 
that the product is suitable for use against flying insects or other 
flying arthropods.  
(DE) “Insecticide Fogger” means any insecticide product designed to 
release all or most of its content, as a fog or mist, into indoor areas during a  single application.  
(EF) “Lawn or Garden Insecticide” means an insecticide product labeled 
primarily to be used in household lawn or garden areas to protect plants from insects or other arthropods.  Notwithstanding the requirements of section 94512(a) aerosol “Lawn or Garden Insecticide” may claim to kill insects or other arthropods.  
(FG) “Wasp or Hornet Insecticide” means any insecticide product that is 
designed for use against wasps, hornets, yellow jackets or bees by allowing the user to spray from a distance a directed stream or burst at the intended insects, or their hiding place.  
(7778 ) “In stitutional Product” or “Indu strial and Ins titutional (I&I) P roduct” mean s 
a consume r product that is designed fo r use in the mainten ance or 
operation of a n establishment t hat:  (A) manufacture s, transports, or sells 
good s or commod ities, or provide s service s for profit; or (B) is  engaged in 
the no nprofit promotion of a particula r public, educational, o r char itable 
cause. “E stablishm ents” include, but a re not limited to, government 
agencie s, factories, schoo ls, hospitals , sanitarium s, prison s, restaurants, 
hotels, store s, automobile serv ice and parts center s, health clubs, 
theaters, or transportation comp anies.  “Institutional P roduct” does not 
include h ousehold produ cts and produ cts that are incor porated into or 
used ex clusively in the ma nufacture or c onstruction of the goods or 
commod ities at the site of the e stablishm ent. 
(7879 ) “Labe l” mean s any writt en, printed, o r graphic matter affixed to, applied 
to, attached to, blown into, fo rmed , molded into, embo ssed on, or 
appearing upon any c onsume r product or consumer produ ct pa ckage, fo r 
purposes of branding , identifying, o r giving information w ith respect to 
the p roduct or to the c ontents of the package. 
(7980 ) “Laundry Prewash ” means a produ ct that is de signed for applica tion to a 
fabric prior to laundering in a wet- cleaning proce ss, and that su pplemen ts 
and contributes to the e ffectiveness of laundry detergents and/or 
provi des spe cialized performan ce. 
(8081 ) “Laundry Starch/Sizing /Fabric Finish P roduct” means a p roduct that i s 
labeled for app lication to a f abric, either during o r after laundering, to 
impart and prolong a crisp, fre sh look and may also a ct to help ease A-25 
 ironing of the fabr ic. “Laundr y Starch/Sizing /Fabric Finish P roduct” 
includes, but is not limited to, starch, sizing, and fabric finis h. 
(8182 ) “Liquid ” mean s a substance or mixture of s ubstances wh ich is capable of 
a visually detectable flow a s determined un der AST M D-4359-90 (May 25, 
1990) Stan dard Te st Met hod for Determining Whethe r a Materia l Is a 
Liquid o r a Solid, which is incor porated by refer ence herein. “Liquid ” 
does not include powders or ot her materia ls that are com posed entirely 
of solid par ticles. 
(8283 ) “Lubricant” means:  
(A) for products manufactu red before December 31, 2012:  a product 
that reduces friction, heat, noise, or wear between moving parts, or 
loosens rusted or immovable parts or mechanisms.  “Lubricant” does not include automotive power steering fluids; products designed and labeled exc lusively to release manufactured products from molds; 
products for use inside power generating motors, engines, and 
turbines, and their associated power -transfer gearboxes; two cycle 
oils or other products designed to be added to fuels; products for 
use on  the human body or animals; or products that are (1) sold 
exclusively to establishments which manufacture or construct goods or commodities, and (2) labeled “not for retail sale.”  
(B) for products manufactured on or after December 31, 2012:  a product that red uces friction, heat, noise, or wear between moving 
parts, or loosens rusted or immovable parts or mechanisms.  “Lubricant” does not include automotive power steering fluids; products designed and labeled exclusively to release manufactured 
products from mo lds; products for use inside power generating 
motors, engines, and turbines, and their associated power -transfer 
gearboxes; two cycle oils or other products designed to be added to 
fuels; products for use on the human body or animals; or products that are (1) exclusively sold directly or through distributors to 
establishments which manufacture or construct goods or 
commodities, and (2) labeled exclusively for “use in the manufacturing process only.”  “Lubricant” includes products labeled for use in food -servicing environments that include, but are not 
limited to, restaurants and food stores.  
(C) “Lubricant” includes the following subcategories (1. -9.): 
1. “Anti -seize Lubricant” means any “Lubricant” designed or labeled 
exclusively for use in high temperature or high pressure conditions to prevent moving metal parts from seizing or galling, and/or to facilitate disassembly of metal parts.  A lubricant that A-26 
 meets the definition for “Firearm Lubricant” is not an “Anti -seize 
Lubricant.”  
2. “Cutting or Tapping Oil” means an y “Lubricant” designed or 
labeled exclusively for drilling, cutting, or tapping metals.  
3. “Dry Lubricant” means any “Lubricant” which provides lubricity 
solely by depositing a thin film of solid material including, but not 
limited to, graphite, molybdenum di sulfide (“moly”), 
polytetrafluoroethylene or closely related fluoropolymer (“teflon”), or boron nitride on surfaces.  Products that meet the definition for “Dry Lubricant” are not subject to the requirements 
for “Anti -seize Lubricant,” “Cutting or Tapping Oil,” “Gear, 
Chain, or Wire Lubricant,” “Multi -purpose Lubricant,” 
“Penetrant,” “Rust Preventative or Rust Control Lubricant,” or 
“Silicone -based Multi -purpose Lubricant.”  
4. “Firearm Lubricant” means any “Lubricant” designed or labeled 
exclusively for use on firearms or their parts to lubricate or to 
provide corrosion or rust prevention.  
5. “Gear, Chain, or Wire Lubricant” means any “Lubricant” designed 
or labeled exclusively for use on gears, chains, or wire ropes.  “Gear, Chain or Wire Lubricant” does not incl ude lubricant 
products labeled solely for use on chains of chain- driven vehicles.  
6. “Multi -purpose Lubricant” means any “Lubricant” designed or 
labeled for general purpose lubrication, or a lubricant labeled for use in a wide variety of applications.  Produc ts that meet the 
definition for “Anti -seize Lubricant,” “Cutting or Tapping Oil,” 
“Dry Lubricant,” “Firearm Lubricant,” “Gear, Chain, or Wire Lubricant,” “Penetrant,” “Rust Preventative or Rust Control Lubricant,” “Silicone -based Multi -purpose Lubricant,” or other 
lubricant products labeled solely for a single purpose are not “Multi -purpose Lubricants.”  
7. “Penetrant” means a “Lubricant” designed or labeled primarily to loosen metal parts that have bonded together due to rusting, oxidation, or other causes.  L ubricants that claim to have 
penetrating qualities, but are not labeled primarily to loosen bonded parts are not “Penetrant” products.  
8. “Rust Preventative or Rust Control Lubricant” means any “Lubricant” designed or labeled primarily for the prevention or control of rust.  A Lubricant that meets the definition for “Firearm 
Lubricant” is not a “Rust Preventative or Rust Control Lubricant.”  A-27 
 9. “Silicone- based Multi -purpose Lubricant” means any “Lubricant”  
which is designed or labeled for general lubrication or for use in a 
wide variety of applications, in which lubricity is primarily provided through the use of silicone compounds including, but not limited to, polydimethylsiloxane.  “Silicone -based Multi -
purpose Lubricant” does not include silicone- based lubrican t 
products labeled solely for a single purpose.  
(8384 ) “LVP-VOC” means a chemical “compo und” or “mixture ” that contains at 
least one carbon ato m and meets one of the following: 
(A) has a vapor pressure le ss than 0 .1 mm Hg at 20oC, as determi ned 
by CA RB Met hod 310; or 
(B) is a chemical “compou nd” with more than 12 car bon atom s, or a 
chemical “mixture ” comprised solely of “compound s” with more 
than 12 carbon atom s, as verified by formulation data, and the 
vapor pre ssure and boiling point ar e unknown; or 
(C) is a chemical “compou nd” with a boiling point greater than 216oC, 
as determined by CA RB Method 3 10; or 
(D) is the weight percent of a chemical “mixture ” that boils above 
216oC, as determined by CA RB Method 3 10. 
For the purposes of the defin ition of LVP-VOC, chemical 
“compound ” means a molecule of definite chemical fo rmula and 
isomer ic structure, and chemical “mixture ” mean s a substance 
comprised of two or more chemical “compound s.” 
(8485 ) “Man ufacturer ” means any person who im ports, manufa cture s, 
assemble s, produces, packages, repackage s, or relabels a consume r 
product. 
(8586 ) “Medicated A stringent/M edicated Toner ” mean s any produ ct 
regulated as a dr ug by the Food and Drug Administra tion (FDA) 
which is applied to the skin fo r the purpose of cleaning or 
tightening pores.  “Medicated A stringent/Medicated Toner ” 
includes, but is not limited to, clarifiers and sub strate-impreg nated 
products. “Medicated A stringent/M edicated Toner ” does not 
include hand, face, o r body cleane r or soap p roducts, “Personal 
Fragrance Produ ct,” “Astringent/T oner,” cold c ream, lo tion, 
antiperspirants, or produ cts that mu st be purc hased w ith a doctor’s 
prescription. A-28 
 (8687 ) “Metal Polish o r Cleanser” mean s any pr oduct designed o r labeled 
to improve t he ap pearance and/or protect finis hed metal, metallic, 
or metallized surface s by ph ysical o r chemical a ction. To “improve 
the appearance” means to remove, or reduce stain s, impur ities, or 
oxidation from surfaces or to make surface s smoo th and shiny .  
“Metal Polish o r Cleanser ” includes, but is not limited to metal 
polishes used on brass, silver, chrome, copp er, stainle ss steel and 
other o rnamental metals.  “Metal Polish o r Cleanser ” does not 
include “ Automo tive Wax, Polish, Sealan t or Glaze,” “General 
Purpose Cleaner,” “Tire or W heel Cleaner ,” “Paint Remove r or 
Strippe r,” products designed and la beled ex clusively for 
automo tive and m arine detailing, o r products designed for u se in 
degr easing tanks. 
(8788 ) “Motor Vehicle Wash” mean s a produ ct designed o r labeled to 
wash, wa sh and wax, wa sh and shine, o r wash and/or clean the 
exterio r surface of mot or vehicl es.  “Motor Vehicle Wash ” includes, 
but is not limited to, pro ducts for use in commer cial, fleet, hand, 
and “drive thr ough” ca r washes; commer cial truck washing o r large 
vehicle washing stations; vehicle dealer s and repair shops as well a s 
products intended fo r household c onsumer use. “Motor Vehicle 
Wash” doe s not include “Bug and Tar Remover ,” “Glass Cleaner,” 
“Tire o r Wheel Cleaner ,” and pr oducts labe led for u se ex clusively 
on locomo tives or aircraft. 
 (8889) “Multi -purpose Solvent” means:  
(A) for produ cts manufa ctured before January  1, 2015: any liquid 
product designed o r labeled to be used fo r disper sing, dissolving, o r 
removing contamin ants or other o rganic materials.  “Multi-purpose 
Solvent” i ncludes: 1. produ cts that do not display s pecific use 
instructions on t he product containe r or packaging; 2. p roducts that 
do not specify an e nd-use functi on or applica tion on the pr oduct 
containe r or packaging; 3. solv ents used in in stitutional facilitie s, 
except for laboratory r eagents used in analy tical, educa tional, 
research, scientific or ot her laboratorie s; 4. “Paint cl ean-up” 
produ cts; and 5. produ cts labeled to prepare surfaces for painting.  
For the purposes of this definition only, “ Paint clean-up” means any 
liquid product labeled fo r cleaning oil- based o r water- based paint, 
lacquer, varnis h, or related coa tings f rom, but not limited to, 
painting equipm ent o r tools, pla stics, or metals.  “Mu lti-purpose 
Solvent” does not in clude 1. solv ents used in cold cl eaners, vapor 
degr easers, conveyorized degr easers or f ilm clean ing machine s; 2. 
solvents l abeled ex clusively fo r the clean-up o f applica tion 
equipment used fo r polyas partic and polyurea coa tings; 3. products A-29 
 that are labeled exclusively to clean a specific contaminant, on a 
single substrate, in specific situations; or 4. except as provided in 
section 94509(p)(4)(A), an y product making any representation that 
the product may be used as, or is suitable for use as a consumer 
product which meets another definition in section 94508(a); such 
products are not “Multi-purpose Solvents” and are subject to the 
“Most Restrictive Limit” provisions of section 94512( a). 
(B) for products manufactured on or after January 1, 2015:   any product 
designed or labeled to be used for dispersing, dissolving, or 
removing contaminants or other organic materials. 
“Multi-purpose Solvent” includes: 
1. products that do not display specific use instructions on the  
product container or packaging;  
2. products that do not display an end -use function or 
application on the product container or packaging;  
3. solvents used in institutional facilities; 
4. products labeled as “Paint Clean- Up,” or products 
designed or labeled f or cleaning oil-based or water-based 
paint, lacquer, varnish, or related coatings from painting 
equipment or tools, plastics,  or metals; 
5. products labeled to prepare surfaces for painting; and  
6. products that display on the Principal Display Panel a 
specific chemical name.  Examples of specific chemical names include mineral spirits, ketone, turpentine, toluene, xylene(s), acetone, naphtha, or alcohol . 
“Multi-purpose Solvent” does not include: 
1. solvents used in cold cleaners, vapor degreasers, 
conveyorized degreasers or film cl eaning machines; 
2. solvents l abeled exclusively for the clean-up of applic ation 
equipment used for polyaspartic and polyurea coatings; 
3. products that are labeled exclusively to clean a specific 
contaminant, on a single substrate; 
4. “Rubbing Alcohol;”  A-30 
 5. laboratory r eagents used in analy tical, educa tional, 
research, scientific or ot her laboratorie s; and  
6. products that are used exclusively for the thinning of 
“Industrial Maintenance Coatings,” “Zinc –Rich Primers,” or “High Temperature Coatings” that meet b oth of the 
following criteria:  
a. the Responsible Party also manufactures for sale in California “Industrial Maintenance Coatings,” “Zinc –
Rich Primers,” or “High Temperature Coatings;”  and 
b. the label states the specific product or brand of the 
“Industrial Maintenance Coating,” Zinc -Rich Primer,” or 
“High Temperature Coating” for which the product is 
used.  
7. denatured alcohol products that are sold directly or 
through distributors to a “Public Utility” as defined by 
§216 of the Public Utilities Code, and is used to maintain 
electrical equipment that meet both  of the following 
criteria : 
a. the equipment is owned by a “Public Utility” ; and  
b. the equipment manufacturer states that maintenance 
can only be performed with denatured alcohol . 
 (8990 ) “Nail Polish” means any clear or colored c oating designed fo r 
applica tion to the finge rnails o r toenails and including but not limited to, 
lacquers, enamels, acrylics, base coats and top coa ts. 
(9091 ) “Nail Polish Remover ” mean s a produ ct designed to remove nail polish 
and coatings f rom finge rnails o r toe nails. 
(91) “No Rinse Shampoo” means a product designed or labeled solely to be 
applied to hair that is dry to clean, absorb oil, or eliminate odor, and is 
subsequently removed from the hair by combing, brushing, or toweling 
the hair.  
*  *  *  * 
(b) Severability.  
If any subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion 
of section 94507, 94508, 94509, 94510, 94511, 94512, 94513, 94514, 94515, A-31 
 94516, or 94517 of this regulation is, for any reason, held invalid, unconstitutional, 
or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be 
deemed as a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding 
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the regulation.  
*  *  *  * 
NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 38501, 38510, 38560,  38560.5,  38562, 38580, 39515, 
39516, 39600, 39601, 39659, 41503.5, 41511, and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  
Reference: sections 38501, 38510,  38560,  38560.5, 38562, 38580, 39000, 39002 , 
39003, 39600, 40000 , 41511, 41700,  and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  
*  *  *  * 
§ 94509.   Standards for Consu mer Products.  
(a) Except as provided in sections 94510 (Exemptions), 94511 (Innovative Products), 
94514 (Variances), and 94540 through 94555 (Alternative Control Pl an), title 17, 
California Code of Regulations, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for sale in California any consumer product which, at the time of sale 
or manufacture, contains volatile organic compounds in excess of the limits 
specified in the following Table of Standards after the specified effective dates.  
Table of Standards 
Percent Volatile Organic Compound by  Weight 
Product Category  Effective 
Date 1 VOC 
Standard 2 
Adhe sive*: Blank cell  Blank cell  
[*See section 94510(i) for an exemption that applies to 
adhesives.] Blank cell  Blank cell  
Aerosol** 1/1/95 75 
Mist Spray Adhesive** 1/1/2002 
1/1/2017 
 65 
30 
 
Web Spray Adhesive** 1/1/2002 
1/1/2017 
 55 
40 
 
Special Purpose Spray Adhe sive** Blank cell  Blank cell  
Automobile Headlin er Adhesive  1/1/2002 65 
Automotive Engine Compartment Adhesive  1/1/2002 70 A-32 
 Product Category  Effective 
Date 1 VOC 
Standard 2 
Flexible Vinyl Adhesive  1/1/2002 70 
Laminate Repair/Edgebanding Adhesive  1/1/2002 60 
Mounting Adhesive  1/1/2002 70 
Plastic Pipe Adhesive  [date of 
amendment]  60 
Polystyrene Foa m Adhesive  1/1/2002 65 
Polyolefin Adhesive  
1/1/2002 60 
Screen Printing Adhesive  1/1/2017  55 
[**See sections 94509(i), 94509(m)(1) (A), 94509(n), 
94512(d), and 94513(d) for additional requirements that 
apply to aerosol adhesive.]  Blank cell  Blank cell  
Construction, Panel, or Floor Coverin g Adhesive# 1/1/95  
12/31/2002 
12/31/2008 
 40 
15 
7 
 
[#See se ction 94509( k) for the effe ctive da te of the 
VOC li mit for certa in types of Construction, P anel, or 
Floor Covering Adhesi ve, and subse ction 
94509(m )(1)(A) fo r additional requirem ents that a pply 
to Construction, Panel, or Floor Covering Adhesive.] Blank cell  Blank cell  
Contact## 1/1/95  80 
Contact Adhesive – General Purpose 12/31/2006  55 
Contact Adhesive – Special Purpose 12/31/2006  80 
[##See s ubsec tions 94509(m )(1)(A) and section 
94512(d) for add itional requiremen ts that apply to 
Contact Adhesive.] Blank cell  Blank cell  
General Purpose  1/1/95  10 
Adhesive Remover*:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
Floor or Wall Covering Adhesive Remover  12/31/2006  5 
Gasket or Thread Loc king Adhesive Remover  12/31/2006  50 
General Purpose Adhesive Remover  12/31/2006  20 
Specialty Adhesive Remover  12/31/2006  70 
[*See subsections 94509(m)(1) (A) and section 94512(d) 
for additional requirements that apply to Adhesive Blank cell  Blank cell  
A-33 
 Product Category  Effective 
Date 1 VOC 
Standard 2 
Remover.]  
 
Aerosol Cooking Spray  1/1/95  18 
Air Freshener   
(manufactured before January 1, 2023) *: Blank cell  Blank cell  
Double Phase Aerosol**  1/1/93  
12/31/2004 
12/31/2012  30 
25 
20 
Single Phase Aerosol  1/1/93  
1/1/96 
 70 
30 
 
Air Freshener  
(manufactured on or after January 1, 2023) * 
 
Automatic Aerosol Air Freshener 
  
 
1/1/2023  
 
30 
Manual Aerosol Air Freshener ** 1/1/2023  
1/1/2027 10 
5 
Concentrated Aerosol Air Freshener ** 1/1/2023  
1/1/2027 15 
10 
Total Release Aerosol Air Freshener ** 1/1/2023  25 
Air Fr eshener * 
Dual Purpose Air Freshener/Disinfectant  
aerosol  
 1/1/94  60 
Liquid/pump spray  1/1/93  18 
Solid/sem isolid# 1/1/93 3 
[*See sections 94510(f) for an exemption that applies to 
Air Freshener.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
[**See section 94509( n) for additi onal requirements that 
apply to Double Phase Aerosol Air Freshener , and 
sections 945091( m)(1)(B ) and 94509(n) for additional 
requirements that apply to Manual Aerosol Air 
Freshener, Concentrated Aerosol Air Freshener, and 
Total Release Air Freshener .] 
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
[#See subsections 94509(m)(2) and 94510(g)(2) for 
additional provisions that apply to Air Freshener (solid).]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Anti-static Product:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  12/31/2008  80 
A-34 
 Product Category  Effective 
Date 1 VOC 
Standard 2 
nonaerosol  12/31/2006  11 
Astringen t/Toner  12/31/2010  35 
Automotive Rubbing or Polishing Compound  Blank cell  Blank cell  
all forms  1/1/2005  17 
Automotive Wax/Polish/Sealant/Glaze:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
all other forms  1/1/2005  15 
hard paste wax  1/1/2005  45 
instant detailer  1/1/2001  3 
Automotive Windshield Washer Fluid*:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
Type “A” areas  1/1/93  
12/31/2008 
 35 
25 
 
Nontype “A” areas  1/1/93  
12/31/2002 
 10 
1 
 
*See section 94508(a)(20), section 94509(b)(3), and 
section 94509(l) for provisions that apply to Automotive 
Windshield Washer Fluid.  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Bathroom and Tile Cleaner*:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  1/1/94  7 
all other forms  1/1/94  5 
nonaerosol  12/31/2008  1 
[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) (A) for additional 
requirements that apply to Bathroom and T ile Cleaner.]  Blank cell  Blank cell  
Brake Cleaner*  1/1/97  
12/31/2002 12/31/2008 12/31/2010 
 50 
45 
20 
10 
 
[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) (A) for additional 
requirements that apply to Brake Cleaner]  Blank cell  Blank cell  
Bug and Tar Remover  1/1/2002  40 
Carburetor or Fuel -injection Air Intake Cleaner *  1/1/95  
12/31/2002 12/31/2008 12/31/2010 
 75 
45 
20 
10 
 
[*See section 94509(k) for the effective date of the VOC 
limit and see subsection 94509(m)(1) (A) for additional Blank cell  Blank cell  
A-35 
 Product Category  Effective 
Date 1 VOC 
Standard 2 
requirements that apply to Carburetor or F uel-injection 
Air Intake Cleaner.]  
Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner*:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  1/1/2001  7 
 12/31/2010  5 
nonaerosol (dilutable)  1/1/2001  0.1 
nonaerosol (ready -to-use) 1/1/2001  
12/31/2010 
 3 
1 
 
[*See subsection 94509 (m)(1) (A) for additional 
requirements that apply to Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Charcoal Lighter Material  See Section 
94509(h)  
 Blank cell  
Disinfectant:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  12/31/2008  70 
nonaerosol  12/31/2008  1 
Dry Sham poo* 1/1/2023  
1/1/2029 55 
50 
[*See subsections 94509(m)(1)( B), and 94509(n) for 
additional requirements that apply to Dry Shampoo]  
   
Dusting Aid:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  1/1/95  
1/1/97 
12/31/2010 
 35 
25 
17 
 
nonaerosol  1/1/95  
12/31/2010 
 7 
3 
 
Electrical Cleaner*  12/31/2006  45 
[*See subsections 94509(m)(1) (A) and section 94512(d) 
for additional requirements that apply to Electrical 
Cleaner.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Electronic Cleaner*  12/31/2007  75 
[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) (A) and section 9451 2(d) 
for additional requirements that apply to Electronic Cleaner.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
A-36 
 Product Category  Effective 
Date 1 VOC 
Standard 2 
Engine Degreaser*:  1/1/93  
1/1/96 
 75 
50 
 
aerosol  12/31/2004  
12/31/2010 
 35 
10 
 
nonaerosol  12/31/2004  5 
[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) (A) for additional 
requirements that apply to Engine Degreaser]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Fabric Protectant*  1/1/95  75 
aerosol  1/1/97  60 
nonaerosol  1/1/95  
1/1/97 
12/31/2010 
 75 
60 
1 
 
[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) (A)for additional 
requirements that apply to Fabric Protectant]  
 Blank ce ll Blank cell  
Fabric Refresher:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  12/31/2006  15 
nonaerosol  12/31/2006  6 
Fabric Softener – Single Use Dryer Product  See Section 
94509(o)  
 Blank cell  
Floor Maintenance Product  12/31/2010  1 
Floor Polish or Wax:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
Resilient Flooring Material  1/1/94  
12/31/2010 
 7 
1 
 
Nonresilient Flooring Material  1/1/94  
12/31/2010 
 10 
1 
 
Wood Floor Wax  1/1/94  
12/31/2010 
 90 
70 
 
Floor Wax Stripper:   
nonaerosol  See Section  
94509(j)  
 Blank cell  
Footwear or Leather Care Prod uct*:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  12/31/2006  75 
solid  12/31/2006  55 
A-37 
 Product Category  Effective 
Date 1 VOC 
Standard 2 
all other forms  12/31/2006  15 
[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) (A) for additional 
requirements that apply to Footwear or Leather Care 
Product.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Furniture Maintena nce Product*:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  1/1/94  
12/31/2004 12/31/2013 
 25 
17 
12 
 
all other forms (except solid/paste forms)  1/1/94  7 
nonaerosol (except solid/paste forms)  12/31/2008  3 
[*See section 94509(n) for additional requirements that 
apply to Furniture Maintenance Product.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
General Purpose Cleaner*:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol and nonaerosol  1/1/94  10 
aerosol  12/31/2008  8 
nonaerosol + 12/31/2004  4 
 12/31/2012  0.5 
[*See subsections 94509(m)(1) (A) and (m)(3) for 
additional requirements that apply to General Purpose Cleaner.]  
[+See subsections 94510(c) (1) and (c)(3)  for exemptions 
that applies to fragrance and monoterpene]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
General Purpose Degreaser*:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  1/1/2002  
12/31/2008 12/31/2010 
 50 
20 
10 
 
nonaerosol + 12/31/2004  
12/31/2012 
 4 
0.5 
 
[*See subsections 94509(m)(1) (A) and (m)(3) for 
additional requirements that apply  to General Purpose 
Degreaser.]  
[+See subsections 94510(c) (1) and (c)(3) for exemptions 
that applies t o fragrance and monoterpene]  Blank cell  Blank cell  
Glass Cleaner*:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  1/1/93  
12/31/2012 
 12 
10 
 
A-38 
 Product Category  Effective 
Date 1 VOC 
Standard 2 
nonaerosol  1/1/93  
1/1/96 
12/31/2004 
12/31/2012  8 
6 
4 
3 
[*See subsection 94509(m)(3) for additional 
requirements that apply to non aerosol Glass  
Cleaner]  Blank cell  Blank cell  
Graffiti Remover*:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  12/31/2006  50 
nonaerosol  12/31/2006  30 
[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) (A) for additional 
requirements that apply to Graffiti Remover.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Hair Mousse  1/1/94  
12/31/2002 
 16 
6 
 
Hair Shine * 1/1/2005  
1/1/2029 55 
50 
[*See subsections 94509(m)(1)( B) and 94509(n) for 
additional requirements that apply to Hair Shine.]    
Hair Finishing Spray * 1/1/93  
6/1/99 
1/1/2023 
 80 
55 
50 
[*See subsections 94509 (m)(1)( B) and 94509(n)  for 
additional requirements that apply to Hair Finishing 
Spray.]    
Hair Styling Product:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol and pump spray  12/31/2006  6 
all other forms  12/31/2006  2 
Heavy -duty Hand Cleaner or Soap*  Blank cell  Blank c ell 
all forms  1/1/2005  8 
nonaerosol  12/31/2013  1 
[*See subsection 94509(m)(3) for additional 
requirements that apply to nonaerosol Heavy -duty Hand 
Cleaner or Soap]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Insect Repellent:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  1/1/94  65 
Insec ticide*:  Blank cell  Blank cell  A-39 
 Product Category  Effective 
Date 1 VOC 
Standard 2 
Crawling Bug Insecticide (all forms):  1/1/95  
1/1/98 
 40 
20 
 
aerosol  # 12/31/2004  
1/1/2030 15 
8 
Bed Bug Insecticide (all forms)  
Bed Bug Insecticide (aerosol)  1/1/2030 
1/1/2030 20 
15 
Flea or Tick Insecticide  1/1/95  25 
Flying Bug Insecticide (all forms) **:  1/1/95  35 
aerosol  12/31/2003  
12/31/2013 
 25 
20 
 
Fogger  1/1/95  45 
Lawn or Garden Insecticide (all forms)  1/1/95  20 
nonaerosol  12/31/2003  3 
Wasp or Hornet Insecticide**  1/1/2005  
12/31/2013 
 40 
10 
 
[*See sections 94510 (g)(1) and 94510(k) for exemptions 
that apply to certain insecticides.]  Blank cell  Blank cell  
[#See subsections 94509(m)(1)(B) and 94509(n) for 
additional requirements that apply to Crawling Bug 
Insecticide (aer osol)]. 
[**See subsection 94509(n) for additional requirements 
that apply to Flying Bug and Wasp or Hornet Insecticide]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Laundry Prewash:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol/solid  1/1/94  22 
all other forms  1/1/94  5 
Laundry Starch/Sizing/Fabric Finish Product:  1/1/95  
1/31/2008 
 5 
4.5 
 
Lubricant*  Blank cell  Blank cell  
[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) (A), for additional 
requirements that apply to Lubricant products.]  Blank cell  Blank cell  
Anti-Seize Lubricant**  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  12/31/2013  40 
nonaerosol  12/31/2013  3 
Cutting or Tapping Oil**  Blank cell  Blank cell  
A-40 
 Product Category  Effective 
Date 1 VOC 
Standard 2 
aerosol  12/31/2013  25 
nonaerosol  12/31/2013  3 
Gear, Chain, or Wire Lubricant**  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  12/31/2013  25 
nonaerosol  12/31/2013  3 
Multi-purpose Lubricant (excluding solid or semisolid 
products )#** 1/1/2003  
12/31/2013 
7/1/2019 
 50 
25 
10 ## 
Penetrant#+ 1/1/2003  
12/31/2013 
 50 
25 
 
Rust Preventative or Rust Control Lubricant** Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol 12/31/2013  25 
nonaerosol  12/31/2013  3 
Silicone -based Multi -purpose Lubricant   
(excluding solid or semisolid products)  
 1/1/2005 60 
[**See subsection 94509(n) for additional requirements 
that apply to Anti -Seize Lubricant; Cutting or Tapping 
Oil; Gear, Chain, or Wire Lubricant; Multi -purpose 
Lubricant; and Rust Preventative or Rust Control  
Lubricant products.]  Blank cell  Blank cell  
[#See s ubse ction 94513(f) fo r additional requiremen ts 
that apply to Multi-purpose Lubricant and Penetrant.] Blank cell  Blank cell  
[+See s ubse ction 94509(m )(7) for an ex clusion th at 
applies to certain Penetrant products.] Blank cell  Blank cell  
[##See subsections 94509(r)(1) through 94509(r)(5) for an 
alternate compliance option that applies to Multi -
purpose Lubricant.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Metal Polish or Cleanser*:  1/1/2005  30 
aerosol  12/31/2012  15 
nonaero sol 12/31/2012  3 
[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) (A) and subsection 
94509(n) for additional requirements that apply to Metal 
Polish or Cleanser.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Motor Vehicle Wash  Blank cell  Blank cell  
nonaerosol  12/31/2010  0.2 A-41 
 Product Category  Effective 
Date 1 VOC 
Standard 2 
Multi -purpose Solven t* 
   
aerosol  
 
standard for all areas of the State 
  
 
1/1/2016  
 
10 
nonaerosol  
 standards for the South Coast Air Quality Management District  
 standards for all other areas of the State  
  
 
See section 
94509(p)(4)  
 
12/31/2010 12/31/2013 - 
- - - - 
30 
3 
[*See sections 94509(b)(1), (m)(1) (A), (n), and (p); 
94512(a)(1), (a)(4) and (e); 94513(g); and 94515(j) for additional requirements that apply to Multi- purpose 
Solvent.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Nail Polish Remover  1/1/94  
1/1/96 
12/31/2004 12/31/2007 
 85 
75 
0 1 
Nonselective Terrestrial Herbicide:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
nonaerosol  1/1/2002  3 
Odor Remover/Eliminator    
aerosol  12/31/2010  25 
nonaerosol  12/31/2010  6 
Oven or Grill Cleaner*:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol/pump spray  1/1/93  8 
aerosol  1/1/93  8 
liquid  1/1/93  5 
nonaerosol  12/31/2008  
12/10/2011 1 
4 
 
[*See subsection 94509(q) for the effective date of the 
VOC limit and subsections 94509(m)(1) (A) and (m)(3) for 
additional requirements that apply to Oven or Grill Cleaner.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Paint Remover or Stripper  1/1/2005  50 A-42 
 Product Category  Effective 
Date 1 VOC 
Standard 2 
 
Paint Thinner*  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  
 
standard for all areas of the State 
  
 
1/1/2016  
 
10 
nonaerosol  
 standards for the South Coast Air Quality Management Distric t 
 standards for all other areas of the Sta te  
 
See section 
94509(p)(4)  
 
12/31/2010 12/31/2013 
 - 
- - - - 
30 
3 
[*See sections 94509(b)(1), (m)(1) (A), (n), and (p); 
94512(a)(1), (a)(4) and (e); 94513(g); and 94515(j) for additional requirements that apply to Paint Thinner.  See section 94510(m) for  an exemption that applies to 
Paint Thinner.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Personal Fragrance Product   
(manufactured before January 1, 2023) *: Blank cell  Blank cell  
products with 20% or less fragrance  1/1/95  
1/1/99 
 80 
75 
products with more than 20% fragrance  1/1/95  
1/1/99 
 70 
65 
 
Personal Fragrance Product  
(manufactured between January 1, 2023 and December 
31, 2030 )* 
aerosol# 
  
 
1/1/2023  
 
70 
nonaerosol  
products with 7% or less fragrance# 
products with more than 7% fragrance   
1/1/2023 
1/1/2023 
  
70 
75 
 
Personal Fragrance Product  
(manufactured on or after January 1, 2031 )* 
aerosol#  
 
1/1/2031  
 
50 
nonaerosol  
products with 10% or less fragrance# 
products with more than 10% fragrance  
  
1/1/2031 
1/1/2031  
50 
75 
A-43 
 Product Category  Effective 
Date 1 VOC 
Standard 2 
[*See sections 94510(h), 94510(j), and 94510(l) for 
exemptions and requirements that apply to Personal 
Fragrance Product.]  
[#See subsection 94509(m)(1)(B),  94509(n)  and 94513(i)  
for additional requirements that apply to Personal 
Fragrance Product.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Pressurized Gas Duster*  12/31/2 010 1 
[*See subsections 94509(m)(1) (A), 94509(n) and 94510(c) 
for additional provisions that apply to Pressurized Gas Duster]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Rubber /Vinyl Protectant:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  1/1/2005  10 
nonaerosol  1/1/2003  3 
Sanitizer:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  12/31/2008  70 
nonaerosol  12/31/2008  1 
Sealant or Caulking Compound*  Blank cell  Blank cell  
all forms  12/31/2002  4 
Chemically Curing  Blank cell  Blank cell  
nonaerosol  12/31/2012  3 
Nonchemically Curing  Blank cell  Blank cell  
nonaerosol  12/31/2010  1.5 
[*See subsections 94509(m)(1) (A) and section 94512(d) 
for additional requirements that apply to Sealant or Caulking Compound.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Shaving Cream  1/1/94  5 
Shaving Gel  12/31/2006  
12/31/2009 
 7 
4 
Spot Remover *: Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  1/1/2001  
12/31/2012 
 25 
15 
nonaerosol  1/1/2001  
12/31/2012 
 8 
3 
A-44 
 Product Category  Effective 
Date 1 VOC 
Standard 2 
[*See subsections 94509(m)(1) (A) and 94509(n) for 
additional requirements that apply to Spot Remover.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Temporary Hair Color:  Blank ce ll Blank cell  
aerosol * 12/31/2010  
1/1/2029 55 
50 
[*See subsection s 94509(m)(1)( B), and 94509(n ) for 
additional requirements that apply to Temporary Hair 
Color]  
   
Tire or Wheel Cleaner  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  12/31/2010  8 
nonaerosol  12/31/2010  2 
Tire Sealant and Inflator  12/31/2002  20 
Toilet/Urinal Care Product*:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  12/31/2006  10 
nonaerosol  12/31/2006  3 
[*See subsection 94509(m)(2) for additional 
requirements that apply to Toilet/Urinal Care Product.]  
 Blank cell  Blank cell  
Undercoating:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  1/1/2002  40 
Windshield Water Repellent  
 12/31/2010  75 
Wood Cleaner:  Blank cell  Blank cell  
aerosol  12/31/2006  17 
nonaerosol  12/31/2006  4 
1 See secti on 94509(d) for the effective date of the VOC s tanda rds for products registered under 
FIFRA , and  secti on 94509(c) and ( d) for the “sell-throu gh” allowed for produc ts manufactur ed 
prior to the e ffective date of standards. 
2 See secti on 94510(c) for an exem ption that applies to fragrances in consumer product, and section 
94510( d) for an exem ption that ap plies to LVP-VOCs. 
*  *  *  *  
(m) Requirements li miting the use of spe cific toxic com pounds in spe cific con sumer 
products categories. A-45 
 (1) Requirements f or pr oducts listed in T able 94509(m)(1) (A) and Table 
94509(m)(1)(B ). 
Except as provi ded below in se ctions 94509(m )(4), (m )(6), and (m )(7), 
after the applicable e ffective date specified in T ables 94 509(m)(1)(A) and 
94509(m)(1)(B ) for each product category, no person sha ll sell, supply, 
offer fo r sale, o r manufacture fo r use in California any consume r product: 
listed in T able 94509(m )(1) that contains an y of the following 
compound s: methylene chloride , perchlo roethylene, or 
trichlor oethylene.  
(A) listed in Table 94509(m)(1)(A) that contains any of the following 
compounds: m ethylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or 
trichloroethylene; or  
(B) listed in Table 94509(m)(1)(B) that contains any of the following 
compounds: parachlorobenzotrifluoride, methylene chloride, 
perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene . 
Table 945 09(m)( 1)(A) 
Product Ca tegorie s in whi ch Use of Methy lene Chlori de, Perchloroethy lene,  
and Trichloroethylene is Prohibited  
Product Category  Effective D ate Sell-through 
Date 
Adhe sive: 
Aeros ol 
•  Mist Spray Adhesive 
• Web Spray Adhe sive 
• Special Purpose Spray Adhe sive 
•  Automobile Headliner Adhesive  
•  Automotive Engine Compartment Adhesive  
•  Flexible Vinyl Adhesive  
•  Laminate Repair/Edgebanding Adhesive  
•  Mounting Adhesive 
•  Plastic Pipe Adhesive 
•  Polyolefin Adhesive   
•  Polystyrene Foam  Adhesive  
•  Screen Printi ng Adhesive  
•  Construction, P anel or Floor Covering 
Adhesive   
 
1/1/2002  
1/1/2002  
 
1/1/2002  
1/1/2002  
1/1/2002  
1/1/2002  
1/1/2002  
[date of amendment]  
1/1/2002  
1/1/2002  
1/1/2017  
12/31/2008   
 
1/1/2005  
1/1/2005  
 
1/1/2005  
1/1/2005  
1/1/2005  
1/1/2005  
1/1/2005  
[date of amendment]  
1/1/2005  
1/1/2005  
1/1/2020  
12/31/2011  
Contact Adhesive    
•  Contact Adhesive – General Purpose  12/31/2005  12/31/2008  
• Contact Adhesive – Special Purpose  12/31/2005  12/31/2008  
Adhe sive Remover 12/31/2006 12/31/2009 A-46 
 Product Category  Effective Date Sell-through 
Date 
•  Floor or Wall Covering Adhe sive Remover   
•  Gasket or Thread Locking Adhe sive Remover   
•  General Purpose Adhesive Remover   
•  Specialty Adhe sive Remover   
Automotive Consumer Products: 
See the Airborne Toxic Control Measure For Emissions 
Of Chlorinated Toxic Air Contaminants From 
Automotive Maintenance And Repair Activities, 
section 93111, title 17, California Code of Regulations 
for additional requirements tha t apply to the 
Automotive Consumer Products: Brake Cl eaner , 
Carburetor or Fuel In jection Air Intake Cleaner, Engine 
Degreaser, and General Purpose Degreaser - intended 
for use in automotive maintenance or repair activities.   
Bathroom and Tile Cleaner 12/31/2008 12/31/2011 
Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner  12/31/2010 12/31/2013 
Electrical Cleaner 12/31/2006 12/31/2009 
Electronic Cleaner 12/31/2005 12/31/2008 
Electronic Cleaner labeled as energized electronic 
equipment use only 12/31/2008 12/31/2011 
Fabric Protectant 12/31/2010 12/31/2013 
Footwear or Leather Care Product 12/31/2005 12/31/2008 
General Purpose Cleaner 12/31/2008 12/31/2011 
General Purpose Degreaser 12/31/2005 12/31/2008 
Graffiti Remover 12/31/2006 12/31/2009 
Lubricant:   
•  Anti-Seize Lubricant 12/31/2013 12/31/2016 
•  Cutting or Tapping Oil 12/31/2013 12/31/2016 
•  Gear, Chain, or Wire Lubricant 12/31/2013 12/31/2016 
•  Multi-purpose Lubricant (excluding solid or 
semisolid products) 12/31/2010 12/31/2013 A-47 
 Product Category  Effective D ate Sell-through 
Date 
•  Penetrant  [See subsection 94509(m)(7) for an 
exclusion that applie s to certain Penetrant 
products.] 12/31/2 010 12/31/2 013 
•  Rust Preventative or Rust Control Lubricant 12/31/2 013 12/31/2 016 
•  Silicone-based Multi-purpose Lubricant (excluding 
solid o r semisolid p roducts) 12/31/2012 12/31/2015 
Metal Polish o r Cleanser 12/31/2 012 12/31/2 015 
Multi-purpose Solvent   
•  aerosol  1/1/2016  1/1/2019  
   
•  nonaerosol  12/31/2 010 12/31/2 013 
Oven or Grill Cleaner  12/31/2 008 12/31/2 011 
Paint Thinner    
•  aerosol  1/1/2016  1/1/2019  
•  nonaerosol  12/31/2 010 12/31/2 013 
Pressurized Gas Duster (Trichloroethylene is not 
prohibited) 12/31/2 010 12/31/2 011 
Sealant o r Caulking Compou nd 12/31/2 010 12/31/2 013 
Single Purpose Cleaner  1/1/2017  1/1/2020  
Single Purpose Degreaser  1/1/2017  1/1/2020  
Spot Remover 12/31/2 012 12/31/2 015 
Wasp or Hornet Insecticide  12/31/2013  12/31/2016  
 A-48 
 Table 94509(m)(1)(B) 
Product Ca tegorie s in whi ch Use of Parachlorobenzotrifluoride,  
Methy lene Chlori de, Perchloroethy lene,  and Trichloroethylene is Prohibited 
Product Category  Effective 
Date  Sell-
through 
Date 
Air Fresheners  
 •  Manual Aerosol Air Freshener  
 •  Concentrated Aer osol Air Freshener  
 •  Total Release Aerosol Air Freshener  1/1/2023  
1/1/2023  
1/1/2023  1/1/2026  
1/1/2026  
1/1/2026  
Crawling Bug Insecticide (aerosol)  1/1/2030  1/1/2033 
Hair Care Products  
•  Dry Shampoo  
•  Hair Finishing Spray  
•  Hair Shine  
•  Temporary Hai r Color  
  
1/1/2023  
1/1/2023  
1/1/2029 
1/1/2029 
 
 
  
1/1/2026  
1/1/2026  
1/1/2032 
1/1/2032 
 
Personal Fragrance Products  
 •  comprised of less than or equal to 7 percent fragrance  
 •  comprised of between 7 and less than or equal to  
     10 percent fragrance  
 
  
1/1/2023  
1/1/2031  1/1/2026  
1/1/2034 
(2) Requirements f or produ cts listed in Table (m)(2).  
Except as provi ded below in se ctions 94509(m )(4) after the applicable 
effective da te specified in T able 94509(m )(2) for each produ ct cate gory, 
no pe rson s hall sell, su pply, o ffer fo r sale, or manufacture fo r use in 
California any consume r product listed in Table 94509(m)(2) that 
contains para- dichlorob enzene. 
Table 945 09(m)(2)  
Produc t Categories in whic h Use of Para-dichlorobe nzene is Prohibited 
 
Product Category Effective Date Sell-through 
Date 
Air Freshene r (solid) 12/31/2005 12/31/2006 
Toilet/Urinal Care Products 12/31/2005 12/31/2006 
(3) Requirements f or produ cts listed in Table (m)(3).  A-49 
 Except as provi ded below in se ctions 94509(m )(4) and (m )(6), after the 
applic able effective date s pecified in T able 94 509(m )(3) for each pro duct 
category, no person sha ll sell, supply, o ffer fo r sale, o r manufacture fo r 
use in California any consume r product listed in T able 94509(m)(3) that 
contains an alkyl phenol et hoxylate surfa ctant com pound. 
Table 945 09(m)(3)  
Produc t Categories in whic h Use of Alkylphe nol Ethoxylate S urfactants 
is Prohibited 
Product Category Effective Date Sell-through 
Date 
General Purpose Cleaner (nonaerosol) 12/31/2012 12/31/2015 
General Purpose Degreaser (nonaerosol) 12/31/2012 12/31/2015 
Glass Cleaner (nonaerosol) 12/31/2012 12/31/2015 
Heavy-duty Hand Cleaner or Soap 
(nonaerosol) 12/31/2 013 12/31/2 016 
Oven or Grill Cleaner  12/31/2012 12/31/2015 
(4) Sell-thr ough of P roducts.  Consume r produ cts listed in T able 
94509(m )(1), (m)(2), o r (m)(3) that were ma nufactured bef ore the 
specified e ffective da te list ed in Table 94509(m)(1), (m )(2), or (m)(3), may 
be sold, supplied, or offered for sale until t he co rresp onding “sell-
through” date listed in Table 945 09(m )(1), (m)(2), or (m)(3), so long a s the 
product complie s with the pr oduct da ting requiremen ts in section 
94512(b). 
(5) Notifica tion for p roducts sold during the sell-thr ough period. Any person 
who sells o r supplie s a consumer produ ct identified listed in se ction 
94509(m )(1), (m)(2), or (m)(3) must notify the purchase r of the pr oduct of 
the sell-thr ough period dates, provide d, however, t hat this no tification 
must be given only if both of the following c onditions are met: 
(A) the pr o du ct is sold o r supplied to a distributo r or retailer; a nd 
(B) the pr oduct is sold o r supplied within 6 months of the s pecified 
effec tive date. 
(6) Impurities.  The requirem ents of se ction 94509(m )(1) and (m )(5) shall not 
apply  to any consume r product listed in T able 94509(m )(1) containing 
methylene chloride, perchlor oethylene, o r trichlor oethylene that is pres ent 
as an im purity in a c ombined amount e qual to or less than 0. 01% by 
weigh t. A-50 
 (7) The requirem ents of se ction 94509(m )(1) shall not a pply to “Penetr ant” 
products used on equipment w hen ele ctrical cu rrent ex ists; residual 
electrical po tential from a com ponent ex ists; or an open flame ex ists, as 
long a s the “Prin cipal Display Panel” clearly display s the statemen t:  
“Nonflamm able: For use on energ ized equipment only.” 
(n) Requirements li miting the use of an y chemica l compoun d that ha s a Global 
Warming Potential (G WP) Value of 150 o r greater. 
(1) Requirements f or pr oducts listed in T able (n)(1) 
Except as provi ded below in se ctions 94509(n)( 2) and (n)(3), after the 
applic able effective date s pecified in T able 94 509(n )(1), no person s hall 
sell, supply, o ffer fo r sale, o r manufacture fo r use in California any 
consumer product listed in T able 94509(n)(1) that contain s any chemical 
compound that has a GWP Value of 150 o r greater. 
Table 945 09(n)(1) 
Produc t Categories in which Use of Any Chemical Compound tha t has a Global 
Warming Potential (G WP) Value of 150 or Greater is Prohibit ed1 
 
Produc t Category  Effective Da te Sell-through Da te 
Aerosol  Adhesive:  
Aerosol    
•  Mist Spray Adhesive  1/1/2017  1/1/2020  
•  Web Spray Adhesive   1/1/2017  1/1/2020  
•  Special Purpose Adhesive    
•  Plastic Pipe Adhesive  [date of amendment]  [date of amendment]  
•  Screen Printing Adhesive  1/1/2017  1/1/2020  
Double Phase Aerosol Air Freshener  
(manufactured before January 1, 2023)  12/31/2012 12/31/2015 
Aerosol Air Freshener  
(manufactured on or after January 1, 2023)  
•  Manual Aerosol Air Freshener  
•  Concentrated Aerosol Air Freshener  
•  Total Release Aerosol Air Freshener   
 
1/1/2023  
1/1/2023  
1/1/2023   
 
1/1/2026  
1/1/2026  
1/1/2026  
Crawling Bug Ins ecticide  (aerosol)  1/1/2030  1/1/2033  
Flying Bug Insecticide 12/31/2013 12/31/2016 
Furniture Maintenance Product 12/31/2013 12/31/2016 A-51 
 Produc t Category  Effective Da te Sell-through Da te 
Hair Care Products  
•  Dry Shampoo  
•  Hair Finishing Spray  
•  Hair Shine  
•  Temporary Hair Color  1/1/2023  
1/1/2023  
1/1/2 029 
1/1/2029  1/1/2026  
1/1/2026  
1/1/2032  
1/1/2032  
Lubricant:   
•  Anti-Seize Lubricant 12/31/2013 12/31/2016 
•  Cutting or Tapping Oil 12/31/2 013 12/31/2 016 
•  Gear, Chain, or Wire Lubricant 12/31/2 013 12/31/2 016 
•  Multi -purpose Lubricant (excluding s olid or 
l d d  7/1/2019  7/1/2022  
•  Rust Preventative or Rust Control Lubricant 12/31/2013 12/31/2016 
Metal Polish or Cleanser 12/31/2012 12/31/2015 
Multi-purpose Solvent   
•  aerosol  1/1/2016  1/1/2019  
•  nonaerosol  12/31/2010  12/31/2013  
Paint Thinner   
•  aerosol  1/1/2016  1/1/2019  
•  nonaerosol  12/31/2010  12/31/2013  
Personal Fragrance Products  
•  comprised of less than or equal to 7 percent  
fragrance  
•  comprised of between 7 and less than or  
equal to 10 percent fragrance   
1/1/2023  
 
1/1/2031   
1/1/2026  
 
1/1/2034  
Pressurized Ga s Duster 12/31/2 010 12/31/2 011 
Spot Remov er 12/31/2 012 12/31/2 015 
Wasp o r Hornet Inse cticide 12/31/2 013 12/31/2 016 
1 – Consumer products may also be subject to requirements in title 17,  CCR, section 95371 et 
seq. 
NOTE:  Authority cited: sections  38500, 38501, 38510 , 38560,  3856 0.5, 38562,  38562.5, 
38566,  38580, 39515, 39516, 39600 , 39601, 39650,  39658,  39659, 39666, 41503.5,  
41511, and 41712 , Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections  38501, 38505 , 38551 , 
39002, 39003, 39600, 39602,  39650, 39655, 39656,  39658, 39659, 39666, 40000, 
41504, 41511, and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  A-52 
 § 94510.   Exemptions  
*  *  *  * 
(c) Except for Pressurized Ga s Duster, the V OC li mits specified in Section 
94509(a) shall not apply to fragrances up to a combined level of 2 percent by 
weight c ontained in any consumer product.the following:  
(1) For “General Purpose Cleaner ” (nonaerosol) and “General Purpose 
Degreaser ” (nonaerosol) products  manufactured between January 1, 2023, 
and December 31, 2030, fragrances up to a combined 2 percent by weight 
and monoterpenes up to a combined 0.25 percent by weight, not to 
exceed a combined total of 2 percent fragrance s and monoterpenes by 
weight.   
(2) For products , other than “ General Purpose Cleaner ” (nonaero sol) and 
“General Purpose Degreaser ” (nonaerosol ), manufactured before 
January 1, 2031, fragrances up to a combined level of 2 percent by weight.  
(3) For “General Purpose Cleaner ” (nonaerosol) and “General Purpose 
Degreaser ” (nonaerosol) products manufactured on or after January 1, 
2031, fragrances and/or monoterpenes up to a combined 0.25 percent by 
weight.  
(4) For “Air Freshener, ” “Disinfectant ,” and “Sanitizer” products 
manufactured on or after Ja nuary 1, 2031, fragrances up to a combined 
level of 0.25 percent b y weight.  
(d) The VOC limits specified in Section 94509(a) , and the provisions identified in 
Section 94510(c) , shall not apply to any LVP -VOC.  
*  *  *  * 
NOTE:  Authority cited: sections  39600 , 39601, 39515, 39516, 41503.5, 41511, 41700, 
and 41712, Health and S afety Code.  Reference: sections  39000, 3900 2, 39003, 39600 , 
39602, 40000, 41504,  41511, 41700, and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  
§ 94511.  Innovativ e Produc ts. 
(a) The Executive Officer s hall exempt a cons umer produ ct from the VO C limits 
specified in Se ction 94 509(a ) if a manufa cture r demon strates by clear and 
convincing eviden ce that, due to some character istic of the pr oduct 
formula tion, de sign, delivery sy stems or other factor s, the u se of the p roduct 
will result in less VOC emissions as compared to: A-53 
 (1) the VOC emissions from a representative consumer product which 
complies with the VOC li mits specified in Section 94509(a), or 
(2) the calculated VOC emissions from a noncomplying representative 
product, if the product had been reformulated to comply with the 
VOC li mits specified in section 94509(a). VOC emissions shall be 
calculated using the following e quation: 
ER  = ENC  x VOCSTD  ÷ VOCNC 
where: 
ER =  The VOC emissions from the noncomplying 
representative product, had it been reformulated. 
ENC   = The VOC emissions from the noncomplying 
representative product in its current  formulation. 
VOC STD   = the VOC li mit specified in 
94509(a). 
VOC NC =  the VOC content of the noncomplying product 
in its cu rrent formulation. 
If a manufacturer demonstrates that this equation yields inaccurate results 
due to some characteristic of the product formulation or other factors, an 
alternative method which accurately calculates emissions may be used 
upon approval of the Executive Officer. 
(b) For the purposes of subsections (a) and (f) , “representative consumer 
product” means a consumer product which meets all of the following 
criteria: 
(1) the representative product shall be subject to the same VOC li mit in 
Section 94509(a) as the innovative product. 
(2) the representative product shall be of the same product form as the 
innovative product, unless the innovative product uses a new form which 
does not exist in the product category at the time the applic ation is made. 
(3) the representative product shall have at least similar efficacy as other 
consumer products in the same product category based on tests generally 
accep ted for that product category by the consumer products indust ry. A-54 
 (c) The Executive Officer shall exempt an aerosol “Hair Finishing Spray,” “Dry 
Shampoo,” or “Personal Fragrance Product” product from the VOC standards  
specified in s ection 94509(a) if the product manufacturer demonstrates by clear 
and convincing evidence at the time of the IPE application that all four of the 
following criteria  are met:  
(1) At least 50 percent by volume of the proposed  innovative product’s  
propellant ingredients are compressed air , compressed nitrogen, and/or 
compressed  carbon dioxide, and the weight of the proposed innovative 
product’s  propellant or propellants  does  not exceed  50 percent of the 
weight of the representa tive product’s  propellant  or propellants ;  
(2) The replacement of HFC -152a propellant with compressed air, compressed 
nitrogen, and/or compressed gas propellant  will result in the proposed 
innovative product having a lower global warming potential (GWP) 
compared to the  representative HFC -152a product.  
(A) The global warming potential of the proposed innovative product shall 
be determined by using the 100- Year GWP values from the 
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Fourth Assessment 
Report (Forster, P., V. Ramaswamy, P. Artaxo, T. Berntsen, R. Betts, 
D.W. Fahey, J. Haywood, J. Lean, D.C. Lowe, G. Myhre, J. Nganga, R. 
Prinn, G. Raga, M. Schulz and R. Van Dorland, 2007: Changes in 
Atmospheric Constituents and in Radiative Forcing. In: Climate Change 
2007: The Physical Science Basis. Contribution of Working Group I to 
the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on 
Climate Change [Solomon, S., D. Qin, M. Manning, Z. Chen, M. Marquis, 
K.B. Averyt, M.Tignor and H.L. Miller (eds.)]. Cambridge University Press, 
Cambridge, United Kingdom and New York, NY, USA. ), incorporated by 
reference herein . 
(B) For a substance for which no GWP value exists in the IPCC’s Fourth 
Assessment Report, but for which a GWP value does exist in the IPCC’s 
Fifth Assessment  Report ( Myhre, G., D. Shindell, F. -M. Bréon, W. Collins, 
J. Fuglestvedt, J. Huang, D. Koch, J. -F. Lamarque, D. Lee, B. Mendoza, 
T. Nakajima, A. Robock, G. Stephens, T. Takemura and H. Zhang, 2013: 
Anthropogenic and Natural Radiative Forcing. In: Climate C hange 2013: 
The Physical Science Basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the Fifth 
Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 
[Stocker, T.F., D. Qin, G.- K. Plattner, M. Tignor, S.K. Allen, J. Boschung, 
A. Nauels, Y. Xia, V. Bex an d P.M. Midgley (eds.)]. Cambridge University 
Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom and New York, NY, USA. ) 
incorporated by reference herein , the GWP of the substance shall be 
determined by using the 100- Year Global Warming Potential value from 
the IPCC ’s Fifth Assessment Report.  A-55 
 (C) For a substance for which no GWP value exists in the IPCC’s Fourth 
Assessment Report or the IPCC ’s Fifth Assessment Report, the GWP 
value of the substance shall be zero ; 
(3) The amount of product dispensed by the innovative product is equal to or 
greater than the amount of product dispensed by the representative 
product; and  
(4) The ozone -forming potential of the proposed innovative product does not 
exceed that of the representative HFC -152a product.  
(A) Assignment of a substance’s Maximum Incrementa l Reactivity (MIR) 
value for the purpose of determining a product’s ozone forming 
potential shall be conducted pursuant to subsections 94509(r)(5)(A) -
(D) and (F) -(I). 
(B) For fragrance, the MIR value for terpinolene in section 94700 shall be 
used to calculate the product ’s ozone -forming potential.  
(d) For the purposes of subsections (c) and (f) of this section, “representative HFC -
152a product” means a consumer product that meets either of the following 
criteria:  
(1) A consumer product that has the product formulation  identified in Table 
94511(d)(1) for the applicable product category; or  
(2) A consumer product that is in the same product category as the 
innovative product; with a propellant  that is at least 50 percent HFC -
152a , by weight ; and with a  fragrance content that is representative of 
products on the California market in the applicable category at the time 
of the IPE application . A-56 
 Table 94511(d)(1): Representative HFC -152a Product Formulations  
Product Category 
and Applicable 
VOC Standard  Ingredient Weight Percent  
Ethanol  HFC-
152a  Fragrance  Other 
VOC or 
LVP-
VOC*  Non-
Volatiles 
and Exempt 
VOCs**  
Hair Finishing 
Spray: 50% VOC  45 45 0.1 3.9 6 
Dry Shampoo:  
55% VOC  30 29 0.2 30.8 10 
Dry Shampoo:  
50% VOC  30 33 0.2 26.8 10 
Personal 
Fragrance 
Product: 70% 
VOC  40 15 2 30 13 
Personal 
Fragrance 
Product: 50% 
VOC  30 30 2 22 16 
* Ingredients in this column are assumed to have an average MIR of 0.9.  
** Ingredients in this column are assumed to have an average MIR of 0.0.  
(ce) A m anufacture r shall apply in wr iting to the Execu tive Officer fo r any exemp tion 
claimed un der this subse ction (a). The application shall include the supporting 
documentation that demonstrates the reduction of emissions from the 
innovative product, including the actual physical test methods used to genera te 
the data and, if necessary, the consumer testing undertaken to document 
product usage.  In addition, the applicant must provide any information 
necessary to enable the Executive Officer to establish enforceable conditions for 
granting the exemption including the VOC content for the innovative product 
and test methods for determining the VOC content.  All information s ubmitted 
by a ma nufacturer pu rsuant to th is section s hall be h andled in a ccordance with 
the p rocedures specified in T itle17, Californ ia Code of Regula tions, 
Sections 9 1000-91022. 
(1) For products that meet the criteria identified in subsections 
94511(a) and (b), the application shall include the supporting 
documentation that demonstrates the reduction of emissions 
from the innovative product, inc luding the actual physical test 
methods used to generate the data and, if necessary, the 
consumer testing undertaken to document product usage.  In 
addition, the applicant must provide any information necessary to A-57 
 enable the Executive Officer to establish enforceable conditions 
for granting the exemption, including the VOC content for the 
innovative product and test methods for determining the VOC 
content.  
(2) For products that meet the criteria identified in subsections 
94511(c) and (d), the application shall include the supporting 
documentation that demonstrates the criteria identified in 
subsections (c)(1) through (4) are met, including the name, weight 
percent, density, MIR , and GWP for all ingredients present in an 
amount greater than or equal to 0.1 percent by weight of the 
product formulation, and all supporting calculations or analytical 
measurements. In addition, the applicant must provide any 
information necessary, upon request of the Executive Officer,  to 
enable the Executive Officer to establish enforceable conditions 
for granting the exemption, including the VOC content and ozone 
forming potential of the innovative product.  
(f) A consumer product which reduces VOC emissions relative to the representative 
consumer product due to VOC combustion (including, but not limited to, 
catalytic combustion) shall be ineligible for any exemption provided in this 
section.  
(gd)   Within 30 days of receipt of the exemp tion applica tion the Execu tive Officer 
shall determine w hether an applica tion is comple te as provide d in se ction 
60030(a) , Title 17, California C ode of Regula tions. 
(he)    Within 90 days after an applica tion has been deemed complete, the Execu tive 
Officer shall determine w hether, u nder what conditions, and to what extent, an 
exemp tion from the requirem ents of Secti on 94509(a) will be permitt ed. The 
applicant and the Execu tive Officer may mutually a gree to a longe r time period 
for reaching a decision, and a dditional suppor ting documentation may be 
submitted by the applicant before a decision has been reac hed. The Execu tive 
Officer shall notify the applic ant of the de cision in wr iting and specify su ch terms 
and conditions that are necessary to ensure t hat emissions from the produ ct will 
meet th e emissions reductions specified in subse ction (a), and that su ch 
emissions reductions can be enforced. 
(if)      In granting an exemp tion fo r a product the Execu tive Office r shall est ablish 
conditions that are enforc eable. The se conditions sha ll include the V OC c ontent 
of the in novative pr oduct, dispen sing rate s, applica tion rates, and any ot her 
parameter s determine d by the Execu tive Officer to be necessary .  The Execu tive 
Officer shall also specify the te st meth ods for determining confo rman ce to the 
conditions established. The te st method s shall include criteria fo r 
reproducibility , accuracy, and sampling and laboratory proc edures. A-58 
 (jg)     For any product for which an exemp tion has been granted pursuant to this 
section, the manufa cture r shall notify the Execu tive Officer in writing within 30 
days of any change in the p roduct formula tion or recomm ended pr oduct usage 
directions, and shall also notify the Execu tive Office r within 30 days if the 
manufacture r learns o f any informa tion wh ich would alte r the em issions 
estimate s submitted to the Execu tive Officer in support of the exemp tion 
applica tion. 
(k)     Modification of Product Ingredients for an Existing Exemption:  Where one or 
more ingredients in a product for which an exemption has been granted based 
upon the eligibility criteria in subsection (c) has been modified  after the 
exemption has been granted , the product shall be con sidered a modified 
product and:  
(1) the manufacturer must notify the Executive Officer of an ingredient 
modification within 30 days, but need not apply for a new exemption for 
the modified product if all o f the following three conditions are met:    
(A) The modified ingredient or ingredients meet the definition of 
fragrance as specified in section 94508(a)(54) and/or do not meet 
the definition of ‘Reactive Organic Compound’ as specified in 
section 94509(r)(1)(I) ; 
(B) The total weight  of the modified ingredient or ingredients that 
meet the criteria in subsection (A) represent no more than 0.5 
percent of the total product weight for “Hair Finishing Spray” and 
“Dry Shampoo ,” or represent no more than 2.5 percent of the 
total product weight for “Personal Fragrance Product”; and  
(C) the modification does not increase the product’s ozone forming 
potential  or GWP . 
(2) If the modified product does not meet all of the conditions in 
subsections ( 1)(A) through (C), the manufacturer must  apply for a new 
exemption for the modified product pursuant to subsection (e)(2).  The 
modified product must still meet the requirements in subsection (c).  
(lh)      If the V OC limits specified in Section 94 509(a ) are lowered fo r a product 
categor y through any s ubsequent rulemaking, a ll innovative pr oduct 
exemp tions granted f or products in the pr oduct category, exc ept as provi ded 
in this s ubsection (hl), s hall have no for ce and effect as of the e ffective da te of 
the modified VO C standard. This s ubsection (hl) shall not apply to innovative 
product exemp tions granted to the following:  
(1) those innovative pr oducts which have VOC emissions less than the 
applic able lowered V OC li mit and fo r which a wr itten no tification of the A-59 
 product's emissions status versu s the lowered VO C limit has been 
submitted to and a ppro ved by the Execu tive Officer at least  60 days 
before th e effective da te of su ch limits; and  
(2) an ‘Automatic Aerosol Air Freshener’ product subject to a 30% VOC 
standard pursuant to Section 94509(a) . 
(mi)     If the Execu tive Officer believes that a c onsume r product for which an 
exempti on ha s been granted no longe r meets the criteria fo r an innovative 
product specified in subsection (a), the Execu tive Officer may m odify or revoke 
the exemp tion as necessary to assure that the p roduct will meet t hese criteria .  
The Executive Officer shall not m odify or revoke an exemption wit hout first 
affording the a pplic ant an op portunity fo r a public hearing held in a ccordance 
with the procedure s spe cified in Title 17, California C ode of Regula tions, 
Division 3, Chapter 1, S ubchapter 1, Article 4 (comm encing w ith Section 600 40), 
to determine if the exemp tion should be m odified o r revoked. 
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§ 94512.  Administrative Requirements  
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(f) Record Retention Requirements for Energized Electrical Cleaner Sales Information  
 
(1) Beginning on January 1, 2023, all establishments identified as an “Automotive 
Parts and Accessories Store” or by code 441310 in NAICS, that sell , supply, or 
offer for sale in California,  Energized Elect rical Cleaner products , shall maintain 
any records that such establishments already routinely generate for such activity 
which indicate the date of sale, the name and manufacturer of the product, the 
quantity sold, and, the name and address of the facility  or business to which the 
product is sold, if applicable .  Said e stablishments shall maintain any such records 
for at least five years from the date of sale. Such records shall be made available  
within 10 business days to  the Executive Officer  upon request .  
 
For the purposes of this provision , NAICS means the North American Industry 
Classification System United States, 2017, Executive Office of the President, 
Office of Management and Budget, which is incorporated by reference herein.  
 
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§ 94513.  Reporting Requirements.  
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 (i) Special Reporting requirements for Personal Fragrance Product with less 
than or equal to ten percent by weight of combined fragrance ingredient s: 
 (1) On or before March 31, 2026, each responsible party for Personal 
Fragrance  Products shall report to the Executive Officer the following 
information:  
(A) data regarding product sales and composition for the year 2025, 
including the information listed in subsections 94513(a) and (c), 
the VOC content of fragrance ingredients, and the entire product 
label  for the responsible party’s products sold or offered for sale 
in California ; and  
(B) a written update on the responsible party’s research and 
development efforts undertaken to date to achieve the 50 
percent by weight VOC standard specified in section 94509(a).  
The report  shall include the cost of reformulation efforts , and 
discussion of the past, planned , and ongoing research to meet 
the 50 percent by weight VOC standard specified in section 
94509(a) .  The report shall  provi de a detailed description of the steps 
taken to achieve compliance , and the dates the steps were taken , 
including the following : 
i) types of formulations to be tested ; 
ii) formulation data ; 
iii) prototype testing ; 
iv) toxicity testing and research ; 
v) stability testing; and  
vi) consumer acceptance research . 
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NOTE:  Authority cited: sections  39003, 39600, 39601, 39515, 39516, 39701, 41503.5, 
41511,  41700,  and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000, 39002, 
39003, 39600, 39602, 39607, 40000, 41503.5, 41511, 41700, and 41712, Health and 
Safety Code.  
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 § 94515.   Test Methods.  
(a) 
(1) VOC and GWP com pound c ontent determina tion using CA RB Method 
310. Tes ting to determine complian ce with the requiremen ts of this 
article, shall be pe rformed using California Air Resources Board Met hod 
310, Determina tion of Volatile O rganic Compounds (VOC) in  Consumer 
Products and R eactive O rganic Compounds (ROC) in Aerosol C oating 
Produ cts, adopted Septembe r 25, 1997 and as last amended on May 25, 
2018[date of amendment] , which is incorporated herein by refe rence.  
Alter native meth ods which are s hown to accurately determine the 
conc entration of VOCs in  a subject product or its em issions may be used 
upon approval of t he Execu tive Officer. 
(2) In se ctions 3.4, 3.5, and 3.6 of California Air Resources Board (CARB)  
Method 3 10, a proce ss is specified for the “In itial Determination of V OC 
Conten t” and the “ Final Determina tion of V OC C ontent.”. This proces s is 
an inte gral part of te sting procedure set forth in C ARB Method 310, and 
is reproduced below:  
Secti ons 3.4, 3.5, and 3 .6 of California Air Resources Board Met hod 310 
3.4 Initial Determina tion of V OC Con tent. If t The Execu tive Office r makes 
awill determine the V OC c ontent determination, they shall do so 
pursu ant to sec tions 3.2 and 3.3.  Only t hose comp onents with 
concentrati ons equal to or greater than 0 .1 perc ent by weight shallwill be 
reported. 
3.4.1  Using the appro priate equationformula s pecified in se ction 4.0, the 
Execu tive Officer shallwill make an ini tial determina tion of w hethe r 
the p roduct meets the applicable V OC st andards specified in the 
Consumer Products Regulations, under sections 94502 and 94509  
ARB regula tions.  If in itial resu lts show that the product does not 
meet the a pplic able VOC standard s, the Execu tive Officer may 
perform additiona l testing to confirm the in itial result s.   
3.4.2  If the resu lts obtained unde r section 3.4.1 s how that the p roduct 
does no t meet the applicable V OC s tandard s, the Execu tive Officer 
maywill req uest the responsible party to supply product formula tion 
data.  The respon sible par ty shall supply the req uested informati on 
within 25 working days of the request .  Informa tion submitted to 
the ARB Executiv e Officer may be claimed a s confiden tial.;  The 
Executive Offic er shall handle confidential  such information will be 
handled  in accordance with the confid entiality proce dures spe cified 
in Title 17 , CCR, Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 (Disclosure of 
Public Records) , sections 91000 to 91022.  Failure to respond to an 
Executive Officer request for this information is a violation.  A-623.4.3 If the information s upplied by the res ponsible party shows that the 
produ ct does not m eet the applic able VOC s tandards, If the 
Executive  Officer determines, based on testing, informati on they 
may receive from the responsible party, and any other applicable  
evidence, that the product does not comply with the applicable 
VOC standard,  then the Execu tive Office r maywill take 
appropriate enforcement a ction. 
3.4.4 If the respon sible party fails to provide fo rmulation data as 
specified in se ction 3.4.2, the in itial determi nation of V OC c ontent 
unde r this section 3.4 shall determine if the produ ct is in 
complian ce with the applicable VOC st andards. This 
determina tion may be used to establish a viola tion of A RB 
regula tions. 
3.5 Determination of the LVP -VOC status of compounds and mixtures.  This 
section does not apply to antiperspirant s and deodorants or aerosol 
coating s products.  Effective January 1, 2015, this section also  does not 
apply to nonaerosol “M ulti-purpose Solvent” and “Paint Thinner” products 
sold, supplied, offered for sale, or manufactured for use in the South Coast 
Air Quality Management District.  There is no LVP -VOC exemption for these 
products.  
3.5.1  Formula tion data .  If the vapo r pressure or boiling point , or both,  areis 
unknown, the following A STM methods , which are incorporated by 
reference herein,  may be used to determine the LVP-VOC status of 
compound s and mixtures: ASTM D86-01 ( Aug. 10, 2 001), AST M 
D850-00 (De c. 10, 2000) , ASTM D1078-01 (June 10, 2 001), AST M 
D2879-97 ( April 10, 1 997),  ASTM D2887-01 (M ay 10, 2001) , and 
ASTM E1719-97 (March 10, 1 997). 
3.5.1.1 Testing to determine vapor pressure may be performed using one of 
the following ASTM methods: ASTM D2879- 97, ASTM E1719- 97, or ASTM 
E1782- 08. 
3.5.1.2 Testing to determine boiling point may be performed using one of 
the following ASTM methods: ASTM D86- 01, ASTM D850- 00, ASTM 
D1078- 01, or ASTM D2887- 01. 
3.5.2  LVP-V OC status of “compo unds”  or “mixture s.”  The Execu tive 
Offic er maywill te st a sample of the LVP-V OC used in the produ ct 
formula tion to determine the boiling point fo r a compound o r for a 
mixture .  If the boiling point exc eeds 216oC, the c ompound o r mixture 
is an LVP-VOC. If the boiling point is less than 216oC, then the weight 
percent of t he mixture wh ich boils above 216oC is an LVP -VOC.  The 
Execu tive Officer shallwill u se the nearest 1 percent distilla tion cut A-63that is greater than 216oC as determi ned u nder 3.56.1.2 to determine 
the perc entage of th e mixture q ualifying a s an LVP-V OC. 
3.6 Fin al Determin ation of VO C Conte nt. If a prod uct’s complianc e status  is not 
satisfactorily resolved unde r sections 3.4 and 3.5, the Execu tive Officer 
maywill c onduct furt her analyse s and te sting as nece ssary based on the 
Executive Officer’s scientific judgment  to verify the formula tion da ta. 
3.6.1 If the accurac y of the su pplied formulation data is verified and the 
product sample is determined to meet the applic able VOC st andards, 
then no enforcement a ction fo r violation of the V OC s tandard s will be 
taken. 
3.6.21  If the Execu tive Officer is unable to verify the a ccura cy of the 
supplie d formula tion data, then the Execu tive Office r may ask will 
request the o r respon sible par ty to supply additional  information to 
explain t he discrepan cy. 
3.6.32  If there ex ists a  discrepancy that ca nnot be resolved between th e 
results of Method 310 and the supplied fo rmulation data, then t he 
results of Method 310 s hall take prec edence over the su pplied 
formula tion data. The resu lts of Method 310 s hall then determine if 
the product is in compliance w ith the applicable V OC st andards, and 
may be used to establish a viola tion of CA RB regula tions. 
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NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515, 39516, 39600, 39601, 39607, 41503.5,  41511, 
41700, and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000, 39002, 39003, 
39600, 39602 , 39607, 40000, 41503.5,  41511,  41700,  and 41712, Health and Safety 
Code.  A-64 
  
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Appendix A -3 
Proposed Amendments to the Regulation for Reducing the 
Ozone Formed from Aerosol Coa ting Product Emissions  
Proposed Regulation Order  
State of California  
Air Resources Board   A-66 
  
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 Proposed Regulation Order  
Proposed Amendments to the Regulation for Reducing the Ozone Formed from  
Aerosol Coating Product Emissions  
Note: Amendments are shown in underline  to indicate additions and strikeout  
to indicate deletions from the existing regulatory text.  The symbol “ *  *  *  *” 
means that intervening text not proposed for amendment is not shown.   
[Bracketed underline text]  is placeholder text for these amendment’s approval 
date.  
SUBCHAPTER 8.5.  CONSUMER PRODUCTS  
Amend title 17, California Code of Regulations, sections  94521, 94522, 94524, and 
94526 to read as follows:  
Article 3.   Aerosol Coating Products  
§ 94521.  Definitions.  
(a) For the purpose of this article, the following definitions apply:  
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(27)     “Execu tive Officer” means the Execu tive Office r of the California  Air 
Resources Boa rd (CARB  or ARB ), or his o r hertheir delegat e . 
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NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515, 39516, 39600, 39601, 41503.5, 41511, and 
41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000 , 39002, 39003 , 39600, 
39602 , 40000 , 41503.5, 41511, 41700,  and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  
§ 94522.  Reactivity Limits and Requireme nts.  
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(c) The Alternative Control Plan Regulation (sections 94540- 94555) does not apply to 
aerosol coating products . 
(dc) Sell-Through of Products  
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 94522(a)(2), an aerosol coating 
product manufactured prior to each of the effective dates specified for that 
product in the Table of Reactivity Limits may be sold, supplied, offered for sale, or applied for up to three years after each of the specified effective dates.  This subsection does not apply to:  A-68 
 (A) any aerosol coating product that does not display on the product 
container or package the date on which the product was manufactured, or a code indicating such date, or  
(B) any aerosol coating product on which the manufacturer has used a code indicating the date of  manufacture that is different than the 
code specified in section 94524(b)(2)(B), but an explanation of the 
code has not been filed with the C ARB Executive Officer by the 
deadlines specified in section 94524(b)(2)(E)1., or section 94524(b)(2)(E)2., or  
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(ed)  Prohibition on use of Methylene Chloride, Perchloroethylene, or 
Trichloroethylene . 
(1) No person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, apply, or manufacture for use in California any “Aerosol Coating Product” which contains methylene chloride, perch loroethylene, or trichloroethylene.  
(2) The requirements of section 94522( ed)(1) shall not apply to any “Aerosol 
Coating Product” containing methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or 
trichloroethylene that is present in a combined amount equal to or less 
than 0.01% by weight of the product.  
(fe)  Prohibition on use of Ozone Depleting Substances.  
(1) No person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, apply, or manufacture for use in 
California any “Aerosol Coating Product” which contains an ozone 
depleting substance identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in the Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart A, under Appendices A and B, July 1, 1998.  
(2) The requirements of section 94522( fe)(1) shall not apply to any aerosol 
coating product containing an ozone depleting substance as identified in section 94522( fe)(1) that is present in a combined amount equal to or less 
than 0.01% by weight of the product.  
(gf)   Multi -component Kits.  
No person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, apply, or manufacture for use in California any “Multi- component Kit,” as defined in section 94521, in which the 
Kit PWMIR is greater than the Total Reactivity Limit.   The Total Reactivity Limit 
represents the limit that would be allowed in the “Multi -component Kit” if ea ch 
component product in the kit had separately met the applicable Reactivity Limit. A-69 
 The Kit PWMIR and Total Reactivity Limit are calculated as in equations (1), (2), 
and (3) below:  
(1) Kit PWMIR = (PWMIR (1) x W 1) + (PWMIR (2) x W 2) +…+ (PWMIR (n) x W n) 
(2) Total Rea ctivity Limit = (RL 1 x W 1) + (RL 2 x W 2) +…+ (RL n x W n) 
(3) Kit PWMIR  ≤ Total Reactivity Limit  
Where:  
W = the weight of the product contents (excluding container)  
RL = the Reactivity Limit specified in section 94522(a)  
Subscript 1 denotes the first component product in the kit  
Subscript 2 denotes the second component product in the kit  
Subscript n denotes any additional component product  
(hg) Products Assembled by Adding Bulk Paint to Aerosol Containers of Propellant.    
No person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, apply, or manufacture for use in the State of California any “Aerosol Coating Product” assembled by adding bulk 
paint to aerosol containers of “Propellant,” unless such products comply with the 
applicable reactivity limits specified in section 94522(a) . 
(ih) Assignment of Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) Values.  
(1) All ingredients in an amount equal to or exceeding 0.1 percent by weight shall be used to calculate the PWMIR.  
(2) In order to calculate the PWMIR of an “Aerosol Coating Product” as specified in section 94521(a)(64), the MIR values of product ingredients are 
assigned as follows:
 
(A) Any ingredient which does not contain carbon is assigned a MIR value of 0.0.  
(B) “Coating Solid,” “Extender,” and “Plasticizer” ingredients are assigned a MIR value of 0.0.   “Antimicrobial Compound” ingredients 
in an amount of up to 0.25 percent by weight and “Fragrance” in an 
amount of up to 0.25 percent by weight are assigned a MIR value of 
0.0. 
(C) Fo
r any ROC not covered under (2)(A) and (2)(B) of this subsection 
(ih), each RO C  is assigned the MIR value for that ROC as set forth in 
Subchapter 8.6, Article 1, section 94700 or 94701, Title 17, California Code of Regulations.  A-70 
 (D) If a ROC is not listed in section 94700, Title 17, California Code of 
Regulations, but an isomer(s) of the ROC is listed, then the MIR value 
for the isomer shall be used.   If more than one isomer is listed, the 
listed MIR value for the isomer with the highest MIR value shall be used.  
(E) Except as provided in subsection (ih)(4), if a ROC or its isomer(s) is 
not li sted in section 94700 or an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent is not 
listed in section 94701, Title 17, California Code of Regulations, the MIR value for 1,2,3- trimethyl benzene shall be used to determine the 
weighted MIR of the ROC to calculate the PWMIR.  
(F) “Fragrance” present in an aerosol coating in an amount exceeding 
0.25 percent by weight shall use the MIR value for terpinolene to determine the weighted MIR of the “Fragrance” to calculate the PWMIR.  
(3)  
(A)  
1. For products manufactured before January 1 2015: The MIR  
values dated July 18, 2001, shall be used to calculate the PWMIR for aerosol coating products.  
2. For products manufactured on or after January 1, 2015: The MIR 
values dated October 2, 2010, shall be used to calculate the 
PWMIR for aerosol coating products, and these MIR values shall not be changed until at least January 1, 2020.  
(B) If a new ROC is added to section 94700 or 94701, the MIR value for the new ROC shall be used instead of the value specified in section 
94522
(ih)(2)(D) or (E) to calculate the PWMIR a fter the effective date 
of the MIR value.  
(4) The MIR value for any aromatic hydrocarbon solvent with a boiling range 
different from the ranges specified in section 94701(b) shall be assigned as follows:  
(A) If the solvent dry point is lower than or equal to 420
o F, the MIR value 
specified in section 94701(b) for bin 23 shall be used.  
(B) If the solvent initial boiling point is higher than 420o F, the MIR value 
specified in section 94701(b) for bin 24 shall be used.  
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 NOTE:  Authority cited: sections  39515, 39516, 39600, 39601, 41503.5, 41511, 41700, 
and 41712 , Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections  39000, 39002, 39003, 39600,  
39602, 39607, 39701, 40000, 41503.5, 41504, 41511, 41700, and 41712, Health and 
Safety Code.  
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§ 94524.  Administrative Re quirements.  
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(E) Additional Product Dating Requirements  
1. If a manufacturer uses a code indicating the date of manufacture, 
f
or any aerosol coating product subject to section 94522 an 
explanation of the code must be filed with the Executive Officer of the  no
 later than twelve months prior to use of the code 
or abbreviation.  Thereafter, manufacturers using a code must file an explanation of the code with the Executive Officer on an annual basis, beginning January 1, 2015.  CARB
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NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515,  39516, 39600, 39601, 39607, 39701,  41503.5, 
41511, 41700,  and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000,  39002, 
39003,  39600, 39602, 40000, 41504, 41511, 41700,  and 41712, Health and Safety 
Code.  
§ 94526.  Test Metho ds and Compliance Verification.  
(a) Test Methods  
Compliance with the requirements of this article shall be determined by using 
the following test methods, which are incorporated by reference herein. 
Alternative test methods which are shown to accurately determine the PWMIR, ingredient name and weight percent of each ingredient, metal content, specular gloss, or acid content may also be used after approval in writing by the Executive 
Officer:  
(1) The ingredients and the amount of each ingredient of all aerosol coati ng 
products subject to the provisions of this article shall be determined by 
the procedures set forth in “ California Air Resources Board Method 310, 
Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Consumer Products and Reactive Organic Compounds (ROC)  in Aerosol Coating 
Products,” (Method 310) adopted September 25, 1997, and as last 
amended on August 1, 2014[ date of amendment ], which is incorporated A-72 
 herein by reference.  Only ingredients present in amount equal to or 
greater than 0.1 percent by weight will be reported.  
(2) Metal Content. The metal content of metallic aerosol coating products 
shall be determined by ASTM D5381- 93, Standard Guide for X -Ray 
Fluorescence (XRF) Spectroscopy of Pigments and Extenders (Reapproved 
July 1, 2014 ), which is incorporate d by reference herein.  
(3) Specular Gloss. Specular gloss of flat and non- flat coatings shall be 
determined by ASTM D523- 08, Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss 
(June 1, 2008), which is incorporated by reference herein.  
(4) Acid Content. The acid content of rust converters 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  (April 1, 2006), which is incorporated by reference herein.  
(b) Complian ce Verification  
(1) Upon written notification from the Executive Officer, the Responsible Party shall have 25 working days from the date of mailing to provide to the Executive Officer the exact product formulation and any other information 
necessary to determine compliance for products selected for testing:  
(A) For the purpose of this subsection, formulation means the exact 
weight fraction of all ingredients including: each ROC, water, “Antimicrobial Compound,” “Coating Solid,” “Extender,” “Plasticizer,” and any co mpounds assigned a MIR value of zero as 
specified in section 94522(i).  
1. Each ROC must be reported as an ingredient if it is present in an amount greater than or equal to 0.1 percent by weight of the final 
aerosol coating formulation.  If an individual ROC is present in an 
amount less than 0.1 percent by weight, then it does not need to 
be reported as an ingredient.  
2. Each hydrocarbon solvent must be reported as an ingredient if it is present in an amount greater than or equal to 0.1 percent by 
weight of the final aerosol coating formulation.  The solvent Bin 
number must be specified.  
3. Any ROC constituent of any raw material must be reported as an 
ingredient if it is present in an amount greater than or equal to 0.1 percent by weight of the final aerosol coating formulation.  This means, for example, that any ROC included in a resin or 
other raw material must be reported as part of the formulation.  A-73 
 4. Hydrocarbon propellant ingredients must be specified and 
reported separately.  In other words, the portion of the hydrocarbon propellant that is propane, butane, isobutane, or any 
other ROC must be reported as an ingredient.  
5. A material  safety data sheet ( MSDS) does not constitute a 
product’s formulation.  
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NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515, 39516, 39600, 39601, 39607, 39701,  41503.5,  
41511, 41700, and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000, 39002, 
39003, 39600, 3960 2, 39607, 40000,  41504,  41511, 41700, and 41712, Health and 
Safety Code.   A-74 
  
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Appendix A -4 
Proposed Amendments to the Alternative Control Plan 
Regulation for Consumer Products and Aerosol Coating 
Products  
Proposed Regulation Order  
State of California  
Air Resources Board   A-76 
  
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 Proposed Regulation Order  
Proposed Amendments to the Alternative Control Plan Reg ulation for  
Consumer Products and Aerosol Coating Products  
Note: Amendments are shown in underline  to indicate additions and strikeout  to 
indicate deletions from the existing regulatory text.  
SUBCHAPTER 8.5.  CONSUMER PRODUCTS 
Amend title 17, California Code of Regulations, sections 94540 - 94555 to read as 
follows: Article 4.   Alternative Control Plan  
§ 94540.   Purpose  
The pur pose of this arti cle is to provide an alt ernative met hod to comply with 
the VOC st andards fo r consumer produ cts and a erosol coating pr oducts that 
are spe cified in Title 17, California Code of Regula tions, Division 3, Chapte r 1, 
Subchapter 8.5, Ar ticles 2 and 3, sec tions 94507-9 4517 and 94520-94528. This 
alternative is provide d by allo wing res ponsible A CP parties the option o f 
voluntarily entering in to separa te “alte rnative control pl ans” (ACP s) for 
consumer products and aerosol c oating products, as specified in this ar ticle. 
NOTE: Authority cited : Secti ons 39600, 3 9601, 41503.5,  41700, and 4 1712, Hea lth 
and Safe ty Code. Refer ence: Secti ons 39000, 39002, 39003, 39600, 39602, 40000, 
41503.5, 41504, 41511, 41700,  and 4 1712, Hea lth and Safe ty Co de. 
§ 94541.  Applicability 
Only res ponsible A CP parties fo r consume r products or aerosol coating pr oducts 
may enter into an ACP .  An A CP shall include only those c onsumer pr oducts or 
only those aerosol coating pr oducts which are subje ct to the V OC standards 
specified in sections 94509 o r 94522, Title 17, California C ode of Regula tions. 
Consumer products and aerosol c oating products shall not be in cluded togethe r in 
the sam e ACP. 
NOTE: Authority cited : Secti ons 39600, 3 9601, 39515, 39516, 41503.5, 41511, 
41700, and 4 1712, Hea lth and Safe ty Code. Refer ence: Secti ons 39000, 39002, 
39003, 39600, 39602, 40000, 41504, 41511, 41700, and 4 1712, Hea lth and Safe ty 
Code. 
§ 94542.   Definitions  
(a) For the purposes of this ar ticle, the following defin itions shall apply: A-78 
 (1) “ACP Emissions” mean s the sum of the V OC emissions f rom every A CP 
produ ct subject to an Execu tive Or der approving an ACP, during the 
comp liance period specified in the Executive Or der, expre ssed to the 
neare st pound of V OC and calculated according to the following 
equation 
ACP Emissions = (Emissions )1 + (Emissions )2 +…+ (Emissions )N 
where, 
Emissions  = [VOC Content] x [Enforceable Sales] 
100 
For all produ cts except for cha rcoal lighte r material produ cts and aerosol 
coating pr oducts: 
VOC Content = [(B − C) x100] 
A 
 A = net weight of unit (ex cluding c ontainer and packaging) 
 B = total weight of all VOC s per unit, as defined in s ubsection (a )(31) of this 
section 
 C = total weight of all exempted V OCs per unit, as s pecified in sec tion 
94510 
For cha rcoal lighter material produ cts only: 
VOC Content = [Certified  Emissions x100] 
Certified  Use Rate 
Certified 
Emissions  = the em issions level for pr oducts approved by the Execu tive 
Offic er unde r section 94509(h), as determi ned pursuant to S outh 
Coast Air Quality M anagem ent Distr ict Rule 1174 Ign ition 
Meth od 
Complian ce Certifica tion Protocol (Feb. 27, 1 991), expre ssed to 
the nea rest 0.001 po und CH 2 per start. A-79 
 Certified 
Use Rate = the usage level fo r products approved by the Execu tive Officer 
unde r section 94509(h), as determi ned pursuant to S outh Coast 
Air Quality M anagem ent Distr ict Rule 1174 Ign ition Meth od 
Complian ce Certifica tion Protocol (Feb. 27, 1 991), expre ssed to 
the nea rest 0.001 po und cer tified pr oduct used pe r star t. 
For aerosol c oating pr oducts only: 
VOC Con tent  = Percent V OC By Weig ht 
“Percent V OC By Weigh t” shall have the s ame meaning a s defined 
in section 94521(a)(46); 
For all produ cts to which this Article applies :  
Enforce able 
Sales = the total amount of an A CP p rodu ct sold fo r use in 
Californi a, du ring the applic able complian ce period 
specified in t he Execu tive Or der appro ving an ACP, a s 
determined thr ough enforce able sale s records (expre ssed 
to the n earest pound, e xcluding c ontaine r and packagin g). 
1,2,...N = each produ ct in an A CP up to the maximu m N.  
(2) “ACP Limit” mean s the maximum allow able ACP Emissions during the complian ce 
period s pecified in an Executive Or der approving an ACP, expre ssed to the 
nearest pound of V OC and calculated a ccording to the following equa tion: 
ACP Limit = (Limit )1 + (Limit )2 +…+ (Limit )N 
 
where,  
Limit  = [ACP  Standard] x  [Enforcea ble Sales] 
100 A-80 Enforce able 
Sales = the total amount of an A CP produ ct sold fo r use in 
Californi a, du ring the applic able complian ce period 
specified in t he Execu tive Or der appro ving an ACP, a s 
determined thr ough enforce able sale s records (expre ssed 
to the n earest pound, e xcluding c ontaine r and packagin g). 
ACP 
Standard = eit her the A CP product's Pre-A CP VOC Cont ent, or the 
applic able VOC st andard specified in sec tions 94509 or 
94522, whic hever is the lesse r of the tw o. 
Pre-A CP VOC 
Content = the lowe st VOC content wh ich the ACP p roduct had betw een 
January 1, 1990 and the da te on wh ich the applica tion fo r a 
proposed ACP is submitted to the Execu tive Officer, based on 
either the data on the pr oduct obtained f rom the Mar ch 12, 
1991 A ir Resources Board Consume r Products Survey, the 
data on the pr oduct obtained fro m the F ebruary 25, 1 993 Air 
Resources Boa rd Aerosol Paint Survey, o r other accurate 
records availab le to the Execu tive Office, whic hever yield s the 
lowe st VOC c ontent fo r the p roduct. 
1,2,...N = each produ ct in an A CP up to the maximu m N.  
(3) “ACP Product” means any “consume r product” o r any “aerosol coating 
product” subject to the V OC st andards specified in sec tions 94509 or 
94522, exc ept tho se products that have b een exempted un der sections 
94510 or 94523, o r exempte d as Innovative Pr oducts unde r section 
94511. 
(4) “ACP Refo rmula tion” or “ACP Refo rmulated” mean s the proce ss of 
reducing th e VOC Con tent of an A CP produ ct, within the period that an 
ACP is in effect, to a level wh ich is less than the cu rrent V OC c ontent of 
the p roduct. 
(5) “ACP Standard” mean s either the A CP product's Pre-A CP VOC Content 
or the app licable VOC stand ard specified in se ctions 94509 o r 94522, 
whicheve r is the lesser of the tw o. 
(6) “Alter native Control Pl an” or “ACP” mean s any em issions averaging 
program app roved by the Execu tive Officer pursuant to the provision s 
of this article. 
(7) “Compli ance Peri od” means the period of time, not to exceed one year, 
for which the ACP Limit and ACP Em issions are calculated and fo r which A-81 compliance with th e ACP Limit is determined, as specified in the 
Executive Order approving an ACP. 
(8) “Contact Person” means a representative(s) that has been designated 
by the responsible ACP party for the purpose of reporting or 
maintaining any information specified in the Executive Order approving 
an ACP. 
(9) “Date-Code” means the day, month and year on which the ACP product 
was manufactured, filled, or packaged, or a code indicating such a date. 
(10) “Enforceable Sales” means the total amount of an ACP product sold for 
use in California, during the applic able compliance period specified in 
the Executive Order approving an ACP, as determined through 
enforceable sales records (expressed to the nearest pound, excluding 
product container and packaging). 
(11) “Enforceable Sales Record” means a written,  point-of-sale record or any 
other E xecutive Officer-approved system of documentation from which 
the mass, in pounds (less product container and packaging), of an ACP 
product sold to the end user in California during the applic able 
compliance period can be accurately documented.  For the purposes of 
this article, “enforceable sales records” include, but are not limited to, 
the following types of records: 
(A) accurate records of direct retail or other outlet sales to the end user 
during the app licable compliance period; 
(B) accurate compilations, made by independent market surveying 
services, of direct retail or other outlet sales to the end users for the 
applic able compliance period, provided that a detailed method 
which can be used to verify any data comprising such summaries is 
submitted by the responsible ACP party and approved by the 
Executive Officer; 
(C) any other accurate product sales records approved by the 
Executive Officer as meeting the criteria specified in this subsection 
(a)(11). 
(D) for pesticides only, accurate mill assessment records for economic 
poisons, verified by the California Department of Pesticide 
Regulations, which cover the sales of ACP pesticide products 
during the applicable compliance period. 
(12) “Executive Order” means the document signed by the Executive 
Officer which includes the conditions and requirements of the ACP, A-82 and wh ich allow s manufacturer s to sell A CP produ cts in  California 
pursuant to the requiremen ts of this ar ticle. 
(13) “Gro ss California Sale s” mean s the e stimated tota l California sales of 
an ACP product during a s pecific complian ce period (expre ssed to the 
nearest pound), based on eithe r of the following met hods, whic heve r 
the res ponsible A CP party demonstrates to the sa tisfaction of the 
Executive Officer will provide an accura te California sales e stimate: 
(A) apportionment of na tional or regiona l sales of the A CP product to 
Californ ia sales, determined by mu ltiplying the average na tional or 
regiona l sale s of th e product by the fra ction of the na tional or 
regio nal population, respectively , that is represented by 
California 's current po pulation; or 
(B) any othe r documented met hod wh ich provi des an accurate 
estimate of th e total cu rrent California sale s of the A CP produ ct. 
(14) “LVP” or “LVP Compound” means a low vapor pressure VOC which:shall 
have the same meaning as “LVP -VOC,” as defined in section 94508(a).  
(A) has a vapor pressure le ss than 0 .1 mm Hg at 20 degr ees C entigrade , 
or 
(B) if the vapo r pressure is unknown, has more than 12 ca rbon atoms. 
(15) “LVP Conten t” means the total weigh t, in pou nds, of LVP com pounds in 
an ACP product mu ltiplied by 100 and divided by the pr oduct's total 
net weigh t (in p ounds, excluding c ontaine r and packagin g), expre ssed 
to the n earest 0.1. 
(16) “Missing Da ta Days” means the numbe r of day s in a complian ce period 
for which the res ponsible A CP party has failed to provide the required 
Enforc eable Sales or VOC C ontent data to the Execu tive Officer, a s 
specified in the Execu tive Or der approving an ACP. 
(17) “One-produ ct bu siness ” mean s a respon sible A CP party wh ich sells, 
supplie s, offers fo r sale, or ma nufactures for u se in California: 
(A) only one distin ct ACP product, sold un der one produ ct brand 
name, wh ich is subject to the requirements  of sec tions 94509 o r 
94522, or 
(B) only one distin ct ACP product line s ubject to the require ments of 
sections 94509 or 94 522, in wh ich all the A CP product s belong to 
the s ame product category(ie s) and the V OC Con tents in the A-83 products are within 98.0% and 102.0% of the arithmetic mean of 
the VOC Con tents over the entire product line. 
(18) “Pre-ACP VOC C ontent” means the lowest VOC c ontent of an ACP 
product between January 1, 1990 and the date on which the applic ation 
for a propos ed A CP is submitted to the Executive Officer, based on 
either the data on the product obtained from the March 12, 1991 Air 
Resources Board Consumer Products Survey, the data on the product 
obtained from the February 25, 1993 Air Resources Board Aerosol Paint 
Survey, or other accurate records available to the Executive Officer, 
whichever yields the lowest VOC c ontent for the product. 
(19) “Product Line”  means a group of products of identical form and function 
belonging to the same product category(ies). 
(20) “Reconcile” or “Reconciliation” means to provide sufficient VOC 
emission reductions to completely offset any shortfalls generated under 
the ACP during an app licable compliance period. 
(21) “Reconciliation of Shortfalls Plan” means the plan to be implemented by 
the responsible ACP party when shortfalls have occurred, as approved 
by the Executive Officer pursuant to section 94543(a)(7)(J). 
(22) “Responsible ACP Party” means the company, firm or establishment 
which is list ed on the ACP product's label. If the label lists  two or more 
companies, firms, or establishments, the  "responsible ACP party"  is the 
party which  the ACP product was "manufactured for"  or "distributed  
by", as noted  on the label.  
(23) "Retail  Outlet"  means any establishment  at which  consumer  products  
are sold, supplied,  or offered  for sale directly to consumers.  
(24) “Shortfall” means the ACP Emissions minus the ACP Limit when the ACP 
Emissions were greater than the ACP Limit during a specified 
compliance period, e xpressed to the nearest pound of VOC.  “Shortfall” 
does not include emissions occurring prior to the date that the Executive 
Order approving an ACP is signed by the Executive Officer. 
(25) “Small Business” s hall have the same meaning as defined in Government 
Code Secti on 11342(h). 
(26) “Surplus Reduction” means the ACP Limit minus the ACP Emissions 
when the A CP Limit was greater than the ACP Emissions during a given 
compliance period, expressed to the nearest pound of VOC. Except as 
provided in section 94547(c), “Surplus Reduction” does not include A-84 emissions occurring prio r to the da te that the Execu tive Or der approving 
an ACP is signed by the Execu tive Offic er. 
(27) “Surplus Tr ading” mean s the buying, selling, o r transfer of Surplus 
Reductions betw een res ponsible A CP parties. 
(28) “Total Maxi mum Historical Em issions” (TMHE), me ans the total V OC 
emissions from all ACP products for which the res ponsible A CP party 
has failed to submit t he required V OC C ontent o r Enforc eable Sales 
record s. The TM HE shall be calculated for each ACP produ ct during 
each portion of a compliance period f or which the resp onsible A CP has 
failed to provide the required V OC Content or Enforce able Sales 
record s. The TM HE shall be expre ssed to the nearest pound and 
calculated a ccording to the following cal cula tion: 
TMHE = (MHE  )1 + (MHE  )2 ++ (MHE  )N 
MHE  = [ Highest VOC  Content x Highest Sales ] x Missing  Data Days  
100 x 365 
whe
re, 
Highest 
VOC Con tent  =  the maximum V OC c ontent wh ich the A CP product has 
contained in the previou s 5 years, if the respon sible A CP 
party has failed to meet the requiremen ts for reporting V OC 
Content da ta (for any portion of the compli ance perio d), as 
specified in the Execu tive Or der approving the ACP, o r the 
current act ual V OC C ontent, if the responsible A CP party 
has provide d all required V OC C ontent data (for the en tire 
complian ce peri od), as spe cified in the Execu tive Or der. 
Highest 
Sal es =  the maximum o ne-year Gross California Sales of the 
ACP product in the previou s 5 years, if the res ponsible 
ACP party has failed to meet the requiremen ts for 
reporting Enforce able Sales record s (for any portion of the 
comp liance period), as specified in the Executive Or der 
approving the ACP, or t he cu rrent act ual one-year 
Enforce able Sales for the produ ct, if the responsible A CP 
party has provi ded all required Enforce able Sales record s 
(for the entire complian ce period), as specified in  t he 
Execu tive Or der approving the ACP. 
Mi ssi ng Da ta A-85 Days =  the num ber of days in a complian ce period fo r which 
the responsible A CP party has failed to provide the 
requir ed Enforce able Sales o r VOC C ontent data as 
specified in t he Execu tive Or der appro ving an ACP. 
1, 2, ..., N =   each produ ct in an ACP, up to the maximum N, fo r 
which the responsible A CP party has failed to submit the 
requir ed Enforce able Sales o r VOC C ontent data as 
specified in t he Execu tive Or der appro ving an ACP. 
(29) “VOC C ontent” means the total weight of VO C in a product, expressed 
to th e nea rest 0.1 p ounds of VOC per 100 po unds of produ ct and 
calculated a ccording to the following eq uation: 
For all produ cts except for cha rcoal lighte r material produ cts and 
aerosol coating pr oducts: 
VOC Content = [(B − C) x 100] 
A 
A = net weight of unit (ex cluding c ontainer and packaging) 
B = total weight of all VOC s per unit, as defined in se ction 9 4542(a)(31) 
C = total weight of all exempted V OCs per unit, as s pecified in section 
94510 
For cha rcoal lighter material produ cts only, 
VOC Content = [Certified  Emissions x 100] 
Certified  Use Rate 
Certified 
Emissions  = the em issions level for pr oducts approved by the Execu tive 
Offic er unde r section 94509(h), as determi ned pursuant to S outh 
Coast Air Quality M anagem ent Distr ict Rule 1174 Ign ition 
Meth od 
Complian ce Certifica tion Protocol (Feb. 27, 1 991), expre ssed to 
the nea rest 0.001 po und CH 2 per start. 
Certified 
Use Rate = the usage level fo r products approved by the Execu tive Officer 
unde r section 94509(h), as determi ned pursuant to S outh Coast 
Air Quality M anagem ent Distr ict Rule 1174 Ign ition Meth od A-86 Complian ce Certifica tion Protocol (Feb. 27, 1 991), expre ssed to 
the nea rest 0.001 po und cer tified pr oduct used pe r star t. 
For aerosol c oating 
products only: VOC 
Content = Percent V OC By Weig ht 
“Percent V OC By Weigh t” shall have the s ame meaning a s 
defined i n section 94521(a)(46). 
(30) “VOC Standard” mean s the maximu m allow able VOC content for an 
ACP product, determined as follow s: 
(A) the applicable V OC Standard specified in sec tions 94509 or 94 522, 
for all ACP produ cts except for cha rcoal lighte r material; 
(B) for cha rcoal lighte r material pr oducts only, the V OC Standard fo r 
the purposes of this ar ticle shall be calculated according to the 
following eq uation: 
VOC Standard  = [0.020 pound CH 2  per start x 100] 
Certified  Use Rate 
where, 
0.020 = the cer tification em issions level fo r the Execu tive Officer-
approv ed pr oduct, as specified in se ction 94 509(h). 
Certified 
Use Rate = the usage level fo r products approved by the Execu tive 
Officer unde r section 94509(h), as determi ned pursuant to S outh 
Coast Air Quality M anagem ent Distr ict Rule 1174 Ign ition 
Meth od Complian ce Certifica tion Protocol (Feb. 27, 1 991), 
expre ssed to th e nea rest 0.001 po und cer tified pr oduct used 
per star t. 
(31) “Volatile O rganic Compound” or “VOC” s hall have the same me aning a s 
defined in section 94508(a). 
(32) “Working Day ” means any day between Monday through Frida y, 
inclusive, exc ept for days that are fe deral holidays. 
(a) The definitions set forth in sec tions 94508 and 94 521, Title 17, 
Californ ia Code of Regula tions, shall also apply to this article. A-87 NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515,  39516, 39600, 39601,  39607, 39701, 
41503.5, 41511,  and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000,  
39002, 39003, 39600, 39602, 40000, 41504, 41511, 41700 , and 41712, Health 
and Safety Code.  
§ 94543.   Require ments and Pr ocess for  Approval of an  ACP 
(a) To be c onsidered by the Execu tive Officer fo r approval, an a pplica tion 
for a pr oposed ACP shall be subm itted in wr iting to the Execu tive 
Office r by the responsible A CP party and shall contain all of the 
following: 
(1) an id entification of the c ontact pers ons, phone number s, name s and 
addresse s of the res ponsible A CP party which is submitting the AC P 
applica tion and will be implemen ting the A CP requirem ents specified 
in the Execu tive Or der; 
(2) a statem ent of w hether the respon sible ACP par ty is a small bu siness or 
a one-product business, as defined in sec tion 94542(a)(17) and ( 25); 
(3) a listing of the exa ct  product brand name, form, availab le varia tions 
(flavor s, scents,  color s, sizes, etc.), and a pplic able product 
category(ie s) for each distinct ACP produ ct that is pro posed fo r 
inclusion in the ACP; 
(4) for each proposed ACP produ ct identified in s ubsection (a )(3) of thi s 
section, a demon stration to the sa tisfaction of the Execu tive Officer 
that t he enforce able sale s records to be used by the respon sible A CP 
party for tracking pr oduct sales meet the minimu m criteria s pecified in 
subsection (a)(4)(E) of th is section. To provide this de monstration, the 
responsible A CP party shall do all of the following: 
(A) provide the c ontact per sons, phone number s, names, street and 
mail addresse s of all person s and bu sinesse s who will provide 
information t hat will be used to determine the Enforc eable Sales; 
(B) determine the Enforce able Sales of ea ch product using 
enforceable sales record s as defined in se ction 94542(a)(11); 
(C) demonstrate, to the satisfac tion of the Execu tive Officer, the 
validity of the Enforce able Sales based on enforce able sale s 
record s provi ded by t he contact pers ons or the res ponsible A CP 
party; A-88 (D) calculate the percentage of the Gross California Sales, as defined 
in section 94542 (a)(13) which is comprised of Enforceable Sales; 
(E) determine which ACP products have Enforceable Sales which are 
75.0% or more of the Gross California Sales. Only ACP products 
meeting this criteria shall be allowed to be sold in California 
under an ACP. 
(5) for each of the ACP products identified in subsection (a)(4)(E) of 
this section, the inclusion of the following: 
(A) legible copies of the existing labels for each product; 
(B) the VOC C ontent and LVP Content for each product. The VOC 
Content and LVP Content shall be reported for two different 
periods, as follows: 
1. the VOC and LVP contents of the product at the time 
the app lication for an ACP is submitted, and 
2. any VOC and LVP contents of the product, which 
have occurred at an y time within the four years prior 
to the date of submittal of the app lication for an 
ACP, if either the VOC or LVP contents have varied 
by more than plus/minus ten percent (+ 10.0%) of the 
VOC or LVP Contents reported in subsection 
(a)(5)(B)1., of this section. 
(6) a written commitment obligating the responsible ACP party to date-
code e very unit of each ACP product approved for inclusion in the 
ACP. The commitment shall require the responsible ACP party to 
display the date- code on each ACP product container or package no 
later than 5 working da ys after the date an Executive Order approving 
an ACP is signed by the Executive Officer. 
(7) an operational plan covering all the products identified under 
subsection (a)(4)(E) of this section for each compliance period that the 
ACP will be in effect. The operational plan shall contain all of the 
following: 
(A) an identification of the compliance periods and dates for 
the responsible ACP party to report the information 
required by the Executive Officer in the Executive Order 
approving an ACP. The length of the compliance period 
shall be chosen by the responsible ACP party provided,  A-89 however, that no compliance period shall be longer than 
365 days. The responsible ACP party shall also choose the 
dates for reporting information such that all required VOC 
Content an d Enforceable Sales data for all ACP products 
shall be reported to the Executive Officer at the same time 
and at the same frequency; 
(B) an identification of specific enforceable sales records to be 
provided to the Executive Officer for enforcing the 
provisions of this article and the Executive Order approving 
an ACP. The enforceable sales records shall be provided to 
the Executive Officer no later than the compliance period 
dates specified in subsection (a)(7)(A) of this section; 
(C) for a small business or a one-product business which will be 
relying to some extent on Surplus Trading to meet its ACP 
Limits, a written commitment from the responsible ACP 
party(ies) that they will be transfer the Surplus Reductions 
to the small business or one-product business upon 
appr oval of the ACP; 
(D) for each ACP product, all VOC c ontent levels which will be 
applic able for the ACP product during each compliance 
period. The plan shall also identify the specific method(s) 
by which the VOC Content will be de termined and the 
statistica l accuracy and precision (repeatability and 
reproducibility) calculated for each specified method. 
(E) the projected Enforceable Sales for each ACP product at 
each different V OC C ontent for every compliance period 
that the ACP will be in effect; 
(F) a detailed demonstration showing the combination of 
specific ACP reformulations or Surplus Trading (if 
applicable) that is sufficient to ensure that the ACP 
Emissions will not exceed the ACP Limit for each 
compliance period that the ACP will be in effect, the 
approximate date within each compliance period that such 
reformulations or Surplus Trading are expected to occur, 
and the extent to which the VOC Con tents of the ACP 
products will be reduced (i.e., by ACP reformulation). This 
demonstration shall use the equations specified in section 
94542(a)(1) and (a)(2) for projecting the ACP Emissions and 
ACP Limits during each compliance period. This A-90 demonstration shall also include all VOC C ontent levels and 
projected Enforceable Sales for all ACP products to be sold 
in California during each compliance period; 
(G) a certification that all reduction s in the VOC Content of a 
product will be real, actual reductions that do not result 
from changing product names, mischaracterizing ACP 
product reformulations that have occurred in the past, or 
any other attempts to circumvent the provisions of this 
article; 
(H) written explanations of the date-codes that will be 
displayed on each ACP product's container or packaging; 
(I) a statement of the approximate dates by which the 
responsible ACP party plans to meet the applicable VOC 
standards for each product in the ACP; 
(J) an operational plan (“reconciliation of shortfalls plan”) which 
commits the responsible ACP party to completely reconcile 
any shortfalls in any an d all cases, even, to the extent 
permitted by law, if the responsible ACP party files for 
bankruptcy protection. The plan for reconciliation of 
shortfalls shall contain all of the following: 
1. a clear and convincing demonstration of how shortfalls of up to 
5%, 10%,  15%,  25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the applic able ACP 
Limit will be completely reconciled within 90 working days from 
the date th e shortfall is determined; 
2. a listing of the specific records and other information that will be 
necessary to verify that the shortfalls were reconciled as 
specified in this subsection (a)(7)(J ); 
3. a commit ment to provide any record or information requested 
by the Executive Officer to verify that the shortfalls have been 
completely reconciled. 
(8) a declaration, signed by a legal representative for the responsible ACP 
party, which states that all information and operational plans submitted 
with th e ACP application are true and correct. 
(b)  
(1) In accordance with the time periods specified in section 94544, the 
Executive Officer shall issue an Executive Order appr oving an ACP which A-91 meet s the requirem ents of this art icle.  The Execu tive Office r shall 
specify su ch terms an d conditions as are nece ssary to ensure that the 
emissions from the A CP produ cts do not exc eed the emi ssions that 
would have o ccurred if the A CP products subject to the A CP had met 
the V OC standards spe cified in sec tion 94509 or the VOC st andards 
specified in se ction 94522, whic heve r are a pplic able. The A CP shall also 
include: 
(A) only those ACP products for which the Enforc eable Sales are at 
least 75.0% of the Gro ss California Sales, as determined in 
subsection (a )(4)(E) of th is section; 
(B) a rec onciliation of shor tfalls plan m eeting the requirem ents of this 
article; (C) operational terms, c onditions, and data to be 
reported to the Executive 
Officer to ensure t hat all requirem ents of th is article are met. 
(2) The Execu tive Office r shall not a pprove an A CP submitted by a 
respon sible A CP party if the Execu tive Officer determi nes, upon review 
of the respon sible A CP party's complian ce histor y with past or current 
ACPs or the requirem ents for consume r products or the requirem ents for 
aerosol coating pr oducts (specified in sections 94507-94517 and sections 
94520-94 528, Title 17, California Code o f Regula tions), that the 
respon sible A CP party has a recu rring pattern of viola tions and has 
consistently refused to take the nece ssary steps to correct those 
violations. 
NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515,  39516, 39600, 39601, 39607, 39701, 
41503.5,  41511 , and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000,  
39002, 39003, 39600, 39602, 40000, 41504,  41511, 41700,  and 41712, Health and 
Safety Code.   
§ 94544.  ACP  Appr oval Timefra mes 
(a) The Execu tive Officer s hall take appr opriate a ction on an A CP within the 
following time periods: 
(1) Within 30 working days of receipt of an A CP applica tion, the 
Executive Offic er shall inform the a pplicant in wr iting that either: 
(A) the application is co mplete and a ccepted for filing, or 
(B) the application is defici ent, and identify the spe cific informa tion 
required to make the a pplica tion complet e. A-92 (2) Within 30 working days of receipt of a dditional informa tion provide d in 
respon se to  a determina tion that an A CP applica tion is def icient, the 
Execu tive Office r shall infor m the applic ant in wr iting that either: 
(A) the additi onal info rmation is sufficient to make the applica tion 
complete, a nd the application is a ccepted for filing, or 
(B) the application is defici ent, and identify the spe cific informa tion 
required to make the a pplica tion complet e. 
(3) If the Execu tive Officer fi nds that an applica tion m eets the requiremen ts 
of section 94543 of th is article, then he o r she shall issue an Execu tive 
Order in a ccordan ce with the requirem ents of this ar ticle. The Execu tive 
Office r shall act to approve o r disappro ve a comple te application within 
90 working days after the applica tion is deemed complet e. 
(b) Before the end of ea ch tim e period s pecified in this se ction, the Execu tive 
Officer and the respon sible A CP party may mutually a gree to a longe r time 
period fo r the Execu tive Officer to take the a ppropriate ac tion. 
NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515,  39516 , 39600, 39601, 39607, 39701,  
41503.5,  41511 , and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000,  
39002, 39003, 39600,  39602,  40000, 41504,  41511, 41700,  and 41712, Health and 
Safety Code .  
§ 94545.   Recordkeepin g and  Availability of Requested I nformat ion 
(a) All info rmation specified in the Execu tive O rder approving an A CP shall be 
maintained by the resp onsible A CP party for a minimu m of three year s after 
such record s are generated. Such  record s shall be clearly legible and 
maintained in good condition during this period.  
(b) The records s pecified in s ubsection (a ) of this se ction shall be made availab le to 
the Execu tive Officer o r his or her authorized re presentative: 
(1) immediately upon request, during an on-site visit to a respon sible ACP 
party, or 
(2) within  five working da ys after receipt of a written req uest from the 
Execu tive Officer, or 
(3) within a time period mut ually agreed u pon by both the Execu tive O ffice 
and th e responsible A CP party. 
NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515,  39516, 39600, 39601, 39607, 3 9701, 
41503.5,  41511, and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000,  A-93 39002, 39003, 39600, 39602,  40000, 41504,  41511, 41700,  and 41712, Health and 
Safety Code.  
§ 94546.   Violations  
(a) Any person who c omm its a viola tion of this article is subject to the pe nalties 
specified in H ealth and Safe ty Code, section 42400 et seq .  Failure to m eet 
any requirem ent of this arti cle or any cond ition of an a pplic able Execu tive 
Order shall constitute a single, s eparate viola tion of this article for each day 
until such requirem ent o r condition is satisfied, exc ept as otherwise 
provi ded in s ubsections (b) through (h ) of th is section. 
(b) False repor ting of any info rmation contained in an A CP applicati on, or any 
supporting documentation o r amendmen ts thereto, sha ll constitute a single, 
separate violation of the require ments of th is article for each day that the 
approved A CP is in effec t. 
(c) Any exc ee dance during the a pplic able compli ance period of the VO C 
content specified fo r an ACP produ ct in the Execu tive Or der approving an 
ACP shall constitute a single, s eparate viola tion of the requirem ents of this 
article fo r each ACP product wh ich exceeds the s pecified V OC Content that 
is sold, s upplied , offered for sale, or manufa ctured for use in California.  
(d) Any of the following ac tions shall each con stitute a single, se parate viola tion 
of the requirem ents of this article fo r each day afte r the a pplic able deadline 
until t he requirem ent is satisfied: 
(1) Failure to repor t data (i.e ., “m issing data”) or failure to report data 
accurately (i.e ., “inaccura te data”) in writing to the Execu tive Officer 
regarding the V OC c ontent, LVP Conten t, Enforceable Sales, or any othe r 
information required by any de adline specified in the applic able 
Execu tive Or der; 
(2) False repor ting of any info rmation submitted to the Execu tive Officer f or 
determining complian ce with the ACP requiremen ts; 
(3) Failure to completely implement the rec onciliation of s hortfalls plan t hat 
is set forth in the Execu tive Or der, within 30 working days from the da te 
of wr itten no tification of a s hortfall by the Execu tive Officer; 
(4) Failure to completely rec oncile the s hortfall a s spe cified in the Execu tive 
Order, within 90 working days fro m the da te of wr itten notifica tion of a 
shortfall by t he Execu tive Officer. 
(e) False repor ting or failur e to report any of the info rmation specified in se ction 
94547(b)(9), or the sale o r transfer of invalid Surplu s Reductions, shall constitute A-94 a single, separate violation of the requirements of this article for each day during 
the time period for which the Surplus Reductions are claimed to be valid. 
(f) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, any exceedance of the ACP 
Limit for any compliance period that the ACP is in effect shall constitute a single, 
separate violation of the requirements of this article for each day of the 
applic able compliance period. The Executive Officer shall determine whether an 
exceedance of the ACP Limit has occurred as follows: 
(1) If the responsible ACP party has provided all required information for the 
applic able compliance period specified in the Executive Order approving 
an ACP, then the Executive Officer shall determine whether an 
exceedance has occurred u sing the Enforceable Sales records and VOC 
Content for each ACP product, as reported by the responsible ACP party 
for the applic able compliance period; 
(2) If the responsible ACP party has failed to provide all the required 
information spe cified in the Executive Order for an applicable compliance 
period, the Executive Officer shall determine whether an exceedanc e of 
the ACP Limit has o ccurred as follows: 
(A) for the missing data days, the Executive Officer shall calculate 
the total maximum historical emissions, as specified in section 
94542(a)(28); 
(B) for the remaining portion of the compliance period which are 
not missing da ta days, the Executive Officer shall calculate the 
emissions for each ACP product using the Enforceable Sales 
records and VOC C ontent that were reported for that portion 
of the applicable compliance period; 
(C) the ACP Emissions for the entire compliance period shall be 
the sum of the total maximum historical emissions, 
determined pursuant to subsection (f)(2)(A), and the emissions 
determined pursuant to subsection (f)(2)(B) ; 
(D) the Executive Officer shall calculate the ACP Limit for the 
entire compliance period using the ACP Standards applic able 
to each ACP product and the Enforceable Sales records 
specified in subsection (f)(2)(B). The Enforceable Sales for 
each ACP Product during missing data days, as specified in 
subsection (f)(2)(A), shall be zero (0); 
(E) an exceedance of the ACP Limit has occurred when the ACP 
Emissions, determined pursuant to subsection (f)(2)(C), A-95 exceeds the A CP Limit , determined purs uant to s ubsection 
(f)(2)(D). 
(g) If a viola tion specified in s ubsection (f) of this se ction occurs, the res ponsible 
ACP party may, pursuant to this paragraph, est ablish the num ber of 
violations as calculated according to the following eq uation: 
1 viola tion 
NEV = (A CP Emissions - A CP Limit) X  
40 pounds 
whe
re, 
NEV = number of A CP Limit viola tions 
ACP Emissions = the ACP Em issions for the complian ce period  
ACP Limit = the ACP Limit for the complian ce period 
The resp onsible A CP party may determine the numbe r of ACP Limit viola tions 
pursuant to this paragraph only if it has provi ded all required information fo r 
the app licable complian ce period, as specified in the Execu tive Or der 
approving t he A CP.  By choo sing this option, the respon sible A CP party waive s 
any and all leg al ob jections to the calcula tion of the A CP Limit viola tions 
pursuant to this subsection (g). 
(h) Each failure to comply w ith any provision of Method 310 or any other required 
test method, or to supply information required by those methods, is a separate 
violation. 
(h)(i) In asse ssing the amount of pe nalties fo r any viola tion occurring pursuant to 
subsections (a) - (gh) of th is section, the circum stance s identified in H ealth and 
Safety Code section 42 403(b) s hall be taken in to consideration. 
(i)(j) A c ause of a ction again st a respon sible ACP party unde r this section s hall be 
deemed to accrue on the date( s) when the records establishing a viola tion ar e 
received by the Executive Officer. 
(j)(k) The resp onsible A CP party is fully liab le for complian ce with the requiremen ts of 
this ar ticle, even if the resp onsible A CP party contracts with or otherwise relie s 
on ano ther person to carry out some or all of the requiremen ts of this ar ticle. 
NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515,  39516,  39600, 39601, 41503.5, 41511,  and 
41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000,  39002, 39003, 39600, 
39602,  40000, 41504, 41511, 41700 , 4171 2, 42400- 42403 and 42404.5, Health and 
Safety Code.  A-96 § 94547.   Surplus Reductions and Sur plus Trading  
(a) The Execu tive Officer s hall issu e Execu tive Or ders (Surplu s Reduction 
Certificate s) which establish and quantify, to the neare st pound of V OC 
reduced, any Surplus Reductions achieved by a res ponsible A CP party 
operating un der an ACP. T he Surplu s Reductions can be bought f rom, sold to, 
or transferred to a respon sible A CP party operating under an ACP, as provide d 
in subsection (b) of th is section. All Surplu s Reductions shall be ca lculated by 
the Execu tive Officer at the end of ea ch complian ce period within the time 
specifie
d in the approved ACP. S urplus Reduction Certificates s hall not 
constitute instrumen ts, secur ities, or any other form of property. 
(b) The issu ance, use, and trading of all Surplus R eductions shall be subje ct to th e 
following pro visions: 
(1) For the purposes of this ar ticle, VOC reductions f rom source s of VO Cs 
other than consume r products subject to the V OC standards spe cified in 
section 94 509 or ae rosol c oating products subject to the V OC standard s 
specified in section 94 522 may not be used to generate Surplus 
Reductions; 
(2) Surplu s Reductions are valid only when g enerated by a respon sible A CP 
party, and only while t hat responsible A CP party is operating unde r an 
approved ACP; 
(3) Surplu s Reductions are valid only after the Executive Officer has issued an 
Execu tive Or der pursuant to subse ction (a ) of th is section. 
(4) Any Surplu s Reductions issued by the Executive Officer may be used by 
the responsible A CP party who g enerated the surplu s until the redu ctions 
expire, ar e traded, or until the ACP is cancelled pursuant to section 
94551; 
(5) Surplu s Reductions cannot be applied retroactively to any complian ce 
period prior to the complian ce period in wh ich the reductions were 
generat ed; 
(6) Except as provi ded in s ubsecti on (b )(7)(B) of th is section, only small o r 
one- pr oduct businesses selling pr oducts unde r an approved ACP may 
purchase Surplu s Reductions. An incr ease in the size of a small bu siness 
or one-produ ct business shall have no effect on Surplu s Reductions 
purchased by t hat business prior to the date of the incr ease. 
(7) While valid, Surplu s Reduction s can be used only for the following 
purposes: A-97 (A) to adjust either the ACP Emissions of either the responsible ACP 
party who generated the reductions or the responsible ACP party 
to which the reductions were traded, provided the Surplus 
Reductions are not to be used by any responsible ACP party to 
further lower its ACP Emissions when its ACP Emissions are equal 
to or less than the ACP Limit during the applicable compliance 
period; or 
(B) to be traded for the purpose of reconciling another responsible 
ACP party's shortfalls, provided such reconciliation is part of the 
reconciliation of shortfalls plan appr oved by the Executive Officer 
pursuant to section 94 543(a)(7)(J). 
(8) A valid Surplus Reduction shall be in effect starting five (5) days after the 
date of issuance by the Executive Officer, for a continuous period equal 
to the number of days in the compliance period during which the Surplus 
Reduction was generated. The Surplus Reduction shall then expire at the 
end of its effective period. 
(9) At least five (5) working days prior to the effective date of transfer of 
Surplus Reductions, both the responsible ACP party which is selling 
Surplus Reductions an d the responsible ACP party which is buying the 
Surplus Reductions shall, either together or separately, notify the 
Executive Officer in writing of the transfer. The notification shall include 
all of the following: 
(A) the date the transfer is to become effective; 
(B) the date the Surplus Reduction s being traded are due to expire; 
(C) the amount (in pounds of VOCs) of Surplus Reduction s that are 
being transferred; 
(D) the total purchase price paid by the buyer for the Surplus 
Reductions; 
(E) the contact persons, names of the companies, street and mail 
addresses, and phone numbers of the responsible ACP parties 
involved in the trading of the Surplus Reductions; 
(F) a copy of the Executive Officer-issued Surplus Reductions 
Certificate, signed by both the seller and buyer of the certificate, 
showing transfer of all or a specified portion of the Surplus 
Reductions. The copy shall show the amount of any remaining non-
traded Surplus Reductions, if applic able, and shall show their 
expiration date. The copy shall ind icate that both the buyer an d A-98 seller of the Surplu s Reductions fully un derstand the c onditions and 
limita tions placed upon the tr ansfer of the Surplus Reductions and 
accept full respon sibility fo r the appr opriate use of su ch Surplu s 
Redu ctions as provide d in th is section. 
(10) Surplu s Reduction C redits shall not be tr aded between an A CP 
for consume r products and an A CP for aerosol c oating 
products. 
(10) Beginning on January 1, 2024, in order to generate surplus 
reductions, a product with a VOC Standard under  section 
94509(a) that  falls within the ranges in Table 94547(b)(10) 
‘Column A’ may not exceed the corresponding percent of that 
standard identified in Table 94547(b)(10) ‘Column B’.  
Table 94547(b)(10)  
Column A  Column B  
20% < VOC Standard < 100%  97% 
1% < VOC Standard < 20%  95% 
VOC Standard < 1%  90% 
 
(c) Lim
ited- Use Surplu s Reduction Cr edits for Early Reformula tions of A CP Products 
(1) For the  purposes of th is subsection (c), “early reformula tion” means an 
ACP product wh ich is reformulated to result in a r eduction in the 
product's VOC Content, and wh ich is sold, su pplied, or offered fo r sale 
in California fo r the fir st time during the one-y ear (365 day) period 
immediately prio r to the da te on wh ich the application fo r a proposed 
ACP is submitted to the Execu tive O fficer.  “Early reformula tion” does 
not in clude any reformulated ACP p roducts which are sold, supplied, or 
offered for sale in California more than one y ear prior to  the date on 
which the A CP applica tion is submitted to the Execu tive Officer. 
(2) If req uested  in the applica tion fo r a proposed ACP, the Execu tive 
Officer shall, upon approval of the ACP, issue Surplu s Redu ction 
Credits for early reformula tion(s) of ACP produ ct(s), provi ded that all 
of the following do cumentation has been provi ded by the res ponsible 
ACP party to the satisfaction of the Execu tive Officer: 
(A) accura te documentation showing t hat the early refo rmula tion(s) 
reduced t he VOC c ontent of the ACP produ ct(s) to a level wh ich is 
below the P re-ACP VOC c ontent of the p roduct(s), o r below the 
applic able VOC s tandard( s) specified in sections 94509 o r 94522, 
whicheve r is the le sser of the tw o; A-99 (B) accura te documentation demon strating that the early reformulated 
ACP product(s) was sold in California retail outlets within the time 
period specified in subse ction (c )(1); 
(C) accura te sales records fo r the early refo rmulated ACP p roduct(s) 
which meet the definition of “Enforce able Sales Record s” in section 
94542(a)(11), and wh ich dem onstrate that the Enforc eable Sales fo r 
the A CP produ ct(s) are at l east 75.0% of the Gro ss California Sales 
for the pr oduct(s), as specified in se ction 94 543(a)(4); 
(D) acc urate documentation fo r the early reformulated A CP product(s) 
which meets the requirem ents spe cified in sec tions 94543 (a )(3)-(4), 
(a)(7)(G)-(H ), and (a)(8), and wh ich iden tifies the specif ic test 
methods fo r verifying t he claimed early reformula tion(s) and the 
statistical a ccura cy and preci sion of the te st method s as specified in 
section 94543 (a )(7)(D). 
(3) Surplu s Reduction C redits iss ued pursuant to this subse ction (c) shall be 
calculated se parately fo r each early refo rmulated A CP product by the 
Execu tive Officer according to the following eq uation: 
 
where, 
SR = Surplu s Reductions fo r the A CP product, expre ssed to 
the nea rest pound 
Enforce able 
Sales = the Enforc eable Sales fo r the early refo rmulated A CP 
produ ct, expre ssed to the n earest pound of A CP product, A-100 VOC 
Content initial = the Pre-A CP VOC content of the ACP p roduct, or the 
applic able VOC st andard specified in sec tions 94509 or 
94522, whic hever is the lesse r of the two, expre ssed to the 
nearest 0.1 pou nds of VOC per 100 po unds of A CP product, 
VOC 
Content final = the V OC C ontent of the early reformulated A CP produ ct after 
the early reformulation is achiev ed, expre ssed to the nearest 
0.1 pounds of VOC per 100 pounds of A CP produ ct. 
(4) The use of Surplu s Reduction Cr edits iss ued pursuant to this s ubsection 
(c) shall be subje ct to all of the following pro visions: 
(A) Surplu s Reduction C redits shall be used solely to reconcile the 
responsible A CP party's shortfalls, if any, generated during the 
first complian ce period occu rring immediately afte r the issu ance 
of the Execu tive Or der approving a n ACP, and s hall not be used 
for any ot her purpose; 
(B) Surplu s Reduction C redits shall not be tr ansferred to, o r used by, 
any ot her responsible A CP party; 
(C) Surplu s Reduction C redits shall not be tr aded between an A CP for 
consume r products and an A CP for aerosol c oating 
products;Except as provi ded in th is subsection (c), Surplu s 
Redu ction Cr edits shall be subje ct to all requiremen ts applicable 
to Surplu s Reductions and Surplu s Trading, a s specified in 
subsections 94547 (a) and (b). 
NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515, 39516  39600, 39601, 39607, 39701,  
41503.5, 41511 , and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000,  
39002, 39003, 39600, 39602, 40000, 41504, 41511, 41700, and 41712, Health and 
Safety Code.  
§ 94548.   Reconciliatio n of Shortfalls  
(a) At the end of ea ch complian ce period , the responsible A CP party shall make an 
initial calcula tion of any shortfalls o ccurring in that complian ce period, a s 
specified in the Execu tive Or der approving the ACP .  Upon receipt of this 
information, the Execu tive Officer shall determine the amo unt of any s hortfall 
that ha s occurred du ring the complian ce period, and shall notify the respon sible 
ACP par ty of this determina tion. 
(b) The resp onsible A CP party shall implement the reconcilia tion of sh ortfalls plan 
as specified in the Executive Or der approving the ACP, within 30 working days 
from the date of wr itten notification of a s hortfall by the Execu tive Officer; A-101 (c) All shortfalls shall be complete ly reconciled within 90 working days from the 
date of written notifica tion of a s hortfall by the Executive Officer, by 
(1) implemen ting the reconcilia tion of shortfalls plan specified in the 
Execu tive Or der approving the ACP, or 
(2) using hairspray emission redu ction cr edits (HERCs) as spe cified in section 
94567(c), Title 17, California Code of Regula tions. 
(d) All requirem ents specified in the Execu tive Or der approving an ACP, 
including all applicable ACP Limits, shall remain in e ffect while any shortfalls 
are in the proce ss of being rec onciled. 
NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515,  39516,  39600, 39601,  39607, 39701, 41503.5, 
41511,  and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000,  39002, 39003, 
39600,  39602, 40000, 41504, 41511, 41700, and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  
§ 94549.   Notification of Modifications to an  ACP by the Responsi ble ACP Par ty 
(a) Modifications That Do Not Require Execu tive Officer Pre-Approva l: The 
responsible A CP party shall notify the Execu tive Officer, in wr iting, of any 
change in an A CP product's: 
(1) product name, (2 ) product formula tion, (3) pr oduct form, (4 ) product 
function, (5) applic able product category(ies), (6 ) VOC C ontent, (7) LVP 
Content, (8) date- codes, or (9) recommended product usage dire ctions, 
no late r than 15 working days from the date such a c hange occur s.  For 
each m odificati on, the no tification shall fully explain the following: 
(A) the nature of the m odification; 
(
B) the ext ent to wh ich the A CP product formulati on, VOC C ontent, 
LVP C ontent, or recommended usage dire ctions will be chang ed; 
(C) the ext ent to wh ich the A CP Emissions and ACP Limit s pecified in 
the Execu tive Or der will be c hanged fo r the applic able complian ce 
period; a nd 
(D) the effec tive date and co rresponding date-co des for the 
modificatio n. 
(b) Modifications That Require Execu tive Officer Pre- Approval: The res ponsible 
ACP party may pr opose modifica tions to the Enforc eable Sales records o r 
reconciliation of shortfalls plan speci fied in the Execu tive Or der approving the 
ACP.  Any such proposed modifica tions sha ll be fully described in wr iting and 
forwar ded to th e Execu tive Officer. The res ponsible A CP party shall clea rly A-102 demonstrate that the proposed modifica tions will m eet the requiremen ts of 
this ar ticle. The Execu tive Officer shall act on the pr oposed modifica tions 
using the proce dure set forth in section 94544. The responsible A CP party 
shall meet all applic able requiremen ts of the ex isting A CP until such time a s 
any proposed modifica tion(s) is approved i n writing by the Execu tive Officer. 
(c) Other Modifica tions:  Except as otherwise provi ded in s ubsections (a) and (b) 
of th is section, the resp onsible A CP party shall noti fy the Execu tive Officer, in 
writing, of an y informa tion learned of by the res ponsible A CP party which may 
alter any of t he information submitted pursuant to the require ments of se ction 
94543. Th e responsible A CP party shall provide su ch notifica tion to the 
Execu tive Officer no later than 15 working days from the da te such 
information is kno wn to th e responsible A CP party. 
NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515,  39516,  39600, 39601, 39607, 39701,  41503.5, 
41511,  and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000,  39002, 
39003,,  39600, 39602, 40000, 41504, 41511, 41700,  and 41712, Health and Safety 
Code.  
§ 94550.   Modification  of an  ACP by the Exec utive Officer  
(a) If the Execu tive Officer determin es that: (1) the Enforceable Sales fo r an ACP 
product are no longer at lea st 75.0% of the Gro ss California Sales fo r that 
product, or (2) the informa tion submitted pursuant to the approval proce ss set 
forth in se ction 94543 is no longe r valid, o r (3) the A CP Emis sions are 
exceeding the A CP Limit specified in the Executive Or der approving an ACP, 
then the Executive Officer shall modify the A CP as nece ssary to ensure that the 
ACP meets all requiremen ts o f this ar ticle and that the A CP Emissions will not 
exceed the A CP Limit. The Execu tive Officer shall not modify the A CP without 
first affording the resp onsible A CP party an op portunity fo r a public hearing in 
accordan ce with the proc edures specified in Title 17, California Code of 
Regula tions, Division 3, C hapter 1, Subchapte r 1, Ar ticle 4 (comm encing w ith 
section 6 0040), to determine if the A CP should be m odified. 
(b) If any applic able VOC standard s specified in se ctions 94509 o r 94522 are 
modified by the A ir Resources B oard in a future rule making, the Execu tive 
Office r shall modify the ACP Limit specified in the Execu tive O rder approving 
an ACP to reflect the modified V OC st andards as of t heir effective dates. 
NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515, 39516, 39600, 39601,  39607, 39701,  
41503.5, 41511, and 41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 
39000, 39002, 39003, 39600, 39602, 40000, 41504, 41511, 41700, and 41712, 
Health and Safety Code.  
  A-103 § 94551.  Cancellation of an ACP  
(a) An A CP shall remain in effect until: 
(1) the ACP r eaches the expira tion date specified in the Execu tive 
Order; 
(2) the ACP is m odified by the respon sible ACP par ty and approved 
by the Execu tive Officer, as provide d in se ction 945 49; 
(3) the ACP is m odified by the Execu tive Officer, a s provide d in se ction 
94550; 
(4) the ACP in cludes a product for which the VO C standard specified in 
sections 94509 or 94 522 is modified by the A ir Resources Board in a 
future rulemaking , and the respon sible A CP party informs the Executive 
Officer in writing that the A CP will termina te on the e ffective date( s) of 
the m odified stan dard; 
(5) the ACP is cancelled purs uant to subsection (b ) of th is section. 
(b) The Execu tive Officer s hall cancel an A CP if any of the following circumst ances 
occur: 
(1) the res ponsible A CP party demonstrates to the sa tisfaction of t he 
Execu tive Officer that the con tinuation of the A CP will result in an 
extraordina ry ec onomic hardshi p; 
(2) the res ponsible A CP party violate s the requiremen ts of the approve d 
ACP, and the viola tion(s) results in  a shortfall t hat is 20.0% or more 
of the applicable A CP Limit (i.e ., the A CP Emis sions exceed the A CP 
Limit by 20.0% o r more); 
(3) the res ponsible A CP party fails to  meet the requirem ents of se ction 
94548 (Reconcilia tion of Shortfalls) within the time periods specified 
in section 94548. 
(4) the res ponsible A CP party has demon strated a recu rring pattern o f 
violations and has con sistently failed to take the nece ssary steps to 
correct tho se viola tions. 
(c) The Execu tive Officer s hall not c ancel an ACP pursuant to subsection (b ) of this 
section wit hout first affording the respon sible ACP party an op portunity fo r a 
public h earing in accor dance with the proc edures spe cified in Title 17 , California 
Code of Regula tions, Division 3, Ch apter 1, S ubchapter 1, Ar ticle 4 
(comm encing w ith section 6 0040), to determine if the A CP should be c ancelled.  A-104 (d) The resp onsible A CP party for an A CP which is cancelled purs uant to this 
section and who does not have a valid A CP to immediately r eplace the 
cancelled A CP shall meet all of the following requiremen ts: 
(1) all remaining s hortfalls in e ffect at the time of A CP cancellation shall be 
reconciled in a ccordance with the require ments of se ction 94 548, and 
(2) all ACP products subject to the A CP shall be in complian ce with the 
applic able VOC stand ards in sections 94509 and 94522 imm ediately 
upon the e ffective da te of A CP cancellation. 
(e) Any viola tions incurred pursuant to sec tion 94 546 s hall not be cancelled o r in 
any way a ffected by the s ubsequent c ancellation or modifica tion of an A CP 
pursuant to se ction 94 549, 94 550 o r 94551. 
NOTE:  Auth ority cited: sections 39515, 39516 , 39600, 39601, 41503.5,  41511, and 
41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000,  39002, 39003,  39600, 
39602, 40000, 41504,  41511, 41700,  41712, and 42400-42 403, Health and Safe ty 
Code. 
§ 94552.   Treatment of I nformation  
The informa tion required by se ctions 94543 (a )(1)-(a )(2) and 94547(b )(9) is 
public informa tion wh ich may not be claimed a s confidential. All oth er 
information submitted to the Execu tive Officer to meet the require ments of 
this ar ticle shall be h andled in a ccordance with the procedure s specified in 
Title 1 7, California Code of Regula tions, sections 91000-91022. 
NOTE: Authority cited : Secti ons 39515, 39516, 39600, 3 9601 , 41511, and 4 1712, 
Health and Safe ty Code. Refe rence: Se ctions 39002, 39600, 4 0000, 4 1511 and 
41712, H ealth and Safety Cod e. 
§ 94553.   Other  Applicable Require ments 
(a) Unless otherwise s pecified in the Execu tive Or der approving an ACP, all 
applic able requirem ents spe cified in Title 17, California Code of Regula tions, 
Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 8.5, Ar ticles 2 and 3, (se ctions 94507-94517 
and 94520-94528), shall remain in e ffect for all A CP products subject to an 
ACP. 
(b) All applicable requirem ents specified in T itle 17, California C ode of 
Regula tions, Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 8.5, Ar ticles 2 and 3, (se ctions 
94507-9 4517 and 94520-94528), shall remain in e ffect for all A CP products 
which are not subject to an ACP. A-105 (c) The provision s of this ar ticle notwith standing, the require ments of the Sou th 
Coast Air Quality M anagement District Rule 1174 s hall remain in e ffect for all 
charcoal lighter material produ cts sold, su pplied, offe red for sale, or 
manufactured for u se in the Sou th Coast Air Q uality M anagem ent Distr ict (as 
defined in se ction 40410 of the Hea lth and Safe ty Code). 
(d) The provision s of this ar ticle notwith standing, the require ments of the Bay Ar ea 
Air Quality M anage ment District Rule 8-49 shall remain in e ffect for all aerosol 
coating products sold, s upplied, o ffered for sale, applied , or manufactured f or 
use in the Bay Area A ir Quality M anagem ent District (a s defined in se ction 
40200 of the Hea lth and Safe ty Code). 
(ed)   A respon sible A CP party may tr ansfer an ACP to another respon sible A CP 
party, provide d that a ll of the following c onditions are me t: 
(1) The Execu tive Officer shall be notified, in writing, by both responsible 
ACP parties participating in the tr ansfer of the A CP and its associat ed 
Execu tive Or der. The wr itten notifica tions shall be postmarked at lea st 
five (5 ) working days prior to the e ffective date of the tr ansfer and s hall 
be signed and submitted se parately by both respon sible par ties. The 
written notifica tions sha ll clea rly iden tify the c ontact pers ons, business 
names, mail and str eet addresse s, and phone num bers of t he responsible 
parties involv
ed in the tr ansfer. 
(2) The resp onsible A CP party to which the A CP is being tr ansferred shall 
provide a wr itten declaration sta ting that the tr ansferee shall fu lly comply 
with all requiremen ts of the Execu tive Or der approving t he A CP and this 
article. 
NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515, 39516  39600, 39601, 41503.5,41511, and 
41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000,  39002, 39003, 39600, 
39602, 40000, 41504, 41511, 41700, and 41712,  Health and Safety Code.  
§ 94554.   Feder al Enfo rceabi lity 
For purposes of federal enforce ability  of this article, the Environmental 
Prote ction Ag ency is not subje ct to a pproval determina tions made by t he 
Execu tive Officer unde r this ar ticle. Within 180 days of a req uest from a 
responsible A CP party whose A CP has been approved by the Execu tive 
Officer, an A CP meeting the requirem ents of the Clean A ir Act shall be 
submitted by the Execu tive Officer to the Environmental Prote ction Ag ency 
for inclusion in the applicable implem entation plan approved o r 
promulgated by t he En vironmental P rotection Ag ency  pursuant to section 
110 of the Clean A ir Act, 42 U.S.C., section 7410. A-106 Prior to submit ting an A CP as a revision to the applic able implementa tion 
plan, the Execu tive Office r shall hold a public hearing on the pr oposed 
revision. Notice of the time and pla ce of the hearing shall be s ent to the 
applic ant by certified mail not le ss than 30 days prior to the hearing .  Notice 
of the hearin g shall also be subm itted fo r publica tion in the California 
Regulatory No tice R egiste r and sent to the Environmental Prote ction 
Agency, every person w ho requests su ch notice, and to any person o r group 
of pers ons whom the E x ecutive Officer believes may be intere sted in the 
applica tion. Within 30 days of the h earing the Execu tive Officer shall notify 
the applic ant of the decision in writing as provi ded in se ction 94543(b). The 
decision may approv e, disapprove, o r modify an A CP previ ously granted 
pursuant to section 94 543. 
NOTE: Authority cited : Secti ons 39515, 39516, 39600, 3 9601 , 39602 and 4 1712, 
Health and Safe ty 
Code. Refe rence: Se ctions 39002, 39600, 4 0000 and 417 12, H ealth and Safe ty 
Code. 
§ 94555.  
 Feder al Clean Air  Act Requirements  
(a) Unless otherwise determined by the U.S. Environmental Protec tion Ag ency, 
products sold, supplied, o ffered fo r sale, or m anufactured for use in Californi a 
unde r the requirement s of an A CP are not subje ct to the requiremen ts of Title V 
of the Fe deral Clean Ai r Act (42 U.S .C. sections 7661-7661f). 
(b) Nothing in this ar ticle shall be c onstrued to modify or in any way affe ct any 
requirem ents of the fe deral Clean A ir Act, includ ing but not limited to Title V o f 
the federa l Clean Air Act, which are a pplic able to the c onstruction or operation 
of the resp onsible A CP party's manufacturing facility o r to any other a ctivities of 
the res ponsible A CP party. 
NOTE: Authority cited : Secti ons 39515, 39516, 39600, 3 9601 , 39602, and 4 1712, 
Health and Safe ty 
Code. Refe rence: Se ctions 39002, 39600, 4 0000, and 417 12, H ealth and Safe ty 
Code 
  A-107  
Appendix A -5 
Proposed Amendments to the Tables of Maximum 
Incremental  Reactivity (MIR) Values  
Proposed Regulation Order  
State of California  
Air Resources Board   A-108  
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A-109 Proposed Regulation Order  
Proposed Amendments to the 
Tables of Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) Values  
Note: Amendments ar e shown in underline  to indicate additions and strikeout  
to indicate deletions from the existing regulatory text.  The symbol “ *  *  *  *” 
means that intervening text not proposed for amendment is not shown.   
[Bracketed underline text]  is placeholder text for the approval date for these 
proposed amendments.  
SUBCHAPTER 8 .6 MAXIMUM  INCREMEN TAL REAC TIVITY 
Amend title 17, California Code of Regulations, section 94700 to read as follows:  
Article 1.  Tables of Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) Values 
§ 94700.   MIR Values for Compounds.  
  Organic Compound  MIR Value 
(July 18, 
2001)  New MIR 
Value October 
2, 2010  
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815 ethyl lactate  2.71 2.48 
816 diethyl carbonate***  0.71 0.71 
8167 methyl isopropyl carbonate  0.69 0.62 
8178 1-methoxy -2-propyl acetate  1.71 1.70 
8189 2-ethoxyethyl acetate  1.90 1.84 
81920 2-methyoxy -1-propyl acetate  1.12 1.12 
8201 methoxypropanol acetate  1.97 1.86 
8212 dimethyl succinate  0.23 0.23 
8223 ethylene glycol diacetate  0.72 0.66 
8234 1,2-propylene glycol diacetate  0.94 0.61 
8245 diisopropyl carbonate  1.04 0.98 
8256 dimethyl glutarate  0.51 0.42 
8267 2-butoxyethyl acetate  1.67 1.62 
8278 dimethyl adipate  1.95 1.80 
8289 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy) ethyl acetate  1.50 1.48 
82930 dipropylene glycol n -propyl ether isomer #1  2.13 2.00 
8301 dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate isomer # 1  1.41 1.38 
8312 dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate isomer # 2  1.58 1.52 
8323 dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate isomers  1.49 1.45 
8334 glyceryl triacetate  0.57 0.55 
8345 2-(2-butoxyethox y) ethyl acetate  1.38 1.38 
8356 substituted C7 ester (C12)  0.92 0.81 
8367 1-hydroxy -2,2,4 -trimethylpentyl -3-isobutyrate  0.92 0.89 
8378 3-hydroxy -2,2,4 -trimethylpentyl -1-isobutyrate  0.88 0.77   
A-110   Organic Compound  MIR Value 
(July 18, 
2001)  New MIR Value October 
2, 2010  
8389 2,2,4 -trimethyl -1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate and 
isom ers (texanol ®)  0.89 0.81 
83940 substituted C9 ester (C12)  0.89 0.81 
8401 dimethyl sebacate  0.48 0.43 
8412 diisopropyl adipate  1.42 1.28 
  Glycols, Ethers, and Glycol Ethers      
8423 dimethyl ether  0.93 0.81 
8434 ethylene glycol  3.36 3.13 
8445 propy lene glycol  2.75 2.58 
8456 dimethoxy methane  1.04 0.94 
8467 glycerol  3.27 3.15 
8478 1,3-butanediol*  3.21 3.36 
8489 1,2-butanediol  2.21 2.52 
84950 1,4-butanediol  3.22 2.72 
8501 2,3-butanediol*  4.23 4.38 
8512 pentaerythritol  2.42 2.17 
8523 1,2-dihydr oxyhexane  2.75 2.55 
8534 2-methyl -2,4-pentanediol  1.04 1.45 
8545 2-ethyl -1,3-hexanediol  2.62 2.05 
8556 trimethylene oxide  5.22 4.56 
8567 1,3-dioxolane  5.47 4.96 
8578 2-methoxy ethanol  2.98 2.93 
8589 tetrahydrofuran  4.95 4.31 
85960 diethyl ether  4.01 3.76 
8601 1,4-dioxane  2.71 2.62 
8612 1-methoxy -2-propanol  2.62 2.44 
8623 2-ethoxy -ethanol  3.78 3.71 
8634 2-methoxy -1-propanol  3.01 3.01 
8645 3-methoxy -1-propanol  4.01 3.84 
8656 diethylene glycol  3.55 3.35 
8667 α-methyl tetrahydrofuran  4.62 3.97 
8678 tetrahydropyran  3.81 3.22 
8689 ethyl isopropyl ether  3.86 3.74 
86970 methyl n -butyl ether  3.66 3.15 
8701 methyl t -butyl ether  0.78 0.73 
8712 tetrahydro -2-furanmethanol; tetrahydrofurfuryl 
alcohol  3.54 3.31 
8723 2,2-dimethoxy -propane  0.52 0.48 
8734 1-ethoxy -2-propanol  3.25 3.09 
8745 2-propoxy -ethanol  3.52 3.30 
8756 3-ethoxy -1-propanol  4.24 4.09 
8767 3-methoxy -1-butanol  0.97 3.87   
A-111   Organic Compound  MIR Value 
(July 18, 
2001)  New MIR Value October 
2, 2010  
8778 2-(2-methoxyethoxy) ethanol  2.90 2.66 
8789 di-n-propyl ether  3.24 3.08 
87980 ethyl n -butyl ether  3.86 3.48 
8801 ethyl tert -butyl ether  2.11 2.01 
8812 methyl tert -amyl ether; TAME  2.14 1.69 
8823 diisopropyl ether  3.56 3.52 
8834 ethylene glycol diethyl ether; 1,2 -diethoxyethane  2.84 2.95 
8845 acetal (1,1 -diethoxyethane)  3.68 3.58 
8856 1-propoxy -2-propanol; prop ylene glycol n -propyl 
ether  2.86 2.68 
8867 2-butoxy -ethanol  2.90 2.90 
8878 3-methoxy -3-methyl -butanol  1.74 2.88 
8889 n-propoxy -propanol  3.84 3.77 
8890 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy) ethanol  3.19 3.26 
8901 dipropylene glycol isomer (1 -[2-hydroxypropyl] -2-
propanol)  2.48 2.31 
8912 triethylene glycol  3.41 3.25 
8923 4,4-diethyl -3-oxahexane; tert -amyl ethyl ether; TAEE  2.03 1.95 
8934 1-tert-butoxy -2-propanol  1.71 1.61 
8945 2-tert-butoxy -1-propanol  1.81 1.81 
8956 n-butoxy -2-propanol; propylene glycol n -butyl ether  2.70 2.72 
8967 2-(2-propoxyethoxy) ethanol  3.00 2.85 
8978 dipropylene glycol methyl ether; 1 -methoxy -2-(2-
hydroxypropoxy) -propane  2.21 1.98 
8989 dipropylene glycol methyl ether; 2 -(2-
methoxypropoxy) -1-propanol  2.70 2.58 
8900 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy) ethox y] ethanol  2.62 2.58 
9001 2-butyl tetrahydrofuran  2.53 2.13 
9012 di-isobutyl ether  1.29 1.20 
9023 di-n-butyl ether  3.17 2.84 
9034 2-n-hexyloxyethanol  2.45 2.09 
9045 2,2,4 -trimethyl -1,3-pentanediol  1.74 1.54 
9056 2-methoxy -1-(2-methoxy -1-methylethoxy) -propane; 
dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether  2.09 2.02 
9067 2-(2-butoxyethoxy) -ethanol  2.87 2.39 
9078 dipropylene glycol ethyl ether  2.75 2.72 
9089 2-[2-(2-ethoxyethoxy) ethoxy] ethanol  2.66 2.46 
90910 tetraethylene glycol  2.84 2.51 
9101 2-(2-ethylhexy loxy) ethanol  1.71 1.55 
9112 1-(butoxyethoxy) -2-propanol  2.08 1.93 
9123 2-[2-(2-propoxyethoxy) ethoxy] ethanol  2.46 2.17 
9134 tripropylene glycol*  2.07 2.18   
A-112   Organic Compound  MIR Value 
(July 18, 
2001)  New MIR Value October 
2, 2010  
9145 2,5,8,11 -tetraoxatridecan -13-ol 2.15 1.97 
9156 di-n-pentyl ether  2.64 2.15 
9167 2-(2-hexyloxyethoxy) ethanol  2.03 1.84 
9178 glycol ether DPnB; dipropylene glycol n -butyl ether;  
1-(2-butoxy -1-methylethoxy) -2-propanol)  1.96 1.83 
9189 2-[2-(2-butoxyethoxy) ethoxy] ethanol  2.24 1.96 
91920 tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether  1.90 1.92 
9201 diethylene glycol mono -(2-ethylhexyl) ether*  1.46 1.56 
9212 tripropylene glycol n -butyl ether*  1.55 1.64 
  Ketones      
9223 acetone  0.43 0.36 
9234 cyclobutanone  0.68 0.62 
9245 methyl ethyl ketone  1.49 1.48 
9256 cyclopentanone  1.43 1.15 
9267 C5 cyclic ketones  1.43 1.15 
9278 2-pentanone  3.07 2.81 
9289 3-pentanone  1.45 1.24 
92930 C5 ketones  3.07 2.81 
9301 methyl isopropyl ketone  1.64 1.65 
9312 2,4-pentanedione  1.02 1.01 
9323 cyclohexanone  1.61 1.35 
9334 C6 cyclic ketones  1.61 1.35 
9345 4-methyl -2-pentanone; methyl isobutyl ketone  4.31 3.88 
9356 methyl n -butyl ketone  3.55 3.14 
9367 methyl tert -butyl ketone  0.78 0.65 
9378 C6 ketones  3.55 3.14 
9389 C7 cyclic ketones  1.41 1.18 
93940 2-heptanone  2.80 2.36 
9401 2-methyl -3-hexanone  1.79 1.53 
9412 di-isopropyl ketone  1.63 1.31 
9423 C7 ketones  2.80 2.36 
9434 5-methyl -2-hexanone  2.10 2.41 
9445 3-methyl -2-hexanone  2.81 2.55 
9456 C8 cyclic ketones  1.25 1.05 
9467 2-octanone  1.66 1.40 
9478 C8 ketones  1.66 1.40 
9489 C9 cyclic ketones  1.13 0.94 
94950 2-propyl cyclohexanone  1.71 1.54 
9501 4-propyl cyclohexanone  2.08 1.85 
9512 2-nonanone  1.30 1.08 
9523 di-isobutyl ketone; 2,6 -dimethyl -4-heptanone  2.94 2.68 
9534 C9 ketones  1.30 1.08   
A-113   Organic Compound  MIR Value 
(July 18, 
2001)  New MIR Value October 
2, 2010  
9545 C10 cyclic ketones  1.02 0.86 
9556 2-decanone  1.06 0.90 
9567 C10 ketones  1.06 0.90 
9578 2,6,8 -trimethyl -4-nonanone; isobuthyl heptyl ketone  1.86 1.66 
9589 biacetyl; diacetyl; butanedione  20.7 20.0 
95960 methylvinyl ketone  8.73 9.65 
9601 mesityl oxide; 2 -methyl -2-penten -4-one 17.3 6.51 
9612 isophorone; 3,5,5 -trimethyl -2-cyclohexenone  10.5 4.63 
9623 1-nonene -4-one 3.39 3.14 
9634 hydroxy acetone  3.08 3.23 
9645 dihydroxy acetone  4.02 3.99 
9656 methoxy -acetone  2.14 2.03 
9667 diacetone alcohol  0.68 0.60 
  Phenols      
9678 phenol  1.82 2.76 
9689 C7 alkyl phenols  2.34 2.40 
96970 m-cresol  2.34 2.40 
9701 p-cresol  2.34 2.40 
9712 o-cresol  2.34 2.40 
9723 4-vinyl phenol  1.43 1.50 
9734 2,4-dimethyl phenol*  2.07 2.12 
9745 2,5-dimethyl phenol*  2.07 2.12 
9756 3,4-dimethyl phenol*  2.07 2.12 
9767 2,3-dimethyl phenol*  2.07 2.12 
9778 2,6-dimethyl phenol*  2.07 2.12 
9789 C8 alkyl phenols  2.07 2.12 
97980 2,3,5 -trimethyl phenol*  1.86 1.90 
9801 2,3,6 -trimethyl phenol*  1.86 1.90 
9812 C9 alkyl phenols  1.86 1.90 
9823 C10 alkyl phenols  1.68 1.73 
9834 C11 alkyl phenols  1.54 1.58 
9845 C12 alkyl phenols  1.42 1.46 
9856 2-phenoxyethanol; ethylene glycol phenyl ether  3.61 4.49 
9867 1-phenoxy -2-propanol  1.73 1.60 
9878 2,6-di-tert-butyl -p-cresol*  1.15 1.18 
  Other Oxygenated Organics      
9889 glycolaldehyde*  4.96 5.10 
9890 lumped C5+ unsaturated carbonyl species*  6.18 6.38 
9901 benzyl alcohol*  4.98 5.11 
9912 methoxybenzene; anisole*  6.49 6.66 
9923 β-phenethyl alcohol; 2 -phenyl ethyl alcohol*  4.41 4.53 
9934 phthalic anhydride*  2.50 2.58   
A-114   Organic Compound  MIR Value 
(July 18, 
2001)  New MIR Value October 
2, 2010  
9945 methylparaben; 4 -hydroxybenzoi c acid, methyl ester*  1.66 1.71 
9956 cinnamic aldehyde*  4.68 4.84 
9967 cinnamic alcohol*  0.84 0.89 
9978 anethol; p -propenyl -anisole*  0.76 0.80 
9989 camphor*  0.45 0.49 
9991000  citronellol; 3,7 -dimethyl -6-octen -1-ol* 5.63 5.79 
10001 hydroxycitronella*;  hydroxycitronellal  2.50 2.61 
10012 linalool*  5.28 5.43 
10023 1,2-diacetyl benzene*  2.17 2.25 
10034 geraniol*  4.97 5.12 
10045 propylparaben*; 4 -hydroxybenzoic acid, propyl ester  1.40 1.44 
10056 diethyl phthalate*  1.56 1.62 
10067 3,6,9,12 -tetraoxa -hexadecan -1-ol 1.90 1.72 
10078 triethyl citrate*  0.66 0.70 
10089 amyl cinnamal*  3.06 3.16 
100910 hexyl cinnamal*  2.86 2.96 
10101 2-ethyl -hexyl benzoate*  0.93 0.98 
10112 dibutyl phthalate*  1.20 1.25 
10123 2,2,4 -trimethyl -1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate*  0.34 0.38 
10134 methyl hexadecanoate; methyl palmitate*  0.40 0.44 
10145 methyl cis -9-heptadecenoate*  1.56 1.62 
10156 methyl heptadecanoate; methyl margarate*  0.38 0.42 
10167 methyl linolenate; methyl cis,cis,cis -9,12,15 -
octadecatrienoate*  1.77 2.32 
10178 methyl linoelate; methyl cis,cis -9,12-
octadecadienoate*  1.48 1.84 
10189 methyl cis -9-octadecenoate; methyl oleate*  1.48 1.54 
101920 methyl octadecanoate; methyl stearate*  0.36 0.40 
  Other Organic Compounds      
10201 methylamine*  7.29 7.70 
10212 methyl chloride  0.03 0.04 
10223 methyl nitrite*  10.50  10.84  
10234 nitromethane  7.86 0.07 
10245 carbon disulfide*  0.23 0.25 
10256 dichloromethane  0.07 0.04 
10267 methyl bromide  0.02 0.02 
10278 chloroform  0.03 0.02 
10289 methyl iodide*  0.00 0.00 
102930 carbon tetrachloride  0.00 0.00 
10301 chloropicrin; trichloro -nitro -methane*  1.80 1.85 
10312 methylene bromide  0.00 0.00 
10323 acetylene  1.25 0.95   
A-115   Organic Compound  MIR Value 
(July 18, 
2001)  New MIR Value October 
2, 2010  
10334 dimethyl amine  9.37 3.17 
10345 ethyl amine  7.80 5.78 
10356 ethanolamine  5.97 6.81 
10367 vinyl chl oride  2.92 2.83 
10378 ethyl chloride  0.25 0.29 
10389 1,1-difluoroethane; HFC -152a  0.00 0.02 
103940 methyl isothiocyanate*; MITC  0.31 0.32 
10401 nitroethane  12.79  0.06 
10412 dimethyl sulfoxide; DMSO  6.90 6.68 
10423 chloroacetaldehyde*  12.00  12.30  
10434 1,1-dichloroethene*  1.69 1.79 
10445 trans -1,2-dichloroethene  0.81 1.70 
10456 cis-1,2-dichloroethene*  1.65 1.70 
10467 1,1-dichloroethane  0.10 0.07 
10478 1,2-dichloroethane  0.10 0.21 
10489 1,1,1,2 -tetrafluoroethane; HFC -134a  0.00 0.00 
104950 ethyl b romide  0.11 0.13 
10501 trichloroethylene; TCE  0.60 0.64 
10512 1,1,1 -trichloroethane  0.00 0.01 
10523 1,1,2 -trichloroethane  0.06 0.09 
10534 perchloroethylene; perc  0.04 0.03 
10545 1,2-dibromoethane  0.05 0.10 
10556 methyl acetylene  6.45 6.72 
10567 acrylonitrile*  2.16 2.24 
10578 trimethyl amine  7.06 6.32 
10589 isopropyl amine*  6.93 7.23 
105960 n-methyl acetamide**  19.70  20.19  
10601 1-amino -2-propanol  13.42  5.42 
10612 3-chloropropene*  11.98  12.22  
10623 1-nitropropane  16.16  0.22 
10634 2-nitropropane  16.16  0.11 
10645 chloroacetone*  9.22 9.41 
10656 trans -1,3-dichloropropene*  4.92 5.03 
10667 cis-1,3-dichloropropene*  3.61 3.70 
10678 1,3-dichloropropene mixture*  4.19 4.29 
10689 1,2-dichloropropane*  0.28 0.29 
106970 trans -1,3,3,3 -tetrafluoropropene*;  trans -HFO -1234ze  0.09 0.10 
10701 2,3,3,3 -tetrafluoropropene*; HFO -1234yf  0.27 0.28 
1072  1-chloro -3,3,3 -trifluoropropene; HFO -1233zd***  0.04 0.04 
10713 n-propyl bromide  0.35 0.42 
10724 1,1,1,3,3 -pentafluoropropane*; HFC -245fa  0.00 0.00   
A-116   Organic Compound  MIR Value 
(July 18, 
2001)  New MIR Value October 
2, 2010  
10735 3,3-dichl oro-1,1,1,2,2 -pentafluoro -propane; HCFC -
225ca*  0.00 0.00 
10746 1,3-dichloro -1,1,2,2,3 -pentafluoro -propane; HCFC -
225cb*  0.00 0.00 
10757 1,3-butadiyne*  5.53 5.76 
10768 1-buten -3-yne; vinyl acetylene*  10.15  10.48  
10779 2-butyne  16.33  16.32  
10780 ethyl ac etylene  6.20 6.11 
107981 tert-butyl amine*  0.00 0.00 
10802 morpholine  15.43  1.98 
10813 ethyl methyl ketone oxime; methyl ethyl ketoxime*  22.04  1.58 
10824 dimethylaminoethanol; DMAE  4.76 5.62 
10835 2-amino -1-butanol*  4.78 4.98 
10846 2-amino -2-methyl -1-propanol; AMP  15.08  0.25 
10857 1-chlorobutane*  1.04 1.10 
10868 diethylenetriamine**  13.03  15.53  
10879 diethanol -amine  4.05 2.47 
108890 2-(chloro -methyl) -3-chloro -propene  1.13 7.00 
10891 n-butyl bromide  0.60 0.82 
10902 1,1,1,3,3 -pentafluorobutane; HF C-365mfc*  0.00 0.00 
10913 n-methyl -2-pyrrolidone  2.56 2.41 
10924 2-amino -2-ethyl -1,3-propanediol*  0.00 0.78 
10935 hydroxyethylethylene urea**  14.75  11.22  
10946 methoxy -perfluoro -n-butane*; methyl - nonafluoro -
butyl ether; HFE -7100 isomer  0.00 0.00 
10957 methoxy- perfluoro -isobutene*; methyl -nonafluoro -
isobutyl ether; HFE -7100 isomer  0.00 0.00 
10968 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5 -decafluoro -pentane; HFC -43-
10mee*  0.00 0.00 
10979 triethyl amine  16.60  3.84 
1098100 triethylene diamine*  3.31 3.46 
1099101 monochlorob enzene  0.36 0.32 
11002 nitrobenzene  0.07 0.06 
11013 p-dichlorobenzene  0.20 0.18 
11024 o-dichlorobenzene*  0.17 0.18 
11035 triethanolamine*  2.76 4.21 
11046 hexamethyl -disiloxane*  0.00 0.00 
11057 hydroxymethyl -disiloxane*  0.00 0.00 
11068 hexafluoro -benzene*  0.05 0.05 
11079 ethoxy -perfluoro -n-butane*; ethyl nonafluoro -butyl 
ether; HFE -7200 isomer  0.01 0.01   
A-117   Organic Compound  MIR Value 
(July 18, 
2001)  New MIR Value October 
2, 2010  
110810 ethoxy -perfluoro -isobutane*; ethyl nonafluoro -
isobutyl ether; HFE -7200 isomer  0.01 0.01 
110911 perfluoro -n-hexane*  0.00 0.00 
11102 2-chloro toluene*  2.82 2.92 
11113 m-nitrotoluene*  0.48 0.50 
11124 benzotrifluoride  0.26 0.29 
11135 p-trifluoromethyl -chloro -benzene  0.11 0.13 
11146 p-toluene isocyanate  0.93 1.06 
11157 3-(chloromethyl) -heptane*  0.88 0.95 
11168 cyclosiloxane D4; octamethylcycl otetrasiloxane*  0.00 0.00 
11179 cumene hydroperoxide; 1- methyl -1-
phenylethylhydroperoxide**  12.61  9.08 
111820 2,4-toluene diisocyanate*  0.00 0.00 
111921 2,6-toluene diisocyanate*  0.00 0.00 
11202 toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers)*  0.00 0.00 
11213 molinate; S -ethyl hexahydro -1H-azepine -1-
carbothioate*  1.43 1.51 
11224 EPTC; S -ethyl dipropyl -thiocarbamate*  1.58 1.67 
11235 triisopropanolamine*  2.60 2.70 
11246 dexpanthenol; pantothenylol**  9.35 6.15 
11257 pebulate; S -propyl butylethylthio -carbamate*  1.58 1.67 
11268 cyclosiloxane D5; decamethyl -cyclopentasiloxane*  0.00 0.00 
11279 thiobencarb; S -[4-chlorobenzyl] N,N -
diethylthiolcarbamate*  0.65 0.68 
112830 methylene diphenylene diisocyanate  0.79 0.89 
112931 lauryl pyrrolidone*  0.89 0.94 
  Complex Mix tures      
11302 base ROG mixture  3.71 3.60 
1133  Alkane Mixed - Minimally 90% C13 and higher 
carbon number***  0.67 0.60 
11314 kerosene*  1.46 1.62 
11325 oxo-tridecyl acetate  0.67 0.55 
11336 oxo-dodecyl acetate  0.72 0.59 
11347 oxo-decyl acetate  0.83 0.70 
11358 oxo-nonyl acetate  0.85 0.72 
11369 oxo-octyl acetate  0.96 0.81 
113740 oxo-heptyl acetate  0.97 0.83 
113841 oxo-hexyl acetate  1.03 0.86 
113942 turpentine*  4.12 4.28 
11403 soy methyl esters; alkyl C16 -C18 methyl esters*  1.52 1.58   
A-118 * This reactive org anic compound w as added to the T able of M IR 
Values on October 2, 2010,  and may be used in aerosol coat ing 
products  after October 2, 2010, as specified in section 
94522(hi)(3)(B), title 17, California C ode of Regulat ions 
** ULM IR (as defined in section  94521(a)( 81), title 17, California C ode 
of Regulat ions.) 
*** This reactive org anic compound w as added to the T able of M IR 
Values on [date of amendment],  and may be used in aerosol 
coating pr oducts  after [date of amendment], as specified in 
section 94522(h)(3)(B), title 17, California C ode of Regul ations 
NOTE:  Authority cited: sections 39515, 39516, 39600, 39601, 41503.5, 41511, and 
41712, Health and Safety Code.  Reference: sections 39000, 39002, 39003, 39600, 
39602, 40000, 41504, 41511, 41700, and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 
A-119 [Appendix A -6 
Proposed Amendments to:]  
METHOD 310 
Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in 
Consumer Products and Reactive Organic Compounds  
(ROC) in Aerosol Coating Products  
(Including Appendix A)  
Adopted:  September 25,  1997 
Amended:  September 3,  1999 
Amended: July 18, 2001 
Amended: May 5, 2005 
Amended: August 6, 2010  
Amended: September 29, 2011 
Amended: August 1, 2014  
Amended: May 25, 2018 
Amended: [date of amendment ] 
[Note: Amendments are shown in underline  to indicate additions and strikeout  to 
indicate deletions from the existing regulatory text. ]  
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A-121  
METHOD 310 
DETERMINATION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC) IN 
CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND REACTIVE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS  
(ROC) IN AEROSOL COATING PRODUCTS  
(Including Appendix A)  
1 A PPLICABILITY  
1.1 This method CARB Method 310 (Method 310) applies to the determination of  the 
percent by weight of  each of the  following : 
(1) Vvolatile organic comp ounds (VOC) content of a in consumer product s, 
antiperspirant and deodorant products, as those terms are defined inunder  Title 
17, California Code of Regulations (CCR), Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 
8.5(Consumer Products Regulations)  (Consumer Products) , commencing with  
Article 1,  sections 94500- 94506.5 and Article 2, sections  945087- 94517, and; 
(2) low vapor pressure- volatile organic compounds ( LVP- VOC ) as that term is 
defined in section 94508(a). ; 
(3) Volatile components of a product that do not meet the de finition of a VOC or 
are exempted, under sections 94501, 94503, 94508, or  94510;  
(4) Specific components that are prohibited under sections 94509, 94522;  and 
(5) Reactive organic compound (ROC) content, under Article 2, section 94509; and 
Article 3, sections 94520 -94528, for the purposes of calculating  product - 
weighted maximum incremental reactivity  (PWMIR).  
1.2 Method 310 applies to the determination of product weighted maximum 
incremental reactivity (PWMIR) of aerosol coating products, as that term is defined 
in Title 17, CCR, Consumer Products section 94521.  
1.3 Method  310 determines  the total volatile  material  in a product  and the presence of 
any compounds prohibited by CARB regulations (“prohibited compounds”).  
Components of the product that do not meet the definition of a VOC or are 
exempted by CARB regulations for a specific product category (“exempt  
compounds”) are subtracted from the total volatile material to determine the final  
VOC content for the product.  Method 310 is also used to determine the percent  by 
weight of the reactive organic compounds (ROC).  
1.41.2 Method 310 does not apply to the determination of the composition or 
concentration of f ragrance components in products  
A-122 1.51.3 Definitions: The term “Executive Officer” as used in this documen t means the 
Executive Officer of the Air Resources Board or his or her authorized 
representative.  
1.3.1  Chemical  “compound” means a molecule of definite chemical formula and 
isomeric  structure.  
1.3.2  C hemical  “mixture” means a substance comprised of two or more chem ical 
compounds.  
1.3.3  “Content” means the weight of a compound or a mixture in a product 
expressed as a percentage  of the product  weight  (exclusive  of the container or 
packaging).  
2 R EFERENCE S METHODS  
2.1 Reference Methods  
Method 310 incorporates by reference the following ASTM International (ASTM), 
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and United States 
Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) analytical test methods:  
2.1.1  ASTM D86 -01, Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Product s at 
Atmospheric Pressure (August 10,  2001).  
2.1.2  A STM D523- 08, Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss (June 1,  2008).  
2.1.3  A STM D850- 00, Standard Test Method for Distillation of Industrial Aromatic 
Hydrocarbons and Related Materials (December 10,  2000).  
2.1.4  A STM D8 59-00, Standard Test Method for Silica in Water (June 10,  2000).  
2.1.5  A STM D1078- 01, Standard Test Method for Distillation Range of Volatile 
Organic Liquids (June 10,  2001).  
2.1.6  A STM D1426- 98, Standard Test Methods for Ammonia Nitrogen in Water 
(December 10,  1998).  
2.1.7  A STM D1613- 06, Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents and 
Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related 
Products (April 1,  2006).  
2.1.8  A STM D2369- 01, Standard Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings 
(January 10,  2001).    
A-123 2.1.9  ASTM D2879- 97, Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure- Temperature 
Relationship and Initial Decomposition Temperature of Liquids by Isoteniscope 
(April 10,  1997).  
2.1.10  ASTM D2887- 01, Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of 
Petroleum Fract ions by Gas Chromatography (May 10,  2001).  
2.1.11  ASTM D3063- 94, Standard Test Method for Pressure in Glass Aerosol Bottles 
(November 15, 1994), with the modifications found in Appendix A  to this 
Method  310. 
2.1.12  ASTM D3064- 97, Standard Terminology Relating to Aeros ol Products 
(September 10,  1997).  
2.1.13  ASTM D3074- 94, Standard Test Methods for Pressure in Metal Aerosol 
Containers (November 15, 1994), with the modifications found in Appendix  A to 
this Method  310. 
2.1.14  ASTM D3257- 06, Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by 
Gas Chromatography (April 1,  2006).  
2.1.15  ASTM D3606- 07, Standard Test Method for Determination of Benzene and 
Toluene in Finished Motor and Aviation Gasoline by Gas Chromatography 
(November 1,  2007).  
2.1.16  ASTM D3792- 99, Standard Test Method for Water Content of Coatings by 
Direct Injection Into a Gas Chromatograph (May 10,  1999).  
2.1.17  ASTM D4017- 96a, Standard Test Method for Water in Paints and Paint 
Materials by the Karl Fisher Method (July 10,  1996).  
2.1.18  ASTM D4057- 12, Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and 
Petroleum Products (December 1,  2012).  
2.1.19  ASTM D4177- 16e1, Standard Practice for Automotive Sampling of Petroleum 
and Petroleum Products (October 1,  2016).  
2.1.20  ASTM D4626- 95(2015), Standard Practice for Calculation of  Gas 
Chromatographic Response Factors (April 1,  2015).  
2.1.21  ASTM D5381- 93(2014), Standard Guide for X -Ray Fluorescence (XRF) 
Spectroscopy of Pigments and Extenders (July 1,  2014).  
2.1.22  ASTM D5443- 14, Standard Test Method for Paraffin, Naphthene, and Aromatic 
Hydrocarbon Type Analysis in P etroleum Distillates Through 200oC by Multi-
Dimensional Gas Chromatography (June 15,  2014).    
A-124 2.1.23  ASTM D5580- 15, Standard Test Method for Determination of Benzene, 
Toluene, Ethylbenzene, p/m -Xylene, o- Xylene, C9 and Heavier  Aromatics, and 
Total Aromatics in Fi nished Gasoline by Gas Chromatography (December 1,  
2015).  
2.1.24  ASTM D6730- 01(2016), Standard Test Method for Determination of  Individual 
Components in Spark Ignition Engine Fuels by 100- Metre Capillary (with 
Precolumn) High -Resolution Gas Chromatography (April  1, 2016).  
2.1.25  ASTM E203 -01, Standard Test Method for Water Using Volumetric Karl Fisher 
Titration (October 1,  2001).  
2.1.26  ASTM E1719- 97, Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Liquids by 
Ebulliometry (March 10,  1997).  
2.1.27  ASTM E1782- 08, Standard Test Method for  Determining Vapor Pressure by 
Thermal Analysis (March 1,  2008).  
2.1.28  NIOSH Methods 1300, Ketones I, NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 
Fourth Edition (August 15,  1994).  
2.1.29  NIOSH Methods 1400, Alcohols I, NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 
Fourth Edition (August 15,  1994).  
2.1.30  NIOSH: Methods 1401, Alcohols II, NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 
Fourth Edition (August 15,  1994).  
2.1.31  NIOSH: Methods 1402, Alcohols III, NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 
Fourth Edition (August 15,  1994).  
2.1.32  NIOSH: Methods 1403, Alcohols IV, NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 
Fourth Edition (March 15,  2003).  
2.1.33  US EPA Method 18, Measurement of Gaseous Organic Compound Emissions 
by Gas Chromatography, Title 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A  (July 1,  1996).  
2.1.34  US EPA Method 24, Determination of Volati le Matter Content, Water Content, 
Density, Volume Solids, and Weight Solids of Surface Coatings, Title 40 Code 
of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 60, Appendix A (July 1,  1996).  
2.1.35  US EPA Method 24A, Determination of Volatile Matter Content and Density of 
Printing Inks and Related Coatings, Title 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A (July 1, 
1994).  A-1252.1.36  US EPA Method 300.7, Dissolved Sodium, Ammonium, Potassium, 
Magnesium, and Calcium in Wet Deposition by Chemically Suppressed Ion 
Chromatography, EPA Report # 600/4- 86-024 ( March 1,  1986).  
2.1.37  U S EPA Method 625, Base/Neutrals and Acids, Title 40 CFR 136 Appendix A, 
Method for Organic Chemical Analysis of Municipal and Industrial Wastewater 
(July 1,  2007).  
2.1.38  U S EPA Method 8240B, Revision 2, September 1994, Final Update IIA to the 
Third Edition of the Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, 
Physical/Chemical Methods, Volatile Organic Compounds by Gas 
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS), EPA publication SW-846. 
2.1.39  U S EPA Method 8260B, Revision 2, December 1996, Final Update III t o the 
Third Edition of the Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, 
Physical/Chemical Methods, Volatile Organic Compounds by Gas 
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS), EPA publication SW-846. 
2.1.40  U S EPA Method 8270D, Revision 4, January 1998, Final Update IV to the 
Third Edition of the Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, 
Physical/Chemical Methods, Semivolatile Organic Compounds by Gas 
Chromatography / Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS), EPA publication  SW-846. 
2.1 ASTM D2369- 01, Standard Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings (January 
10, 2001).  
2.2 A STM D1426- 98, Standard Test Methods for Ammonia Nitrogen in Water 
(December 10,  1998).  
2.3 A STM D4017- 96a, Standard Test Method for Water in Paints and Paint Materials 
by the Karl Fisher Method (July 10,  1996).  
2.4 A STM D3792- 99, Standard Test Method for Water Content of Coatings by Direct 
Injection Into a Gas Chromatograph (May 10,  1999).  
2.5 A STM D859- 00, Standard Test Method for Silica in Water (June 10,  2000).    
A-126 2.6 ASTM D3074- 94, Standard Test Methods for Pressure in Metal Aerosol 
Containers (November 15, 1994), with the modifications found in Appendix A  to 
this Method  310. 
2.7 ASTM D3063- 94, Standard Test Method for Pressure in Glass Aerosol Bottles  
(November 15, 1994), with the modifications found in Appendix A to this Method 
310. 
2.8 ASTM D3064- 97, Standard Terminology Relating to Aerosol Products (September 
10, 1997).  
2.9 NIOSH Methods 1400, Alcohols I, NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, Fourth 
Edition, (August  1994).  
2.10 US E PA Method 8240B, Revision 2, September 1994, Final Update IIA to the 
Third Edition of the Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste,  Physical/Chemical 
Methods, Volatile Organic Compounds by Gas Chromatography/Mass 
Spectrometry (GC/MS), EPA publication  SW-846. 
2.11 US EPA Method 8260B, Revision 2, December 1996, Final Update III to the  Third 
Edition of the Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste,  Physical/Chemical 
Methods, Volatile Organic Compounds by Gas Chromatography/Mass 
Spectrometry (GC/MS), EPA publication  SW-846. 
2.12 US EPA Method 24, Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water Content, 
Density, Volume Solids, and Weight Solids of Surface Coatings, Title 40 Code  of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 60, Appendix A, (July 1,  1996).  
2.13 US EPA Method 24A, Determination of Volatile Matter Content and Density of 
Printing Inks and Related Coatings, Title 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, (July  1, 
1994).  
2.14 US EPA Method 18, Measurement of Gaseous Organic Compound Emissions by 
Gas Chromatography, Title 40 CFR Part 60, Appendix A, ( July 1,  1996).  
2.15 US EPA Method 300.7, Dissolved Sodium, Ammonium, Potassium, Magnesium,  
and Calcium in Wet Deposition by Chemically Suppressed Ion Chromatography, 
EPA Report # 600/4- 86-024, (March 1,  1986).  
2.16 ASTM D86 -01, Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at 
Atmospheric Pressure (August 10,  2001).  
2.17 ASTM D850- 00, Standard Test Method for Distillation of Industrial  Aromatic 
Hydrocarbons and Related Materials (December 10,  2000).  
2.18 ASTM D1078- 01, Standard Test Method for Distillation Range o f Volatile Organic 
Liquids (June 10,  2001).  
A-127 2.19 ASTM D2879- 97, Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure- Temperature 
Relationship and Initial Decomposition Temperature of Liquids by  Isoteniscope 
(April 10,  1997).  
2.20 ASTM D2887- 01, Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of 
Petroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography (May 10,  2001).  
2.21 ASTM E1719 -97, Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Liquids by 
Ebulliometry (March 10,  1997).  
2.22 ASTM D3257- 06, Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas  
Chromatography (April 1,  2006).  
2.23 ASTM D3606- 07, Standard Test Method for Determination of Benzene  and 
Toluene in Finished Motor and Aviation Gasoline by Gas Chromatography 
(November 1,  2007).  
2.24 ASTM D3710- 95(2004), Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Dist ribution of 
Gasoline and Gasoline Fractions by Gas Chromatography (November 1,  2004).  
2.25 ASTM D5443- 04, Standard Test Method for Paraffin, Naphthene, and Aromatic 
Hydrocarbon Type Analysis in Petroleum Distillates Through 200oC by Multi-  
Dimensional Gas Chrom atography (November 1,  2004).  
2.26 ASTM D5580- 02(2007), Standard Test Method for Determination of Benzene, 
Toluene, Ethylbenzene, p/m -Xylene, o- Xylene, C9 and Heavier Aromatics, and 
Total Aromatics in Finished Gasoline by Gas Chromatography (November 1, 
2007).  
2.27 ASTM E1782 -08, Standard Test Method for Determining Vapor Pressure by 
Thermal Analysis (March 1,  2008).  
2.28 US EPA Method 602, Purgeable Aromatics, Title 40 CFR 136 Appendix A, Method 
for Organic Chemical Analysis of Municipal and Industrial Wastewater (July 1,  
2007).  
2.29 US EPA Method 625, Base/Neutrals and Acids, Title 40 CFR 136 Appendix A, 
Method for Organic Chemical Analysis of Municipal and Industrial Wastewater (July 
1, 2007).  
2.30 US EPA Method 8015B, Revision 2, December 1996, Final Update III to the Third 
Edition of the Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste,  Physical/Chemical 
Methods, Non- Halogenated Organics Using GC/FID, EPA publication SW-846. 
2.31 US EPA Method 8020A, Revision 1, September 1994, Final Update II to the Third 
Edition of the Test Methods for Eval uating Solid Waste,  Physical/Chemical 
Methods, Aromatic Volatile Organics by Gas Chromatography, EPA publication 
SW-846.   
A-128 2.32 US EPA Method 8270D, Revision 4, January 1998, Final Update IV to the Third 
Edition of the Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, P hysical/Chemical 
Methods, Semivolatile Organic Compounds by Gas Chromatography / Mass 
Spectroscopy (GC/MS), EPA publication  SW-846. 
2.33 ASTM D5381- 93(2009), Standard Guide for X -Ray Fluorescence (XRF) 
Spectroscopy of Pigments and Extenders (February 1,  2009).  
2.34 ASTM D523- 08, Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss (June 1, 2008).  
2.35 ASTM D1613- 06, Standard Test Method for Acidity in Volatile Solvents  and 
Chemical Intermediates Used in Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products  
(April 1, 2006).  
2.36 ASTM D6730- 01(2016 ), Standard Test Method for Determination of  Individual 
Components in Spark Ignition Engine Fuels by 100- Metre Capillary (with 
Precolumn) High -Resolution Gas Chromatography, (April 1,  2016).  
2.37 ASTM D4057- 12, Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum  and 
Petroleum Products, (December 1,  2012).  
2.38 ASTM D4177- 16e1, Standard Practice for Automotive Sampling of Petroleum and 
Petroleum Products, (October 1,  2016).  
2.39 ASTM D4626- 95(2015), Standard Practice for Calculation of  Gas 
Chromatographic Response Factors, (April 1,  2015).  
2.40 ASTM E203 -01, Standard Test Method for Water Using Volumetric Karl Fisher 
Titration, (October 1,  2001).  
3 T ESTING TO DETERMINE  VOC  
3.1 Testing begins when the The Executive Officer may  selects a product for analysis 
under  by Method 310.  After  selection of the product, t The Executive Officer 
shallwill maintain sample  chain of custody for that product  throughout the  selection 
and analytical process, by ensuring that the product is kept in a secure location.1 
3.2 Initial Testing of Aerosol  Products  
If the sample is an aerosol product, the aerosol propellant shall be is separated 
from the non- propellant portion of the product using ASTM D3074- 94 (as modified 
in Appendix A for metal aerosol container) or ASTM D3063- 94 (as modified in 
Appendix A for glass aerosol container).  The propellant portion is analyzed for 
exempt or prohibited compounds by using US EPA Method 18.  The remaining 
non-propellant portion of the product shall beis then  analyzed as  
 
1 Alternative test methods may be used, as provided in section 8 of Method 310.  
1 Alternate test methods may be used, as provided in section 7.0.   
A-129 specified in section 3.3.  
3.3 Initial Testing of Non -Aerosol Products and the Non- Propellant Portion of Aerosol 
Products  
The non -aerosol product or non- propellant portion of an aerosol product shall 
beis analyzed to determine the total volatile contentmaterial  present in the 
sample, and to determine the presence of any components that are exempt , or 
prohibited, or volatile but do not meet the definition of a VOC in t he Consumer  
Products Regulations  compounds .  This analysis shall beis  conducted by 
performing the following tests , as applicable: 1 
3.3.1  Gravimetric analysis of samples to determine the weight percent of t Total 
volatile material content determination, using one  or more of the following:  US 
EPA Method 24, US EPA Method 24A, ASTM  D2369- 01.; 
3.3.2  D etermination of sample w Water content .  For  determination, by either using  
of water content either  ASTM D4017- 96a (including ASTM E203- 01), or 
ASTM D3792- 99 may be used, or b y averaging  results from both ASTM 
D4017- 96a (including ASTM E203- 01) and ASTM D3792- 99procedures may 
be averaged and that value  reported. ; 
3.3.3  Determination of aA mmonium content determination,  using either  ASTM 
D1426- 98 or US EPA Method 300.7.; 
3.3.4  Determination of kKetones and/or alcohol content determination,  using one or 
more of the following: NIOSH Method 1300,  NIOSH Method 1400, NIOSH 
Method 1401, NIOSH Method 1402, NIOSH Method  1403.; 
3.3.5  Analysis of eE xempt and/or  prohibited compounds content determination, if 
present , using one or more of the following:  (US EPA Method 18, US EPA 
Method 8240B, US EPA Method 8260B, ASTM D859- 00, NIOSH Method 
1400) , NIOSH Method 1401, NIOSH Method 1402, NIOSH Method 1403, 
ASTM D5443- 14, ASTM D5580- 15.  Effective January 1, 2015, for non - 
aerosol “Multi -purpose Solvent” and “Paint Thinner” products sold, supplied, 
offered for sale, or manufactured for sale in the South Coast Air Quality 
Management District, analysis of exempt and prohibited compounds shall include analysis for methyl  esters with 17 or more carbon atoms, if  present .; 
3.3.6  If LVP-VOC determination.  If LVP -VOC  status is claimed or the  analysis 
indicates the presence of an LVP -VOC component and the percent VOC is 
not in compliance, the Executive Officer maywill request formulation data as 
specified in sS ection  3.4.2 .; 
3.3.7  For low level  VOC content samples, direct  determination for products with low 
level VOC (<5%),  using one or more of the following:  US EPA Method 18, US 
EPA Method 8240B, US EPA Method 8260B, ASTM D859- 00, NIOSH    
A-130 Method 1400, NIOSH Method 1401, NIOSH Method 1402, NIOSH Method  
1403. ; and  
3.3.8  For h Hydrocarbon compound content determination, using one or more of the 
following:  US EPA Method 602, US EPA SW -846 Method 8020A, US EPA 
Modified Method 8015,  US EPA Method 625, US EPA Method SW -846 Method 
8270D, ASTM D5443- 14D5443- 04, ASTM D3257- 06, ASTM D3710 - 95, ASTM 
D3606- 07, ASTM D5580- 15D5580 -02, ASTM D6730- 01(2016), ASTM D4057-
12, ASTM D4177- 16e1, ASTM  D4626- 95(2015).  
3.4 Initial Determination of VOC  Content  
If tThe Executive Officer makes awill determine the VOC content determination, 
they shall do so pursuant to sections 3.2 and 3.3.  Only those components with 
concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1 percent by weight shall will be reported.  
3.4.1  Using the appropriate equation formula  specified in section 4.0, the Executive 
Officer shallwill make an initial determination of whether the product meets the 
applicable VOC standards specified in the Consumer Products Regulations, 
under sections 94502 and 94509CARB regulations .  If initial results show that 
the product does not meet the applicable VOC standards, the Executive Officer 
may perform additional testing to confirm the initial results.  
3.4.2  I f the results obtained under section 3.4.1 show that the product does not meet 
the appli cable VOC standards, the Executive Officer may will request the 
responsible party to supply product formulation data.  The responsible party shall supply the requested information  within 25 working days of the request .  
Information submitted to the CARB  Executive Officer may be claimed as 
confidential. ; The Executive Officer shall handle confidential such information  
will be handled  in accordance with the confidentiality procedures specified in 
Regulations,  Title 17, CCR,  Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 ( Disclosure of 
Public Records),  sections 91000 to 91022.  Failure to respond to an Executive 
Officer request for this information is a violation.  
3.4.3  If the information supplied by the responsible party shows that the product 
does not meet the applicable VOC st andards,  If the Executive Officer 
determines, based on testing, information they may receive from the 
responsible party, and any other applicable evidence, that the product does not 
comply with the applicable VOC standard, then the Executive Officer  maywill 
take appropriate enforcement  action.  
3.4.4  If the responsible party fails to provide formulation data as specified in section 
3.4.2, the initial determination of VOC content under this section 3.4 shall 
determine if the product is in compliance with the applicable VOC standards.  
This determination may be used to establish a violation of CARB  regulations.  
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does not apply to antiperspirants and deodorants or aerosol coating products.  
Effective January 1, 2015, this section also does not apply to non- aerosol “Multi - 
purpose Solvent” and “Paint Thinner” products sold, supplied, offered for sale, or manufactured for sale in the South Coast Air Quality Management District.  There is no LVP -VOC exemption for these  products.  
3.5.1  F ormulation data.  If the vapor pressure or boiling point, or both, areis  unknown, 
the following ASTM methods, which are incorporated by reference herein,  may 
be used to determine the LVP - VOC status of compounds and mixt ures:  ASTM 
D86-01 (August 10, 2001), ASTM D850- 00 (December 10, 2000), ASTM 
D1078- 01 (June 10, 2001), ASTM D2879- 97 (April 10, 1997), ASTM D2887- 01 
(May 10, 2001), and ASTM E1719- 97 (March 10,  1997).  
3.5.1.1  T esting to determine vapor pressure may be performed us ing one of the 
following ASTM methods: ASTM D2879- 97, ASTM E1719- 97, or ASTM 
E1782- 08. 
3.5.1.2  T esting to determine boiling point may be performed using one of the 
following ASTM methods: ASTM D86- 01, ASTM D850- 00, ASTM  D1078- 01, 
or ASTM  D2887- 01. 
3.5.2  L VP-VOC statu s of “compounds” or “mixtures.” The Executive Officer may will 
test a sample of the LVP -VOC used in the product formulation to determine the 
boiling point for a compound or for a mixture.  If the boiling point exceeds 
216oC, the compound or mixture is an LV P-VOC.  If the boiling point is less than 
216oC, then the weight percent of the mixture which boils above 216oC is an 
LVP- VOC.  The Executive Officer shallwill use the nearest 1 percent distillation 
cut that is greater than 216oC as determined under 3.5.1.2 to determine the 
percentage of the mixture qualifying as an LVP -VOC.  
3.6 Final Determination of VOC  Content  
If a product’s compliance status is not satisfactorily resolved under sections 3.4 and 
3.5, the Executive Officer may will conduct further analyses and testing as 
necessary based on the Executive Officer’s scientific judgment to verify the 
formulation data.  
3.6.1  If the accuracy of the supplied formulation data is verified and the product 
sample is determined to meet the applicable VOC standards, then n o 
enforcement action for violation of the VOC standards will be taken.  
3.6.23.6.1If the Executive Officer is unable to verify the accuracy of the supplied 
formulation data, then the Executive Officer may askwill request  the responsible 
party to supply additional information to explain the discrepancy.  
3.6.33.6.2If there exists a discrepancy that cannot be resolved between the results of 
Method 310 and the supplied formulation data, then the results of Method 310    
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shall take precedence over the supplied formulation data.  The results of 
Method 310 shall then determine if the product is in compliance with the applicable VOC standards, and may be used to establish a violation of CARB regulations.  
4 CALCULATION OF VOC  CONTENT  
This section specifies the procedure for determining the final VOC content of a  
product, which is reported as percent by weight of VOC.  Effective January 1, 2015,  for 
non-aerosol “Multi -purpose Solvent” and “Paint Thinner” products sold, supplied,  
offered for sale, or manufactured for sale in the South Coast Air Qualit y Management 
District (SCAQMD) the final VOC content is reported as grams of VOC  per liter of 
material (g/L) as set forth in section 4.2.4.  
4.1 Article 1.  Antiperspirants and Deodorants  
This section specifies the equations that shall be used to calculate the Medium  
Volatility Organic Compound (MVOC) and High Volatility Organic Compound 
(HVOC), of consumer products under section 94500, which shall be reported as  
percent by weight.  
4.1.1  Aerosol  Products  
4.1.1.1  The following equations shall be used to calculate the HVOC of aerosol 
products, which shall be reported as percent by  weight:  
 
 
Where:  
HV = weight of HVOC compound (g), in product.  
WL = weight  in grams  (g) of a non-aerosol  sample  or the non-propellant  
portion of an aerosol  sample,  excluding  container  and packaging.  
WP = weight (g) of  propellant.  
h = number of HVOC compounds  identified.  
4.1.1.2  The following equations shall be used to calculate the MVOC of 
aerosol products, which shall be reported as percent by  weight:    
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Where:  
MV = weight of MVOC compound (g), in product.  
m = number of MVOC compounds  identified.  
4.1.2  Non-Aerosol  Products  
4.1.2.1  The following equations shall be used to calculate the HVOC of non - 
aerosol products, which shall be reported as percent by  weight:  
 
  
 
 
 
 
4.1.2.2  The following equations shall be used to calculate the MVOC of non - 
aerosol products, which shall be reported as percent by  weight:  
 
 
 
 
4.2 Article 2.  Consumer  Products  
This section specifies the equations that shall be used to calculate the VOC  
content of a  product.  
4.14.2.1  Aerosol  Products  
4.1.14.2.1.1  For aerosol products, except those containing LVP -VOC, the percent 
VOC content shall be calculated using the following  equation:  
% VOC = WL (TV - A - H - EL )+ (WP - EP ) x 100 
WL + WP  
   
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Where2: 
 
WL =  weight in grams (g) , of a non -aerosol sample or the non-
propellant portion of an aerosol sample, exc luding container and 
packaging.   
TV = weight fraction of total volatile contentmaterial  in a non- aerosol 
sample or in the non- propellant portion of an aerosol  sample.  
 
A = weight fraction of ammonia (as NH +) in a non -aerosol sample or 
in the non -propellant portion of an aerosol  sample.  
 
H = weight fraction of water in a non- aerosol sample or in the non- 
propellant portion of an aerosol  sample.  
 
EL = weight fraction of exempt compound(s) in a non- aerosol sample 
or in the non- propellant portion of an aerosol  sample.  
 
WP = weight (g) of  propellant.  
 
EP = weight (g) of exempt compound(s)compounds  in propellant  
 
4.1.24.2.1.2  For aerosol products containing LVP -VOC, the percent VOC content  
shall be calculated using the following  equation:  
 
WL [ (1 - H ) x ( 1 - LVP ) - EL ] + (WP - EP) 
% VOC =  WL + WP  x 100 
 
  
 
 
Where:    
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non-propellant, non- aqueous  portion.  
 
1 – H  = weight fraction of the non- propellant portion that does not 
contain water.  
 
1 – LVP = weight fraction of the non- propellant, non- aqueous portion that 
is volatile.  
 
4.24.2.2  Non-Aerosol  Products  
 
4.2.14.2.2.1  For non- aerosol products, that do not  except those containing  LVP- 
VOC, the percent VOC content shall be calculated using the following 
equation:  
 
% VOC = (TV - A - H - EL) ×100 
4.2.24.2.2.2  For non- aerosol products containing LVP -VOC, the percent VOC 
content shall be calculated using the following  equation:  
 
% VOC = [(1 - H) × (1 - LVP ) - EL] ×100 
4.2.3  For consumer products with VOC embedded within a delivery substrate, such 
as Fabric Softener – Single Use Dryer Product, VOC shall be calculated as 
total weight (g) VOC per use.the grams of VOC per sheet shal l be calculated 
as follows:  
 
 
 
 
2 Alternate test methods, as provided in section 7.0.   
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4.2.3.1  For those products, that do not contain LVP- VOC:  
 
Total Grams VOC per Sheet = (TV - A - H - EL) x WS  
 
VOC per use (g) = (TV - A - H - EL) × TW  
Where:  
 
TW = total weigh t (g) of VOC  and delivery  substrate  per use, excluding  
container and  packaging.  
 
4.2.3.2  For those products containing  LVP- VOC:  
 
VOC per use (g) = [(1 - H) × (1 - LVP ) - EL] × TW  
 
Total Grams VOC per Sheet with LVP = [( 1 - H ) x ( 1 - LVP ) - EL] x WS  
 
Where:  
 
WS = weight (g) of single dryer sheet.  
4.2.4  Effective January 1, 2015, for non- aerosol “Multi -purpose Solvent” and “Paint 
Thinner” products sold, supplied, offered for sale, or manufactured for sale for 
use in the SCAQMD,  grams  of VOC  per liter of material  (g/L) shall be calculated 
using the following  equation:  
 
 
 W here:  
  
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WM = weight of the material in grams. 
VM = volume of the material in liters.   
EL = weight fraction of exempt compounds including the weight 
fraction of methyl  esters with 17 or more carbon atoms in the 
total volatile material.  
 
4.34.2.5  Consumer products subject to low VOC limits ( <below  5.0%) may have their 
VOC content characterized by a low - level direct  determination.  
 
4.3.14.2.5.1  For aerosol products the percent VOC content may be calculated using 
the following  equation:  
 
% VOC=WL [∑ Vn] + (WP - EP) x 100WL + WP  
 
 
 
 
Where:  
 
V = weight fraction of VOC non-exempted VOCs  in the non-
propellant portion.  
 
n = number of VOC(s) non-exempted VOCs  in the non -
propel lant portion.  
 
 
4.3.24.2.5.2  For non- aerosol products the percent VOC content mayshall  be 
calculated using the following  equation:  
 
 
  
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5 TESTING TO DETERMINE  ROC  
 
5.1 Testing begins when the The Executive Officer  may selects a product for 
analysis  under this Method 310 .  After selection of the product, t The Executive 
Officer shallwill maintain sample  chain of custody for that product  throughout the 
selection and analytical process, by ensuring that the product is kept in a secure 
location .  When a product is selected for testing, the Executive Officer  will 
request the responsible party to supply the product formulation data specified in 
Title 17, CCR, Consumer Products section 94526(b)(1).  The responsible party  
shall supply the requested information within 25 working days.  Information 
submitted to the Executive Officer may be claimed as confidential; such 
information will be handled in accordance with the confidentiality procedures  
specified in Title 17, CCR, Disc losure of Public Records sections 91000 to 
91022.2 
 
5.2 Initial Testing of Aerosol  Products  
 
If the sample is an aerosol product, the aerosol propellant shall be is separated 
from the non- propellant portion of the product using ASTM D3074- 94 (as 
modified in Appendix A for metal aerosol container) or ASTM D3063 -94 (as 
modified in Appendix A for glass aerosol container).  The propellant portion is 
analyzed for ROC(s)ROCs  and other compound(s)compounds  by using US EPA 
Method 18.  The remaining non- propellant portio n of the product shall be is then  
analyzed as specified in section 5.3.  
 
5.3 Initial Testing of Non -Aerosol Products or the Non- Propellant Portion of Aerosol 
Products  
 
The non -aerosol product or non- propellant portion of the aerosol product shall  
beis analyzed to determine the ROC (s) content present in the sample, including 
the presence of any prohibited compound(s) compounds .  This analysis shall beis  
conducted by performing the following tests, as applicable:3 
 
5.3.1  Gravimetric analysis of samples to determine the weight percent of t Total 
volatile contentmaterial  determination, using one or more of the following:  US 
EPA Method 24, US EPA Method 24A, ASTM  D2369- 01.; 
 
5.3.2  Determination of sample w Water content .  For  determination, by either using  
of water content either  ASTM D4017- 96a (including ASTM E203- 01), or 
ASTM D3792- 99 may be used, or by averaging  results from both ASTM 
D4017- 96a (including ASTM E203- 01) and ASTM D3792- 99procedures may 
be averaged and that value  reported. ; A-1395.3.3  Determination of aA mmonium content determination,  using either  ASTM 
D1426- 98 or US EPA Method 300.7.; 
5.3.4  Determination of k Ketones and/or alcohol content determination,  using one or 
more of the following: NIOSH Method 1300,  NIOSH Method 1400, NIOSH 
Method 1401, NIOSH Method 1402, NIOSH Method  1403.; 
5.3.5  Direct determination of ROC and, if present, p Prohibited content 
determination, if present, using one or more of the following:  compounds ( US 
EPA Method 18, US EPA Method 8240B, US EPA Method 8260B, ASTM 
D859- 00, NIOSH Methods 1400, NIOSH Method 1401, NIOS H Method 1402, 
NIOSH Method 1403,  -1403, and modified  ASTM D5443- 14D5443- 04), ASTM 
D5880- 15; and . 
5.3.6  Determination of metal content using ASTM D5381- 93 (2009). 
5.3.7 Determination of specular gloss using ASTM D523- 08 (2008). 
5.3.8 Determination of acid content using ASTM D1613- 06 (2006).  
5.3.95.3.6For h Hydrocarbon compound  content determination using one or more of the 
following:  ASTM D6730 -01(2016), ASTM D4057- 12, ASTM D4177- 16e1, 
ASTM D4626- 95(2015) , ASTM D5443- 14, ASTM D5880- 15. 
5.4 Initial Determination and Verification of ROC  Content  
If tThe Executive Officer makes awill determine the ROC content  determination,  
they shall do so by verifying formulation data pursuant to sections 5.2 and 5.3.  
Only those components with concentrations equal to or greater th an 0.1 percent 
by weight shallwill be reported.  
Using the equation specified in section 6Based on formulation data and the analysis 
conducted under section 5 , the Executive Officer shall will make an initial determination of 
whether the product meets the applicable requirements specified in the Consumer 
Products Regulations, under sections 94509 and 94522CARB regulations .  If initial results 
show that the product does not meet the applicable requirements, the Executive Officer may perform additional testing  to confirm the initial  results.
 
2 Alternative test methods may be used, as provided in section 8 of Method  310.
3 Alternate test methods may be used, as provided in section 7.0.  
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5.4.1  Using the equation specified in section 6Based on formulation data and the 
analysis conducted under section 5 , the Executive Officer shall will make an 
initial determination of whether the product meets the applicable requirements 
specified in the Consumer Products Regulations, under sections 94509 and 
94522CARB regulations .  If initial results show that the product does not meet 
the applicable requirements, the Executive Officer may perform additional testing to confirm the initial  results. 
 
5.4.2  If the results obtained under section 5.4.1 show that the product does not 
meet the applicable limits set forth in the CARB regulations, the Executive 
Officer may ask the responsible party to supply the product formulation data 
specified in section 94526.  The responsible party shall supply the requested 
information within 25 working days of the request.  Information submitted to 
the Executive Officer may be claimed as confidential.  The Executive Officer 
shall handle confidential information in accordance with Title 17, CCR, 
sections 91000 to 91022.  Failure to respond to an Executive Officer request 
for this information is a  violation.  
 
5.4.3  If the Executive Officer determines, based on testing, information they may 
receive from the responsible party, and any other applicable evidence, that 
the product does not comply with the applicable Reactivit y Limit, the 
Executive Officer may take appropriate enforcement  action.  
 
5.5 Final Determination of ROC  Content  
 
If a product’s status is not satisfactorily resolved under section 5.1 - 5.4, the 
Executive Officer may conduct additional analyses and testing as necessary based on the Executive Officer’s scientific judgment to verify the formulation 
data.  
 
5.5.1  If the Executive Officer is unable to verify the accuracy of the supplied formulation data, then the Executive Officer may askwill request  the 
responsible party  to supply  additional  information  to explain the discrepancy.    
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5.5.2  If the additional information supplied by the responsible party shows that the 
product does not meet the applicable requirements, then the Executive 
Officer will take appropriate enforcement  action.  
 
5.5.3  If the responsible party fails to provide additional information as specified in 
section 5.5.1, the initial determination of ROC content under section 5.1 – 5.4 
shall determine if the product is in compliance with the applicable reactivity 
limits.  This determination may be used to establi sh a violation of CARB 
regulations.  
 
5.5.45.5.2If there exists a discrepancy that cannot be resolved between the results of 
Method 310 and the formulation data or additional information supplied by the 
responsible party, then the results of Method 310 shall take precedence over the supplied formulation data or additional information.  The results of Method 310 shall then determine if the product is in compliance with the applicable requirements, and may be used to establish a violation of CARB regulations.  
 
 
6 CALCULATION OF PWMIR USING ROC  CONTENT  
 
This section specifies the equation that shall be used to calculate the PWMIR:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Where:  
RW = weight of ROC compound and/or  hydrocarbon solvent (g) 
in product.  
r = number of ROC compounds and hydrocarbon solvents  
identified.    
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MIR = maximum incremental reactivity (MIR) value, as stated in Title 
17, CCR, sections 94700 and 94701.  
WL = weight (g) of a non -aerosol sample or the non -propellant portion 
of an aerosol sample, excluding container and packaging.  
WP = weight (g) of  propellant.   
 
 
 
 METHOD PRECISION AND ACCURACY  
 
6.17.1 The precision of Method 310 for determining  VOC content was evaluated using 
seven representative products with known VOC contents ranging from 6.2 to  
81.2 percent VOC by weight.  Each sample was divided into six portions, and 
each portion was separately analyzed to determine the VOC content.  Based on 
the results of this analysis, the 95 percent confidence interval for Method 310 is  
3.0 percent by weight.  
 
6.27.2 For determining the percent by weight of the individual ingredients in aerosol 
coating products, the precision and accuracy of the determi nation for each 
ingredient is governed by the precision and accuracy of the test method used to ascertain the percent by weight of each ingredient.  
 
 ALTERNATE  ALTERNATIVE  TEST METHODS  
 
Alternative test methods which are shown to accurately determine the concentration of VOC or components in antiperspirant/deodorants, consumer products, or aerosol  
coating products (or their emissions) may be used upon written approval of the 
Executive Officer, as described in the Consumer Products Regulations, sections  
94506, 94515, and 94526, respectively . 
  
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 Method 310 - Appendix A  
 
P
ROPELLANT COLLECTION PROCEDURES  
 
1 A
PPLICATION  
 
These procedures applies to modify ASTM D3074- 94 and D3063- 94.  These  
procedures shall be used to allow collect ion of  the propellant for the analy sis 
and density measurement for metal aerosol containers and glass aerosol 
containers, respectively, where required by Method 310.  These modified 
procedures usealso retain the same aerosol standard terminology as listed in 
ASTM D3064- 97. 
 
2 L
IMITATIONS  
 
Nitrogen analysis: Nitrogen may be used as a component of the propellant 
system.  Ambient air is 78 percent nitrogen and may be present as a contaminant in the system prior to sample collection.  This  risk of nitrogen 
contamination shall beis  eliminated by sw eeping out any connecting lines 
prior to attaching the propellant collection bag  with product before starting  
sample collection.  This procedure can will eliminate or reduce nitrogen 
contamination to less than 0.1 percent by weight of the sample, and therefore,  
the analysis of the propellant gas will be unaffected.  
 
3 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES APPARATUS AND  MATERIALS  
 
3.1 Propellant  Collection  System:  See Figure  1 (metal  containers)  and Figure  3 
(glass containers).  
 
3
.2 Propellant Collection Bags equipped with slip valve and septum.  
3.3 Density  Measurement  
3.3.1  250 mL gas dilution bulb,  or 
 
3
.3.2 Density/Specific gravity meter meeting the following  minimum 
specifications: 
3.3.2.1  Measurement Range: 0 – 3 +/- 0.00001 g/cm3  
 
3
.3.2.2  Measurement Temperature Range: 4oC ~ 70oC. 
3.4 Balance, capable of accurately  weighing to 0.1 mg  
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 3.5 Sample Venting Platform.  See Figure 21 (metal containers) and Figure 
42 (glass containers).  
 
3.6 P
latform Shaker, equivalent to Thermolyne M49125  
3.7 Cork Rings, 80 x 32 mm 
4 PROCEDURE  
 
4.1 Propellant Collection for Metal Aerosol Containers .  This process shall be 
followed in the same order as outlined below.  
4.1.1  Close valves on the Propellant Collection System  on the product being 
tested  (see Figure  1). 
4.1.2  Remove the actuator from  the valve on the aerosol can and weigh the 
can to the nearest 0.01  g. 
4.1.3  Place the aerosol  can in an inverted position onto the Sample Venting 
Platform, stabilized by cork  rings.  
4.1.4  Slowly raise the hydraulic jack until  it pierces  the can is pierced . 
4.1.5  Vent the can until  the propellant is seen flowing from output 1  (see 
Figure 1) .  Co llect the propellant from output 1 in the propellant 
collection bag  from output 1.  Density  shall be is determined from this 
same propellant collection bag, as  necessary.  
4.1.6  After the propellant is collected, close and remove the propellant 
collection bag and vent the remainder of the propellant.  
4.1.7  After the flow ceases from the can, it is removed from the  assembly 
and allowed to vent overnight on a platform shaker, to vent the 
remainder of the propellant.  
4.1.8  RewWeigh the can  again to the nearest 0.01 g and record  the weight 
loss (total grams propellant).  The can may now be opened for analysis 
of the non -propellant portion of the sample.  
4.2 Propellant  Collection  for Glass  Aerosol  Containers .  This  process  shall 
be followed in the same order as outlined below.  
4.2.1  Remove the actuator from  the valve of the aerosol glass container and 
weigh  the container , which includes the valve assembly,  to the nearest  
0.01 g.   
 
 
 
 
 
1 See SOP SAS05. Figures 3 and 4.  
2 See SOP SAS05, Figure 7.   
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 4.2.2  With the container in an inverted position , place  the valve onto the 
tapered adaptor.  
4.2.3  Pressurize the air cylinder to actuate the sample container valve onto 
the tapered  adaptor.  
4.2.4  Open the sample valve and collect propellant sample into the 
propellant collection bag.  Density shall beis  determined from thi s 
same propellant collection bag, as  necessary.  
4.2.5  After the propellant is collected, close and remove the propellant 
collection bag and vent the remainder of the propellant.  
4.2.6  Continue to vent the container on the platform assembly until no pressure registers on the sample gauge and there in no visible propellant flowing from the sampling  tube.  
4.2.7  Remove the container from the platform.  
4.2.8  Punch a small hole into the container valve assembly. 
4.2.9  Place the container on a platform shaker to vent the remainder of the 
propellant.  
4.2.10  RewWeigh the container and valve assembly to the nearest 0.01 g  and 
record  the weight loss  (total grams propellant) .  The non- propellant 
portion of the sample is ready to be analyzed.  A-146FIGURE 147 
PROPELLANT COLLECTION SYSTEM METAL AEROSOL 
CONTAINER  
A-147FIGURE 148 
SAMPLE VENTING PLATFORM 
METAL AEROSOL CONTAINER  A-148FIGURE 149 
PROPELLANT COLLECTION SYSTEM GLASS AEROSOL 
CONTAINER 
A-149FIGURE 150 
SAMPLE VENTING PLATFORM 
GLASS AEROSOL CONTAINER