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Chapter 152: CONTROL OF EMISSIONS OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS 

FROM CONSUMER PRODUCTS 

SUMMARY: This regulation limits emissions of volatile organic compounds 

from consumer products by establishing emission limits for consumer product 

source categories . 

1. Applicability . Except as provided in Section 4 of this Chapter, this regulation shall apply to any 

person in the State of Maine who sells, supplies for use in Maine, offers for sale, or manufactures 

consumer products. 

2. Definitions . 

A. General Definitions 

(1) ACP. "ACP" means Alternative Control Plan. 

(2) ACP agreement. "ACP agreement" means the document signed by the CARB (or other 

state) which includes the conditions and requirements of the ACP, and which allows 

manufacturers to sell ACP products in Maine pursuant to the requirements of this regulation. 

(3) ACP product. "ACP Product" means any "consumer product" subject to the VOC 

standards specified in Section 3(A) of this Chapter, except those products that have been 

exempted under Section 4 of this Chapter, or exempted as Innovative Products under Section 

5 of this Chapter. 

(4) Agricultural use. "Agricultural use" means the use of any pesticide or method or device 

for the control of pests in connection with the commercial production, storage or processing 

of any animal or plant crop. "Agricultural Use" does not include the sale or use of pesticides 

in properly labeled packages or containers which are intended for : (a) Home use, (b) Use in 

structural pest control, (c) Industrial or (d) Institutional use. 

For the purposes of this definition only: 

(a) Home use. Means use in a household or its immediate environment. 

(b) Structural pest control . Means a use requiring a license under 01-026 CMR Chapters 10, 

31, 32, and 35 . 

(c) Industrial use. Means use for or in a manufacturing, mining, or chemical process or use 

in the operation of factories, processing plants, and similar sites . 

(d) Institutional use. Means use within the lines of, or on property necessary for the operation 

of buildings such as hospitals, schools, libraries, auditoriums, and office complexes. 

(5) All other carbon-containing compounds. "All other carbon-containing compounds " means 

all other compounds which contain at least one carbon atom and are not an "Exempt 

Compound" or a "LVP-VOC." 

(6) All other forms. "All other forms" means all consumer product forms for which no formspecific VOC standard is specified. Unless specified otherwise by the applicable VOC 

standard, "all other forms" include, but are not limited to, solids, liquids, wicks, powders, 

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(7) Alternative control plan or ACP. "Alternative control plan or ACP" means any emissions 

averaging program approved by the Department pursuant to the provisions of this regulation. 

(8) ASTM. "ASTM" means the American Society for Testing and Materials. 

(9) CARB. "CARB" means the California Air Resources Board. 

(10) Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) Number. "Chemical Abstract Services number" 

means a unique identifier for chemical substances in the Chemical Abstract Services Registry 

of the American Chemical Society . 

(11) Colorant. "Colorant" means any pigment or coloring material used in a consumer 

product for an aesthetic effect, or to dramatize an ingredient. 

(12) Consumer. "Consumer" means any person who purchases, or acquires any consumer 

product for personal, family, household, or institutional use. Persons acquiring a consumer 

product for resale are not "consumers" for that product. 

(13) Consumer product. "Consumer product" means a chemically formulated product used 

by household and institutional consumers including, but not limited to, detergents; cleaning 

compounds ; polishes; floor finishes ; cosmetics ; personal care products; home, lawn, and 

garden products ; disinfectants ; sanitizers; aerosol paints ; and automotive specialty products ; 

but does not include other paint products, furniture coatings, or architectural coatings . As 

used in this rule, "Consumer products" shall also refer to aerosol adhesives, including aerosol 

adhesives used for consumer, industrial or commercial uses. 

(14) Container/packaging. "Container/packaging" means the part or parts of the consumer 

or institutional product which serve only to contain, enclose, incorporate, deliver, dispense, 

wrap or store the chemically formulated substance or mixture of substances which is solely 

responsible for accomplishing the purposes for which the product was designed or intended . 

"Container/packaging" includes any article onto or into which the principal display panel and 

other accompanying literature or graphics are incorporated, etched, printed or attached . 

(15) Contact person. "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 ACP Agreement approving an ACP. 

(16) Date-code. "Date-code" means the day, month and year on which the consumer product 

was manufactured, filled, or packaged, or a code indicating such a date. 

(17) Device. "Device" means any instrument or contrivance (other than a firearm) which is 

designed for trapping, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest or any other form of plant 

or animal life (other than man and other than bacteria, virus, or other microorganism on or in 

living man or other living animals) ; but not including equipment used for the application of 

pesticides when sold separately therefrom . 

(18) Distributor. "Distributor" means any person to whom a consumer product is sold or 

supplied for the purposes of resale or distribution in commerce, except that manufacturers, 

retailers, and consumers are not distributors . 

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(19) Exempt compound. "Exempt Compound" means any carbon-containing compound 

listed as an exception to the definition of VOC in Chapter 100 of the Department's 

regulations. 

(20) Existing product. "Existing Product" means any formulation of the same product 

category and form sold, supplied, manufactured, or offered for sale in Maine prior to May 1, 

2005, or any subsequently introduced identical formulation . 

(21) Flexible flooring material. "Flexible flooring material" means asphalt, cork, linoleum, 

no-wax, rubber, seamless vinyl and vinyl composite flooring. 

(22) High volatility organic compound (HVOC). "High volatility organic compound 

(HVOC)" means any volatile organic compound that exerts a vapor pressure greater than 80 

millimeters of Mercury (mm Hg) when measured at 20°C. 

(23) Label. "Label" means any written, printed, or graphic matter affixed to, applied to, 

attached to, blown into, formed, molded into, embossed on, or appearing upon any consumer 

product or consumer product package, for purposes of branding, identifying, or giving 

information with respect to the product or to the contents of the package . 

(24) Liquid. "Liquid" means a substance or mixture of substances which is capable of a 

visually detectable flow as determined under ASTM D4359-90 (2006), incorporated by 

reference in 9(B). "Liquid" does not include powders or other materials that are composed 

entirely of solid particles . 

(25) Lubricant. "Lubricant" means a product designed to reduce friction, heat, noise, or wear 

between moving parts, or to loosen rusted or immovable parts or mechanisms. "Lubricant" 

does not include automotive power steering fluids; 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." 

(26) LVP content. "LVP Content" means the total weight, in pounds, of LVP compounds in 

an ACP product multiplied by 100 and divided by the product's total net weight (in pounds, 

excluding container and packaging), expressed to the nearest 0.1 . 

(27) LVP-VOC. "LVP-VOC" means a chemical "compound" or "mixture" that contains at 

least one carbon atom and meets one of the following: 

(a) has a vapor pressure less than 0.1 mm Hg at 20°C, as determined by CARB Method 310, 

incorporated by reference in 9(A)(1) of this regulation; or 

(b) is a chemical "compound" with more than 12 carbon atoms as verified by formulation 

data, or a chemical "mixture" comprised solely of "compounds" with more than 12 

carbon atoms, and the vapor pressure and boiling point are unknown; or 

(c) is a chemical "compound" with a boiling point greater than 216°C, as determined by 

CARB Method 310, incorporated by reference in 9(A)(1) of this regulation; or 

(d) is the weight percent of a chemical "mixture" that boils above 216° C, as determined by 

CARB Method 310, incorporated by reference in 9(A)(1) of this regulation. 

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(e) For the purposes of the definition of LVP-VOC, chemical "compound" means a molecule 

of definite chemical formula and isomeric structure, and chemical "mixture" means a 

substrate comprised of two or more chemical "compounds." 

(28) Maine sales. "Maine sales" means the sales (net pounds of product, less packaging and 

container, per year) in Maine for either the calendar year immediately prior to the year that 

the Department requests the information or, if that data is not available, any consecutive 12 

month period commencing no earlier than 2 years prior to the due date of the reporting . If 

direct sales data for Maine is not available, sales may be estimated by prorating national or 

regional sales data by population. 

(29) Manufacturer. "Manufacturer" means any person who imports, manufactures, 

assembles, produces, packages, repackages, or relabels a consumer product. 

(30) Medium volatility organic compound (MVOC). "Medium volatility organic 

compound (MVOC)" means any volatile organic compound that exerts a vapor pressure 

greater than 2 mm Hg and less than or equal to 80 mm Hg when measured at 20°C. 

(31) Non-carbon containing compound. "Non-carbon containing compound" means any 

compound which does not contain any carbon atoms . 

(32) Nonresilient flooring . "Nonresilient flooring" means flooring of a mineral content 

which is not flexible . "Nonresilient flooring" includes terrazzo, marble, slate, granite, brick, 

stone, ceramic tile and concrete. 

(33) Principal display panel or panels . "Principal display panel or panels" means that part, 

or those parts of a label that are so designed as to most likely be displayed, presented, shown 

or examined under normal and customary conditions of display or purchase. Whenever a 

principal display panel appears more than once, all requirements pertaining to the "principal 

display panel" shall pertain to all such "principal display panels." 

(34) Product brand name. "Product brand name" means the name of the product exactly as 

it appears on the principal display panel of the product. 

(35) Product category. "Product category" means the applicable category which best 

describes the product as listed in this section and in the Table of Standards in section 3 . 

(36) Product form. "Product Form," for the purpose of complying with Section 7 only, 

means the applicable form which most accurately describes the product's dispensing form as 

follows : 

A = Aerosol Product 

S=Solid P= 

Pump Spray 

L = Liquid 

SS = Semisolid 

0= Other 

(37) Product line. "Product line" means a group of products of identical form and function 

belonging to the same product category(ies) . 

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(38) Propellant. "Propellant" means a liquefied or compressed gas that is used in whole or 

in part, such as a cosolvent, to expel a liquid or any other material from the same selfpressurized container or from a separate container. 

(39) Pump spray. "Pump spray" means a packaging system in which the product ingredients 

within the container are not under pressure and in which the product is expelled only while a 

pumping action is applied to a button, trigger or other actuator . 

(40) Reconcile or reconciliation. "Reconcile or reconciliation" means to provide sufficient 

VOC emission reductions to completely offset any shortfalls generated under the ACP during 

an applicable compliance period. 

(41) Responsible party. "Responsible party" means the company, firm or establishment 

which is listed on the product's label. If the label lists two companies, firms or establishments, 

the responsible party is the party which the product was "manufactured for" or "distributed 

by," as noted on the label. 

(42) Restricted materials . "Restricted materials" means pesticides established as restricted 

materials under 01-026 CMR Chapter 40. 

(43) Retailer. "Retailer" means any person who sells, supplies, or offers consumer products 

for sale directly to consumers . 

(44) Retail outlet. "Retail outlet" means any establishment at which consumer products are 

sold, supplied, or offered for sale directly to consumers. 

(45) Semisolid. "Semisolid" means a product that, at room temperature, will not pour, but 

will spread or deform easily, including, but not limited to, gels, pastes, and greases . 

(46) Solid. "Solid" means a substance or mixture of substances which, either whole or 

subdivided (such as the particles comprising a powder), is not capable of visually detectable 

flow as determined under ASTM D4359-90 (2006), incorporated by reference in 9(B). 

(47) Usage directions. "Usage directions" means text or graphics on the product's principal 

display panel, label, or accompanying literature which describes to the end user how and in 

what quantity the product is to be used. 

(48) VOC content "VOC Content" means, except for charcoal lighter products, the total 

weight of VOC in a product expressed as a percentage of the product weight exclusive of the 

container or packaging), as determined pursuant to Sections 9 (A) and (B) . 

For charcoal lighter material products only, 

VOC Content = (Certif ed Emissions x 100) 

Certified Use Rate 

Certified Emissions = the emissions level for products approved by the Department under 

Section 3(E), as determined pursuant to South Coast Air Quality Management District 

Rule 1174 Ignition Method Compliance Certification Protocol (Feb. 27, 1991), 

incorporated by reference in Section 3(F)(2)(a) of this regulation, expressed to the 

nearest 0.001 pound CH2 per start . 

Certified Use Rate = the usage level for products approved by the Department under Section 

3(F), as determined pursuant to South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1174 

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Ignition Method Compliance Certification Protocol (Feb. 27, 1991), incorporated by 

reference in Section 3(F)(2)(a) of this regulation, expressed to the nearest 0.001 pound 

certified product used per start . 

(49) Working day. "Working day" means any day between Monday through Friday, 

inclusive, except for days that are federal holidays . 

B. Product Definitions 

(1) 

(3) 

Adhesive. "Adhesive" means any product that is used to bond one surface to another by 

attachment. "Adhesive" does not include products used on humans and animals, adhesive 

tape, contact paper, wallpaper, shelf liners, or any other product with an adhesive 

incorporated onto or in an inert substrate . For "Contact Adhesive," adhesive does not include 

units of product, less packaging, which consist of more than one gallon. For "Construction, 

Panel, and 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. 

(2) Adhesive remover. "Adhesive remover" means a product designed exclusively for the 

removal of adhesives, caulk and other bonding materials from either a specific substrate or a 

variety of substrates. 

For the purpose of this definition and "Adhesive Remover" subcategories (a-d),the term 

"adhesive" shall mean a substance used to bond one or more materials . Adhesive includes, 

but is not limited to: caulks; sealants; glues; or similar substances used for the purpose of 

forming a bond. 

(a) Floor and Wall Covering Adhesive Remover means a product designed or labeled to 

remove floor or wall coverings and associated adhesive from the underlying substrate; 

(b) Gasket or Thread Locking Adhesive Remover means a product designed or labeled to 

remove gaskets or thread locking adhesives . Products labeled for dual use as a paint 

stripper and gasket remover and/or thread locking adhesive remover are considered 

"Gasket or Thread Locking Adhesive Remover" 

(c) General Purpose Adhesive Remover means a product designed or labeled to remove 

cyanoacrylate adhesives as well as non-reactive adhesives or residue from a variety of 

substrates. "General Purpose Adhesive Remover" includes, but is not limited to, products 

that remove thermoplastic adhesives; pressure sensitive adhesives; dextrine or starchbased adhesives; casein glues; rubber or latex-based adhesives; as well as products that 

remove stickers; decals; stencils; or similar- materials . "General Purpose Adhesive 

Remover" does not include "Floor or Wall Covering Adhesive Remover." 

(d) Specialty Adhesive Remover means a product designed to remove reactive adhesives 

from a variety of substrates. Reactive adhesives Include adhesives that require a hardener 

or catalyst in order for the bond to occur. Examples of reactive adhesives include, but are 

not limited to: epoxies ; urethanes; silicones . "Specialty Adhesive Remover" does not 

include "Gasket or Thread Locking Adhesive Remover." 

Aerosol adhesive. "Aerosol adhesive " means an aerosol product in which the spray 

mechanism is permanently housed in a nonrefillable can designed for hand-held application 

without the need for ancillary hoses or spray equipment. "Aerosol adhesives" include special 

purpose spray adhesives, mist spray adhesives and web spray adhesives . 

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(4) Aerosol cooking spray. "Aerosol cooking spray" means any aerosol product designed either 

to reduce sticking on cooking and baking surfaces or to be applied on food, or both. 

(5) Aerosol product. "Aerosol product" means a pressurized spray system that dispenses 

product ingredients by means of a propellant contained in a product or a product's container, 

or by means of a mechanically induced force. "Aerosol product" does not include "Pump 

spray." 

(6) Air freshener . "Air freshener" means any consumer product including, but not limited to, 

sprays, wicks, powders, and crystals, designed for the purpose of masking odors, or 

freshening, cleaning, scenting, or deodorizing the air . "Air Freshener" does not include 

products that are used on the human body, products that function primarily as cleaning 

products as indicated on a product label, or "Toilet/urinal care products," disinfectant 

products claiming to deodorize by killing germs on surfaces, or institutional/industrial 

disinfectants when offered for sale solely through institutional and industrial channels of 

distribution . "Air Freshener" does include spray disinfectants and other products that are 

expressly represented for use as air fresheners, except institutional and industrial disinfectants 

when offered for sale through institutional and industrial channels of distribution . To 

determine whether a product is an air freshener, all verbal and visual representations 

regarding product use on the label or packaging and in the product's literature and advertising 

may be considered. The presence of, and representations about, a product's fragrance and 

ability to deodorize (resulting from surface application) shall not constitute a claim of air 

freshening. 

(7) Antimicrobial hand or body cleaner or soap. "Antimicrobial hand or body cleaner or 

soap " means a cleaner or soap which is designed to reduce the level of microorganisms on 

the skin through germicidal activity . "Antimicrobial Hand or Body Cleaner or Soap" 

includes, but is not limited to: 

(a) antimicrobial hand or body washes/cleaners, 

(b) foodhandler hand washes, 

(c) healthcare personnel hand washes, 

(d) pre-operative skin preparations, and 

(e) surgical scrubs. 

"Antimicrobial hand or body cleaner or soap" does not include prescription drug products, 

antiperspirants, "astringent/toner," deodorant, "facial cleaner or soap," "general-use hand or 

body cleaner or soap," "hand dishwashing detergent" (including antimicrobial), "heavy-duty 

hand cleaner or soap," "medicated astringent/medicated toner," and "rubbing alcohol ." 

(8) Antiperspirant. "Antiperspirant" means any product including, but not limited to, aerosols, 

roll-ons, sticks, pumps, pads, creams, and squeeze-bottles, that is intended by the 

manufacturer to be used to reduce perspiration in the human axilla by at least 20 percent in at 

least 50 percent of a target population. 

(9) Anti-static product. "Anti-static product" means a product that is labeled to eliminate, 

prevent, or inhibit the accumulation of static electricity . "Anti-Static Product" does not 

include "Electronic Cleaner," "Floor Polish or Wax," "Floor Coating," and products that meet 

the definition of "Aerosol Coating Product" or "Architectural Coating." 

(10) Architectural coating. "Architectural coating" means a coating applied to stationary 

structures and their appurtenances, to mobile homes, to pavements, or to curbs. 

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(11) Astringent/toner. "Astringent/Toner" means any product not regulated as a drug by the 

United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which is applied to the skin for the 

purpose of cleaning or tightening pores. This category also includes clarifiers and 

substrateimpregnated products . This category does not include any hand, face, or body 

cleaner or soap product, "medicated astringent/medicated toner," cold cream, lotion, or 

antiperspirant . 

(12) Automotive brake cleaner. "Automotive brake cleaner" means a cleaning product 

designed to remove oil, grease, brake fluid, brake pad material or dirt from motor vehicle 

brake mechanisms . 

(13) Automotive hard paste wax. "Automotive hard paste wax" means an automotive wax or 

polish which is : 

(a) designed to protect and improve the appearance of automotive paint surfaces ; 

(b) a solid at room temperature; and 

(c) contains 0% water by formulation. 

(14) Automotive instant detailer. "Automotive instant detailer" means a product designed for 

use in a pump spray that is applied to the painted surface of automobiles and wiped off prior 

to the product being allowed to dry. 

(15) Automotive rubbing or polishing compound. "Automotive Rubbing or Polishing 

Compound" means a product designed primarily to remove oxidation, old paint, scratches or 

"swirl marks," and other defects from the painted surfaces of motor vehicles without leaving 

a protective barrier . 

(16) Automotive wax, polish, sealant or glaze. "Automotive Wax, Polish, Sealant or Glaze" 

means a product designed to seal out moisture, increase gloss, or otherwise enhance a motor 

vehicle's painted surfaces . "Automotive Wax, Polish, Sealant or Glaze" includes, but is not 

limited to, products designed for use in autobody repair shops and "drive-through" car 

washes, as well as products designed for the general public. "Automotive Wax, Polish, 

Sealant or Glaze" does not include "Automotive Rubbing or Polishing Compounds," 

automotive wash and wax products, surfactant-containing car wash products, and products 

designed for use on unpainted surfaces such as bare metal, chrome, glass, or plastic. 

(17) Automotive windshield washer fluid. "Automotive windshield washer fluid" means any 

liquid designed for use in a motor vehicle windshield washer system either as an antifreeze or 

for the purpose of cleaning, washing, or wetting the windshield. "Automotive windshield 

washer fluid" does not include fluids placed by the manufacturer in a new vehicle . 

(18) Bathroom and tile cleaner. "Bathroom and tile cleaner" means a product designed to clean 

tile or surfaces in bathrooms. "Bathroom and Tile Cleaner" does not include products 

designed primarily to clean toilet bowls, toilet tanks or urinals . 

(19) Bug and tar remover. "Bug and tar remover" means a product labeled to remove either or 

both of the following from painted motor vehicle surfaces without causing damage to the 

finish: 

(a) biological-type residues such as insect carcasses and tree sap, and 

(b) road grime such as road tar, roadway paint markings, and asphalt . 

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(20) Carburetor or fuel-injection air intake cleaners . "Carburetor or Fuel-Injection Air 

Intake Cleaners " means a product designed to remove fuel deposits, dirt, or other 

contaminants from a carburetor, choke, throttle body of a fuel-injection system, or associated 

linkages. "Carburetor or fuel-inj ection air intake cleaners" does not include products 

designed exclusively to be introduced directly into the fuel lines or fuel storage tank prior to 

introduction into the carburetor or fuel injectors . 

(21) Carpet and upholstery cleaner. "Carpet and upholstery cleaner " means a cleaning 

product designed for the purpose of eliminating dirt and stains on rugs, carpeting, and the 

interior of motor vehicles and/or on household furniture or objects upholstered or covered 

with fabrics such as wool, cotton, nylon or other synthetic fabrics . "Carpet and upholstery 

cleaner" includes, but is not limited to, products that make fabric protectant claims . "Carpet 

and upholstery cleaner" does not include "general purpose cleaners," "spot removers," vinyl 

or leather cleaners, dry cleaning fluids, or products designed exclusively for use at industrial 

facilities engaged in furniture or carpet manufacturing . 

(22) Charcoal lighter material. "Charcoal lighter material" means any combustible material 

designed to be applied on, incorporated in, added to, or used with charcoal to enhance 

ignition. "Charcoal lighter material" does not include any of the following: electrical starters 

and probes, metallic cylinders using paper tinder, natural gas, propane, and fat wood. 

(23) Construction, panel, and floor covering adhesive. "Construction, panel, and floor 

covering adhesive" means any one-component adhesive that is designed exclusively for the 

installation, remodeling, maintenance, or repair of: 

(a) structural and building components that include, but are not limited to, beams, trusses, 

studs, paneling (drywall or drywall laminates, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), 

plywood, particle board, insulation board, pre-decorated hardboard or tileboard, etc.), 

ceiling and acoustical tile, molding, fixtures, countertops or countertop laminates, cove or 

wall bases, and flooring or subflooring; or 

(b) floor or wall coverings that include, but are not limited to, wood or simulated wood 

covering, carpet, carpet pad or cushion, vinyl-backed carpet, flexible flooring material, 

nonresilient flooring material, mirror tiles and other types of tiles, and artificial grass. 

"Construction, panel, and floor covering adhesive" does not include "floor seam sealer." 

(24) Contact adhesive. "Contact adhesive" means an adhesive that: 

(a) is designed for application to both surfaces to be bonded together, 

(b) is allowed to dry before the two surfaces are placed in contact with each other, 

(c) forms an immediate bond that is impossible, or difficult, to reposition after both 

adhesive-coated surfaces are placed in contact with each other, and 

(d) does not need sustained pressure or clamping of surfaces after the adhesive-coated 

surfaces have been brought together using sufficient momentary pressure to establish full 

contact between both surfaces . 

"Contact Adhesive" does not include rubber cements that are primarily intended for use on 

paper substrates . "Contact Adhesive" also does not include vulcanizing fluids that are 

designed and labeled for tire repair only. 

(25) Contact adhesive-general purpose. "Contact adhesive - general purpose" means any 

contact adhesive that is not a "contact adhesive - special purpose." 

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(26) Contact adhesive-special purpose. "Contact adhesive - special purpose" means a 

contact adhesive that: 

(a) is used to bond melamine-covered board, unprimed metal, unsupported vinyl, Teflon, 

ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, rubber, high pressure laminate or wood veneer 

1/16 inch or less in thickness to any porous or nonporous surface, and is sold in units of 

product, less packaging, that contain more than eight fluid ounces, or 

(b) is used in automotive applications that are (i .) automotive under-the- hood applications 

requiring heat, oil or gasoline resistance, or (ii .) body-side molding, automotive 

weatherstrip or decorative trim. 

(27) Crawling bug insecticide . "Crawling bug insecticide" means any insecticide product that 

is designed for use against ants, cockroaches, or other household crawling arthropods, 

including, but not limited to, mites, silverfish or spiders . "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: 

(a) "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. 

(b) " 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, and the family 

Pyroglyphidae . 

(28) Deodorant. "Deodorant" means: 

(a) for products manufactured before January 1, 2009: any product including, but not 

limited to, aerosols, roll-ons, sticks, pumps, pads, creams, and squeeze-bottles, that is 

intended by the manufacturer to be used to minimize odor in the human axilla by 

retarding the growth of bacteria which cause the decomposition of perspiration . 

(b) for products manufactured on or after January 1, 2009: any product including, but not 

limited to, aerosol, roll-ons, sticks, pumps, pads, creams, and squeeze-bottles, that 

indicates or depicts on the container or packaging, or on any sticker or label affixed 

thereto, that the product can be used on or applied to the human axilla to provide a scent 

and/or minimize odor. A "Deodorant Body Spray" product that indicates or depicts on the 

container or packaging, or on any sticker or label affixed thereto, that it can be used on or 

applied to the human axilla, is a "Deodorant" 

(29) Deodorant body spray. "Deodorant Body Spray" means : (a) for products manufactured 

before January 1, 2009: a "Personal Fragrance Product" with 20 percent or less fragrance . (b) 

for products manufactured on or after January 1, 2009: a "Personal Fragrance Product" with 

20 percent or less fragrance, that is designed for application all over the human body to 

provide a scent. A "Deodorant Body Spray" product that indicates or depicts on the container 

or packaging, or on any sticker or label affixed thereto, that it can be used on or applied to the 

human axilla, is a "Deodorant" 

(30) Disinfectant . "Disinfectant" means any product intended to destroy or irreversibly 

inactivate infectious or other undesirable bacteria, pathogenic fungi, or viruses on surfaces or 

inanimate objects and whose label is registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 

Rodenticide Act (FIFRA, 7 U.S .C. 136, et seq.) . "Disinfectant" does not include any of the 

following: 

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(a) products designed solely for use on human or animals, 

(b) products designed for agricultural use, 

(c) products designed solely for use in swimming pools, therapeutic tubs, or hot tubs, 

(d) products which, as indicated on the principal display panel or label, are designed 

primarily for use as bathroom and tile cleaners, glass cleaners, general purpose cleaners, 

toilet bowl cleaners, or metal polishes. 

(31) Double phase aerosol air freshener. "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. 

(32) Dry cleaning fluid. "Dry cleaning fluid" means any non-aqueous liquid product 

designed and labeled exclusively for use on: 

(a) fabrics which are labeled "for dry clean only," such as clothing or drapery; or 

(b) "S-coded" fabrics . "Dry cleaning fluid" includes, but is not limited to, those products 

used by commercial dry cleaners and commercial businesses that clean fabrics such as 

draperies at the customer's residence or work place. "dry cleaning fluid" does not include 

"spot remover" or "carpet and upholstery cleaner." For the purposes of this definition, Scoded fabric means an upholstery fabric designed to be cleaned only with water-free spot 

cleaning products as specified by the Joint Industry Fabric Standards Committee." 

(33) Dusting aid. "Dusting aid" means a product designed to assist in removing dust and 

other soils from floors and other surfaces without leaving a wax or silicone based coating . 

"Dusting Aid" does not include "pressurized gas duster." 

(34) Electrical cleaner. "Electrical cleaner" means a product labeled to remove heavy soils 

such as grease, grime, or oil from electrical equipment, including, but not limited to, electric 

motors, armatures, relays, electric panels, or generators. Electrical Cleaner does not include 

"General Purpose Cleaner," "General Purpose Degreaser," "Dusting Aid," Electronic 

-Cleaner," "Energized Electrical Cleaner," "Pressurized Gas Duster," "Engine Degreaser," 

"Anti-Static Product," "or products designed to clean the casings or housings of electrical 

equipment. 

(35) Electronic cleaner. "Electronic cleaner" means a product labeled for the removal of dirt, 

moisture, dust, flux or oxides from the internal components of electronic or precision 

equipment such as circuit boards, and the internal components of electronic devices, 

including but not limited to, radios, compact disc (CD) players, digital video disc (DVD) 

players, and computers . Electronic Cleaner does not include "General Purpose Cleaner," 

"General Purpose Degreaser," "Dusting Aid," "Pressurized Gas Duster," "Engine Degreaser," 

"Electrical Cleaner," "Energized Electrical Cleaner," "Anti-Static Product," or products 

designed to clean the casings or housings of electronic equipment. 

(36) Energized electrical cleaner. "Energized Electrical Cleaner" means a product that 

meets both of the following criteria : 

(a) the product is labeled to clean and/or degrease electrical equipment, where cleaning 

and/or degreasing is accomplished when electrical current exists, or when there is a 

residual electrical potential from a component, such as a capacitor ; 

(b) the product label clearly displays the statements : "Energized Equipment use only. Not to 

be used for motorized vehicle maintenance, or their parts ." 

(c) "Energized Electrical Cleaner" does not include "Electronic Cleaner." 

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(37) Engine degreaser . "Engine degreaser" means a cleaning product designed to remove 

grease, grime, oil and other contaminants from the external surfaces of engines and other 

mechanical parts . 

(38) Fabric protectant. "Fabric protectant" means a product designed to be applied to fabric 

substrates to protect the surface from soiling from dirt and other impurities or to reduce 

absorption of liquid into the fabric's fibers . "Fabric protectant" does not include 

waterproofers, products designed for use solely on leather, or products designed for use solely 

on fabrics which are labeled "for dry clean only" and sold in containers of 10 fluid ounces or 

less . 

(39) Fabric refresher. "Fabric Refresher" means a product labeled to neutralize or eliminate 

odors on non-laundered fabric including, but not limited to, soft household surfaces, rugs, 

carpeting, draperies, bedding, automotive interiors, footwear, athletic equipment, clothing 

and/or on household furniture or objects upholstered or covered with fabrics such as, but not 

limited to, wool, cotton, or nylon. "Fabric Refresher" does not include "Anti-static Product," 

"Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner," soft household surface sanitizers, "Footwear or Leather 

Care Product," "Spot Remover," or "Disinfectant," or products labeled for application to both 

fabric and human skin. For the purposes of this definition only, soft household surface 

sanitizer means a product labeled to neutralize or eliminate odors on surfaces listed above 

whose label is registered as a sanitizer under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 

Rodenticide Act, (FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.) . 

(40) Facial cleaner or soap. "Facial cleaner or soap" means a cleaner or soap designed 

primarily to clean the face. "Facial cleaner or soap" includes, but is not limited to, facial 

cleansing creams, semisolids, liquids, lotions, and substrate-impregnated forms . "Facial 

cleaner or soap" does not include prescription drug products, "antimicrobial hand or body 

cleaner or soap," "astringent/toner," "general-use hand or body cleaner or soap," "medicated 

astringent/medicated toner," or "rubbing alcohol ." 

(41) Fat Wood. "Fat Wood" means pieces of wood kindling with high naturally-occurring 

levels of sap or resin which enhance ignition of the kindling. "Fat wood" does not include any 

kindling with substances added to enhance flammability, such as wax-covered or waximpregnated wood-based products . 

(42) Flea and tick insecticide. "Flea and tick insecticide" means any insecticide product that 

is designed for use against fleas, ticks, their larvae, or their eggs. "Flea and tick insecticide" 

does not include products that are designed to be used exclusively on humans or animals and 

their bedding. 

(43) Floor coating. "Floor Coating" means an opaque coating that is labeled and designed for 

application to flooring, including but not limited to, decks, porches, steps, and other 

horizontal surfaces which may be subject to foot traffic . 

(44) Floor polish or wax. "Floor polish or wax" means a wax, polish, or any other product 

designed to polish, protect, or enhance floor surfaces by leaving a protective coating that is 

designed to be periodically replenished . "Floor polish or wax" does not include "spray buff 

products," products designed solely for the purpose of cleaning floors, floor finish strippers, 

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products designed for unfinished wood floors, and coatings subject to architectural coatings 

regulations. 

(45) Floor seam sealer. "Floor seam sealer" means any product designed and labeled 

exclusively for bonding, fusing, or sealing (coating) seams between adjoining rolls of 

installed flexible sheet flooring . 

(46) Floor wax stripper . "Floor wax stripper" means a product designed to remove natural 

or synthetic floor polishes or waxes through breakdown of the polish or wax polymers, or by 

dissolving or emulsifying the polish or wax. "Floor wax stripper" does not include aerosol 

floor wax strippers or products designed to remove floor wax solely through abrasion . 

(47) Flying bug insecticide. "Flying bug insecticide" means any insecticide product that is 

designed for use against flying insects or other flying arthropods, including but not limited to 

flies, mosquitoes, moths, or gnats. "Flying bug insecticide" does not include "wasp and 

hornet insecticide," products that are designed to be used exclusively on humans or animals, 

or any mothproofing product. For the purposes of this definition only, "moth-proofing 

product" means a product whose label, packaging, or accompanying literature indicates that 

the product is designed to protect fabrics from damage by moths, but does not indicate that 

the product is suitable for use against flying insects or other flying arthropods . 

(48) "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 non-leather foot apparel . "Footwear or 

Leather Care Product" does not include "Fabric Protectant," "General Purpose Adhesive," 

"Contact Adhesive," "Vinyl/Fabric/Leather/Polycarbonate Coating," "Rubber and Vinyl 

Protectant," "Fabric Refresher," products solely for deodorizing, or sealant products with 

adhesive properties used to create external protective layers greater than two millimeters 

thick. 

(49) Fragrance. "Fragrance" means a substance or complex mixture of aroma chemicals, 

natural essential oils, and other functional components with a combined vapor pressure not in 

excess of 2 mm of Hg at 20°C, the sole purpose of which is to impart an odor or scent, or to 

counteract a malodor. 

(50) Furniture coating. "Furniture coating" means any paint designed for application to 

room furnishings including, but not limited to, cabinets (kitchen, bath and vanity), tables, 

chairs, beds, and sofas. 

(51) Furniture maintenance product. "Furniture maintenance product" means a wax, 

polish, conditioner, or any other product designed for the purpose of polishing, protecting or 

enhancing finished wood surfaces other than floors . "Furniture maintenance product" does 

not include "dusting aids," "wood cleaners" and products designed solely for the purpose of 

cleaning, and products designed to leave a permanent finish such as stains, sanding sealers 

and lacquers. 

(52) Gel. "Gel" means a colloid in which the disperse phase has combined with the 

continuous phase to produce a semisolid material, such as jelly. 

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(53) General purpose adhesive. "General purpose adhesive" means any non-aerosol 

adhesive designed for use on a variety of substrates. "General purpose adhesive" does not 

include: 

(a) contact adhesives, 

(b) construction, panel, and floor covering adhesives, 

(c) adhesives designed exclusively for application on one specific category of substrates (i .e ., 

substrates that are composed of similar materials, such as different types of metals, paper 

products, ceramics, plastics, rubbers, or vinyls), or 

(d) adhesives designed exclusively for use on one specific category of articles (i .e ., articles 

that may be composed of different materials but perform a specific function, such as 

gaskets, automotive trim, weather-stripping, or carpets). 

(54) General purpose cleaner. "General purpose cleaner" means a product designed for 

general all-purpose cleaning, in contrast to cleaning products designed to clean specific 

substrates in certain situations. "General Purpose Cleaner" includes products designed for 

general floor cleaning, kitchen or countertop cleaning, and cleaners designed to be used on a 

variety of hard surfaces and does not include general purpose degreasers and electronic 

cleaners . 

(55) General purpose degreaser. "General purpose degreaser" means any product labeled to 

remove or dissolve grease, grime, oil and other oil-based contaminants from a variety of 

substrates, including automotive or miscellaneous metallic parts . "General purpose 

degreaser" does not include "engine degreaser," "general purpose cleaner," "adhesive 

remover," "electronic cleaner," "electrical cleaner," "energized electrical cleaner," "metal 

polish/cleanser," products used exclusively in "solvent cleaning tanks or related equipment," 

or products that are sold exclusively to establishments which manufacture or construct goods 

or commodities ; and 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. 

(56) General-use hand or body cleaner or soap. "General-use hand or body cleaner or 

soap" means a cleaner or soap designed to be used routinely on the skin to clean or remove 

typical or common dirt and soils . "General-use hand or body cleaner or soap" includes, but is 

not limited to, hand or body washes, dual-purpose shampoo-body cleaners, shower or bath 

gels, and moisturizing cleaners or soaps. "General-use hand or body cleaner or soap" does 

not include prescription drug products, "antimicrobial hand or body cleaner or soap," 

"astringent/toner," "facial cleaner or soap," "hand dishwashing detergent" (including 

antimicrobial), "heavy-duty hand cleaner or soap," "medicated astringent/medicated toner," 

or "rubbing alcohol ." 

(57) Glass cleaner. "Glass cleaner" means a cleaning product designed primarily for cleaning 

surfaces made of glass. Glass cleaner does not include products designed solely for the 

purpose of cleaning optical materials used in eyeglasses, photographic equipment, scientific 

equipment and photocopying machines. 

(58) Graffiti remover. "Graffiti Remover" means a product labeled to remove spray paint, 

ink, marker, crayon, lipstick, nail polish, or shoe polish, from a variety of non-cloth or nonfabric substrates . "Graffiti remover" does not include "paint remover or stripper," "nail polish 

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remover," or "spot remover ." Products labeled for dual use as both a paint stripper and 

graffiti remover are considered "graffiti removers." 

(59) Hair mousse. "Hair mousse" means a hairstyling foam designed to facilitate styling of a 

coiffure and provide limited holding power. 

(60) Hair shine. "Hair shine" Means any product designed for the primary purpose of 

creating 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 

spray," "hair mousse," "hair styling gel" or spray gel, or products whose primary purpose is 

to condition or hold the hair. 

(61) Hair spray. "Hair spray" means: 

(a) for products manufactured before January 1, 2009 : a consumer product designed 

primarily for the purpose of dispensing droplets of a resin on and into a hair coiffure 

which will impart sufficient rigidity to the coiffure to establish or retain the style for a 

period of time, and 

(b) for products manufactured on or after January 1, 2009: a consumer product that is applied 

to styled hair, and is designed or labeled to provide sufficient rigidity, to hold, retain 

and/or (finish) the style of the hair for a period of time. "Hair Spray" includes aerosol 

hair sprays, pump hair sprays, spray waxes; color, glitter, or sparkle hairsprays that make 

finishing claims; and products that are both a styling and finishing product. "Hair Spray" 

does not include spray products that are intended to aid in styling but does not provide 

finishing of a hairstyle . For the purposes of this subchapter, "finish" or "finishing" means 

the maintaining and/or holding of previously styled hair for a period of time. For the 

purposes of this subchapter, "styling" means the forming, sculpting, or manipulating the 

hair to temporarily alter the hair's shape. 

(62) Hair styling product. "Hair Styling Product" means a consumer product manufactured 

on or after January 1, 2009, that is designed or labeled for the application to wet, damp or dry 

hair to aid in defining, shaping, lifting, styling and/or sculpting of the hair. "Hair Styling 

Product" includes, but is not limited to hair balm, clay, cream, creme, curl straightener, gel, 

liquid, lotion, paste, pomade, putty, root lifter, serum, spray gel, stick, temporary hair 

straightener, wax, spray products that aid in styling but do not provide finishing of a hairstyle, 

and leave-in volumizers, detanglers and/or conditioners that make styling claims. "Hair 

Styling Product" does not include "Hair Mousse," "Hair Shine," "Hair Spray," or shampoos 

and/or conditioners that are rinsed from the hair prior to styling . For the purposes of this 

subchapter, "finish" or "finishing" means the maintaining and/or holding of previously styled 

hair for a period of time . For the purposes of this subchapter, "styling" means the forming, 

sculpting, or manipulating the hair to temporarily alter the hair's shape. 

(63) Hair styling gel. "Hair styling gel" means a consumer product manufactured before 

January l, 2009, that is a high viscosity, often gelatinous, product that contains a resin and is 

designed for the application to hair to aid in styling and sculpting of the hair coiffure. 

(64) Heavy-duty hand cleaner or soap. "Heavy-duty hand cleaner or soap" means a product 

designed to clean or remove difficult dirt and soils such as oil, grease, grime, tar, shellac, 

putty, printer's ink, paint, graphite, cement, carbon, asphalt, or adhesives from the hand with 

or without the use of water. "Heavy-duty hand cleaner or soap" does not include prescription 

drug products, "antimicrobial hand or body cleaner or soap," "astringent/toner," "facial 

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cleaner or soap," "general-use hand or body cleaner or soap," "medicated 

astringent/medicated toner" or "rubbing alcohol ." 

(65) Herbicide. "Herbicide" means a pesticide product designed to kill or retard a plant's 

growth, but excludes products that are : 

(a) for agricultural use, or 

(b) restricted materials that require a permit for use and possession. 

(66) Household product. "Household product" means any consumer product that is 

primarily designed to be used inside or outside of living quarters or residences that are 

occupied or intended for occupation by individuals, including the immediate surroundings . 

(67) Insecticide. "Insecticide" means a pesticide product that is designed for use against 

insects or other arthropods, but excluding products that are : 

(a) for agricultural use, or 

(b) for a use which requires a structural pest control license under 01-026 CMR Chapter 10, 

31, 32, and 35, or 

(c) restricted materials that require a permit for use and possession. 

(68) Insecticide fogger. "Insecticide fogger" means any insecticide product designed to emit 

all or most of its content, as a fog or mist, into indoor areas during a single application. 

(69) Institutional Product or Industrial and Institutional (I&I) Product. "Institutional 

product or industrial and institutional (I&I) product" means a consumer product that is 

designed for use in the maintenance or operation of an establishment that: 

(a) manufactures, transports, or sells goods or commodities, or provides services for profit; 

or 

(b) is engaged in the nonprofit promotion of a particular public, educational, or charitable 

cause. "Establishments" include, but are not limited to, government agencies, factories, 

schools, hospitals, sanitariums, prisons, restaurants, hotels, stores, automobile service and 

parts centers, health clubs, theaters, or transportation companies . "Institutional Product" 

does not include household products and products that are incorporated into or used 

exclusively in the manufacture or construction of the goods or commodities at the site of 

the establishment . 

(70) Laundry prewash. "Laundry prewash" means a product that is designed for application 

to a fabric prior to laundering and that supplements and contributes to the effectiveness of 

laundry detergents and/or provides specialized performance. 

(71) Laundry starch product. "Laundry starch product" means a product that is designed for 

application to a fabric, either during or after laundering, to impart and prolong a crisp, fresh 

look and may also act to help ease ironing of the fabric . "Laundry Starch Product" includes, 

but is not limited to, fabric finish, sizing, and starch . 

(72) Lawn and garden insecticide . "Lawn and garden insecticide" means an insecticide 

product labeled primarily to be used in household lawn and garden areas to protect plants 

from insects or other arthropods. Notwithstanding the requirements of section 6C aerosol 

"lawn and garden insecticides" may claim to kill insects or other arthropods. 

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(73) Medicated astringent /medicated toner. "Medicated astringent /medicated toner" 

means any product regulated as a drug by the FDA which is applied to the skin for the 

purpose of cleaning or tightening pores. "Medicated astringent/medicated toner" includes, 

but is not limited to, clarifiers and substrate-impregnated products . "Medicated 

astringent/medicated toner" does not include hand, face, or body cleaner or soap products, 

"astringent/toner," cold cream, lotion, antiperspirants, or products that must be purchased 

with a doctor's prescription . 

(74) Metal polish /cleanser. "Metal polish /cleanser" means any product designed primarily 

to improve the appearance of finished metal, metallic, or metallized surfaces by physical or 

chemical action. To "improve the appearance" means to remove or reduce stains, impurities, 

or oxidation from surfaces or to make surfaces smooth and shiny. "Metal polish/cleanser" 

includes, but is not limited to, metal polishes used on brass, silver, chrome, copper, stainless 

steel and other ornamental metals. "Metal polish/cleanser" does not include "automotive 

wax, polish, sealant or glaze," wheel cleaner, "paint remover or stripper," products designed 

and labeled exclusively for automotive and marine detailing, or products designed for use in 

degreasing tanks. 

(75) Mist spray adhesive. "Mist spray adhesive" means any aerosol which is not a special 

purpose spray adhesive and which delivers a particle or mist spray, resulting in the formation 

of fine, discrete particles that yield a generally uniform and smooth application of adhesive to 

the substrate . 

(76) Multi-purpose dry lubricant . "Multi-purpose dry lubricant" means any lubricant 

which is : 

(a) designed and labeled to provide lubricity by depositing a thin film of graphite, 

molybdenum disulfide ("moly"), or polytetrafluoroethylene or closely related 

fluoropolymer ("teflon") on surfaces, and 

(b) designed for general purpose lubrication, or for use in a wide variety of applications . 

(77) Multi-purpose lubricant. "Multi-purpose lubricant" means any lubricant designed for 

general purpose lubrication, or for use in a wide variety of applications . "Multi-purpose 

lubricant" does not include "multi-purpose dry lubricants," "penetrants," or "silicone-based 

multi-purpose lubricants." 

(78) Multi-purpose solvent. "Multi-purpose solvent" means any organic liquid designed to 

be used for a variety of purposes, including cleaning or degreasing of a variety of substrates, 

or thinning, dispersing or dissolving other organic materials . "Multi-purpose solvent" 

includes solvents used in institutional facilities, except for laboratory reagents used in 

analytical, educational, research, scientific or other laboratories. "Multi-purpose solvent" 

does not include solvents used in cold cleaners, vapor degreasers, conveyorized degreasers or 

film cleaning machines, or solvents that are incorporated into, or used exclusively in the 

manufacture or construction of, the goods or commodities at the site of the establishment . 

(79) Nail polish. "Nail polish" means any clear or colored coating designed for application 

to the fingernails or toenails and including but not limited to, lacquers, enamels, acrylics, base 

coats and top coats. 

(80) Nail polish remover. "Nail polish remover" means a product designed to remove nail 

polish and coatings from fingernails or toenails . 

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(81) Non-aerosol product . "Non-aerosol product" means any consumer product that is not 

dispensed by a pressurized spray system. 

(82) Non-selective terrestrial herbicide . "Non-selective terrestrial herbicide" means a 

terrestrial herbicide product that is toxic to plants without regard to species . 

(83) Oven cleaner. "Oven cleaner" means any cleaning product designed to clean and to 

remove dried food deposits from oven walls. 

(84) Paint. "Paint" means any pigmented liquid, liquifiable, or mastic composition designed 

for application to a substrate in a thin layer which is converted to an opaque solid film after 

application and is used for protection, decoration or identification, or to serve some functional 

purpose such as the filling or concealing of surface irregularities or the modification of light 

and heat radiation characteristics . 

(85) Paint remover or stripper. "Paint remover or stripper" means any product designed to 

strip or remove paints or other related coatings, by chemical action, from a substrate without 

markedly affecting the substrate . "Paint remover or stripper" does not include "multi-purpose 

solvents," paint brush cleaners, products designed and labeled exclusively as "graffiti 

removers," and hand cleaner products that claim to remove paints and other related coatings 

from skin. 

(86) Penetrant. "Penetrant" means a lubricant designed and labeled primarily to loosen 

metal parts that have bonded together due to rusting, oxidation, or other causes . "Penetrant" 

does not include "multi-purpose lubricants" that claim to have penetrating qualities, but are 

not labeled primarily to loosen bonded parts. 

(87) Personal fragrance product. "Personal fragrance product" means any product 

which is applied to the human body or clothing for the primary purpose of adding a 

scent or masking a malodor, including cologne, perfume, aftershave, and toilet water. 

"Personal Fragrance Product" does not include: (a) Deodorant; (b) medicated 

products designed primarily to alleviate fungal or bacterial growth on feet or other 

areas of the body; (c) mouthwashes, breath fresheners and deodorizers; (d) lotions, 

moisturizers, powders or other skin care products used primarily to alleviate skin 

conditions such as dryness and irritations; (e) products designed exclusively for use 

on human genitalia; (f) soaps, shampoos, and products primarily used to clean the 

human body; and (g) fragrance products designed to be used exclusively on nonhuman animals . 

(88) Pesticide. "Pesticide" means and includes any substance or mixture of substances 

labeled, designed, or intended for use in preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any 

pest, or any substance or mixture of substances labeled, designed, or intended for use as a 

defoliant, desiccant, or plant regulator, provided that the term "pesticide" will not include any 

substance, mixture of substances, or device which the United States Environmental Protection 

Agency does not consider to be a pesticide . 

(89) Pressurized gas duster . "Pressurized gas duster" means a pressurized product labeled to 

remove dust from a surface solely by means of mass air or gas flow, including surfaces such 

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as photographs, photographic film negatives, computer keyboards, and other types of surfaces 

that cannot be cleaned with solvents . "Pressurized Gas Duster" does not include "Dusting 

Aid." 

(90) Roll-on product. "Roll-on product" means any antiperspirant or deodorant that 

dispenses active ingredients by rolling a wetted ball or wetted cylinder on the affected area. 

(91) Rubber and vinyl protectant. "Rubber and vinyl protectant" means any product 

designed to protect, preserve or renew vinyl, rubber, and plastic on vehicles, tires, luggage, 

furniture, and household products such as vinyl covers, clothing, and accessories. "Rubber 

and Vinyl Protectant" does not include products primarily designed to clean the wheel rim, 

such as aluminum or magnesium wheel cleaners, and tire cleaners that do not leave an 

appearance-enhancing or protective substance on the tire . 

(92) Rubbing alcohol. "Rubbing alcohol" means any product containing isopropyl alcohol 

(also called isopropanol) or denatured ethanol and labeled for topical use, usually to decrease 

germs in minor cuts and scrapes, to relieve minor muscle aches, as a rubefacient, and for 

massage . 

(93) Sealant and caulking compound. "Sealant and caulking compound" means any 

product with adhesive properties that is designed to fill, seal, waterproof, or weatherproof 

gaps or joints between two surfaces . "Sealant and caulking compound" does not include roof 

cements and roof sealants ; insulating foams; removable caulking compounds; 

clear/paintable/water resistant caulking compounds; floor seam sealers ; products designed 

exclusively for automotive uses; or sealers that are applied as continuous coatings. "Sealant 

and caulking compound" also does not include units of product, less packaging, which weigh 

more than one pound and consist of more than 16 fluid ounces. For the purposes of this 

definition only, "removable caulking compounds" means a compound which temporarily 

seals windows or doors for three to six month time intervals, and "clear/paintable/water 

resistant caulking compounds" means a compound which contains no appreciable level of 

opaque fillers or pigments; transmits most or all visible light through the caulk when cured; is 

paintable ; and is immediately resistant to precipitation upon application. 

(94) Shaving cream. "Shaving cream" means an aerosol product which dispenses a foam 

lather intended to be used with a blade or cartridge razor, or other wet-shaving system, in the 

removal of facial or other bodily hair. "Shaving Cream" does not include "Shaving Gel." 

(95) Shaving gel. "Shaving gel" means an aerosol product which dispenses a post-foaming 

semisolid designed to be used with a blade, cartridge razor, or other shaving system in the 

removal of facial or other bodily hair. "Shaving Gel" does not include "Shaving Cream." 

(96) Silicone-based multi-purpose lubricant . "Silicone-based multi-purpose lubricant" 

means any lubricant which is : 

(a) designed and labeled to provide lubricity primarily through the use of silicone 

compounds including, but not limited to, polydimethylsiloxane, and 

(b) designed and labeled for general purpose lubrication, or for use in a wide variety of 

applications . "Silicone-based multipurpose lubricant" does not include products designed 

and labeled exclusively to release manufactured products from molds. 

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(97) Single phase aerosol air freshener. "Single phase aerosol air freshener" means an 

aerosol air freshener with the liquid contents in a single homogeneous phase and which does 

not require that the product container be shaken before use. 

(98) Special purpose spray adhesive. "Special purpose spray adhesive" means an aerosol 

adhesive that meets any of the following definitions : 

(a) Mounting adhesive. Means an aerosol adhesive designed to permanently mount 

photographs, artwork, and any other drawn or printed media to a backing (paper, board, 

cloth, etc.) without causing discoloration to the artwork. 

(b) Flexible vinyl adhesive. Means an aerosol adhesive designed to bond flexible vinyl to 

substrates. Flexible vinyl means a nonrigid polyvinyl chloride plastic with at least five 

percent, by weight, of plasticizer content . A plasticizer is a material, such as a high 

boiling point organic solvent, that is incorporated into a plastic to increase its flexibility, 

workability, or distensibility, and may be determined using ASTM Method E260-96, 

Standard Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography (reapproved 2001), 

incorporated by reference herein, or from product formulation data. 

(c) Polystyrene Foam Adhesive. Means an aerosol adhesive designed to bond polystyrene 

foam to substrates. 

(d) Automobile Headliner Adhesive. Means an aerosol adhesive designed to bond together 

layers in motor vehicle headliners. 

(e) Polyolefin Adhesive. Means an aerosol adhesive designed to bond polyolefins to 

substrates. 

(f) Laminate Repair/EdgebandingAdhesive. Means an aerosol adhesive designed for: (a) 

The touch-up or repair of items laminated with high pressure laminates (e.g ., lifted edges, 

delaminates, etc.); or for (b) the touch-up, repair, or attachment of edgebanding materials, 

including but not limited to, other laminates, synthetic marble, veneers, wood molding, 

and 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. 

(g) Automotive Engine Compartment Adhesive. Means an aerosol adhesive designed 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 F. 

(99) Spot remover. "Spot remover" means any product labeled to clean localized areas, or 

remove localized spots or stains on cloth or fabric such as drapes, carpets, upholstery, and 

clothing, that does not require subsequent laundering to achieve stain removal. "Spot 

remover" does not include "dry cleaning fluid," "laundry prewash," or "multi-purpose 

solvent ." 

(100) Spray buff product . "Spray buff product" means a product designed to restore a worn 

floor finish in conjunction with a floor buffing machine and special pad. 

(101) Stick product. "Stick product" means any antiperspirant or deodorant that contains 

active ingredients in a solid matrix form, and that dispenses the active ingredients by 

frictional action on the affected area. 

(102) Structural waterproof adhesive. "Structural waterproof adhesive" means an adhesive 

whose bond lines are resistant to conditions of continuous immersion in fresh or salt water, 

and that conforms with Federal Specification MMM-A-181D (Type 1, Grade A). This 

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definition is as per the Federal Consumer Products Regulation 40 CFR Part 59, National 

Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Consumer and Commercial Products, 

Subpart C (63 FR 48831, September 11, 1998), incorporated by reference herein. 

(103) Terrestrial . "Terrestrial" means to live on or grow from land. 

(104) Tire sealant and inflation . "Tire sealant and inflation" means any pressurized product 

that is designed to temporarily inflate and seal a leaking tire . 

(105) Toilet/urinal care product. "Toilet/Urinal Care Product" means any product designed 

or labeled to clean and/or to deodorize toilet bowls, toilet tanks, or urinals . Toilet bowls, toilet 

tanks, or urinals includes, but is not limited to, toilets or urinals connected to permanent 

plumbing in buildings and other structures, portable toilets or urinals placed at temporary or 

remote locations, and toilet or urinals in vehicles such as buses, recreational motor homes, 

boats, ships, and aircraft. "Toilet/Urinal Care Product" does not include "Bathroom and Tile 

Cleaner" or "General Purpose Cleaner." 

(106) Type A propellant. "Type A propellant" means a compressed gas such as C02, N2, 

N20, or compressed air which is used as a propellant, and is either incorporated with the 

product or contained in a separate chamber within the product's packaging. 

(107) Type B propellant. "Type B propellant" means any halocarbon which is used as a 

propellant including chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and 

hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). 

(108) Type C propellant. "Type C propellant" means any propellant which is not a Type A or 

Type B propellant, including propane, isobutane, n-butane, and dimethyl ether (also known as 

dimethyl oxide) . 

(109) Undercoating . "Undercoating" means any aerosol product designed to impart a 

protective, nonpaint layer to the undercarriage, trunk interior, and/or firewall of motor 

vehicles to prevent the formation of rust or to deaden sound. "Undercoating" includes, but is 

not limited to, rubberized, mastic, or asphaltic products . 

(110) VinyUfabric/leather/polycarbonate coating. "Vinyl/Fabric/Leather/Polycarbonate 

Coating" means a coating designed and labeled exclusively to coat vinyl, fabric, leather, or 

polycarbonate substrates. 

(111) Wasp and hornet insecticide . "Wasp and 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. 

(112) Waterproofer. "Waterproofer" means a product designed and labeled exclusively to repel 

water from fabric or leather substrates. "Waterproofer" does not include "Fabric Protectants ." 

(113) Wax. "Wax" means a material or synthetic thermoplastic substance generally of high 

molecular weight hydrocarbons or high molecular weight esters of fatty acids or alcohols, 

except glycerol and high polymers (plastics). "Wax" includes, but is not limited to, 

substances derived from the secretions of plants and animals such as carnauba wax and 

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beeswax, substances of a mineral origin such as ozocerite and paraffin, and synthetic 

polymers such as polyethylene . 

(114) Web spray adhesive. "Web spray adhesive" means any aerosol adhesive which is not a 

mist spray or special purpose spray adhesive. 

(115) Wood cleaner. "Wood Cleaner" means a product labeled to clean wooden materials 

including but not limited to decking, fences, flooring, logs, cabinetry, and furniture. "Wood 

Cleaner" does not include "Dusting Aid," General Purpose Cleaner," "Furniture Maintenance 

Product," "Floor Wax Stripper," "Floor Polish or Wax," or products designed and labeled 

exclusively to preserve or color wood. 

(116) Wood floor wax. "Wood floor wax" means wax-based products for use solely on wood 

floors . 

3. Standards. 

A. Except as provided in Sections 4 (Exemptions), 5 (Innovative Products), 8 (Variances), and 11 

(Alternative Control Plan) of this Chapter, no person in the State of Maine shall sell, supply for 

sale in Maine, offer for sale, or manufacture any consumer product manufactured on or after the 

effective date in the following Table of Standards which contains volatile organic compounds in 

excess of the limits specified in the following Table of Standards : 

Table of Standards 

Product Category Effective Date Effective Date 

May 1, 2005 January 1, 2009 

Percent volatile com ounds b weight 

Adhesive Removers: 

Floor or wall coverings 5 

Gasket or thread locking 50 

General purpose 20 

Specialty 70 

Adhesives 

Aerosol: 

Mist Spray 65 

Web Spray 55 

Special Purpose Spray Adhesives: 

Mounting; Automotive Engine Compartment; 

Flexible Vinyl 70 

Polystyrene Foam and Automotive Headliner 65 

Polyolefin and Laminate Repair/Edgebanding 60 

Contact 80 NA 

Contact General Purpose 55 

Contact Special Purpose 80 

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Construction, Panel, Floor Covering 15 

General Purpose 10 

Structural Waterproof 15 

Air fresheners 

Single-Phase Aerosols 30 

Double-Phase Aerosols 25 

Liquids/Pump Sprays 18 

Solids/gels 3 

Antiperspirants 

Aerosol 40 HVOC 

10 MVOC 

Non-Aerosol 0 HVOC 

0 MVOC 

Automotive Brake Cleaners 45 

Anti-static Product, non-aerosol 11 

Automotive Rubbing or Polishing Compound 17 

Automotive Wax, Polish, Sealant or Glaze 

Hard Paste Waxes 45 

Instant Detailers 3 

All Other Forms 15 

Automotive Windshield Washer Fluids 35 

Bathroom and Tile Cleaners 

Aerosols 7 

All Other Forms 5 

Bu and Tar Remover 40 

Carburetor or Fuel-injection Air Intake Cleaners 45 

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners 

Aerosols 7 

Non-Aerosols (Dilutables) 0.1 

Non-Aerosols (Ready-to-Use) 3.0 

Charcoal Lighter Material See 3(F 

Cooking Spray Aerosols 18 

Deodorants 

Aerosol 0 HVOC 

10 MVOC 

Non-Aerosol 0 HVOC 

0 MVOC 

Dusting Aids 

Aerosols 25 

All Other Forms 7 

Electrical cleaner 45 

Electronic cleaner 75 

Engine Degreasers 

Aerosols 35 

Non-Aerosols 5 

Fabric Protectants 60 

~ Fabric refresher 

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Aerosol 15 I 

Non-aerosol 6 

Floor Polishes/ Waxes 

Products for Flexible Flooring Materials 7 

Products for Nonresilient Flooring 10 

Wood Floor Wax 90 

Floor Wax Strippers 

Non-Aerosol See 3(H) 

Footwear or Leather Care 

Aerosol 75 

Solid 55 

Other forms 15 

Furniture Maintenance Products 

Aerosols 17 

All other Forms Except Solid or Paste 7 

General Purpose Cleaners 

Aerosols 10 

Non-Aerosols 4 

General Purpose Degreasers 

Aerosols 50 

Non-Aerosols 4 

Glass Cleaners 

Aerosols 12 

Non-Aerosols 4 

Graffiti Remover 

Aerosol 50 

Non-aerosol 30 

Hair Mousses 6 

Hair Shines 55 

Hairsprays 55 

Hair Styling Gels 6 

Hair Styling Products 

Aerosol and pump sprays 6 

All other forms 2 

Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaner or Soap 8 

Insecticides 

Crawling Bug (Aerosol) 15 

Crawling Bug (all other forms) 20 

Flea and Tick 25 

Flying Bug (Aerosol) 25 

Flying Bug (all other forms) 35 

Foggers 45 

Lawn and Garden (all other forms) 20 

Lawn and Garden (Non-Aerosol) 3 

Wasp and Hornet 40 

Laundry Prewash 

Aerosol / Solids 22 

All Other Forms 5 

Laundry Starch Products 5 

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Metal polishes/ Cleansers 30 

Multi-Purpose Lubricant (Excluding Solid or SemiSolid Products) 50 

Nail Polish Remover 75 

Non-Selective Terrestrial Herbicide 

Non-Aerosols 3 

Oven cleaners 

Aerosols/ Pump Sprays g 

Liquids 5 

Paint Remover or Stripper 50 

Penetrants 50 

Rubber and Vinyl Protectants 

Non-Aerosols 3 

Aerosols 10 

Sealants and Caulking Compounds 4 

Shaving Creams 5 

Shaving gel 

Silicone-Based Multi-Purpose Lubricants 

(Excluding Solid or Semi-Solid Products) 60 

Spot Removers 

Aerosols 25 

Non-Aerosols g 

Tire Sealants and Inflators 20 

Toilet/Urinal Care 

Aerosol 10 

Non-aerosol 3 

Undercoatings 

Aerosols 40 

Wood Cleaner 

Aerosols 17 

Non-aerosol 4 

B. After May 1, 2005, no person in the State of Maine shall sell, supply for sale in Maine, offer for 

sale, or manufacture any antiperspirant or deodorant which contains any compound that has been 

identified as a toxic air contaminant by the CARB in Title 17, California Code of Regulations, 

Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 7, Section 93000, Toxic Air Contaminants, amended July 21, 

1999, incorporated by reference herein. 

C. Products that are diluted prior to use. 

(1) For consumer products for which the label, packaging, or accompanying literature 

specifically states that the product should be diluted with water or non-VOC solvent prior to 

use, the limits specified in the Table of Standards shall apply to the product only after the 

minimum recommended dilution has taken place. For purposes of this subsection, "minimum 

recommended dilution" shall not include recommendations for incidental use of a 

concentrated product to deal with limited special applications such as hard-to-rerriove soils or 

stains. 

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(2) For consumer products for which the label, packaging, or accompanying literature states that 

the product should be diluted with any VOC solvent prior to use, the limits specified in the 

Table of Standards shall apply to the product only after the maximum recommended dilution 

has taken place. 

D. Sell-through of products . 

(1) Sell-through period. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3(A) or 3(G), a consumer 

product manufactured prior to each of the effective dates specified for that product in the 

Table of Standards may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale after each of the specified 

effective dates . This subsection D does not apply to: 

(a) any consumer product that does not display on the product container or package the date 

on which the product was manufactured, or a code indicating such date, in accordance 

with section 6(A), or 

(b) Solid Air Fresheners and Toilet/Urinal Care Products that contain para-dichlorobenzene; 

these products are subject to the one-year sell-through period specified in section 3(N). 

E. Products registered under FIFRA. For those consumer products that are registered under the 

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, (FIFRA; 7 U.S.C. Section 136-136y), the 

effective date of the VOC standards specified in Table of Standards is one year after the date 

specified in subsection 3(A) of this Chapter. 

F. Requirements for charcoal lighter materials . The following requirements shall apply to all 

charcoal lighter material products as defined in Section 2(B)(22) of this Chapter. 

(1) No person shall sell, supply, manufacture or offer for sale after May 1, 2005 any charcoal 

lighter material product unless at the time of the transaction the manufacturer can 

demonstrate that they have been issued a currently effective certification by the CARB under 

the Consumer Products provisions under Title 17, California Code of Regulations Section 

94509(h) . This certification remains in effect for as long as the CARB certification remains in 

effect. Any manufacturer claiming such a certification on this basis must submit to the 

Department a copy of the certification decision (i .e., the Executive Order), including all 

conditions established by CARB applicable to the certification. 

(2) The Department may, at any time, request a manufacturer to submit information concerning 

the charcoal lighter material manufactured for use in the State of Maine. The manufacturer 

shall respond within 30 days, in writing, and shall include, at a minimum, the following: 

(a) the results of testing conducted pursuant to the procedures specified in South Coast 

Air Quality Management District Rule 1174, Control of Volatile Organic Compound 

Emissions from the Ignition of Barbecue Charcoal, adopted October 5, 1990 

(SCAQMD Rule 1174), incorporated by reference herein. 

(b) the exact text and/or graphics that will appear on the charcoal lighter material's 

principal display panel, label, and any accompanying literature . The provided 

material shall clearly show the usage directions for the product. These directions shall 

accurately reflect the quantity of charcoal lighter material per pound of charcoal that 

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was used in the SCAQMD Rule 1174 Testing Protocol, incorporated by reference in 

Section 3(F)(2)(a) of this regulation, for that product, unless: 

(i) the charcoal lighter material is intended to be used in fixed amounts independent 

of the amount of charcoal used, such as certain paraffin cubes, or 

(ii) the charcoal lighter material is already incorporated into the charcoal, such as 

certain "bag light," "instant light" or "match light" products . 

(c) For a charcoal lighter material which meets the criteria specified in Section 

3(F)(2)(a)(i) of this chapter, the usage instructions provided to the State of Maine 

shall accurately reflect the quantity of charcoal lighter material used in the SCAQMD 

Rule 1174 Testing Protocol, incorporated by reference in Section 3(F)(2)(a) of this 

regulation, for that product. 

(d) Any physical property data, formulation data, or other information required by the 

Department for use in determining when a product modification has occurred. 

(e) Possession of a currently effective certification by the CARB under the Consumer 

Products provisions of Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Division 3, Chapter 

1, Subchapter 8.5, Consumer Products, Article 2, Section 94509(h), or from a state 

with a similar certification procedure, should be noted and a copy of the applicable 

certification decision (i .e ., the Executive Order) should be included . 

G. Requirements for aerosol adhesives . 

(1) The following requirements for aerosol adhesives shall apply: 

(a) In order to qualify as a "Special Purpose Spray Adhesive" the product must meet one 

or more of the definitions for "Special Purpose Spray Adhesive" in Section 2(B)(98) 

of this Chapter, but if the product label indicates that the product is suitable for use 

on any substrate or application not listed in one of the definitions for "Special 

purpose spray adhesive," in Section 2(B)(98), then the product shall be classified as 

either a "Web Spray Adhesive" or a "Mist Spray Adhesive." 

(b) If a product meets more than one of the definitions specified in Section 2(B)(98) of 

this chapter for "Special Purpose Spray Adhesive," and is not classified as a "Web 

Spray Adhesive" or "Mist Spray Adhesive" under Section 3(G)(1)(a) of this Chapter, 

then the VOC limit for the product shall be the lowest applicable VOC limit specified 

in Section 3(A). 

(2) Effective May 1, 2005, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for use in 

Maine any aerosol adhesive which contains any of the following compounds: methylene 

chloride, perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene . 

(3) All aerosol adhesives must comply with the labeling requirements specified in Section 6(D). 

H. Requirements for Floor Wax Strippers . No person in the State of Maine shall sell, supply for 

use in Maine, offer for sale, or manufacture any floor wax stripper on or after May 1, 2005, unless 

the following requirements are met: 

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(1) The label of each non-aerosol floor wax stripper must specify a dilution ratio for light or 

medium build-up of polish that results in an as-used VOC concentration of 3 percent by 

weight or less. 

(2) If a non-aerosol floor wax stripper is also intended to be used for removal of heavy build-up 

of polish, the label of that floor wax stripper must specify a dilution ratio for heavy build-up 

of polish that results in an as-used VOC concentration of 12 percent by weight or less. 

(3) The terms "light build-up," "medium build-up," or "heavy build-up" are not specifically 

required, as long as comparable terminology is used. 

1. Products containing ozone-depleting compounds. For any consumer product for which 

standards are specified under Section 3(A), no person in the State of Maine shall sell, supply for 

sale in Maine, offer for sale, or manufacture any consumer product on or after May 1, 2005, 

which contains any of the following ozone-depleting compounds : 

CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane), CFC-12 (dichlorodifluoromethane), 

CFC-113 (1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane), 

CFC-114 (1-chloro-1,1-difluoro-2-chloro-2,2-difluoroethane), 

CFC-115 (chloropentafluoroethane), halon 1211 (bromochlorodifluoromethane), 

halon 1301 (bromotrifluoromethane), halon 2402 (dibromotetrafluoroethane), 

HCFC-22 (chlorodifluoromethane), HCFC-123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane), 

HCFC-124 (2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane), 

HCFC-141 b (1,1-dichloro-l-fluoroethane), 

HCFC-142b (1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane), 

1,1,1-trichloroethane, or 

carbon tetrachloride . 

J. The requirements of Section 3(H) shall not apply to any existing product formulation that 

complies with the Table of Standards or any existing product formulation that is reformulated to 

meet the Table of Standards, provided the ozone depleting compound content of the reformulated 

product does not increase . 

K. The requirements of Section 3(H) shall not apply to any ozone depleting compounds that may be 

present as impurities in a consumer product in an amount equal to or less than 0.01 % by weight 

of the product. 

L. Requirements for Contact Adhesives, Electronic Cleaners, Footwear or Leather Care Products, 

and General Purpose Degreasers. 

(1) Except as provided below in Sections 3(L)(2) and (L)(4), effective January 1, 2009, no 

person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for use in Maine any Contact 

Adhesive, Electronic Cleaner, Footwear or Leather Care Product, or General Purpose 

Degreaser that contains any of the following compounds: methylene chloride, 

perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene. 

(2) Sell-through of Products. Contact Adhesives, Electronic Cleaners, Footwear or Leather 

Care Products, and General Purpose Degreasers that contain methylene chloride, 

perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene and were manufactured prior to January 1, 2009, 

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(3) 

may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale until January 1, 2012, so long as the product 

container or package displays the date on which the product was manufactured, or a code 

indicating such date, in accordance with section 6(a). 

Notification for products sold during the sell-through period. Any person who sells or 

supplies a consumer product identified above in section 3(1)(1) must notify the purchaser 

of the product in writing that the sell-through period for that product will end on January 

1, 2012, if both of the following conditions are met: 

(i) the product is sold or supplied to a distributor or retailer; and 

(ii) the product is sold or supplied on or after June 30, 2011 . 

(4) Impurities. The requirements of section 3(L)(1) and (L)(3) shall not apply to any Contact 

Adhesive, Electronic Cleaner, Footwear or Leather Care Product, or General Purpose 

Degreaser containing methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene that is 

present as an impurity in a combined amount equal to or less than 0.01 % by weight . 

M. Requirements for Adhesive Removers, Electrical Cleaners, and Graffiti Removers. 

(3) 

(1) Except as provided below in sections 3(M)(2) and (M)(4), effective January 1, 2009, no 

person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for use in Maine any Adhesive 

Remover, Electrical Cleaner, or Graffiti Remover that contains any of the following 

compounds: methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene. 

(2) Sell-through of Products. Adhesive Removers, Electrical Cleaners, and Graffiti Removers 

that contain methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene and were 

manufactured before January 1, 2009, may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale until January 

1, 2012, so long as the product container or package displays the date on which the product 

was manufactured, or a code indicating such date, in accordance with section 6(A). 

Notification for products sold during the sell-through period. Any person who sells or 

supplies a consumer product identified above in section 3(M)(1) must notify the purchaser of 

the product in writing that the sell-through period for that product will end on January 1, 

2012, if both of the following conditions are met: 

(i) the product is sold or supplied to a distributor or retailer; and 

(ii) the product is sold or supplied on or after June 30, 2011 . 

(4) Impurities. The requirements of section 3(M)(1) and (M)(3) shall not apply to any Adhesive 

Remover, Electrical Cleaner, or Graffiti Remover containing methylene chloride, 

perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene that is present as an impurity in a combined amount 

equal to or less than 0 .01 % by weight. 

N. Requirements for Solid Air Fresheners and Toilet/Urinal Care Products . 

(1) Effective January 1, 2009, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for use 

in Maine any Solid Air Fresheners or Toilet/Urinal Care Products that contain paradichlorobenzene, except that Solid Air Fresheners and Toilet/Urinal Care Products that 

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contain para-dichlorobenzene and were manufactured before January 1, 2009 may be sold, 

supplied, or offered for sale until January 1, 2010, so long as the product container or package 

displays the date on which the product was manufactured, or a code indicating such date, in 

accordance with section 6(A). 

(2) Notification for products sold during the sell-through period. Any person who sells or 

supplies any Solid Air Freshener or Toilet/Urinal Care Product that contains paradichlorobenzene must notify the purchaser of the product in writing that the sell-through 

period for the product will end on January 1, 2010, if both of the following conditions are 

met: 

(i) the product is sold or supplied to a distributor or retailer ; and 

(ii) the product is sold or supplied on or after June 30, 2009. 

4. Exemptions. 

A. The provisions of this regulation shall not apply to a distributor who sells, supplies, or offers for 

sale in Maine a consumer product that does not comply with the VOC standards specified in 

Section 3(A), as long as the consumer product is not distributed by any person to retail outlets in 

Maine. 

B. The medium volatility organic compound (MVOC) content standards specified in Section 3(A) 

for antiperspirants or deodorants, shall not apply to ethanol . 

C. The VOC limits specified in Section 3(A) shall not apply to fragrances up to a combined level of 

2 percent by weight contained in any consumer product and shall not apply to colorants up to a 

combined level of 2 percent by weight contained in any antiperspirant or deodorant . 

D. The requirements of Section 3(A) for antiperspirants or deodorants shall not apply to those 

volatile organic compounds that contain more than 10 carbon atoms per molecule and for which 

the vapor pressure is unknown, or that have a vapor pressure of 2 nun Hg or less at 20°C. 

E. The VOC limits specified in Section 3(A) shall not apply to any LVP-VOC. 

F. The requirements of Section 6(A) shall not apply to consumer products registered under the 

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, (FIFRA; 7 U.S.C . Section 136/136y) . 

G. The VOC limits specified in Section 3(A) shall not apply to air fresheners that are comprised 

entirely of fragrance, less compounds not defined as VOCs in Chapter 100 of the Department's 

regulations . 

H. The VOC limits specified in Section 3(A) shall not apply to:` 

(1) insecticides containing at least 98% paradichlorobenzene . 

(2) Until January 1, 2009, the VOC limits specified in Section 3(a) shall not apply to solid air 

fresheners containing at least 98% para-dichlorobenzene. On or after January 1, 2009, the 

provisions of section 3(N) apply to solid air fresheners containing para-dichlorobenzene. 

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The VOC limits specified in Section 3(A) shall not apply to adhesives sold in containers of one 

(1) fluid ounce or less. 

The VOC limits specified in Section 3(A) shall not apply to bait station insecticides . For the 

purpose of this section, bait station insecticides are containers enclosing an insecticidal bait that is 

not more than 0.5 ounce by weight, where the bait is designed to be ingested by insects and is 

composed of solid material feeding stimulants with less than 5 percent (%) active ingredients . 

Innovative Products. 

Any manufacturer of a consumer product which has been granted an Innovative Product 

Exemption by the CARB under the Innovative Products provisions in Title 17 California Code of 

Regulations, Subchapter 8 .5, Article 2, Section 94511, or Subchapter 8.5, Article 1, Section 

94503 .5, or from another state with a similar exemption procedure, due to some characteristic of 

the product formulation, design, delivery systems or other factors that result in less VOC 

emissions than the standard established in Section 3(A) of this Chapter shall be, for that product, 

exempt from the table of standards in Section 3(A) for the period of time that the exemption 

remains in effect . An Innovative Products Exemption is only effective in Maine if EPA has 

approved the exemption in Maine's State Implementation Plan. 

Any manufacturer that has been granted an innovative products exemption pursuant to 5(A) must 

submit to the Department a copy of the exemption decision, including all conditions applicable to 

the exemption. 

NOTE : Manufacturers who submit information to the Department under this Chapter should mark those 

documents as "claimed confidential" if they believe the documents should be exempt from disclosure 

under Maine's Freedom of Access Law, 1 MR. S .A. § 401 et seq. Such documents will be handled in 

accordance with Departmental policies governing records that may contain confidential information, SOP 

Number OC PE 0006, and applicable law. 

6. Administrative Requirements. 

A. Product Dating. 

(1) Each manufacturer of a consumer product subject to Section 3 of this regulation shall 

clearly display on each consumer product container or package the day, month, and year 

on which the product was manufactured, or a code indicating such date. 

(2) A manufacturer who uses the following code to indicate the date of manufacture shall not 

be subject to the requirements of section 6(B)(1), if the code is represented separately 

from other codes on the product container so that it is easily recognizable: 

YY DDD = year year day day day 

Where: 

"YY" = two digits representing the year in which the product was manufactured, and 

"DDD" = three digits representing the day of the year on which the product was 

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manufactured, with "001" representing the first day of the year, "002" representing the 

second day of the year, and so forth (i .e . the "Julian date") 

(3) This date or code information shall be displayed on each consumer product container or 

package no later than twelve months prior to the effective date of the applicable standard 

specified in Section 3(A). 

(4) The date or date-code information shall be located on the container or inside the 

cover/cap so that it is readily observable or obtainable (by simply removing the 

cap/cover) without irreversibly disassembling any part of the container or packaging . For 

the purposes of this subsection, information may be displayed on the bottom of a 

container as long as it is clearly legible without removing any product packaging. 

(5) 

B. 

The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to products containing no VOCs (as 

defined in Chapter 100 of the Department's regulations), or containing VOCs at 0.10% 

by weight or less . 

Additional Product Dating Requirements 

(1) If a manufacturer uses a code indicating the date of manufacture for any consumer 

product subject to Section 3, an explanation of the date portion of the code must be filed 

with the Department no later than May 1, 2005 for products with an effective date of May 

1, 2005, or January 1, 2008 for products with an effective date of January 1, 2009 ." 

(2) If a manufacturer changes any code indicating the date of manufacture for any consumer 

product subject to Section 6(B)(1), an explanation of the modified code must be 

submitted to the Department before any products displaying the modified code are sold, 

supplied, or offered for sale in Maine. 

(3) No person shall erase, alter, deface, or otherwise remove or make illegible any date or 

code indicating the date of manufacture from any regulated product container without the 

express authorization of the manufacturer. 

(4) Date code explanations for codes indicating the date of manufacture are public 

information and may not be claimed as confidential . 

NOTE: Manufacturers who submit information to the Department under this Chapter should mark those 

documents as "claimed confidential" if they believe the documents should be exempt from disclosure 

under Maine's Freedom of Access Law, 1 M.R.S .A. § 401 et seq. Such documents will be handled in 

accordance with Departmental policies governing records that may contain confidential information, SOP 

Number OC PE 0006, and applicable law. 

C. Most Restrictive Limit. 

(1) Products Manufactured Before January 1, 2009, and FIFRA-registered Insecticides 

Manufactured Before January 1, 2010 . Notwithstanding the definition of "product category" 

in Section 2(A)(35) of this Chapter, if anywhere on the principal display panel of any 

consumer product manufactured before January 1, 2009, or any FIFRA registered insecticide 

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manufactured before January 1, 2010 any representation is made that the product may be used 

as, or is suitable for use as a consumer product for which a lower VOC limit is specified in 

Section 3(A), then the lowest VOC limit shall apply. This requirement does not apply to 

general purpose cleaners, antiperspirant/deodorant products and insecticide foggers . 

(2) Products Manufactured on or After January 1, 2009, and FIFRA-registered Insecticides 

Manufactured on or After January l, 2010. Notwithstanding the definition of "product 

category" in Section 2(A)(35), if anywhere on the container or packaging of any consumer 

product manufactured on or after January 1, 2009, or any FIFRA-registered insecticide 

manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, or on any sticker or label affixed thereto, any 

representation is made that the product may be used as, or is suitable for use as a consumer 

product for which a lower VOC limit is specified in Section 3(A), then the lowest VOC limit 

shall apply. This requirement does not apply to general purpose cleaners, 

antiperspirant/deodorant products and insecticide foggers . 

D. Additional Labeling Requirements for Aerosol Adhesives. Adhesive Removers, Electronic 

Cleaner, Electrical Cleaner, Energized Electrical Cleaner, and Contact Adhesives. 

(1) In addition to the requirements specified in Sections 6(A), 6(C) and 7, both the manufacturer 

and responsible party for each aerosol adhesive, adhesive remover, electronic cleaner, 

electrical cleaner, energized electrical cleaner, and contact adhesive product subject to this 

regulation shall ensure that all products clearly display the following information on each 

product container which is manufactured on or after the effective date for the category 

specified in the Table of Standards in Section 3 of this regulation. 

(a) The product category as specified in section 3(A) or an abbreviation of the category shall 

be displayed; 

(b) (i) The applicable VOC standard for the product that is specified in Section 3(A), except 

for Energized Electrical Cleaner, expressed as a percentage by weight, shall be 

displayed unless the product is included in an alternative control plan approved by 

the Department, as provided in Section 11, and the product exceeds the applicable 

VOC content limit; 

(ii) If the product is included in an alternative control plan approved by the Department, 

and the product exceeds the applicable VOC standard specified in Section 3(A), the 

product shall be labeled with the term "ACP" or "ACP product"; 

(c) If the product is classified as a special purpose spray adhesive, the applicable substrate 

and /or application or an abbreviation of the substrate/application that qualifies the 

product as special purpose shall be displayed; 

(d) If the manufacturer or responsible party uses an abbreviation as allowed by this 

Subsection 6(D), an explanation of the abbreviation must be filed with the Department 

before the abbreviation is used. 

(2) The information required in Section 6(A)(1) shall be displayed on the product container such 

that it is readily observable without removing or disassembling any portion of the product 

container or packaging. For the purposes of this subsection, information may be displayed on 

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the bottom of a container as long as it is clearly legible without removing any product 

packaging. 

(3) No person shall remove, alter, conceal, or deface the information required in Section 6(D)(1) 

prior to final sale of the product. 

7. Reporting Requirements. 

A. Upon 90 days written notice, the Department may require any responsible party to report the 

information for any consumer product specified in subsections 7(A)(1) through 7(A)(11). 

If the responsible party does not have or does not provide the information requested by the 

Department under this section, the Department may require the reporting of this information by 

the person that has the information, including, but not limited to, any formulator, manufacturer, 

supplier, parent company, private labeler, distributor, or repackager. 

(1) 

(5) 

(7) 

the company name of the responsible party and the party's address, telephone number, and 

designated contact person; 

(2) the product brand name for each consumer product and the product label; 

(3) the product category to which the consumer product belongs ; 

(4) the applicable product form(s) listed separately; 

an identification of each product brand name and form as a "Household Product" "Industrial 

and Institutional (I&I) Product," or both; 

(6) separate Maine sales in pounds per year, to the nearest pound, and the method used to 

calculate Maine sales for each product form; 

for information submitted by multiple companies, an identification of each company which is 

submitting relevant data separate from that submitted by the responsible party; 

(8) for each product brand name and form, the net percent by weight of the total product, less 

container and packaging, comprised of the following, rounded to the nearest one-tenth of a 

percent (0.1 %): 

(a) total exempt compounds ; 

(b) total LVP-VOCs that are not fragrances; 

(c) total all other carbon-containing compounds that are not fragrances; 

(d) total all non-carbon-containing compounds; 

(e) total fragrance; 

(f) for products containing greater than two percent by weight fragrance: 

(i) the percent of fragrance that are LVP-VOCs; 

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(ii) the percent of fragrance that are all other carbon-containing compounds; and 

(g) total paradichlorobenzene . 

(9) for each product brand name and form, the identity, including the specific chemical name and 

associated Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) number, of the following: 

(a) each exempt compound; and 

(b) each LVP-VOC that is not a fragrance 

(10) if applicable, the weight percent comprised of propellant for each product; 

(11) if applicable, an identification of the type of propellant (Type A, Type B, Type C, or a 

blend of the different types) . 

B. In addition to the requirements of Section 7(A)(10), the Department may require the responsible 

party to report or arrange to have reported to the Department the net percent by weight of each 

ozone-depleting compound which is : 

(1) listed in Section 3(H); and 

(2) contained in a product subject to regulation under Section 3 of this Chapter in any amount 

greater than 0 .1 percent by weight. 

C. Special Reporting Requirements for Consumer Products that Contain Perchloroethylene or 

Methylene Chloride. 

(1) The requirements of this subsection shall apply to all responsible parties for consumer 

products that are subject to section 3 (A) and contain perchloroethylene or methylene chloride 

and Energized Electrical Cleaners as defined in section 2, that contain perchloroethylene or 

methylene chloride. For the purposes of this subsection, a product "contains 

perchloroethylene or methylene chloride" if the product contains 1 .0 percent or more by 

weight (exclusive of the container or packaging) of either perchloroethylene or methylene 

chloride. 

(2) For each consumer product that contains perchloroethylene or methylene chloride, the 

responsible party shall report the following information for products sold in Maine, upon 

request of the Department within 90 days written notice: 

(a) the product brand name and a copy of the product label with legible usage instructions; 

(b) the product category to which the consumer product belongs; 

(c) the applicable product form(s) (listed separately) ; 

(d) for each product form listed in (c), the total sales in Maine during the calendar year, to 

the nearest pound (exclusive of the container or packaging), and the method used for 

calculating the Maine sales; 

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(e) the weight percent, to the nearest 0.10 percent, of perchloroethylene and methylene 

chloride in the consumer product; 

(3) If the responsible party does not have or does not provide the information requested by the 

Department under this section, the Department may require the reporting of this information 

by the person that has the information, including, but not limited to, any formulator, 

manufacturer, supplier, parent company, private labeler, distributor, or repackager. 

NOTE: Manufacturers who submit information to the Department under this Chapter should mark those 

documents as "claimed confidential" if they believe the documents should be exempt from disclosure 

under Maine's Freedom of Access Law, 1 M.R.S .A. § 401 et seq . Such documents will be handled in 

accordance with Departmental policies governing records that may contain confidential information, SOP 

Number OC PE 0006, and applicable law. 

8. Variances. Any person who has been granted a variance by the CARB under the provisions in Title 

17 California Code of Regulations Subchapter 8.5, Article 4, Sections 94540-94555, or another state 

with a similar variance procedure shall be, for the products included in the variance, exempt from the 

table of standards in Section 3(A) for the period of time that the variance remains in effect. Any 

person claiming a variance on this basis must submit to the Department a copy of the variance 

decision, including all conditions applicable to the variance. A variance is only effective in Maine if 

EPA has approved the exemption in Maine's State Implementation Plan. 

NOTE: Manufacturers who submit information to the Department under this Chapter should mark those 

documents as "claimed confidential" if they believe the documents should be exempt from disclosure 

under Maine's Freedom of Access Law, 1 M.R.S .A. § 401 et seq. Such documents will be handled in 

accordance with Departmental policies governing records that may contain confidential information, SOP 

Number OC PE 0006, and applicable law. 

9. Test Methods. 

A. Testing to determine compliance with the requirements of this Chapter shall be performed by one 

of the following: 

(1) 

(3) 

Using CARB Method 310, "Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in 

Consumer Products and Reactive Organic Compounds in Aerosol Coating Products, " 

adopted September 25, 1997, and as last amended on May 5, 2005, incorporated by reference 

herein. 

(2) Alternative methods which are shown to accurately determine the concentration of VOCs in a 

subject product or its emissions may be used upon approval of the Department and EPA. 

Calculation of the VOC content from records of the amounts of constituents used to make the 

product under the following criteria: 

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(a) Compliance determinations based on these records may not be used unless the 

manufacturer of a consumer product keeps accurate records for each day of production of 

the amount and chemical composition of the individual product constituents . These 

records must be kept for at least three years and made available to the Department and 

EPA on request . 

NOTE: Manufacturers who submit information to the Department under this Chapter should mark those 

documents as "claimed confidential" if they believe the documents should be exempt from disclosure 

under Maine's Freedom of Access Law, 1 M.R.S .A. § 401 et seq. Such documents will be handled in 

accordance with Departmental policies governing records that may contain confidential information, SOP 

Number OC PE 0006, and applicable law. 

(b) For the purposes of this section, the VOC content (expressed as a percentage) shall be 

calculated according to the following equation : 

VOC Content = (B--C x 100 

A 

where, 

A = total net weight of unit (excluding container and packaging) 

B = total weight of all VOCs, as defined in Chapter 100 of the Department's regulations, 

per unit 

C = total weight of VOCs exempted under Section 4, per unit 

B . 

C. 

D. 

E. 

(c) If product records appear to demonstrate compliance with the VOC limits, but these 

records are contradicted by product testing performed using CARB Method 310, 

incorporated by reference in Section 9(A)(1) of this regulation, the results of CARB 

Method 310 shall take precedence over the product records and may be used to establish 

a violation of the requirements of this regulation. 

Testing to determine whether a product is a liquid or solid shall be performed using ASTM 

D4359-90 (2006) Standard Test Method for Determining Whether a Material is a Liquid or a 

Solid, ASTM International, which is incorporated by reference herein. 

Compliance determinations for charcoal lighter material products. Testing to determine 

compliance with the certification requirements for charcoal lighter material shall be performed 

using the procedures specified in the SCAQMD Rule 1174 Testing Protocol, incorporated by 

reference in Section 3(F)(2)(a) of this regulation. 

Testing to determine distillation points of petroleum distillate-based charcoal lighter materials 

shall be performed using ASTM D86-05, Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum 

Products at Atmospheric Pressure (2005), ASTM International, incorporated by reference herein. 

No person shall create, alter, falsify, or otherwise modify records in such a way that the records 

do not accurately reflect the constituents used to manufacture a product, the chemical 

composition of the individual product, and any other test, processes, or records used in 

connection with product manufacture. 

F. Test Method Availability. 

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(1) CARB Method 310 is available on the web at: http ://www.arb .ca .gov/testmeth/cptm/cptm .htm. 

(2) Referenced ASTM methods can be purchased from American Society for Testing and 

Materials (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428- 2959 . 

Telephone (610) 832-9585,www .astm.org or service(~a,astm.org. 

(3) SCAQMD methods can be purchased from South Coast Air Quality Management District, 

21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California 91765-0934. Telephone (909) 396-2162. 

www . aqmd. gov. 

10. Severability . Each part of this regulation shall be deemed severable, and in the event that any 

part of this regulation is held to be invalid, the remainder of this regulation shall continue in full 

force and effect . 

11. Alternative Control Plan (ACP) for Consumer Products. The purpose of this section is to 

provide an alternative method to comply with the Table of Standards specified in Section 3(A). 

This alternative is provided by allowing responsible ACP parties the option of voluntarily 

entering into separate "alternative control plans" for consumer products, as specified in Sections 1 

through 11 of this regulation. Only responsible ACP parties for consumer products may enter into 

an ACP. 

A. Any manufacturer of consumer products which has been granted an ACP Agreement by the 

CARB under the provisions in of Title 17, California Code of Regulations Subchapter 8 .5, Article 

4, Sections 94540-94555, or another state with a similar ACP Agreement procedure shall be, for 

the products included in the ACP Agreement, exempt from the table of standards in Section 3(A) 

for the period of time that the ACP Agreement remains in effect . Any manufacturer claiming such 

an ACP Agreement on this basis must submit to the Department a copy of the ACP decision, 

including all conditions applicable to the exemption. An ACP Agreement shall be effective in 

Maine only if EPA has approved the agreement in Maine's State Implementation Plan. 

B. A responsible ACP party may transfer an ACP to another responsible ACP party, provided that 

all of the following conditions are met: 

(1) The Department shall be notified, in writing, by both responsible ACP parties participating in 

the transfer of the ACP and its associated ACP agreement. The written notifications shall be 

postmarked at least five (5) working days prior to the effective date of the transfer and shall 

be signed and submitted separately by both responsible parties . The written notifications 

shall clearly identify the contact persons, business names, mail and street addresses and 

phone numbers of the responsible parties involved in the transfer . 

(2) The responsible ACP party to which the ACP is being transferred shall provide a written 

declaration stating that the transferee shall fully comply with all requirements of the ACP 

Agreement approving the ACP and this regulation. 

12. Compliance Schedule. Unless otherwise noted, any person subject to the requirements of this 

Chapter shall be in compliance with all of the applicable provisions of this Chapter upon the effective 

date of the regulation. 

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13. Department Address. Use the following address to send all correspondence to the Department, 

including information pertaining to Innovative Products exemptions, Variances, Alternative Control 

Plans, charcoal lighter product data, testing and certification, date-code explanations and any 

information the Department requests pursuant to Section 7 of this regulation. 

Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Quality 

17 State House Station 

Augusta, ME 04333 

AUTHORITY: 38 M.R.S .A., Section 585-A 

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 2004 

Amended: December 15, 2007 

BASIS STATEMENT 

This rule reduces volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from consumer products by setting VOC 

content limits on 80 different types of consumer products . VOCs react with nitrogen oxides in the 

presence of sunlight to form ozone, which is responsible for exacerbating a variety of respiratory ailments 

and may result in permanent lung damage. Consumer products account for approximately 12 tons of 

VOC emissions per day in Maine. 

In addition to the Basis Statement above, the Department has filed with the Secretary of State response to 

representative comments received during the comment period. 

BASIS STATEMENT FOR 2007 AMENDMENTS 

These amendments add approximately 18 categories of regulated consumer products and place limits on 

certain toxic compounds in some consumer product categories. The amendments also modify the datecoding requirements to make them less onerous for manufacturers . The Board of Environmental 

Protection adopted these amendments on November 1, 2007. In addition to the Basis Statement above, 

the Department has filed with the Secretary of State response to representative comments received during 

the comment period. 

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