Attachment A
Consumer Products Regulation 19

REGULATION FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS 

FROM CONSUMER PRODUCTS 

California Air Resources Board 

Amended: March 15, 2013 

(Incorporating Amendments from 

August 6, 2010 and September 29, 2011) 

 

 
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FINAL REGULATION ORDER REGULATION 

FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS FROM 

CONSUMER PRODUCTS

SUBCHAPTER 8.5 CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Article 2. Consumer Products

§ 94507. Applicability.

Except as provided in Sections 94509(i) and 94510, this article shall apply to any 

person who sells, supplies, offers for sale, or manufactures consumer products 

for use in the state of California. 

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. Reference: 

Sections 39002, 39600, 40000 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 

§ 94508. Definitions.

(a) For the purpose of this article, the following definitions apply: 

(1) “Adhesive” means any product that is used to bond one surface to another by 

attachment. “Adhesive” does not include products used on humans and 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,” 

“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” means a product designed to remove adhesive from either 

a specific substrate or a variety of substrates. “Adhesive Remover” does not 

include products that remove adhesives intended for use on humans or animals. 

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 or Wall Covering Adhesive Remover” means a product 

designed or labeled to remove floor or wall coverings and associated 

adhesive from the underlying substrate. 
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(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 nonreactive 

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 

starch-based 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.” 

(3) “Aerosol Adhesive” means any adhesive packaged as 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. 

(4) “Aerosol Cooking Spray” means any aerosol product designed either to reduce 

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

(5) “Aerosol Product” means a pressurized spray system that dispenses product 

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

container, or by means of a mechanically induced force. “Aerosol Product” does 

not include “Pump Spray.” 

(6) “Agricultural Use” means 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, or (C) Industrial or 

Institutional use. For the purposes of this definition only: 

“Home use” means use in a household or its immediate environment. 
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“Structural pest control” means a use requiring a license under Chapter 14 

(commencing with Section 8500), Division 3, of the Business and 

Professions Code. 

“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. 

“Institutional use” means use within the confines of, or on property 

necessary for the operation of buildings such as hospitals, schools, 

libraries, auditoriums, and office complexes. 

(7) “Air Freshener” means any product including, but not limited to, sprays, wicks, 

wipes, diffusers, powders, and crystals, designed or labeled for the purpose of 

masking odors, or freshening, cleaning, scenting, or deodorizing the air. “Air 

Freshener” includes dual purpose air freshener/disinfectant products. “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, “Odor 

Remover/Eliminator,” or “Toilet/Urinal Care Product.” 

(8) “Alkylphenol Ethoxylate” means, for the purpose of this regulation only, a 

nonionic surface active agent (surfactant) compound composed of an alkyl chain 

that contains at least eight carbon atoms and a polyethoxylate chain attached to 

a benzene ring. “Alkylphenol Ethoxylate” includes, but is not limited to, 

octylphenol ethoxylate with an alkyl chain consisting of eight carbon atoms and 

nonylphenol ethoxylate with an alkyl chain consisting of a nine carbon atoms. 

(9) “All Other Carbon-Containing Compounds” means all other compounds which 

contain at least one carbon atom and are not a “Table B” or a “LVP-VOC.” 

(10) “All Other Forms” means all consumer product forms for which no form-specific 

VOC standard is specified. Unless specified otherwise by the applicable VOC 

standard, “all other forms” include, but are not limited to, solids, liquids (which 

includes the liquid containing or liquid impregnated portion of the cloth or paper 

wipes (towelettes), wicks, powders, and crystals. 

(11) “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, and is regulated as an over-the-counter drug by the U.S. Food and Drug 

Administration. “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), 
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“Heavy-duty Hand Cleaner or Soap,” “Medicated Astringent/Medicated Toner,” 

and “Rubbing Alcohol.” 

(12) “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.” 

(13) “Architectural Coating” means a coating applied to stationary structures and their 

appurtenances, to mobile homes, to pavements, or to curbs. 

(14) “Aromatic Compound” means a carbon containing compound that contains one 

or more benzene or equivalent heterocyclic rings and has an initial boiling point 

less than or equal to 280oC. “Aromatic Compound” does not include compounds 

excluded from the definition of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) in this Section 

94508(a). 

(15) "Artist’s Solvent/Thinner" means any liquid product, labeled to meet ASTM 

D4236 –94 (March 1, 2005) Standard Practice for Labeling Art Materials for 

Chronic Health Hazards, which is incorporated by reference herein, and 

packaged in a container equal to or less than 34 fluid ounces, labeled to reduce 

the viscosity of, and or remove, art coating compositions or components. 

(16) “ASTM” means ASTM International. 

(17) “Astringent/Toner” means any product designed or labeled to be applied to the 

skin for the purpose of cleaning or tightening pores. This category also includes 

clarifiers and substrate-impregnated products. This category does not include 

any hand, face, or body cleaner or soap product, “Medicated 

Astringent/Medicated Toner,” cold cream, lotion, antiperspirant, or any 

Astringent/Toner product regulated as a drug by the United States Food and 

Drug Administration (FDA). 

(18) “Automotive Rubbing or Polishing Compound” means a products 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. 

(19) “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 

Compound,” 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. “Automotive Wax, Polish, Sealant or Glaze” 
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products are subcategorized into “All Other Forms,” “Hard Paste Wax,” and 

“Instant Detailer:” 

(A) “All Other Forms” subcategory consists of all automotive wax, polish, sealant 

or glaze products that are not either a “Hard Paste Wax” or “Instant Detailer.” 

(B) “Hard Paste Wax” means a product which (A) is designed to protect and 

improve the appearance of automotive painted surfaces; (B) is a solid at 

room temperature; and (C) contains zero percent water by formulation. 

(C) “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. 

(20) “Automotive Windshield Washer Fluid” means any liquid dilutable or premixed 

product that is designed or labeled for use in a motor vehicle windshield washer 

fluid system either as an anti-freeze or for the purpose of cleaning, washing, bug 

removal, or wetting the windshield(s). “Automotive Windshield Washer Fluid” 

does not include any fluid which is placed in a new motor vehicle at the time the 

vehicle is manufactured. 

For the purpose of complying with the requirements for “Automotive Windshield 

Washer Fluid,” the following definitions (A-D) apply: 

(A) “Dilutable” means any product sold either in a container with a capacity of 

10 gallons or more, or a container with a capacity of one quart or less. 

(B) “Nontype “A” area” means all other areas of California that are not a “Type A 

area.” 

(C) “Premixed” means any product sold in a container with a capacity that is 

greater than one quart, but less than 10 gallons. 

(D) “Type “A” area” means: 

(1) Before July 1, 2013, the following regions of California: Del Norte, 

Shasta, and Trinity Counties; the Great Basin Valley, Lake Tahoe, 

Mountain Counties and Northeast Plateau Air Basins, as defined in title 

17, California Code of Regulations, sections 60105, 60108, 60111, and 

60113. 

(2) On and after July 1, 2013, the counties listed in Table 94508(a)(20)(A), 

and areas defined by ZIP codes listed in Table 94508(a)(20)(B) below: 
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Table 94508(a)(20)(A) Counties that are Type “A” Areas

Air Basin Counties

Great Basin Valleys Alpine, Inyo, Mono 

Lake Tahoe El Dorado 

Mountain Counties Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa, 

Nevada, Plumas, Sierra, Tuolumne 

Northeast Plateau Lassen, Modoc, Siskiyou 

North Coast Del Norte, Trinity 

Sacramento Valley Shasta 

Table 94508(a)(20)(B) Type “A” Areas Identified by ZIP Code

County* ZIP Code County* ZIP Code County* ZIP Code

Butte 95954 Placer 95703 San Bernardino 92315 

Butte/Tehama 95942 Placer 95713 San Bernardino 92317 

Fresno 00017 Placer 95714 San Bernardino 92321 

Fresno 93621 Placer 95715 San Bernardino 92325 

Fresno 93628 Placer 95717 San Bernardino 92339 

Fresno 93664 Placer 95722 San Bernardino 92352 

Fresno/Tulare 93633 Placer 95724 San Bernardino 92358 

Glenn 00047 Placer 96140 San Bernardino 92382 

Humboldt 00050 Placer 96141 San Bernardino 92385 

Kern 00016 Placer 96142 San Bernardino 92397 

Kern 93255 Placer 96143 San Diego 91962 

Kern 93285 Placer 96145 Santa Barbara 00032 

Kern/Ventura 93225 Placer 96146 Tehama 00037 

Kern 93226 Placer 96148 Tehama 00038 

Kern/Ventura/ 

Santa Barbara/ 

San Luis Obispo 

93252 Placer 96161 Tehama 96063 

Madera 00020 Placer 96162 Tulare 00026 

Madera 93643 Riverside 92549 Tulare 93260 

Madera 93644 Riverside 92561 Tulare 93262 

Placer 95602 

(portion)** San Bernardino 91759 Tulare 93265 

Placer 95603 

(portion)** San Bernardino 92256 Tulare 93271 

Placer 95631 

(portion)** San Bernardino 92305 

Placer 95701 San Bernardino 92314 

* County name is provided as a point of reference only. Except as specified for ZIP codes 95602, 95603, and 95631, 

all portions of the identified ZIP codes are Type “A” areas. 

** Only the portion of ZIP codes 95602, 95603, and 95631 that lie to the east of Range 9 east, Mount Diablo Baseline 

and Meridian. 
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(21) “Bathroom and Tile Cleaner” means a product designed or labeled to clean tile or 

surfaces in bathrooms. “Bathroom and Tile Cleaner” does not include 

“Toilet/Urinal Care Product.” 

(22) “Brake Cleaner” means a cleaning product designed or labeled to remove oil, 

grease, brake fluid, brake pad material or dirt from motor vehicle brake 

mechanisms. 

(23) “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. 

(24) “California Sales” means the sales (net pounds of product, less packaging and 

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

the year that the information required by the Executive Officer pursuant to section 

94513 (required information) is due 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 required information. If direct sales data for California is not available, 

sales may be estimated by prorating national or regional sales data by 

population. 

(25) “Carburetor or Fuel-Injection Air Intake Cleaner” means a product designed or 

labeled 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-injection Air Intake Cleaner” does not include products 

designed or labeled exclusively to be introduced directly into the fuel lines or fuel 

storage tank prior to introduction into the carburetor or fuel injectors, or products 

designed or labeled exclusively to be introduced during engine operation directly 

into air intake vacuum lines by using a pressurized sprayer wand. 

(26) “Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner” means a cleaning product designed or labeled for 

the purpose of eliminating dirt or stains on rugs, carpeting, or objects upholstered 

or covered with fabrics such as wool, cotton, nylon or other synthetic fabrics. 

“Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner” includes, but is not limited to, products used on 

household furniture, the interior of motor vehicles, and products that make 

“Fabric Protectant” claims. “Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner” does not include “Spot 

Remover,” vinyl or leather cleaners, “Dry Cleaning Fluid,” or products designed 

exclusively for use at industrial facilities engaged in furniture or carpet 

manufacturing. 

(27) “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: (A) electrical 

starters and probes, (B) metallic cylinders using paper tinder, (C) natural gas, 

(D) propane, and (E) fat wood. 
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(28) “Colorant” means any pigment or coloring material used in a consumer product 

for an aesthetic effect, or to dramatize an ingredient. 

(29) “Construction, Panel, and Floor Covering Adhesive” means any nonaerosol, onecomponent adhesive that is designed or labeled 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, vinylbacked 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.” 

(30) “Consumer” means any person who seeks, 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. 

(31) “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 article, the term 

“consumer product” shall also refer to aerosol adhesives, including aerosol 

adhesives used for consumer, industrial, and commercial uses. 

(32) “Contact Adhesive” means a nonaerosol adhesive that: (A) is designed for 

application to both surfaces to be bonded together, and (B) is allowed to dry 

before the two surfaces are placed in contact with each other, and (C) forms an 

immediate bond that is impossible, or difficult, to reposition after both adhesivecoated 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. 

(33) “Contact Adhesive - General Purpose” means any contact adhesive that is not a 

“Contact Adhesive - Special Purpose.” 

(34) “Contact Adhesive - Special Purpose” means a contact adhesive that: (A) is 

used to bond melamine-covered board, unprimed metal, unsupported vinyl, 
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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 (1.) 

automotive under-the-hood applications requiring heat, oil or gasoline resistance, 

or (2.) body-side molding, automotive weatherstrip or decorative trim. 

(35) “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. 

(36) “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: 

“House dust mite product” means a product whose label, packaging, or 

accompanying literature states that the product is suitable for use against 

house dust mites, but does not indicate that the product is suitable for use 

against ants, cockroaches, or other household crawling arthropods. 

“House dust mite” means mites which feed primarily on skin cells shed in the 

home by humans and pets and which belong to the phylum Arthropoda, the 

subphylum Chelicerata, the class Arachnida, the subclass Acari, the order 

Astigmata, and the family Pyroglyphidae. 

(37) “Deodorant Body Spray” means: 

(A) for products manufactured before January 1, 2006: a “Personal 

Fragrance Product” with 20 percent or less fragrance. 

(B) for products manufactured on or after January 1, 2006: 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” as 

defined in section 94501(d). 

(38) “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 
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including equipment used for the application of pesticides when sold 

separately therefrom. 

(39) "Disinfectant" means a product that is labeled as a "disinfectant", or is labeled to 

destroy or irreversibly inactivate infectious or other undesirable bacteria, 

pathogenic fungi, or viruses on surfaces or inanimate objects and whose label is 

registered as a "disinfectant" under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 

Rodenticide Act (FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136, et seq.). Products that are labeled as 

both a "sanitizer" and a "disinfectant" are considered disinfectants. "Disinfectant" 

does not include any of the following: (A) products labeled solely for use on 

humans or animals, (B) products labeled solely for agricultural use, (C) products 

labeled solely for use in swimming pools, therapeutic tubs, or hot tubs, (D) 

products which are labeled to be used on heat sensitive critical or semi-critical 

medical devices or medical equipment surfaces, (E) products which are premoistened wipes or towelettes sold exclusively to medical, convalescent, or 

veterinary establishments, (F) products which are labeled to be applied to 

food-contact surfaces and are not required to be rinsed prior to contact with food, 

or (G) products which are labeled as "Bathroom and Tile Cleaner," "Glass 

Cleaner," "General Purpose Cleaner," "Toilet/Urinal Care Product," "Metal Polish 

or Cleanser," "Carpet Cleaner," or "Fabric Refresher" that may also make 

disinfecting or antimicrobial claims on the label. 

(40) “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. 

(41) “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. 

(42) “Dry Cleaning Fluid” means any nonaqueous solvent that is (A) used in 

dry-cleaning machines at commercial dry cleaners or used by commercial 

businesses that clean fabrics such as draperies at the customer’s residence or 

work place; and (B) is designed and labeled exclusively to clean: (1) fabrics 

which are labeled “for dry clean only,” such as clothing or drapery; or (2) 

“S-coded” fabrics. “Dry Cleaning Fluid” does not include “Spot Remover” or 

“Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner.” For the purposes of this definition, S-coded fabric 

means an upholstery fabric designed to be cleaned only with water-free spot 

cleaning products as specified by the Joint Industry Fabric Standards 

Committee.” 

(43) “Dual Purpose Air Freshener/Disinfectant” means an aerosol product that is 

represented on the product container for use as both a disinfectant and an air 

freshener, or is so represented on any sticker, label, packaging, or literature 

attached to the product container. 
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(44) “Dusting Aid” means a product designed or labeled 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.” 

(45) “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. 

(46) “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 labeled to clean the casings 

or housings of electronic equipment. “Electronic Cleaner” does not include any 

product that meets both of the following criteria: 

1) the product is labeled to clean and/or degrease electronic equipment, where 

cleaning and/or degreasing is accomplished when electrical current exists, or 

when there is a residual electrical potential from a component; 

2) the product label clearly displays the statements: “Energized Electronic 

Equipment use only.” 

(47) “Energized Electrical Cleaner” means a product that meets both of the following 

criteria: 

1) 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; 

2) the product label clearly displays the statements: “Energized Equipment use 

only. Not to be used for motorized vehicle maintenance, or their parts.” 

“Energized Electrical Cleaner” does not include “Electronic Cleaner.” 

(48) “Engine Degreaser” means a cleaning product designed or labeled to remove 

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

and other mechanical parts. 
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(49) “Executive Officer” means the Executive Officer of the Air Resources Board, or 

his or her delegate. 

(50) “Existing Product” means any formulation of the same product category and form 

sold, supplied, manufactured, or offered for sale in California prior to the following 

dates, or any subsequently introduced identical formulation: 

(A) October 21, 1991, for all products listed in section 94509(a) that have initial 

effective dates of January 1, 1993, or January 1, 1994; 

(B) January 6, 1993, for all products listed in section 94509(a) that have initial 

effective dates of January 1, 1995, or January 1, 1997, and charcoal lighter 

materials subject to section 94509(h); 

(C) August 16, 1998, for all products listed in section 94509(a) that have initial 

effective dates of January 1, 2001, January 1, 2002, 

January 1, 2003, or January 1, 2005; 

(D) November 19, 2000, for all products in the following product categories 

listed in section 94509(a): “Nonaerosol General Purpose Degreaser,” 

“Sealant and Caulking Compound,” and “Tire Sealant and Inflator.” 

(E) July 20, 2005, for all products listed in section 94509(a) that have an 

effective date of December 31, 2006, December 31, 2008, or 

December 31, 2009; and 

(F) December 8, 2007, for all products listed in section 94509(a) that have an 

initial effective date of December 31, 2008, or December 31, 2010 for Brake 

Cleaner, Carburetor or Fuel-Injection Air Intake Cleaner, Aerosol Engine 

Degreaser, Resilient Flooring Material, Nonresilient Flooring Material, 

Aerosol General Purpose Degreaser, and Aerosol Temporary Hair Color. 

(G) July 18, 2009, for all products listed in section 94509(a) that have an initial 

effective date of December 31, 2010, or December 31, 2012, 

December 31, 2013, or December 31, 2014. 

(H) October 20, 2010, for “Multi-purpose Solvent” and “Paint Thinner.” 

(I) December 10, 2011, for “Anti-Seize Lubricant;” “Cutting or Tapping Oil;” 

“Gear, Chain, or Wire Lubricant;” and “Rust Preventative or Rust Control 

Lubricant.” 

(51) “Fabric Protectant” means: 

(A) for products manufactured before December 31, 2008: a product designed 

or labeled to be applied to fabric substrates to protect the surface from 
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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. 

(B) for products manufactured on or after December 31, 2008: a product 

designed or labeled to be applied to fabric substrates to protect the surface 

from soiling from dirt or other impurities or to reduce absorption of liquid into 

the fabric’s fibers. “Fabric Protectant” does not include “Waterproofers,” or 

products labeled for use solely on leather. “Fabric Protectant” does not 

include pigmented products that are designed or labeled to be used primarily 

for coloring, products used for construction, reconstruction, modification, 

structural maintenance or repair of fabric substrates, or products that renew 

or restore fabric and qualifying as either “Clear Coating” or 

“Vinyl/Fabric/Leather/Polycarbonate Coating” under section 94521(a). 

(52) “Fabric Refresher” means a product labeled to neutralize or eliminate odors on 

nonlaundered 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/Upholstery Cleaner,” “Footwear or 

Leather Care Product,” “Spot Remover,” or “Disinfectant,” or products labeled for 

application to both fabric and human skin. 

(53) “Fabric Softener-Single Use Dryer Product” means a laundry care product 

designed or labeled for single use in the clothes dryer to impart softness to, or 

control static cling of, a load of washable fabrics; and may impart a fragrance or 

scent. For the purpose of this definition only, “single use” means a product that 

is intended for one time use during a single drying cycle and is removed after 

completion of the drying cycle. A “load” is the amount of washable fabrics in a 

single drying cycle. “Fabric Softener-Single Use Dryer Product” includes treated 

nonwoven sheets which are typically packaged in boxes with a multiple number 

of sheets. “Fabric Softener-Single Use Dryer Product” does not include products 

applied to washable fabrics prior to placing the washable fabrics in the clothes 

dryer. 

(54) “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.” 
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(55) “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 wax-impregnated wood-based products.

(56) “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. 

(57) “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. 

(58) “Floor Maintenance Product” means any product designed or labeled to restore, 

maintain, or enhance a previously applied floor finish. “Floor Maintenance 

Product” includes, but is not limited to, products that are labeled as Spray Buff 

products or Floor Maintainers or Restorers. “Floor Maintenance Product” does 

not include floor polish products, products designed solely for the purpose of 

cleaning, products designed or labeled exclusively for use on marble floors, or 

coatings subject to architectural coatings regulations. 

(59) “Floor Polish or Wax” means a product designed or labeled to polish, wax, 

condition, protect, temporarily seal, or otherwise enhance floor surfaces by 

leaving a protective finish that is designed or labeled to be periodically 

replenished. “Floor Polish or Wax” does not include “Floor Maintenance 

Products,” “Floor Wax Stripper,” or coatings subject to architectural coatings 

regulations. 

“Floor Polish or Wax” is divided into three subcategories: products for resilient 

flooring materials, products for nonresilient flooring materials and wood floor wax. 

For the purposes of this article: 

(A) “Resilient Flooring Material” means flexible flooring material including but is 

not limited to, asphalt, cork, linoleum, no-wax, rubber, seamless vinyl, and 

vinyl composite flooring. 

(B) “Nonresilient Flooring Material” means flooring of a mineral content which is 

not flexible. “Nonresilient Flooring material” includes but is not limited to 

terrazzo, marble, slate, granite, brick, stone, ceramic tile, and concrete. 

(C) “Wood Floor Wax” means any wax-based products designed or labeled for 

use solely on wood floors. “Wood Floor Wax” does not include products that 

make the claim to “clean and wax” or “clean and polish.” 
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(60) “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. 

(61) “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. 

(62) “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 moth-proofing product. For the purposes of this 

definition only, “moth-proofing product” means a product whose label, packaging, 

or accompanying literature indicates that the product is designed to protect 

fabrics from damage by moths, but does not indicate that the product is suitable 

for use against flying insects or other flying arthropods. 

(63) “Footwear or Leather Care Product” means any product designed or labeled to 

be applied to footwear or to other leather articles/components, to maintain, 

enhance, clean, protect, or modify the appearance, durability, fit, or flexibility of 

the footwear or leather article/component. Footwear includes both leather and 

nonleather foot apparel. “Footwear or Leather Care Product” does not include 

“Fabric Protectant,” “General Purpose Adhesive,” “Contact Adhesive,” 

“Vinyl/Fabric/Leather/Polycarbonate Coating,” as defined in section 94521(a), 

“Rubber/Vinyl Protectant,” “Fabric Refresher,” products solely for deodorizing, or 

sealant products with adhesive properties used to create external protective 

layers greater than 2 millimeters thick. 

(64) “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 20oC, the sole purpose of which is to impart an 

odor or scent, or to counteract a malodor. 

(65) “Furniture Maintenance Product” means a wax, polish, conditioner, or any other 

product labeled for the purpose of polishing, protecting or enhancing finished 

wood surfaces other than floors, and other furniture surfaces including but not 

limited to acrylics, ceramic, plastics, stone surfaces, metal surfaces, and 

fiberglass. “Furniture Maintenance Product” does not include “Dusting Aid,” 

“Wood Cleaner,” and products designed solely for the purpose of cleaning, or 

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

and lacquers. 
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(66) “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. 

(67) “Gel” means a colloid in which the disperse phase has combined with the 

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

(68) “General Purpose Adhesive” means any nonaerosol 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). 

(69) “General Purpose Cleaner” means a product labeled to clean a variety of hard 

surfaces. “General Purpose Cleaner” includes, but is not limited to, products 

designed or labeled for general floor cleaning, kitchen, countertop, or sink 

cleaning, and cleaners designed or labeled to be used on a variety of hard 

surfaces such as stovetops, cooktops, or microwaves. 

(70) “General Purpose Degreaser” means: 

(A) for products manufactured before December 31, 2012: any product labeled 

to remove or dissolve grease, grime, oil and other oil-based contaminants 

from a variety of substrates, including automotive or miscellaneous metallic 

parts. “General Purpose Degreaser” does not include “Engine Degreaser,” 

“General Purpose Cleaner,” “Adhesive Remover,” “Electronic Cleaner,” 

“Electrical Cleaner,” “Energized Electrical Cleaner,” and “Metal Polish or 

Cleanser.” “General Purpose Degreaser” also does not include products 

used exclusively in “solvent cleaning tanks or related equipment,” or 

products that are (A) sold exclusively to establishments which manufacture 

or construct goods or commodities; and (B) labeled “not for retail sale.” 

“Solvent cleaning tanks or related equipment” includes, but is not limited to, 

cold cleaners, vapor degreasers, conveyorized degreasers, film cleaning 

machines, or products designed to clean miscellaneous metallic parts by 

immersion in a container. 

(B) for products manufactured on or after December 31, 2012: any product 

labeled to remove or dissolve grease, grime, oil and other oil-based 

contaminants from a variety of substrates, including automotive or 

miscellaneous metallic parts. “General Purpose Degreaser” does not include 

“Adhesive Remover,” “Electrical Cleaner,” “Electronic Cleaner,” “Energized 

Electrical Cleaner,” “Engine Degreaser,” “General Purpose Cleaner,” “Metal 
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Polish or Cleanser,” or “Oven or Grill Cleaner.” “General Purpose 

Degreaser” also does not include products used exclusively in “solvent 

cleaning tanks or related equipment,” or products that are (A) exclusively 

sold directly or through distributors to establishments which manufacture or 

construct goods or commodities; and (B) labeled exclusively for "use in the 

manufacturing process only.” “Solvent cleaning tanks or related equipment” 

includes, but is not limited to, cold cleaners, vapor degreasers, conveyorized 

degreasers, film cleaning machines, or products designed to clean 

miscellaneous metallic parts by immersion in a container. 

(71) “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.” 

(72) “Glass Cleaner” means a cleaning product designed or labeled primarily for 

cleaning surfaces made of glass. “Glass Cleaner” does not include products 

designed or labeled solely for the purpose of cleaning optical materials used in 

eyeglasses, photographic equipment, scientific equipment and photocopying 

machines. 

(73) “Global Warming Potential (GWP)” means the radiative forcing impact of one 

mass-based unit of a given greenhouse gas relative to an equivalent unit of 

carbon dioxide over a given period of time. 

(74) “Global Warming Potential Value” or “GWP Value” means the global warming 

potential value of a chemical or compound as specified in the IPCC: 1995 

Second Assessment Report (SAR), Table 2.14, in Climate Change 2007: The 

Physical Sciences Basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the Fourth 

Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which is 

incorporated by reference herein. 

If Table 2.14 does not contain a SAR 100-year GWP Value for a specific 

chemical or compound, then the 100-year GWP Value in Table 2.14 for that 

chemical or compound shall be used. If there is no 100-year GWP Value for a 

chemical or compound listed in Table 2.14 or GWP Value listed in Table 2.15, 

then the GWP Value is assumed to be equal to the GWP limit of the applicable 

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(75) “Graffiti Remover” means a product labeled to remove spray paint, ink, marker, 

crayon, lipstick, nail polish, or shoe polish, from a variety of noncloth or nonfabric 

substrates. “Graffiti Remover” does not include “Paint Remover or Stripper,” 

“Nail Polish Remover,” or “Spot Remover.” Products labeled for dual use as both 

a paint stripper and graffiti remover are considered “Graffiti Removers.” 

(76) “Gum or Candle Wax Remover” means a product designed or labeled exclusively 

to remove chewing gum and/or candle wax from soft surfaces such as carpet, 

rugs, upholstery, or fabric. 

(77) “Hair Mousse” means a hairstyling foam designed to facilitate styling of a coiffure 

and provide limited holding power. 

(78) “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 Product,” “Hair Styling 

Gel,” or products whose primary purpose is to condition or hold the hair. 

(79) “Hair Styling Gel” means a consumer product manufactured before December 

31, 2006, 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. 

(80) “Hair Spray” means: 

(A) for products manufactured before December 31, 2006: 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 December 31, 2006: 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 do 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. 
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(81) “Hair Styling Product” means a consumer product manufactured on or after 

December 31, 2006, 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. 

(82) “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 Cleaner or Soap,” “General-use Hand or Body 

Cleaner or Soap,” “Medicated Astringent/Medicated Toner” or “Rubbing Alcohol.” 

(83) “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. 

(84) “High-Temperature Coating” means a high performance coating labeled and 

formulated for application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to 

temperatures above 204oC (400oF). 

(85) “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. 

(86) “Industrial Maintenance Coating” means a high performance architectural coating, 

including primers, sealers, undercoaters, intermediate coats, and topcoats 

formulated for application to substrates, including floors, exposed to one or more 

of the following extreme environmental conditions listed below and labeled “For 

industrial use only;” “For professional use only;” “Not for residential use;” or “Not 

intended for residential use.” 

(A) Immersion in water, wastewater, or chemical solutions (aqueous and 

nonaqueous solutions), or chronic exposure of interior surfaces to moisture 

condensation; or 
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(B) Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic or acidic agents, or to 

chemicals, chemical fumes, or chemical mixtures or solutions; or 

(C) Frequent exposure to temperatures above 121oC (250oF); or 

(D) Frequent heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and frequent 

scrubbing with industrial solvents, cleansers, or scouring agents; or 

(E) Exterior exposure of metal structures and structural components. 

(87) “Insect Repellent” means a pesticide product that is designed to be applied on 

human skin, hair or attire worn on humans in order to prevent contact with or 

repel biting insects or arthropods. 

(88) “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 Chapter 14 

(commencing with Section 8500) of the Business and Professions Code, or 

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

(89) “Insecticide Fogger” means any insecticide product designed to release all or 

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

(90) “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. 

(91) “Label” means any written, printed, or graphic matter affixed to, applied to, 

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

any consumer product or consumer product package, for purposes of branding, 

identifying, or giving information with respect to the product or to the contents of 

the package. 

(92) “Laundry Prewash” means a product that is designed for application to a fabric 

prior to laundering in a wet-cleaning process, and that supplements and 

contributes to the effectiveness of laundry detergents and/or provides specialized 

performance. 
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(93) “Laundry Starch/Sizing/Fabric Finish Product” means a product that is labeled 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/Sizing/Fabric Finish Product” includes, but is not limited to, starch, sizing, 

and fabric finish. 

(94) “Lawn or Garden Insecticide” means an insecticide product labeled primarily to 

be used in household lawn or garden areas to protect plants from insects or other 

arthropods. Notwithstanding the requirements of section 94512(a) aerosol “Lawn 

or Garden Insecticide” may claim to kill insects or other arthropods. 

(95) “Liquid” means a substance or mixture of substances which is capable of a 

visually detectable flow as determined under ASTM D-4359-90 (May 25, 1990) 

Standard Test Method for Determining Whether a Material Is a Liquid or a Solid, 

which is incorporated by reference herein. “Liquid” does not include powders or 

other materials that are composed entirely of solid particles. 

(96) “Lubricant” means: 

(A) for products manufactured before December 31, 2012: a product that 

reduces friction, heat, noise, or wear between moving parts, or loosens 

rusted or immovable parts or mechanisms. “Lubricant” does not include 

automotive power steering fluids; products designed and labeled exclusively 

to release manufactured products from molds; products for use inside power 

generating motors, engines, and turbines, and their associated powertransfer gearboxes; two cycle oils or other products designed to be added to 

fuels; products for use on the human body or animals; or products that are 

(1) sold exclusively to establishments which manufacture or construct goods 

or commodities, and (2) labeled “not for retail sale.” 

(B) for products manufactured on or after December 31, 2012: a product that 

reduces friction, heat, noise, or wear between moving parts, or loosens 

rusted or immovable parts or mechanisms. “Lubricant” does not include 

automotive power steering fluids; products designed and labeled exclusively 

to release manufactured products from molds; products for use inside power 

generating motors, engines, and turbines, and their associated powertransfer gearboxes; two cycle oils or other products designed to be added to 

fuels; products for use on the human body or animals; or products that are 

(1) exclusively sold directly or through distributors to establishments which 

manufacture or construct goods or commodities, and (2) labeled exclusively 

for “use in the manufacturing process only.” “Lubricant” includes products 

labeled for use in food-servicing environments that include, but are not 

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(C) “Lubricant” includes the following subcategories (1-9): 

(1) “Anti-seize Lubricant” means any lubricant designed or labeled 

exclusively for use in high temperature or high pressure conditions to 

prevent moving metal parts from seizing or galling, and/or to facilitate 

disassembly of metal parts. A lubricant that meets the definition for “Dry 

Lubricant” or “Firearm Lubricant” is not an “Anti-seize Lubricant.” 

(2) “Cutting or Tapping Oil” means any lubricant designed or labeled 

exclusively for drilling, cutting, or tapping metals. 

(3) “Dry Lubricant” means any lubricant which provides lubricity solely by 

depositing a thin film of solid material including, but not limited to, 

graphite, molybdenum disulfide (“moly”), polytetrafluoroethylene or 

closely related fluoropolymer (“teflon”), or boron nitride on surfaces. 

(4) “Firearm Lubricant” means any lubricant designed or labeled exclusively 

for use on firearms or their parts to lubricate and/or to provide corrosion 

or rust prevention. 

(5) “Gear, Chain, or Wire Lubricant” means any lubricant designed or 

labeled exclusively for use on gears, chains, or wire ropes. 

(6) “Multi-purpose Lubricant” means any lubricant designed or labeled for 

general purpose lubrication, or a lubricant labeled for use in a wide 

variety of applications. Products that meet the definition for “Anti-seize 

Lubricant,” “Cutting or Tapping Oil,” “Dry Lubricant,” “Firearm Lubricant,” 

“Gear, Chain, or Wire Lubricant,” “Penetrant,” “Rust Preventative or Rust 

Control Lubricant,” or “Silicone-based Multi-purpose Lubricant” are not 

“Multi-purpose Lubricants.” 

(7) “Penetrant” means a lubricant designed or labeled primarily to loosen 

metal parts that have bonded together due to rusting, oxidation, or other 

causes. Lubricants that claim to have penetrating qualities, but are not 

labeled primarily to loosen bonded parts are not “Penetrant” products. 

(8) “Rust Preventative or Rust Control Lubricant” means any lubricant 

designed or labeled primarily for the prevention or control of rust. A 

Lubricant that meets the definition for “Firearm Lubricant” is not a “Rust 

Preventative or Rust Control Lubricant.” 

(9) “Silicone-based Multi-purpose Lubricant” means any lubricant which is 

designed or labeled for general lubrication or for use in a wide variety of 

applications, in which lubricity is primarily provided through the use of 

silicone compounds including, but not limited to, polydimethylsiloxane. 
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(97) “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 20oC, as determined by ARB 

Method 310; or 

(B) is a chemical “compound” with more than 12 carbon atoms, or a chemical 

“mixture” comprised solely of “compounds” with more than 12 carbon atoms, 

as verified by formulation data, and the vapor pressure and boiling point are 

unknown; or 

(C) is a chemical “compound” with a boiling point greater than 216oC, as 

determined by ARB Method 310; or 

(D) is the weight percent of a chemical “mixture” that boils above 216oC, as 

determined by ARB Method 310. 

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 substance comprised of two or more chemical “compounds.” 

(98) “Manufacturer” means any person who imports, manufactures, assembles, 

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

(99) “Medicated Astringent/Medicated Toner” means any product regulated as a drug 

by the Food and Drug Administration (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, “Personal Fragrance Product,” “Astringent/Toner,” cold 

cream, lotion, antiperspirants, or products that must be purchased with a doctor’s 

prescription. 

(100) “Metal Polish or Cleanser” means any product designed or labeled to improve the 

appearance and/or protect 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 or Cleanser” includes, but is not limited to metal 

polishes used on brass, silver, chrome, copper, stainless steel and other 

ornamental metals. “Metal Polish or Cleanser” does not include “Automotive 

Wax, Polish, Sealant or Glaze,” “General Purpose Cleaner,” “Tire or Wheel 

Cleaner,” “Paint Remover or Stripper,” products designed and labeled exclusively 

for automotive and marine detailing, or products designed for use in degreasing 

tanks. 
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(101) “Mist Spray Adhesive” means any aerosol adhesive which is not a “Special 

Purpose Spray Adhesive” and which delivers a particle or mist spray, resulting in 

the formation of fine, discrete particles that yield a generally uniform and smooth 

application of adhesive to the substrate. 

(102) “Motor Vehicle Wash” means a product designed or labeled to wash, wash and 

wax, wash and shine, or wash and/or clean the exterior surface of motor 

vehicles. “Motor Vehicle Wash” includes, but is not limited to, products for use in 

commercial, fleet, hand, and “drive through” car washes; commercial truck 

washing or large vehicle washing stations; vehicle dealers and repair shops as 

well as products intended for household consumer use. “Motor Vehicle Wash” 

does not include “Bug and Tar Remover,” “Glass Cleaner,” “Tire or Wheel 

Cleaner,” and products labeled for use exclusively on locomotives or aircraft. 

(103) “Multi-purpose Solvent” means: 

(A) for products manufactured before January 1, 2008: 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. 

(B) for products manufactured on or after January 1, 2008: any liquid product 

designed or labeled to be used for dispersing, dissolving, or removing 

contaminants or other organic materials. “Multi-purpose Solvent” also 

includes: 1. products that do not display specific use instructions on the 

product container or packaging; 2. products that do not specify an end-use 

function or application on the product container or packaging; 3. solvents 

used in institutional facilities, except for laboratory reagents used in 

analytical, educational, research, scientific or other laboratories; 4. “Paint 

clean-up” products; and 5. products labeled to prepare surfaces for painting. 

For the purposes of this definition only, “Paint clean-up” means any liquid 

product labeled for cleaning oil-based or water-based paint, lacquer, varnish, 

or related coatings from, but not limited to, painting equipment or tools, 

plastics, or metals. “Multi-purpose Solvent” does not include 1. solvents 

used in cold cleaners, vapor degreasers, conveyorized degreasers or film 

cleaning machines; 2. solvents labeled exclusively for the clean-up of 

application equipment used for polyaspartic and polyurea coatings; 

3. solvents that are incorporated into, or used exclusively in the manufacture 

or construction of, the goods or commodities at the site of the establishment; 
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4. Products that are labeled exclusively to clean a specific contaminant, on a 

single substrate, in specific situations; or 5. any product making any 

representation that the product may be used as, or is suitable for use as a 

consumer product which meets another definition in section 94508(a); such 

products are not “Multi-purpose Solvents” and are subject to the “Most 

Restrictive Limit” provisions of section 94512(a). 

(104) “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. 

(105) “Nail Polish Remover” means a product designed to remove nail polish and 

coatings from fingernails or toenails. 

(106) “Noncarbon Containing Compound” means any compound which does not 

contain any carbon atoms. 

(107) “Nonselective Terrestrial Herbicide” means a terrestrial herbicide product that is 

toxic to plants without regard to species. 

(108) “Odor Remover/Eliminator” means a product that is designed or labeled to be 

applied exclusively to hard surfaces to inhibit the ability of soils to create 

malodors, or functions to entrap, encapsulate, neutralize, convert or eliminate 

malodor molecules. “Odor Remover/Eliminator” does not include products 

designed or labeled for use in cleaning soils from hard surfaces, laundering, 

softening, de-wrinkling or cleaning fabrics, or dishwashing, or products that are 

defined as “Air Freshener,” “Bathroom and Tile Cleaner,” “Carpet/Upholstery 

Cleaner,” “Fabric Refresher,” “General Purpose Cleaner,” “Toilet/Urinal Care 

Product,” “Disinfectant,” or “Sanitizer.” 

(109) “Oven or Grill Cleaner” means a product labeled exclusively to remove baked on 

greases and/or deposits from food preparation and/or food cooking surfaces. A 

product that is labeled as an “Oven or Grill Cleaner” that makes claims that it is 

suitable for degreasing other hard surfaces is a “General Purpose Degreaser.” A 

product that is labeled as an “Oven or Grill Cleaner” that makes claims that it is 

suitable for cleaning other hard surfaces is a “General Purpose Cleaner.” 

(110) “Paint” means any pigmented liquid, liquefiable, or mastic composition designed 

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

film after application and is used for protection, decoration or identification, or to 

serve some functional purpose such as the filling or concealing of surface 

irregularities or the modification of light and heat radiation characteristics. 

(111) “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 
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“Multi-purpose Solvent,” paint brush cleaners, products designed and labeled 

exclusively as “Graffiti Remover,” and hand cleaner products that claim to 

remove paints and other related coatings from skin.

(112) “Paint Thinner” means any liquid product used for reducing the viscosity of 

coating compositions or components, that prominently displays the term “Paint 

Thinner,” “Lacquer Thinner,” “Thinner,” or “Reducer” on the front panel of its 

packaging. “Paint Thinner” does not include any of the following products: 

(A) “Artist’s Solvent/Thinner;” 

(B) products that are sold in containers with a capacity of 5 gallons or more and 

labeled exclusively for the thinning of Industrial Maintenance Coatings, 

Zinc-Rich Primers, or High Temperature Coatings; 

(C) products labeled and used exclusively as an ingredient in a specific coating 

or coating brand line, whereby the coating would not be complete or useable 

without the specific ingredient; 

(D) products that meet both of the following criteria: 

1. the Principle Display Panel of the product displays, in a font size as large 

as, or larger than, the font size of all other words on the panel, language 

that the product is used exclusively for the thinning of Industrial 

Maintenance Coatings, Zinc-Rich Primers, or High Temperature Coatings, 

and 

2. no representation is made anywhere on the product container or 

packaging, or any label or sticker attached thereto, that the product is 

suitable for use or may be used for any other purpose except the thinning 

of Industrial Maintenance Coatings, Zinc-Rich Primers, or High 

Temperature Coatings. 

(113) “Person” shall have the same meaning as defined in Health and Safety Code 

Section 39047. 

(114) “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, but not limited to, cologne, perfume, aftershave, toilet water, lotion, 

powder, body mist, and body spray. “Personal Fragrance Product” does not 

include: (A) Deodorant, as defined in section 94501(d); (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 designed or labeled to be used 

primarily to alleviate skin conditions such as dryness and irritations; (E) products 

designed exclusively to be applied to human genitalia areas, undergarments, and 
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any paper products, napkins or other products that are affixed to undergarments, 

such as sanitary pads; (F) soaps, shampoos, and products primarily used to 

clean the human body; and (G) fragrance products designed to be used 

exclusively on nonhuman animals. 

(115) “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. 

(116) “Pressurized Gas Duster” means a pressurized product labeled to remove dust 

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

as photographs, photographic film negatives, computer keyboards, and other 

types of surfaces that cannot be cleaned with solvents. “Pressurized Gas 

Duster” does not include “Dusting Aid,” “General Purpose Cleaner,” “Electrical 

Cleaner,” “Electronic Cleaner,” “Energized Electrical Cleaner,” or “Anti-Static 

Product.” “Pressurized Gas Duster” does not include products labeled 

exclusively to remove dust from equipment where dust removal is accomplished 

when: electric current exists; residual electrical potential from a component such 

as a capacitor exists; or an open flame exists, as long as the “Principal Display 

Panel” clearly displays the statement: “Energized Equipment use only.” 

(117) “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.” 

(118) “Product Brand Name” means the name of the product exactly as it appears on 

the principal display panel of the product. 

(119) “Product Category” means the applicable category which best describes the 

product as listed in this Section 94508. 

(120) “Product Form,” for the purpose of complying with Section 94513 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 
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SS = Semisolid 

O = Other 

(121) “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 

self-pressurized container or from a separate container. 

(122) “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. 

(123) “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. 

(124) “Restricted Materials” means pesticides established as restricted materials under 

Title 3, California Code of Regulations, section 6400. 

(125) “Retailer” means any person who sells, supplies, or offers consumer products for 

sale directly to consumers. 

(126) “Retail Outlet” means any establishment at which consumer products are sold, 

supplied, or offered for sale directly to consumers. 

(127) “Rubber/Vinyl Protectant” means: 

(A) for products manufactured before December 31, 2008: 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/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. 

(B) for products manufactured on or after December 31, 2008: any product 

labeled to protect, preserve or renew vinyl, or rubber on vehicles, tires, 

luggage, furniture, and/or household products such as vinyl covers, clothing, 

or accessories. “Rubber/Vinyl Protectant” does not include: products labeled 

to clean the wheel rim, such as aluminum or magnesium wheel cleaners; tire 

cleaners that do not leave an appearance-enhancing or protective substance 

on the tire; pigmented products designed or labeled to be used primarily for 

coloring; products used for construction, reconstruction, modification, 

structural maintenance or repair of rubber or vinyl substrates; or products, 

other than those labeled to be used on vehicle tires, qualifying as either 
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“Clear Coating” or “Vinyl/Fabric/Leather/Polycarbonate Coating” under 

section 94521(a). 

(128) “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. 

(129) “Sanitizer” means a product that is labeled as a “sanitizer,” or is labeled to 

reduce, but not necessarily eliminate, microorganisms in the air, on surfaces, or 

on inanimate objects, and whose label is registered as a “sanitizer” under the 

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA; 7 U.S.C. section 

136 et seq.). Products that are labeled as both a “sanitizer” and a “disinfectant” 

are considered disinfectants. “Sanitizer” does not include (A) “Disinfectant,” 

(B) products labeled solely for use on humans or animals, (C) products labeled 

solely for agricultural use, (D) products labeled solely for use in swimming pools, 

therapeutic tubs, or hot tubs, (E) products which are labeled to be used on heat 

sensitive critical or semi-critical medical devices or medical equipment surfaces, 

(F) products which are pre-moistened wipes or towelettes sold exclusively to 

medical, convalescent or veterinary establishments (G) products which are 

labeled to be applied to food-contact surfaces and are not required to be rinsed 

prior to contact with food, or (H) products which are labeled as “Bathroom and 

Tile Cleaner,” “Glass Cleaner,” “General Purpose Cleaner,” “Toilet/Urinal Care 

Product,” “Metal Polish or Cleanser,” “Carpet Cleaner,” or “Fabric Refresher” that 

may also make sanitizing or antimicrobial claims on the label. 

(130) “Sealant or Caulking Compound” means any product with adhesive properties 

that is designed to fill, seal, waterproof, or weatherproof gaps or joints between 

two surfaces. “Sealant or Caulking Compound” does not include pipe thread 

sealants or pipe joint compounds; 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 or 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. 

“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. 
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“Sealant or Caulking Compound” is divided into two subcategories: 

(A) “Chemically Curing Sealant or Caulking Compound” means any “Sealant or 

Caulking Compound” which achieves its final composition and physical form 

through a chemical curing process, where product ingredients participate in a 

chemical reaction in the presence of a catalyst that causes a change in 

chemical structure and leads to the release of chemical byproducts. 

“Chemically Curing Sealant or Caulking Compound” includes, but is not 

limited to, products that utilize silicone, polyurethane, silyl-terminated 

polyether, or silyl-terminated polyurethane reactive chemistries. “Chemically 

Curing Sealant or Caulking Compound” does not include products which are 

not solely dependent on a chemically curing process to achieve the cured 

state. 

(B) “Nonchemically Curing Sealant or Caulking Compound” means any “Sealant 

or Caulking Compound” not defined under “Chemically Curing Sealant or 

Caulking Compound.” 

(131) “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. 

(132) “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.” 

(133) “Shaving Gel” means an aerosol product which dispenses a post-foaming 

semi-solid 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.” 

(134) “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.

(135) “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 D-4359-90 (May 25, 1990) Standard 

Test Method for Determining Whether a Material Is a Liquid or a Solid, which is 

incorporated by reference herein. 
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(136) “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 vinyl to increase its flexibility, workability, or distensibility, 

and may be determined using ASTM Method E260-91 (Jan. 25, 1991) 

Standard Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography, which is 

incorporated by reference herein, or from product formulation data. 

(C) “Polystyrene Foam Adhesive” means an aerosol adhesive designed to bond 

polystyrene foam (e.g. Styrofoam®, expanded polystyrene foam, etc.) 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 (e.g. polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.) to substrates. 

(F) “Laminate Repair/Edgebanding Adhesive” means an aerosol adhesive 

designed for: 

1. the touch-up or repair of items laminated with high pressure laminates 

(e.g. lifted edges, delaminations, etc.), or for 

2. the touch-up, repair, or attachment of edgebanding materials, including, 

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

moulding, 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 Fahrenheit. 
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(137) “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, or 

clothing, that may or may not require subsequent laundering to achieve stain 

removal. “Spot Remover” includes spotting agents used by commercial 

dry cleaning and “laundering” operations. “Spot Remover” does not include 

“Laundry Prewash” or aerosol products labeled solely for gum removal. 

(138) “Spray Buff Product” means a product designed to restore a worn floor finish in 

conjunction with a floor buffing machine and special pad. 

(139) “Table B Compound” means any carbon-containing compound listed as an 

exception to the definition of VOC in Section 94508. 

(140) “Temporary Hair Color” means any product that applies color, glitter, or 

UV-active pigments to hair, wigs, or fur and is removable when washed. 

“Temporary Hair Color” includes hair color mousses and products labeled 

to add texture or thickness to cover thinning/balding areas. “Temporary 

Hair Color” does not include “Hair Spray,” “Hair Styling Product,” or “Hair 

Mousse.” 

(141) “Terrestrial” means to live on or grow from land. 

(142) “Tire or Wheel Cleaner” means a product designed or labeled exclusively 

to clean either tires, wheels, or both. “Tire or Wheel Cleaner” includes, but 

is not limited to, products for use in commercial, fleet, hand, and “drivethrough” car washes; commercial truck washing or large vehicle washing 

stations; vehicle dealers and repair shops, as well as household consumer 

products. “Tire or Wheel Cleaner” does not include products labeled for 

use exclusively on locomotives or aircraft. 

(143) “Tire Sealant and Inflator” means any pressurized product that is designed to 

temporarily inflate and seal a leaking tire. 

(144) “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.” 

(145) “Type A Propellent” means a compressed gas such as CO2, N2, N2O, or 

compressed air which is used as a propellent, and is either incorporated with the 

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

(146) “Type B Propellent” means any halocarbon which is used as a propellent 

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

hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). 
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(147) “Type C Propellent” means any propellent which is not a Type A or Type B 

propellent, including propane, isobutane, n-butane, and dimethyl ether (also 

known as dimethyl oxide). 

(148) “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. 

(149) “Usage Directions” means the 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. 

(150) “Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)” means any compound containing at least 

one atom of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, 

metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate, and excluding the 

following: 

(A) methane, 

methylene chloride (dichloromethane), 

1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform), 

trichlorofluoromethane (CFC-11), 

dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12), 

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

1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (CFC-114), 

chloropentafluoroethane (CFC-115), 

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22), 

1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2-dichloroethane (HCFC-123), 

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

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

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

trifluoromethane (HFC-23), 

1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134), 

1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a), 

pentafluoroethane (HFC-125), 

1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a), 

1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a), 

ethoxy-nonafluorobutane (HFE 7200), 

cyclic, branched, or linear completely methylated siloxanes, 

the following classes of perfluorocarbons: 

1. cyclic, branched, or linear, completely fluorinated alkanes; 

2. cyclic, branched, or linear, completely fluorinated ethers with no 

unsaturations; 

3. cyclic, branched, or linear, completely fluorinated tertiary amines with 
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no unsaturations; and 

4. sulfur-containing perfluorocarbons with no unsaturations and with the 

sulfur bonds to carbon and fluorine, and 

(B) the following low-reactive organic compounds which have been exempted by 

the U.S. EPA: 

acetone, 

ethane, 

methyl acetate, 

parachlorobenzotrifluoride (1-chloro-4-trifluoromethyl benzene), 

perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene). 

(151) “VOC Content” means 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 94515(a) and (b). 

(152) “Wasp or Hornet Insecticide” means any insecticide product that is designed for 

use against wasps, hornets, yellow jackets or bees by allowing the user to spray 

from a distance a directed stream or burst at the intended insects, or their hiding 

place. 

(153) “Waterproofer” means a product designed and labeled exclusively to repel water 

from fabric or leather substrates. “Waterproofer” does not include “Fabric 

Protectant.” 

(154) “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 beeswax, substances of a mineral origin such as ozocerite 

and paraffin, and synthetic polymers such as polyethylene. 

(155) “Web Spray Adhesive” means any aerosol adhesive which is not a “Mist Spray 

Adhesive” or “Special Purpose Spray Adhesive.” 

(156) “Windshield Water Repellent” means a product designed or labeled exclusively to 

repel water from motor vehicle exterior automotive glass surfaces. “Windshield 

Water Repellent” does not include “Automotive Windshield Washer Fluid.” 

(157) “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. 
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(158) “Zinc-Rich Primer” means a coating that meets all the following specifications: (A) 

coating contains at least 65 percent metallic zinc powder or zinc dust by weight of 

total solids; and (B) coating is formulated for application to metal substrates to 

provide a firm bond between the substrate and subsequent applications of 

coatings; and (C) coating is intended for professional use only and labeled “For 

Professional Use Only;” “For Industrial Use Only;” “Not for 

residential use;” or “Not intended for residential use.” 

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 38501, 38510, 38560, 38560.5, 38562, 38580, 39600, 39601 and 

41712, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 38501, 38510, 38560, 38560.5, 38562, 38580, 

39002, 39600, 40000 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 

§ 94509. Standards for Consumer Products.

(a) Except as provided in Sections 94510 (Exemptions), 94511 (Innovative 

Products), 94514 (Variances), 94540 through 94555 (Alternative Control Plan), 

and 94567(a)(1) (Hairspray Credit Program), Title 17, California Code of 

Regulations, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for sale in 

California any consumer product which, at the time of sale or manufacture, 

contains volatile organic compounds in excess of the limits specified in the 

following Table of Standards after the specified effective dates. 

Table of Standards

Percent Volatile Organic Compound by Weight

Product Category

Effective

Date

1

VOC 

Standard 2

Adhesive*:

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[*See section 94510(i) for an exemption that applies 

to adhesives.] 

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Aerosol** 

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Mist Spray Adhesive** 

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Web Spray Adhesive** 

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Special Purpose Spray Adhesive** 

Mounting, Automotive Engine Compartment, 

and Flexible Vinyl Adhesive 

Polystyrene Foam and Automobile Headliner 

Adhesive 

Polyolefin and Laminate Repair/Edgebanding 

Adhesive 

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sections 94512(d), and 94513(d) for additional

requirements that apply to aerosol adhesive.] 

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Construction, Panel, and Floor Covering#

======================================== 

[

#See section 94509(k) for the effective date of the 

VOC limit for certain types of Construction, Panel,

and Floor Covering Adhesive, and subsection 

94509(m)(1) for additional requirements that apply to 

Construction, Panel, and Floor Covering Adhesive.] 

======================================== 

Contact##

Contact Adhesive – General Purpose 

Contact Adhesive – Special Purpose 

======================================== 

[

##See subsections 94509(m)(1) and section 

94512(d) for additional requirements that apply to 

Contact Adhesive.] 

======================================== 

General Purpose 

===========

1/1/95 

12/31/2002 

12/31/2008 

========== 

========== 

1/1/95 

12/31/2006 

12/31/2006 

===========

===========

1/1/95 

========== 

40 

15 

7 

========== 

========== 

80 

55 

80 

========== 

========= 

10 

Adhesive Remover*:

Floor or Wall Covering Adhesive Remover 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Gasket or Thread Locking Adhesive Remover 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

General Purpose Adhesive Remover 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Specialty Adhesive Remover 

======================================== 

[*See subsections 94509(m)(1) and section 94512(d) 

for additional requirements that apply to Adhesive 

Remover.] 

12/31/2006 

--------------------

12/31/2006 

--------------------

12/31/2006 

--------------------

12/31/2006 

===========

5 

------------------ 

50 

------------------ 

20 

------------------ 

70 

========== 

Aerosol Cooking Spray 1/1/95 18 

Air Freshener*:

Double Phase Aerosol** 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Single Phase Aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Dual Purpose Air Freshener/Disinfectant 

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

liquid/pump spray

1/1/93 

12/31/2004 

12/31/2012 

--------------------

1/1/93 

1/1/96 

--------------------

1/1/94 

--------------------

1/1/93

30 

25 

20 

------------------ 

70 

30 

------------------ 

60 

------------------ 

18
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solid/semisolid#

======================================== 

[*See sections 94510(f) for an exemption that applies 

to Air Freshener.] 

[**See section 94509(n) for additional requirements

that apply to Double Phase Aerosol Air Freshener.] 

[

#See subsections 94509(m)(2) and 94510(g)(2) for 

additional provisions that apply to Air Freshener 

(solid).] 

--------------------

1/1/93 

===========

------------------

3 

========== 

Anti-static Product:

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

12/31/2008 

--------------------

12/31/2006 

80 

------------------ 

11 

Astringent/Toner 12/31/2010 35 

Automotive Rubbing or Polishing Compound

all forms 1/1/2005 17 

Automotive Wax/Polish/Sealant/Glaze:

all other forms 

---------------------------------------------------------------------- 

hard paste wax 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

instant detailer 

1/1/2005 

--------------------

1/1/2005 

--------------------

1/1/2001 

15 

------------------ 

45 

------------------ 

3 

Automotive Windshield Washer Fluid*:

Type “A” areas 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Nontype “A” areas 

======================================== 

*See section 94508(a)(20), section 94509(b)(3), 

and section 94509(l) for provisions that apply to 

Automotive Windshield Washer Fluid. 

1/1/93 

12/31/2008 

--------------------

1/1/93 

12/31/2002 

===========

35 

25 

------------------ 

10 

1 

========== 

Bathroom and Tile Cleaner*:

aerosol 

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

all other forms 

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

nonaerosol 

======================================== 

[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) for additional 

requirements that apply to Bathroom and Tile 

Cleaner.] 

1/1/94 

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

1/1/94

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

12/31/2008

===========

7 

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

5

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

1

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Brake Cleaner*

======================================== 

[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) for additional 

requirements that apply to Brake Cleaner] 

1/1/97

12/31/2002 

12/31/2008 

12/31/2010 

===========

50

45 

20 

10 

========= 

Bug and Tar Remover 1/1/2002 40 

Carburetor or Fuel-injection Air Intake Cleaner *

======================================== 

[*See section 94509(k) for the effective date of the 

VOC limit and see subsection 94509(m)(1) for 

additional requirements that apply to Carburetor or

Fuel-injection Air Intake Cleaner.] 

1/1/95

12/31/2002 

12/31/2008 

12/31/2010 

===========

75

45 

20 

10 

========== 

Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner*:

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol (dilutable) 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol (ready-to-use) 

======================================== 

[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) for additional 

requirements that apply to Carpet/Upholstery 

Cleaner] 

1/1/2001 

12/31/2010 

--------------------

1/1/2001 

--------------------

1/1/2001 

12/31/2010 

===========

7 

5 

------------------ 

0.1 

------------------ 

3 

1 

========== 

Charcoal Lighter Material See Section

94509(h) 

Disinfectant:

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

12/31/2008 

------------------ 

12/31/2008 

70 

------------------ 

1 

Dusting Aid:

aerosol 

-------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

1/1/95 

1/1/97 

12/31/2010 

--------------------

1/1/95 

12/31/2010 

35 

25 

17 

------------------ 

7 

3 
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Electrical Cleaner*

======================================== 

[*See subsections 94509(m)(1) and section 

94512(d) for additional requirements that apply to 

Electrical Cleaner.] 

12/31/2006

=========== 

45

========== 

Electronic Cleaner*

======================================== 

[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) and section 94512(d) 

for additional requirements that apply to Electronic 

Cleaner.] 

12/31/2007

===========

75

========== 

Engine Degreaser*:

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

aerosol 

1/1/93

1/1/96 

--------------------

12/31/2004 

12/31/2010 

75

50 

------------------ 

35 

10 

Fabric Protectant*

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

======================================== 

[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) for additional 

requirements that apply to Fabric Protectant] 

1/1/95

1/1/97 

--------------------

1/1/95 

1/1/97 

12/31/2010 

===========

75

60 

------------------ 

75 

60 

1 

========== 

Fabric Refresher:

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

12/31/2006 

--------------------

12/31/2006 

15 

------------------ 

6 

Fabric Softener – Single Use Dryer Product See Section

94509(o) 

Floor Maintenance Product 12/31/2010 1 

Floor Polish or Wax:

Resilient Flooring Material 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Nonresilient Flooring Material 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Wood Floor Wax 

1/1/94 

12/31/2010 

--------------------

1/1/94 

12/31/2010 

--------------------

1/1/94 

12/31/2010 

7 

1 

------------------ 

10 

1 

------------------ 

90 

70 
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Floor Wax Stripper:

nonaerosol 

See Section

94509(j) 

Footwear or Leather Care Product*:

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

solid 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

all other forms 

======================================== 

[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) for additional 

requirements that apply to Footwear or Leather Care

Product.] 

12/31/2006 

--------------------

12/31/2006 

--------------------

12/31/2006 

===========

75 

------------------ 

55 

------------------ 

15 

========== 

Furniture Maintenance Product*:

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

all other forms (except solid/paste forms) 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol (except solid/paste forms) 

======================================== 

[*See section 94509(n) for additional requirements 

that apply to Furniture Maintenance Product.] 

1/1/94 

12/31/2004 

12/31/2013 

--------------------

1/1/94 

--------------------

12/31/2008 

===========

25 

17 

12 

------------------ 

7 

----------------- 

3 

========== 

General Purpose Cleaner*:

aerosol and nonaerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

======================================== 

[*See subsections 94509(m)(1) and (m)(3) for 

additional requirements that apply to General 

Purpose Cleaner.] 

1/1/94 

--------------------

12/31/2008 

--------------------

12/31/2004 

12/31/2012 

===========

10 

------------------ 

8 

------------------ 

4 

0.5 

========== 

General Purpose Degreaser*:

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

======================================== 

[*See subsections 94509(m)(1) and (m)(3) for 

additional requirements that apply to General 

Purpose Degreaser.] 

1/1/2002 

12/31/2008 

12/31/2010 

--------------------

12/31/2004 

12/31/2012 

===========

50 

20 

10 

------------------ 

4 

0.5 

========== 
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Glass Cleaner*:

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

======================================== 

[*See subsection 94509(m)(3) for additional 

requirements that apply to nonaerosol Glass 

Cleaner] 

1/1/93 

12/31/2012 

--------------------

1/1/93 

1/1/96 

12/31/2004 

12/31/2012 

===========

12 

10 

------------------ 

8 

6 

4 

3 

========== 

Graffiti Remover*:

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

======================================== 

[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) for additional 

requirements that apply to Graffiti Remover.] 

12/31/2006 

--------------------

12/31/2006 

===========

50 

------------------ 

30 

========== 

Hair Mousse 1/1/94

12/31/2002 

16

6 

Hair Shine 1/1/2005 55 

Hair Spray 1/1/93

6/1/99 

80

55 

Hair Styling Gel 1/1/94 6 

Hair Styling Product:

aerosol and pump spray 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

all other forms 

12/31/2006 

--------------------

12/31/2006 

6 

------------------ 

2 

Heavy-duty Hand Cleaner or Soap*

all forms 

nonaerosol 

======================================== 

[*See subsection 94509(m)(3) for additional 

requirements that apply to nonaerosol Heavy-duty 

Hand Cleaner or Soap] 

1/1/2005 

12/31/2013 

===========

8 

1 

========== 

Insect Repellent:

aerosol 1/1/94 65 
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Insecticide*:

Crawling Bug Insecticide (all forms): 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Flea and Tick Insecticide 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Flying Bug Insecticide (all forms) **: 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Fogger 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Lawn or Garden Insecticide (all forms) 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Wasp or Hornet Insecticide** 

======================================== 

[*See sections 94510(g)(1) and 94510(k) for 

exemptions that apply to certain insecticides.] 

[**See subsection 94509(n) for additional 

requirements that apply to Flying Bug and Wasp or 

Hornet Insecticide] 

1/1/95 

1/1/98 

--------------------

12/31/2004 

--------------------

1/1/95 

--------------------

1/1/95 

--------------------

12/31/2003 

12/31/2013 

--------------------

1/1/95 

--------------------

1/1/95 

--------------------

12/31/2003 

----------------- 

1/1/2005 

12/31/2013 

===========

40 

20 

------------------ 

15 

------------------ 

25 

------------------ 

35 

------------------ 

25 

20 

------------------ 

45 

------------------ 

20 

----------------- 

3 

----------------- 

40 

10 

========== 

Laundry Prewash:

aerosol/solid 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

all other forms 

1/1/94 

--------------------

1/1/94 

22 

------------------ 

5 

Laundry Starch/Sizing/Fabric Finish Product: 1/1/95

1/31/2008 

5

4.5 

Lubricant*

======================================== 

[*See subsection 94509(m)(1), for additional 

requirements that apply to Lubricant products.] 

======================================== 

Anti-Seize Lubricant** 

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

===========

===========

12/31/2013 

--------------------

12/31/2013 

========== 

========== 

40 

------------------ 

3 
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Cutting or Tapping Oil** 

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Gear, Chain, or Wire Lubricant** 

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Multi-purpose Lubricant (excluding solid or 

semisolid products)#

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Penetrant#+

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Rust Preventative or Rust Control Lubricant** 

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Silicone-based Multi-purpose Lubricant 

(excluding solid or semisolid products) 

======================================== 

[**See subsection 94509(n) for additional 

requirements that apply to Anti-Seize Lubricant; 

Cutting or Tapping Oil; Gear, Chain, or Wire 

Lubricant; or Rust Preventative or Rust Control 

Lubricant products.] 

[

#See subsection 94513(f) for additional requirements

that apply to Multi-purpose Lubricant and Penetrant.] 

[

+See subsection 94509(m)(7) for an exclusion that 

applies to certain Penetrant products.] 

--------------------

12/31/2013 

--------------------

12/31/2013 

--------------------

12/31/2013 

--------------------

12/31/2013 

--------------------

1/1/2003 

12/31/2013 

12/31/2015 

--------------------

1/1/2003 

12/31/2013 

--------------------

12/31/2013 

--------------------

12/31/2013 

--------------------

1/1/2005 

=========== 

------------------

25 

------------------ 

3 

------------------ 

25 

------------------ 

3 

------------------ 

50 

25 

10 

------------------ 

50 

25 

------------------ 

25 

------------------ 

3 

------------------ 

60 

========== 

Metal Polish or Cleanser*:

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

======================================== 

[*See subsection 94509(m)(1) and subsection 

94509(n) for additional requirements that apply to 

Metal Polish or Cleanser.] 

1/1/2005

--------------------

12/31/2012 

--------------------

12/31/2012 

===========

30

------------------ 

15 

----------------- 

3 

========== 
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Motor Vehicle Wash

nonaerosol 12/31/2010 0.2 

Multi-purpose Solvent*

======================================== 

[*See subsections 94509(m)(1), (n), and (p); 

94512(e); and 94513(g) for additional requirements 

that apply to Multi-purpose Solvent.] 

12/31/2010

12/31/2013 

===========

30

3 

========== 

Nail Polish Remover 1/1/94

1/1/96 

12/31/2004 

12/31/2007 

85

75 

0 

1 

Nonselective Terrestrial Herbicide:

nonaerosol 1/1/2002 3 

Odor Remover/Eliminator

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

12/31/2010 

--------------------

12/31/2010 

25 

------------------ 

6 

Oven or Grill Cleaner*:

aerosol/pump spray 

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

liquid 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

======================================== 

[*See subsection 94509(q) for the effective date of

the VOC limit and subsections 94509(m)(1) and 

(m)(3) for additional requirements that apply to Oven 

or Grill Cleaner.] 

1/1/93 

1/1/93 

--------------------

1/1/93 

--------------------

12/31/2008 

12/10/2011 

===========

8 

8 

------------------ 

5 

------------------ 

1 

4 

========== 

Paint Remover or Stripper 1/1/2005 50 

Paint Thinner*

======================================== 

[*See subsections 94509(m)(1),(n), and (p); 

94512(e); and 94513(g) for additional requirements 

that apply to Paint Thinner. See subsection 

94510(m) for an exemption that applies to Paint 

Thinner.] 

12/31/2010

12/31/2013 

===========

30

3 

========== 

Personal Fragrance Product*:

products with 20% or less fragrance 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

products with more than 20% fragrance 

1/1/95 

1/1/99 

--------------------

1/1/95 

1/1/99 

80 

75 

------------------ 

70 

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========================================

[*See sections 94510(h), 94510(j), and 94510(l) for

exemptions and requirements that apply to Personal 

Fragrance Product.] 

=========== ==========

Pressurized Gas Duster*

======================================== 

[*See subsections 94509(m)(1), 94509(n) and 

94510(c) for additional provisions that apply to 

Pressurized Gas Duster] 

12/31/2010

===========

1

========== 

Rubber /Vinyl Protectant:

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

1/1/2005 

------------------ 

1/1/2003 

10 

------------------ 

3 

Sanitizer:

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

12/31/2008 

--------------------

12/31/2008 

70 

------------------ 

1 

Sealant or Caulking Compound*

all forms 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Chemically Curing 

nonaerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Nonchemically Curing 

nonaerosol 

======================================== 

[*See subsections 94509(m)(1) and section 94512(d) 

for additional requirements that apply to Sealant or 

Caulking Compound.] 

12/31/2002 

--------------------

12/31/2012 

--------------------

12/31/2010 

===========

4 

------------------ 

3 

------------------ 

1.5 

========== 

Shaving Cream 1/1/94 5 

Shaving Gel 12/31/2006

12/31/2009 

7

4 

Spot Remover*:

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

======================================== 

[*See subsections 94509(m)(1) and 94509(n) for 

additional requirements that apply to Spot Remover.] 

1/1/2001 

12/31/2012 

------------------ 

1/1/2001 

12/31/2012 

===========

25 

15 

------------------ 

8 

3 

========== 

Temporary Hair Color:

aerosol 12/31/2010 55 
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Tire or Wheel Cleaner

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

12/31/2010 

--------------------

12/31/2010 

8 

------------------ 

2 

Tire Sealant and Inflator 12/31/2002 20 

Toilet/Urinal Care Product*:

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

======================================== 

[*See subsection 94509(m)(2) for additional 

requirements that apply to Toilet/Urinal Care 

Product.] 

12/31/2006 

--------------------

12/31/2006 

===========

10 

------------------ 

3 

========== 

Undercoating:

aerosol 1/1/2002 40 

Windshield Water Repellent 12/31/2010 75 

Wood Cleaner:

aerosol 

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 

nonaerosol 

12/31/2006 

--------------------

12/31/2006 

17 

------------------ 

4 

1 See section 94509(d) for the effective date of the VOC standards for products registered under FIFRA, 

and section 94509(c) and (d) for the “sell-through” allowed for products manufactured prior to the 

effective date of standards. 

2 See section 94510(c) for an exemption that applies to fragrances in consumer products, and section 

94510(d) for an exemption that applies to LVP-VOCs.

(b) Products that are diluted prior to use

(1) Except for “Automotive Windshield Washer Fluid (Dilutable),” 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 subsection (a) shall apply to the product only after the 

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

(b), “minimum recommended dilution” shall not include recommendations for 

incidental use of a concentrated product to deal with limited special applications 

such as hard-to-remove soils or stains. 

(2) 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 subsection (a) shall apply to the product only after the maximum 

recommended dilution has taken place. 

(3) For “Automotive Windshield Washer Fluids (Dilutable)” for which the front panel of 

the product label specifically states that the product should be diluted (e.g. 

identified as a “concentrate”) prior to use; 
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(A) the VOC limits specified in section 94509(a) shall apply to the product 

only after the minimum recommended dilution has taken place; 

(B) for the purpose of complying with the VOC limits specified in section 

94509(a), different dilution instructions for Type “A” areas and Nontype “A” 

areas of California may be specified on the product label if the dilution 

instructions meet the following criteria: 

1. The instructions are readily visible, and 

2. The instructions can be easily understood by the consumer, and 

3. The instructions clearly specify the recommended dilution that 

applies in Type “A” areas and Nontype “A” areas of California, and 

If the dilution instructions specified on the product label meet these 

criteria, the VOC limits specified in section 94509(a) shall apply to the 

product only after the minimum recommended dilution has taken place 

for the area in which the product is sold, supplied, or offered for sale. 

(C) The dilution instructions on the product label may indicate that the consumer 

follow the dilution instructions for Type “A” areas if traveling during times 

when freezing temperatures are expected. 

(4) For products sold in pump spray containers, the VOC limits specified in section 

94509(a) shall apply to the product prior to any minimum recommended 

dilution. (c) Sell-through of products.

(1) Sell-through period. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 94509(a), 

94509(j), or 94509(o), 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 for up to three years after each of the 

specified effective dates. This subsection (c) 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, or 

(B) any consumer product on which the manufacturer has used a code 

indicating the date of manufacture that is different than the code specified in 

section 94512(b)(2), but an explanation of the code has not been filed with 

the ARB Executive Officer by the deadlines specified in section 94512(c)(1) 

or section 94512(c)(2), or 

(C) Solid “Air Fresheners” and “Toilet/Urinal Care Product” that contain 

para- dichlorobenzene; these products are subject to the one-year sellthrough period specified in section 94509(m)(2). 
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(D) Products contained in multi-unit packages, as specified below: 

1. Subsection (c)(1) does not apply to any individual consumer products unit 

contained within a multi-unit package that is produced or assembled after 

January 1, 2006, where the multi-unit package does not display the date(s) 

or date-code(s) of the individual product units, or display the date of 

assembly, such that the displayed information is not readily observable 

without irreversibly disassembling any portion of the container or packaging. 

2. For the purposes of this section, “date of assembly” means the date that the 

individual product units are assembled into the finished multi-unit package. 

3. For multi-unit packages that display the “date of assembly” instead of the 

date(s) or date-code(s) of the individual product units, the “date of 

assembly” shall be the “date of manufacture” for all of the product units 

contained within the multi-unit package. In other words, all of the product 

units shall be deemed to have been manufactured on the date these units 

are assembled into the multi-unit package, even if the individual product 

units show different date(s) or date-code(s). 

(2) Notification for products sold during the sell-through period. Any person who 

sells or supplies a consumer product subject to the Table of Standards in section 

94509 must notify the purchaser of the product in writing of the date on which the 

sell-through period for that product will end, provided, however, that this 

notification must be given only if all of the following conditions are met: 

(A) the product is being sold or supplied to a distributor or retailer; 

(B) the sell-through period for the product will expire 6 months or less from 

the date the product is sold or supplied; 

(C) the product does not comply with the lowest VOC standard that applies 

on the date the sell-through period ends; and 

(D) the product is subject to a VOC standard with an effective date on or 

after December 31, 2004. 

(d) 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 subsection (a) is one year after the date specified in the Table of 

Standards. For those consumer products that are registered under FIFRA, the 

three year period provided in subsection (c) shall also begin one year after the 

date specified in the Table of Standards. 
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(e) Products containing ozone-depleting compounds. For any consumer product for 

which VOC standards are specified under subsection (a), no person shall sell, 

supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for sale in California any consumer product 

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

HCFC-142b (1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane), 1,1,1-trichloroethane, and carbon 

tetrachloride. 

(f) The requirements of section 94509 (e) 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. 

(g) The requirements of section 94509 (e) 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. 

(h) Requirements for charcoal lighter materials. The following requirements shall 

apply to all charcoal lighter material products as defined in section 94508(a): 

(1) Regulatory Standards

(A) In all areas of California except the South Coast Air Quality Management 

District, no person shall sell, supply, or offer for sale after January 1, 1993 

any charcoal lighter material product unless at the time of the transaction: 

1. the manufacturer or distributor of the charcoal lighter material has been 

issued a currently effective certification pursuant to subsection (h)(2). 

2. the charcoal lighter material meets the formulation criteria and other 

conditions specified in the applicable Executive Order issued pursuant 

to subsection (h)(2). 
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3. the product usage directions for the charcoal lighter material are the 

same as those provided to the Executive Officer pursuant to 

subsection (h)(2)(C). 

(B) In the South Coast Air Quality Management District, the regulatory 

standards specified in subsection (h)(1)(A) shall be applicable upon the 

effective date of this subsection. 

(2) Certification Requirements

(A) No charcoal lighter material formulation shall be certified under this 

subsection unless the applicant for certification demonstrates to the 

Executive Officer's satisfaction that the VOC emissions from the ignition of 

charcoal with the charcoal lighter material are less than or equal to 0.020 

pound of VOC per start, using the procedures specified in the South Coast 

Air Quality Management District Rule 1174 Ignition Method Compliance 

Certification Protocol, dated February 27, 1991 (the “SCAQMD Rule 1174 

Testing Protocol”). The provisions relating to LVP-VOC in sections 

94508(a) and 94510(d) shall not apply to any charcoal lighter material 

subject to the requirements of sections 94509(a) and (h). 

(B) The Executive Officer may approve alternative test procedures which are 

shown to provide equivalent results to those obtained using the SCAQMD 

Rule 1174 Testing Protocol. 

(C) A manufacturer or distributor of charcoal lighter material may apply to the 

Executive Officer for certification of a charcoal lighter material formulation 

in accordance with this subsection (h)(2). The application shall be in 

writing and shall include, at a minimum, the following: 

1. the results of testing conducted pursuant to the procedures specified in 

SCAQMD Rule 1174 Testing Protocol. 

2. 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 was used in the SCAQMD 

Rule 1174 Testing Protocol 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 
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ii) the charcoal lighter material is already incorporated into the 

charcoal, such as certain “bag light,” “instant light,” or “match light” 

products. 

3. For a charcoal lighter material which meets the criteria specified in 

subsection (h)(2)(C)(2.)(i), the usage instructions provided to the 

Executive Officer shall accurately reflect the quantity of charcoal lighter 

material used in the SCAQMD Rule 1174 Testing Protocol for that 

product. 

4. Any physical property data, formulation data, or other information 

required by the Executive Officer for use in determining when a product 

modification has occurred and for use in determining compliance with 

the conditions specified on the Executive Order issued pursuant to 

section (h)(2). 

(D) Within 30 days of receipt of an application, the Executive Officer shall advise 

the applicant in writing either that it is complete or that specified additional 

information is required to make it complete. Within 30 days of receipt of 

additional information, the Executive Officer shall advise the applicant in 

writing either that the application is complete, or that specified additional 

information or testing is still required before it can be deemed complete. 

(E) If the Executive Officer finds that an application meets the requirements of 

this subsection (h)(2), then he or she shall issue an Executive Order 

certifying the charcoal lighter material formulation and specifying such 

conditions as are necessary to insure that the requirements of this 

subsection (h) are met. The Executive Officer shall act on a complete 

application within 90 days after the application is deemed complete. 

(3) Notice of Modifications

For any charcoal lighter material for which certification has been granted 

pursuant to subsection (h)(2), the applicant for certification shall notify the 

Executive Officer in writing within 30 days of: (i) any change in the usage 

directions, or (ii) any change in product formulation, test results, or any other 

information submitted pursuant to subsection (h)(2) which may result in VOC 

emissions greater than 0.020 pound of VOC per start. 

(4) Revocation of Certification

If the Executive Officer determines that any certified charcoal lighter material 

formulation results in VOC emissions from the ignition of charcoal which are 

greater than 0.020 pound of VOC per start, as determined by the SCAQMD 

Rule 1174 Testing Protocol and the statistical analysis procedures contained 
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therein, the Executive Officer shall revoke or modify the certification as is 

necessary to assure that the charcoal lighter material will result in VOC 

emissions of less than or equal to 0.020 pound of VOC per start. The Executive 

Officer shall not revoke or modify the prior certification without first affording the 

applicant for the certification an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the 

procedures specified in Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Division 3, 

Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 4 (commencing with section 60040), to 

determine if the certification should be modified or revoked. 

(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection 94509(h), charcoal lighter 

material products manufactured prior to January 1, 1993, may be sold, supplied, 

or offered for sale until July 1, 1994, in all areas of California except the South 

Coast Air Quality Management District. Charcoal lighter material products 

subject to SCAQMD Rule 1174 and sold, supplied, or offered for sale in the 

South Coast Air Quality Management District shall meet the requirements of 

section 94509(h) upon the effective date of this subsection, regardless of the 

date on which the products were manufactured. 

(i) Requirements for aerosol adhesives (as defined in sections 94508(a)(1) and 

94508(a)(3)). 

(1) As specified in Health and Safety Code section 41712(h)(2), the standards for 

aerosol adhesives apply to all uses of aerosol adhesives, including consumer, 

industrial, and commercial uses. Except as otherwise provided in sections 

94509(c), 94510, 94511, and 94514, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, 

use or manufacture for sale in California any aerosol adhesive which, at the 

time of sale, use, or manufacture, contains VOCs in excess of the specified 

standard. 

(2)(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” 

specified in section 94508(a), 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,” 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 

94508(a) for “Special Purpose Spray Adhesive,” and is not classified as a 

“Web Spray Adhesive” or “Mist Spray Adhesive” under subsection (2)(A), 

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

specified in section 94509(a). 
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(3) All aerosol adhesives must comply with the labeling requirements specified 

in section 94512(d), and all manufacturers and responsible parties for 

aerosol adhesives must comply with the special reporting requirements 

specified in section 94513(d). 

(j) Requirements for floor Wax Strippers. After an effective date of 

January 1, 2002, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacturer 

for use in California any floor wax stripper unless the following requirements 

are met: 

(1) The label of each nonaerosol 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 nonaerosol 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. 

(k) Effective dates of the VOC limits for “Carburetor or Fuel-injection Air Intake 

Cleaners” and “Construction, Panel, and Floor Covering Adhesives.” The 

definitions for the product categories of “Carburetor or Fuel-injection Air Intake 

Cleaners” and “Construction, Panel, and Floor Covering Adhesives” were 

modified as part of the “Mid-term Measures II” rulemaking action that was 

considered by the Board in October 1999. As a result of these modifications, 

certain types of consumer products were included in these definitions that had 

not previously been included. For those consumer products that were included in 

these definitions for the first time as a result of the “Mid-term Measures II” 

rulemaking action, the VOC limits (in section 94509(a)) applicable to these newly 

included products shall not become legally effective until December 31, 2002. 

(l) Automotive Windshield Washer Fluids. The provisions of subsection 94509(b)(1) 

shall not apply to “Automotive Windshield Washer Fluid (Pre-Mixed)” as defined 

in section 94508(a). 

(m) Requirements limiting the use of specific toxic compounds in specific consumer 

products categories.
(1) Requirements for products listed in Table (m)(1).

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Except as provided below in sections 94509(m)(4), (m)(6), and (m)(7), after 

the applicable effective date specified in Table 94509(m)(1) for each product 

category, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for use 

in California any consumer product listed in Table 94509(m)(1) that contains 

any of the following compounds: methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or 

trichloroethylene. 

Table 94509(m)(1)

Product Categories in which Use of Methylene Chloride, Perchloroethylene, and

Trichloroethylene is Prohibited

Product Category

Effective

Date

Sellthrough

Date

Adhesive:

Aerosol 

• Mist Spray Adhesive 

• Web Spray Adhesive 

• Special Purpose Spray Adhesive 

• Mounting, Automotive Engine Compartment, and 

Flexible Vinyl Adhesive 

• Polystyrene Foam and Automobile Headliner 

Adhesive 

• Polyolefin and Laminate Repair/Edgebanding 

Adhesive 

Construction, Panel and Floor Covering 

Contact 

1/1/2002 

12/31/2008 

12/31/2005 

1/1/2005 

12/31/2011

12/31/2008

Adhesive Remover

• Floor or Wall Covering Adhesive Remover 

• Gasket or Thread Locking Adhesive Remover 

• General Purpose Adhesive Remover 

• Specialty Adhesive Remover 

12/31/2006 12/31/2009

Automotive Consumer Products:

See the Airborne Toxic Control Measure For Emissions Of 

Chlorinated Toxic Air Contaminants From Automotive 

Maintenance And Repair Activities, section 93111, title 17, 

California Code of Regulations for additional requirements 

that apply to the Automotive Consumer Products: Brake 

Cleaner, Carburetor or Fuel Injection Air Intake Cleaner, 

Engine Degreaser, and General Purpose Degreaser - 

intended for use in automotive maintenance or repair 

activities. 

Bathroom and Tile Cleaner 12/31/2008 12/31/2011

Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner 12/31/2010 12/31/2013

Electrical Cleaner 12/31/2006 12/31/2009
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Electronic Cleaner 12/31/2005 12/31/2008

Electronic Cleaner labeled as energized electronic

equipment use only 12/31/2008 12/31/2011

Fabric Protectant 12/31/2010 12/31/2013

Footwear or Leather Care Product 12/31/2005 12/31/2008

General Purpose Cleaner 12/31/2008 12/31/2011

General Purpose Degreaser 12/31/2005 12/31/2008

Graffiti Remover 12/31/2006 12/31/2009

Lubricant:

• Anti-Seize Lubricant 

• Cutting or Tapping Oil 

• Gear, Chain, or Wire Lubricant 

• Multi-purpose Lubricant (excluding solid or semisolid 

products) 

• Penetrant [See subsection 94509(m)(7) for an exclusion 

that applies to certain Penetrant products.] 

• Rust Preventative or Rust Control Lubricant 

• Silicone-based Multi-purpose Lubricant (excluding solid 

or semisolid products) 

12/31/2013 

12/31/2013 

12/31/2013 

12/31/2010 

12/31/2010 

12/31/2013 

12/31/2012 

12/31/2016

12/31/2016

12/31/2016

12/31/2013

12/31/2013

12/31/2016

12/31/2015

Metal Polish or Cleanser 12/31/2012 12/31/2015

Multi-purpose Solvent 12/31/2010 12/31/2013

Oven or Grill Cleaner 12/31/2008 12/31/2011

Paint Thinner 12/31/2010 12/31/2013

Pressurized Gas Duster (Trichloroethylene is not

prohibited) 12/31/2010 12/31/2011

Sealant or Caulking Compound 12/31/2010 12/31/2013

Spot Remover 12/31/2012 12/31/2015

(2) Requirements for products listed in Table (m)(2).

Except as provided below in sections 94509(m)(4) after the applicable 

effective date specified in Table 94509(m)(2) for each product category, no 

person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for use in California 

any consumer product listed in Table 94509(m)(2) that contains paradichlorobenzene. 

Table 94509(m)(2)

Product Categories in which Use of Para-dichlorobenzene is Prohibited

Product Category Effective Date

Sell-through

Date

Air Freshener (solid) 12/31/2005 12/31/2006 

Toilet/Urinal Care Products 12/31/2005 12/31/2006 
(3) Requirements for products listed in Table (m)(3).

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Except as provided below in sections 94509(m)(4) and (m)(6), after the 

applicable effective date specified in Table 94509(m)(3) for each product 

category, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for use 

in California any consumer product listed in Table 94509(m)(3) that contains 

an alkylphenol ethoxylate surfactant compound. 

Table 94509(m)(3)

Product Categories in which Use of Alkylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactants 

is Prohibited

Product Category Effective Date

Sell-through

Date

General Purpose Cleaner (nonaerosol) 12/31/2012 12/31/2015 

General Purpose Degreaser (nonaerosol) 12/31/2012 12/31/2015 

Glass Cleaner (nonaerosol) 12/31/2012 12/31/2015 

Heavy-duty Hand Cleaner or Soap

(nonaerosol) 12/31/2013 12/31/2016 

Oven or Grill Cleaner 12/31/2012 12/31/2015 

(4) Sell-through of Products. Consumer products listed in Table 94509(m)(1), 

(m)(2), or (m)(3) that were manufactured before the specified effective date 

listed in Table 94509(m)(1), (m)(2), or (m)(3), may be sold, supplied, or 

offered for sale until the corresponding “sell-through” date listed in 

Table 94509(m)(1), (m)(2), or (m)(3), so long as the product complies with 

the product dating requirements in section 94512(b). 

(5) Notification for products sold during the sell-through period. Any person who 

sells or supplies a consumer product identified listed in section 94509(m)(1), 

(m)(2), or (m)(3) must notify the purchaser of the product of the sell-through 

period dates, provided, however, that this notification must be given only if 

both of the following conditions are met: 

(A) the product is sold or supplied to a distributor or retailer; and 

(B) the product is sold or supplied within 6 months of the specified 

effective date. 

(6) Impurities. The requirements of section 94509(m)(1) and (m)(5) shall 

not apply to any consumer product listed in Table 94509(m)(1) 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. 
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(7) The requirements of section 94509(m)(1) shall not apply to “Penetrant” 

products used on equipment when electrical current exists; residual electrical 

potential from a component exists; or an open flame exists, as long as the 

“Principal Display Panel” clearly displays the statement: “Nonflammable: 

For use on energized equipment only.” 

(n) Requirements limiting the use of any chemical compound that has a Global

Warming Potential (GWP) Value of 150 or greater.

(1) Requirements for products listed in Table (n)(1)

Except as provided below in sections 94509(n)(2) and (n)(3), after the 

applicable effective date specified in Table 94509(n)(1), no person shall sell, 

supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for use in California any consumer 

product listed in Table 94509(n)(1) that contains any chemical compound 

that has a GWP Value of 150 or greater. 

Table 94509(n)(1)

Product Categories in which Use of Any Chemical Compound that has a Global

Warming Potential (GWP) Value of 150 or Greater is Prohibited

Product Category Effective Date

Sell-through

Date

Double Phase Aerosol Air Freshener 12/31/2012 12/31/2015 

Flying Bug Insecticide 12/31/2013 12/31/2016 

Furniture Maintenance Product 12/31/2013 12/31/2016

Lubricant:

• Anti-Seize Lubricant 

• Cutting or Tapping Oil 

• Gear, Chain, or Wire Lubricant 

• Rust Preventative or Rust Control Lubricant 

12/31/2013 

12/31/2013 

12/31/2013 

12/31/2013 

12/31/2016 

12/31/2016 

12/31/2016 

12/31/2016 

Metal Polish or Cleanser 12/31/2012 12/31/2015 

Multi-purpose Solvent 12/31/2010 12/31/2013 

Paint Thinner 12/31/2010 12/31/2013 

Pressurized Gas Duster 12/31/2010 12/31/2011 

Spot Remover 12/31/2012 12/31/2015 

Wasp or Hornet Insecticide 12/31/2013 12/31/2016 

(2) Sell-through of Products. Consumer products listed in Table 94509(n)(1) 

that were manufactured before the specified effective date listed in Table 

94509(n)(1), may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale until the 

corresponding “sell-through” date listed in Table 94509(n)(1), so long as the 

product complies with the product dating requirements in section 94512(b). 
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(3) Notification for products sold during the sell-through period. Any person who 

sells or supplies a consumer product listed in section 94509(n)(1) must notify 

the purchaser of the product of the sell-through period dates, provided, 

however, that this notification must be given only if both of the following 

conditions are met: 

(A) the product is sold or supplied to a distributor or retailer; and 

(B) the product is sold or supplied within 6 months of the specified 

effective date. 

(4) Impurities. The requirements of section 94509(n)(1), (n)(2), and (n)(3) 

shall not apply to any consumer product listed in Table 94509(n)(1) 

containing any chemical compound that is present as an impurity in a 

combined amount equal to or less than 0.1% by weight. 

(o) Requirements for Fabric Softener – Single Use Dryer Product.

(1) Effective December 31, 2010, Fabric Softener – Single Use Dryer Product shall 

not contain more than 0.05 grams of VOC per use. Compliance with the VOC 

limit shall be determined per sheet, or equivalent delivery substrate, based on the 

minimum recommended use for a single drying cycle specified on the product 

packaging or label. In other words, if one sheet is the minimum recommended 

use for a single drying cycle, then the VOC limit applies per sheet. If two sheets 

are the minimum recommended use for a single drying cycle, then the VOC limit 

applies to the aggregate VOC content in two sheets. For purposes of this 

subsection, “minimum recommended use” shall not include recommendations for 

incidental use of additional sheets, or equivalent delivery substrate, for limited 

applications such as for extra large or double loads of washable fabrics in large 

capacity clothes dryers. 

(2) The provisions relating to fragrance in section 94510(c) shall not apply to Fabric 

Softener – Single Use Dryer Product subject to the requirements of this 

subsection 94509(o)(1). 

(p) Additional requirements for Multi-purpose Solvent and Paint Thinner.

(1) Except as provided below in sections 94509(p)(2), effective December 31, 

2010, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for use in 

California any Multi-purpose Solvent or Paint Thinner that contains greater 

than 1% Aromatic Compound content by weight. 

(2) Sell-through of Products. Multi-purpose Solvents and Paint Thinners that 

contain greater than 1% Aromatic Compound content by weight; and were 

manufactured before December 31, 2010, may be sold, supplied, or offered 
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for sale until December 31, 2013, so long as the product complies with the 

product dating requirements in section 94512(b). 

(3) Notification for products sold during the sell-through period. Any person who 

sells or supplies a consumer product identified above in section 94509(p)(2) 

must notify the purchaser of the product in writing that the sell-through period 

for that product will end on December 31, 2013, provided, however, this 

notification must be given only if both of the following conditions are met: 

(A) the product is sold or supplied to a distributor or retailer; and 

(B) the product is sold or supplied on or after June 30, 2013. 

(q) Effective dates of the VOC limits for "Oven or Grill Cleaner." The definition for 

the "Oven or Grill Cleaner" product category was modified as part of a 

rulemaking action to amend the California Consumer Products Regulation that 

was considered by the Board in November 2010. As a result of this modification, 

grill cleaning products were included in this definition that had not previously 

been included. For those grill cleaning products that were included in this 

definition for the first time as a result this rulemaking action, the VOC limits (in 

section 94509(a)) applicable to these newly included products shall not become 

legally effective until December 31, 2012. 

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 38500, 38501, 38510, 38560, 38560.5, 38562, 38580, 39600, 39601, 

39650, 39658, 39659, 39666 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 38505, 39002, 

39600, 39650, 39655, 39656, 39658, 39659, 39666, 40000 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 

§ 94510. Exemptions.

(a) This article shall not apply to any consumer product manufactured in California for 

shipment and use outside of California. 

(b) The provisions of this article shall not apply to a manufacturer or distributor who 

sells, supplies, or offers for sale in California a consumer product that does not 

comply with the VOC standards specified in Section 94509, as long as the 

manufacturer or distributor can demonstrate both that the consumer product is 

intended for shipment and use outside of California, and that the manufacturer or 

distributor has taken reasonable prudent precautions to assure that the consumer 

product is not distributed to California. This subsection (b) does not apply to 

consumer products that are sold, supplied, or offered for sale by any person to retail 

outlets in California. 

(c) Except for Pressurized Gas Duster, the VOC limits specified in Section 94509(a) 

shall not apply to fragrances up to a combined level of 2 percent by weight contained 

in any consumer product. 

(d) The VOC limits specified in Section 94509(a) shall not apply to any LVP-VOC. 
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(e) The requirements of Section 94512(b) shall not apply to consumer products 

registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, (FIFRA; 7 

U.S.C. Section 136-36y). 

(f) The VOC limits specified in Section 94509(a) shall not apply to air fresheners that 

are comprised entirely of fragrance, less compounds not defined as VOCs under 

Section 94508 or exempted under Section 94510(d). 

(g) The VOC limits specified in Section 94509(a) shall not apply to: 

(1) insecticides containing at least 98% para-dichlorobenzene. 

(2) Until December 30, 2006, the VOC limits specified in Section 94509(a) shall not 

apply to solid air fresheners containing at least 98% para-dichlorobenzene. On or 

after December 31, 2006, the provisions of section 94509(m)(2)apply to solid air 

fresheners containing para-dichlorobenzene. 

(h) Except as specified in 94510(h)(3) below, the VOC limits specified in Section 

94509(a) shall not apply to: 

(1) existing personal fragrance products or personal fragrance products in 

development on or before April 1, 1992, provided that both (i) the registration 

data specified in section 94513 is submitted for every such product by the date 

specified in section 94513(a), or prior to July 1, 1993, whichever date occurs 

later, and (ii) such product is sold in California prior to January 1, 1994. For the 

purposes of this subsection, a product “in development” means: 

(A) a product which a fragrance materials manufacturer is designing at the 

request of a personal fragrance product manufacturer, or 

(B) a product which is the subject of a written marketing profile or other 

documentation authorizing the creation and marketing of the product. 

(2) personal fragrance products in development may be registered to qualify for this 

exemption under hypothetical trade names or pseudonyms, provided that the 

actual trade name is supplied to the Executive Officer within 30 days of 

marketing such products, or January 1, 1994, whichever occurs first. 

(3) Effective December 31, 2014, subsections 94510(h)(1) and 94510(h)(2) shall no 

longer apply to any “Personal Fragrance Product” that contains 20 percent or 

less fragrance. Products manufactured before December 31, 2014 may be sold, 

supplied, or offered for sale until December 31, 2017, so long as the product 

complies with the product dating requirements in Section 94512(b). 
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(i) The VOC limits specified in Section 94509(a) shall not apply to adhesives sold in 

containers of 1 fluid ounce or less. 

(j) The VOC limits specified in Section 94509(a) shall not apply to any VOC which is a 

fragrance in a personal fragrance product. 

(k) The VOC limits specified in Section 94509(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. 

(l) Except as specified in 94510(l)(1), the 1/1/99 VOC limits specified in Section 

94509(a) for personal fragrance products shall not apply to such products which 

have been sold in California prior to 1/1/99. 

(1) On or after December 31, 2014, the 75 percent by weight VOC limit shall apply to 

any “Personal Fragrance Product” that contains 20 percent or less fragrance. 

Products manufactured before December 31, 2014 may be sold, supplied, or 

offered for sale until December 31, 2017, so long as the product complies with 

the product dating requirements in Section 94512(b). 

(m) Until December 31, 2013, the VOC limits specified in Section 94509(a), and the 

prohibition of Aromatic Compounds listed in section 94509(p)(1), shall not apply to 

Paint Thinners that are packaged in containers with a capacity less than or equal to 

8 fluid ounces. 

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 

Reference: Sections 39002, 39600, 40000 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 

§ 94511. Innovative Products.

(a) The Executive Officer shall exempt a consumer product from the VOC limits 

specified in Section 94509(a) if a manufacturer demonstrates by clear and 

convincing evidence that, due to some characteristic of the product formulation, 

design, delivery systems or other factors, the use of the product will result in 

less VOC emissions as compared to: 

(1) the VOC emissions from a representative consumer product which complies 

with the VOC limits specified in Section 94509(a), or 

(2) the calculated VOC emissions from a noncomplying representative product, if 

the product had been reformulated to comply with the VOC limits specified in 

section 94509(a). VOC emissions shall be calculated using the following 

equation: 
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ER = ENC x VOCSTD ÷ VOCNC

where: 

ER = The VOC emissions from the noncomplying representative 

product, had it been reformulated. 

ENC = The VOC emissions from the noncomplying representative 

product in its current formulation. 

VOCSTD = the VOC limit specified in 94509(a). 

VOCNC = the VOC content of the noncomplying product in its current 

formulation. 

If a manufacturer demonstrates that this equation yields inaccurate results due 

to some characteristic of the product formulation or other factors, an alternative 

method which accurately calculates emissions may be used upon approval of 

the Executive Officer. 

(b) For the purposes of this section, “representative consumer product” means a 

consumer product which meets all of the following criteria: 

(1) the representative product shall be subject to the same VOC limit in Section 

94509(a) as the innovative product. 

(2) the representative product shall be of the same product form as the innovative 

product, unless the innovative product uses a new form which does not exist in 

the product category at the time the application is made. 

(3) the representative product shall have at least similar efficacy as other consumer 

products in the same product category based on tests generally accepted for 

that product category by the consumer products industry. 

(c) A manufacturer shall apply in writing to the Executive Officer for any exemption 

claimed under subsection (a). The application shall include the supporting 

documentation that demonstrates the reduction of emissions from the innovative 

product, including the actual physical test methods used to generate the data and, if 

necessary, the consumer testing undertaken to document product usage. In 

addition, the applicant must provide any information necessary to enable the 

Executive Officer to establish enforceable conditions for granting the exemption 

including the VOC content for the innovative product and test methods for 

determining the VOC content. All information submitted by a manufacturer 

pursuant to this section shall be handled in accordance with the procedures 

specified in Title17, California Code of Regulations, Sections 91000-91022. 
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(d) Within 30 days of receipt of the exemption application the Executive Officer shall 

determine whether an application is complete as provided in section 60030(a), 

Title 17, California Code of Regulations. 

(e) Within 90 days after an application has been deemed complete, the Executive 

Officer shall determine whether, under what conditions, and to what extent, an 

exemption from the requirements of Section 94509(a) will be permitted. The 

applicant and the Executive Officer may mutually agree to a longer time period for 

reaching a decision, and additional supporting documentation may be submitted by 

the applicant before a decision has been reached. The Executive Officer shall 

notify the applicant of the decision in writing and specify such terms and conditions 

that are necessary to ensure that emissions from the product will meet the 

emissions reductions specified in subsection (a), and that such emissions 

reductions can be enforced. 

(f) In granting an exemption for a product the Executive Officer shall establish 

conditions that are enforceable. These conditions shall include the VOC content of 

the innovative product, dispensing rates, application rates, and any other 

parameters determined by the Executive Officer to be necessary. The Executive 

Officer shall also specify the test methods for determining conformance to the 

conditions established. The test methods shall include criteria for reproducibility, 

accuracy, and sampling and laboratory procedures. 

(g) For any product for which an exemption has been granted pursuant to this section, 

the manufacturer shall notify the Executive Officer in writing within 30 days of any 

change in the product formulation or recommended product usage directions, and 

shall also notify the Executive Officer within 30 days if the manufacturer learns of 

any information which would alter the emissions estimates submitted to the 

Executive Officer in support of the exemption application. 

(h) If the VOC limits specified in Section 94509(a) are lowered for a product category 

through any subsequent rulemaking, all innovative product exemptions granted for 

products in the product category, except as provided in this subsection (h), shall 

have no force and effect as of the effective date of the modified VOC standard. 

This subsection (h) shall not apply to those innovative products which have VOC 

emissions less than the applicable lowered VOC limit and for which a written 

notification of the product's emissions status versus the lowered VOC limit has been 

submitted to and approved by the Executive Officer at least 60 days before the 

effective date of such limits. 

(i) If the Executive Officer believes that a consumer product for which an exemption 

has been granted no longer meets the criteria for an innovative product specified in 

subsection (a), the Executive Officer may modify or revoke the exemption as 

necessary to assure that the product will meet these criteria. The Executive Officer 

shall not modify or revoke an exemption without first affording the applicant an 
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opportunity for a public hearing held in accordance with the procedures specified in 

Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, 

Article 4 (commencing with Section 60040), to determine if the exemption should 

be modified or revoked. 

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 

Reference: Sections 39002, 39600, 40000 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 

§ 94512. Administrative Requirements.

(a) Most Restrictive Limit. 

(1) Products Manufactured Before January 1, 2007, and FIFRA-registered 

Insecticides Manufactured Before January 1, 2008. Notwithstanding the definition of 

“Product Category” in Section 94508, if anywhere on the principal display panel of 

any consumer product manufactured before January 1, 2007, or any

FIFRA-registered insecticide manufactured before January 1, 2008, 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 94509(a), then 

the lowest VOC limit shall apply. This requirement does not apply to general 

purpose cleaners and insecticide foggers. 

(2) Products Manufactured on or After January 1, 2007, and FIFRA-registered 

Insecticides Manufactured on or After January 1, 2008. Notwithstanding the 

definition of “product category” in Section 94508, if anywhere on the container or 

packaging of any consumer product manufactured on or after January 1, 2007, or 

any FIFRA-registered insecticide manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, 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 94509(a), then the lowest VOC limit shall apply. This 

requirement does not apply to general purpose cleaners and insecticide foggers. 

(3) Rule that applies when Product Category definitions exclude each other. When 

determining the applicable VOC standard for a product that meets the definitions for 

both “Regulated Category A” and “Regulated Category B”, in circumstances where 

the definition of “Regulated Category A” states that it excludes “Regulated Category 

B”, and the definition of “Regulated Category B” states that it excludes “Regulated 

Category A,” the product is subject to the VOC standard for whichever regulated 

category, “A” or “B,” has the lower VOC standard. 

For the purposes of this section, a “Regulated Category” means a category of 

consumer products that is both: (A) defined in section 94508(a), and (B) has a VOC 

standard specified in section 94509(a) for that product category. 
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(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 94512(a)(2) and (3), a product that 

makes ancillary disinfecting, sanitizing, or antimicrobial claims on the label is not 

subject to the VOC standards for “Disinfectant” or “Sanitizer” if the product is 

designed and labeled on the Principal Display Panel as a “Bathroom and Tile 

Cleaner,” “Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner,” “Fabric Refresher,” “General Purpose 

Cleaner,” “Glass Cleaner,” “Metal Polish or Cleanser,” or “Toilet/Urinal Care 

Product.” 

(b) Product Dating

(1) Each manufacturer of a consumer product subject to Section 94509 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. 

Codes that represent a sequential batch number, or that otherwise cannot be 

attributed to a specific day, month, and year, do not satisfy this requirement. 

(2) A manufacturer who uses the following code to indicate the date of manufacture 

shall not be subject to the requirements of section 94512(c)(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 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 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 94509. 

(4) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b)(5), for products manufactured on 

or after January 1, 2006, the date or code shall be displayed on the product 

container such that it is readily observable without irreversibly disassembling any 

portion of the product 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. 
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(5) Products Sold in Multi-unit Packages.

(A) Products sold, supplied, or offered for sale in multi-unit packages are not 

required to comply with subsection (b)(4). 

(B) If a multi-unit package does not comply with subsection (b)(4), the “sellthrough” provisions of section 94509(c)(1) shall not apply to the 

individual product units contained within the multi-unit package. In other 

words, if any multi-unit package produced or assembled after 

January 1, 2006, does not display the date(s) or date-code(s) of the product 

units, such that the displayed information is readily observable without 

irreversibly disassembling any portion of the container or packaging, the 

individual product units shall be subject to the VOC standards in effect when 

the multi-unit package is sold, supplied, or offered for sale, regardless of the 

date on which the product units were manufactured. 

(C) A multi-unit package may comply with subsection (b)(4) by displaying the 

date of assembly instead of the date(s) or date-code(s) of the individual 

product units, so long as the date of assembly is readily observable without 

irreversibly disassembling any portion of the container or packaging. The 

“date of assembly” means the date that the individual product units are 

assembled into the finished multi-unit package. If the date of assembly is 

displayed instead of the individual date(s) or date-code(s), the “date of 

assembly” shall be the “date of manufacture” for all of the product units 

contained within the multi-unit package. In other words, all of the product 

units shall be deemed to have been manufactured on the date these units are 

assembled into the multi-unit package, even if the individual product units 

show different date(s) or date-code(s), and the “date of assembly” shall be 

“date of manufacture” of each product unit for the purposes of applying the 

“sell-through” provisions of section 94509(c). 

(6) The requirements of this subsection (b) shall not apply to: 

(A) personal fragrance products of 2 milliliters or less, which are offered to 

consumers free of charge for the purpose of sampling the product; or 

(B) products containing no VOCs (as defined in section 94508), or containing 

VOCs at 0.10% by weight or less. 

(c) Additional Product Dating Requirements

(1) If a manufacturer uses a code indicating the date of manufacture, for any 

consumer product subject to section 94509 an explanation of the code must 

be filed with the Executive Officer of the ARB no later than twelve months 

prior to the effective date of the applicable standard specified in section 

94509. Thereafter, manufacturers using a code must file an explanation of 
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the code with the Executive Officer on an annual basis, beginning in 2006. 

The explanation of the code must be received by the Executive Officer on or 

before January 31st of each year, with the first explanation due on or before 

January 31, 2006. 

(2) If a manufacturer changes any code indicating the date of manufacture for 

any consumer product subject to subsection (c)(1), an explanation of the 

modified code must be received by the Executive Officer before any products 

displaying the modified code are sold, supplied, or offered for sale in 

California. 

(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) Codes indicating the date of manufacture are public information and may not 

be claimed as confidential. 

(d) Additional Labeling Requirements for Aerosol Adhesive, Adhesive Remover, 

Electronic Cleaner, Electrical Cleaner, Energized Electrical Cleaner, Contact 

Adhesive, and Sealant or Caulking Compound (nonaerosol).

(1) In addition to the requirements specified in subsections (a), (b), and (c), both 

the manufacturer and responsible party for each aerosol adhesive, adhesive 

remover, electronic cleaner, electrical cleaner, energized electrical 

cleaner, contact adhesive product, and sealant or caulking compound 

(nonaerosol) subject to this article 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 

section 94509(a), except that for nonchemically curing sealant or caulking 

compound (nonaerosol), the effective date of this requirement is December 

31, 2010, and for chemically curing sealant or caulking compound 

(nonaerosol), the effective date of this requirement is December 31, 2012: 

(A) The product category as specified in section 94509(a) or an 

abbreviation of the category shall be displayed; 

(B) 1.The applicable VOC standard for the product that is specified in 

section 94509(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 Executive Officer, as provided in Article 4, Sections 94540- 

94555, Title 17, California Code of Regulations, and the product 

exceeds the applicable VOC standard; 
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2. If the product is included in an alternative control plan approved 

by the Executive Officer, and the product exceeds the applicable 

VOC standard specified in section 94509(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 94512(d)(1)(A), an explanation of the abbreviation 

must be filed with the Executive Officer before the abbreviation is used. 

(2) The information required in section 94512(d)(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 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 94512(d)(1) prior to final sale of the product. 

(e) Additional Requirements for Multi-purpose Solvent and Paint Thinner

The following requirements apply in addition to the requirements specified in 

section 94512(a), (b), and (c): 

(1) Except as provided below in section 94512(e)(2), effective 

December 31, 2010, until December 31, 2015, no person shall sell, supply, 

offer for sale, or manufacture for use in California any “Flammable” or 

“Extremely Flammable” Multi-purpose Solvent or Paint Thinner named, on the 

Principle Display Panel as “Paint Thinner,” “Multi-purpose Solvent,” “Clean-up 

Solvent,” or “Paint Clean-up.” 

(2) Section 94512(e)(1) does not apply to products that meet either of the 

following criteria: 

(A) Products which include an attached “hang tag,” sticker, or contrasting 

square or rectangular area on the Principle Display Panel that displays, 

at a minimum, the following statements in a font size as large as, or 

larger than, the “signal word” (i.e., “DANGER,” “WARNING,” or 

“CAUTION”) as specified in title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, 

section 1500.121: 
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“Formulated to meet California VOC limits; see warnings on label; 

Vea las advertencias en la etiqueta, formulado complacientes con 

leyes de California” or 

(B) Products where the Principle Display Panel displays, in both English and 

Spanish and a font size as large as, or larger than, the font size of all 

other words on the panel, the common name of the chemical compound 

(e.g., “Acetone,” “Methyl acetate,” etc.) that results in the product 

meeting the criteria for “Flammable” or “Extremely Flammable.” 

(3) For the purposes of this subsection (e), a product is “Flammable” or Extremely 

Flammable” if it is labeled as “Flammable” or “Extremely Flammable” on the 

product container, or if the product meets the criteria for these terms specified 

in title16, Code of Federal Regulations, section 1500.3(c)(6). 

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 

Reference: Sections 39002, 39600, 40000 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 

§ 94513. Reporting Requirements.

(a) Upon 90 days written notice, the Executive Officer may require any 

responsible party to report information for any consumer product or products the 

Executive Officer may specify including, but not limited to, all or part of the 

information: specified in the following subsections (a)(1) through (a)(12). If the 

responsible party does not have or does not provide the information requested 

by the Executive Officer, the Executive Officer 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) the company name, address, telephone number, and designated contact 

person; 

(2) any claim of confidentiality made pursuant to Title 17, California Code of 

Regulations, Section 91011; 

(3) the product brand name for each consumer product and the product label; 

(4) the product category to which the consumer product belongs; 

(5) the applicable product form(s) listed separately; 

(6) an identification of each product brand name and form as a “Household 

Product,” “I&I Product,” or both; 
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(7) separate California sales in pounds per year, to the nearest pound, and the 

method used to calculate California sales for each product form; 

(8) for information submitted by multiple companies, an identification of each 

company which is submitting relevant data separate from that submitted by the 

responsible party. All information from all companies shall be submitted by the 

date specified in Section 94513(a); 

(9) 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 Table B 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, 

but excluding “personal fragrance products”: 

(i) the percent of fragrance that are LVP-VOCs, and 

(ii) the percent of fragrance that are all other carbon-containing compounds 

(G) For “personal fragrance products,” the density of the fragrance 

(H) Total Para-dichlorobenzene 

(10) 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 Table B Compound 

(B) Each LVP-VOC that is not a fragrance 

(11) if applicable, the weight percent comprised of propellant for each product; 

(12) 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 94513(a)(10), the responsible party shall 

report or shall arrange to have reported to the Executive Officer the net percent by 

weight of each ozone-depleting compound which is (1) listed in section 94509(e) 

and (2) contained in a product subject to reporting under section 94513(a) in any 

amount greater than 0.1 percent by weight. 

(c) All information submitted by any person pursuant to Section 94513 shall be handled 

in accordance with the procedures specified in Title 17, California Code of 

Regulations, Sections 91000-91022. 
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(d) Special Reporting Requirements for Aerosol Adhesives

On or before March 31, 2004, all responsible parties for aerosol adhesives shall 

report to the Executive Officer the following information for products sold or 

offered for sale in California: 

(1) data regarding product sales and composition for the year 2003, 

including the information listed in Section 94513(a), and any other 

information that the Executive Officer may specify; and 

(2) a written update of the research and development efforts undertaken to 

achieve VOC limits lower than the limits specified in section 94509(a). The 

written update must include detailed information about the raw materials 

(solvents, propellants, resins, and polymers) and hardware (valves, 

actuators, cans) used in product reformulation, the testing protocols used, 

the results of the testing, and the cost of reformulation efforts. 

(3) On or before December 31, 2003, the Executive Officer shall notify 

responsible parties in writing that they are to submit aerosol adhesive 

product and research data by March 31, 2004. 

(e) 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: 

(A) consumer products that are subject to section 94509(a) and contain 

perchloroethylene or methylene chloride, and 

(B) Energized Electrical Cleaners as defined in section 94508(a), 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 California during each calendar year, beginning with the 

year 2000, and ending with the year 2010. 

(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; 
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(C) the applicable product form(s) (listed separately); 

(D) for each product form listed in (C), the total sales in California during the 

calendar year to the nearest pound (exclusive of the container or 

packaging), and the method used for calculating the California sales; 

(E) the weight percent, to the nearest 0.10 percent, of perchloroethylene 

and methylene chloride in the consumer product. 

(3) The information specified in subsection 94513(e)(2) shall be reported for 

each calendar year by March 1 of the following year. The first report shall 

be due on March 1, 2001, for calendar year 2000. A new report is due on 

March 1 of each year thereafter, until March 1, 2011, when the last report is 

due. 

(4) Upon request, the Executive Officer shall make the perchloroethylene 

information submitted pursuant to this subsection available to publicly owned 

treatment works in California, in accordance with the procedures for handling 

of confidential information specified in Title 17, California Code of 

Regulations, sections 91000-91022. 

(A) On or before July 1, 2002, the Executive Officer shall evaluate the 

information, along with data on influent and effluent levels of 

perchloroethylene as reported by publicly-owned treatment works 

personnel and any other relevant information, to determine if it is likely 

that publicly-owned treatment works are experiencing increased levels 

of perchloroethylene, relative to 1996 levels, that can be attributed to 

consumer products which contain perchloroethylene. 

(B) If the Executive Officer determines that it is likely that increased 

perchloroethylene levels at the publicly-owned treatment works are 

caused by increased levels of perchloroethylene in consumer products 

subject to this regulation, then the Executive Officer shall, in conjunction 

with the publicly-owned treatment works and other appropriate parties, 

implement measures which are feasible, appropriate, and necessary for 

reducing perchloroethylene levels at the publicly-owned treatment works. 

(f) Special Reporting Requirements for Multi-purpose Lubricant and Penetrant products 

(1) On or before March 31, 2012, all responsible parties for Multi-purpose 

Lubricant and Penetrant products shall report to the Executive Officer the 

following information for products sold or offered for sale in California: 

(A) data regarding product sales and composition for the year 2011, 

including the information listed in section 94513(a), the entire 

product label; and 
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(B) a written update of the research and development efforts undertaken to 

achieve the 25 percent VOC limits specified in section 94509(a). The 

written update must include detailed information about the raw materials 

evaluated for use, maximum incremental reactivity (MIR) values for any 

VOC or LVP- VOC used or evaluated, the function of the raw material 

evaluated, hardware used in product reformulation, the testing protocols 

used, the results of the testing, and the cost of reformulation efforts. 

(2) On or before March 31, 2014, all responsible parties for Multi-purpose 

Lubricant products shall report to the Executive Officer the following 

information for products sold or offered for sale in California: 

(A) data regarding product sales and composition for the year 2013, 

including the information listed in Section 94513(a), the entire 

product label; and 

(B) a written update of the research and development efforts undertaken 

to achieve the 10 percent VOC limit specified in section 94509(a). The 

written update must include detailed information about the raw 

materials evaluated for use, MIR values for any VOC or LVP-VOC 

used or evaluated, the function of the raw material evaluated, 

hardware used in product reformulation, the testing protocols used, the 

results of the testing, and the cost of reformulation efforts. 

(g) Special Reporting Requirements for Multi-purpose Solvent and Paint

Thinner products

(1) On or before June 30, 2012, all responsible parties for Multi-purpose 

Solvent and Paint Thinner products shall report to the Executive Officer 

the following information for products sold or offered for sale in 

California: 

(A) data regarding product sales and composition for the year 2011, 

including the information listed in section 94513(a), and the entire 

product label; and 

(B) a written update of the research and development efforts undertaken 

to achieve the 3 percent VOC limits specified in section 94509(a). The 

written update must include detailed information about the raw 

materials evaluated for use; maximum incremental reactivity (MIR) 

values for any VOC or LVP- VOC used or evaluated; the function of 

the raw material evaluated; the testing protocols used; the results of 

the testing; and the cost of reformulation efforts.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 41511 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 

Reference: Sections 39002, 39600, 40000, 41511 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 
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§ 94514. Variances. 

(a) Applications for variances. Any person who cannot comply with the requirements 

set forth in Section 94509, because of extraordinary reasons beyond the person's 

reasonable control may apply in writing to the Executive Officer for a variance. 

The variance application shall set forth: 

(1) the specific grounds upon which the variance is sought; 

(2) the proposed date(s) by which compliance with the provisions of Section 

94509 will be achieved; 

(3) a compliance report reasonably detailing the method(s) by which compliance 

will be achieved, and 

(4) for applicants requesting a variance from the June 1, 1999, 55 percent VOC 

standard for hairspray products, the variance application shall also include a 

plan describing how the applicant will mitigate the excess VOC emissions that 

would be emitted during the period of the variance.

(b) Notices and public hearings for variances. Upon receipt of a variance application 

containing the information required in subsection (a), the Executive Officer shall 

hold a public hearing to determine whether, under what conditions, and to what 

extent, a variance from the requirements in Section 94509 is necessary and will be 

permitted. A hearing shall be initiated no later than 75 days after receipt of a 

variance application. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be sent to 

the applicant by certified mail not less than 30 days prior to the hearing. Notice of 

the hearing shall also be submitted for publication in the California Regulatory 

Notice Register and sent to every person who requests such notice, not less than 

30 days prior to the hearing. The notice shall state that the parties may, but need 

not be, represented by counsel at the hearing. At least 30 days prior to the hearing, 

the variance application shall be made available to the public for inspection. 

Interested members of the public shall be allowed a reasonable opportunity to 

testify at the hearing and their testimony shall be considered. 

(c) Treatment of confidential information. Information submitted to the Executive 

Officer by a variance applicant may be claimed as confidential, and such 

information shall be handled in accordance with the procedures specified in 

Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Sections 91000-91022. The Executive 

Officer may consider such confidential information in reaching a decision on a 

variance application. 

(d) Necessary findings for granting variances. No variance shall be granted unless all 

of the following findings are made: 
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(1) that, because of reasons beyond the reasonable control of the applicant, 

requiring compliance with Section 94509 would result in extraordinary 

economic hardship. 

(2) that the public interest in mitigating the extraordinary hardship to the 

applicant by issuing the variance outweighs the public interest in avoiding 

any increased emissions of air contaminants which would result from issuing 

the variance. 

(3) that the compliance report proposed by the applicant can reasonably be 

reasonably be implemented, and will achieve compliance as expeditiously as 

possible. 

(e) Variance orders. Any variance order shall specify a final compliance date by which 

the requirements of Section 94509 will be achieved. Any variance order shall 

contain a condition that specifies increments of progress necessary to assure 

timely compliance, and such other conditions that the Executive Officer, in 

consideration of the testimony received at the hearing, finds necessary to carry out 

the purposes of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code. 

(f) Situations in which variances shall cease to be effective. A variance shall cease 

to be effective upon failure of the party to whom the variance was granted to 

comply with any term or condition of the variance. 

(g) Modification and revocation of variances. Upon the application of any person, the 

Executive Officer may review, and for good cause, modify or revoke a variance 

from requirements of Section 94509 after holding a public hearing in accordance 

with the provisions of subsection (b). 

(h) Special conditions in variance orders for hairspray products.

In imposing conditions in variance orders granted from the June 1, 1999, 

55 percent VOC standard for hairspray products, the Executive Officer, in addition 

to any other conditions that may be imposed, shall require the applicant to 

mitigate the excess VOC emissions that would be emitted during the period of the 

variance. If this mitigation requirement would result in an extraordinary economic 

hardship to the applicant, or if other good cause exists, the Executive Officer may 

waive all or part of this requirement. 

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 

Reference: Sections 39002, 39600, 40000 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 
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§ 94515. Test Methods.

(a)(1) VOC and GWP compound content determination using ARB Method 310. 

Testing to determine compliance with the requirements of this article, shall be 

performed using Air Resources Board 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 September 29, 2011, which is incorporated herein by reference. 

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 

Executive Officer. 

(2) In sections 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7 of Air Resources Board (ARB) Method 310, a 

process is specified for the “Initial Determination of VOC Content” and the “Final 

Determination of VOC Content”. This process is an integral part of testing 

procedure set forth in ARB Method 310, and is reproduced below: 

Sections 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7 of Air Resources Board Method 310 

3.5 Initial Determination of VOC Content. The Executive Officer will determine 

the VOC content pursuant to sections 3.2 and 3.3. Only those components 

with concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1 percent by weight will be 

reported. 

3.5.1 Using the appropriate formula specified in section 4.0, the Executive 

Officer will make an initial determination of whether the product meets 

the applicable VOC standards specified in ARB regulations. If initial 

results show that the product does not meet the applicable VOC 

standards, the Executive Officer may perform additional testing to 

confirm the initial results. 

3.5.2 If the results obtained under section 3.5.1 show that the product does 

not meet the applicable VOC standards, the Executive Officer will 

request the product manufacturer or responsible party to supply product 

formulation data. The manufacturer or responsible party shall supply 

the requested information. Information submitted to the ARB Executive 

Officer may be claimed as confidential; such information will be handled 

in accordance with the confidentiality procedures specified in Title 17, 

California Code of Regulations, sections 91000 to 91022. 

3.5.3 If the information supplied by the manufacturer or responsible party 

shows that the product does not meet the applicable VOC standards, 

then the Executive Officer will take appropriate enforcement action. 
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3.5.4 If the manufacturer or responsible party fails to provide formulation 

data as specified in section 3.5.2, the initial determination of VOC 

content under this section 3.5 shall determine if the product is in 

compliance with the applicable VOC standards. This determination 

may be used to establish a violation of ARB regulations. 

3.6 Determination of the LVP-VOC status of compounds and mixtures. This 

section does not apply to antiperspirant and deodorants or aerosol coating 

products because there is no LVP-VOC exemption for these products. 

3.6.1 Formulation data. If the vapor pressure is unknown, the following 

ASTM methods, which are incorporated by reference herein, may be 

used to determine the LVP-VOC status of compounds and mixtures: 

ASTM D 86-01 (Aug. 10, 2001), ASTM D 850-00 (Dec. 10, 2000), 

ASTM D 1078-01 (June 10, 2001), ASTM D 2879-97 (April 10, 1997), 

as modified in Appendix B to this Method 310, ASTM D 2887-01 

(May 10, 2001) and ASTM E 1719-97 (March 10, 1997).

3.6.2 LVP-VOC status of “compounds” or “mixtures.” The Executive Officer 

will test a sample of the LVP-VOC used in the product formulation to 

determine the boiling point for a compound or for a mixture. If the 

boiling point exceeds 216oC, the compound or mixture is an LVP-VOC. 

If the boiling point is less than 216oC, then the weight percent of the 

mixture which boils above 216oC is an LVP-VOC. The Executive 

Officer will use the nearest 5 percent distillation cut that is greater than 

216oC as determined under 3.6.1 to determine the percentage of the 

mixture qualifying as an LVP-VOC. 

3.6.3 Reference method for identification of LVP-VOC compounds and 

mixtures. If a product does not qualify as an LVP-VOC under 3.6.2, 

the Executive Officer will test a sample of the compound or mixture 

used in a product’s formulation utilizing one or both of the following: 

ASTM D 2879-97 (April 10, 1997), as modified in Appendix B to this 

Method 310, and ASTM E 1719-97 (March 10, 1997), to determine if 

the compound or mixture meets the requirements of Title 17, CCR, 

section 94508(a)(98)(A). 

3.7 Final Determination of VOC Content. If a product’s compliance status is not 

satisfactorily resolved under sections 3.5 and 3.6, the Executive Officer will 

conduct further analyses and testing as necessary to verify the formulation 

data. 

3.7.1 If the accuracy of the supplied formulation data is verified and the 

product sample is determined to meet the applicable VOC standards, 

then no enforcement action for violation of the VOC standards will be 

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3.7.2 If the Executive Officer is unable to verify the accuracy of the supplied 

formulation data, then the Executive Officer will request the product 

manufacturer or responsible party to supply information to explain the 

discrepancy. 

3.7.3 If there exists a discrepancy that cannot be resolved between the 

results of Method 310 and the supplied formulation data, then the 

results of Method 310 shall take precedence over the supplied 

formulation data. The results of Method 310 shall then determine if the 

product is in compliance with the applicable VOC standards, and may 

be used to establish a violation of ARB regulations. 

(b) VOC content determinations using product formulation and records. Testing to 

determine compliance with the requirements of this article may also be 

demonstrated through calculation of the VOC from records of the amounts of 

constituents used to make the product pursuant to the following criteria: 

(1) 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. 

(2) For the purposes of this section 94515(b), the VOC content 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 Section 94508(a), per unit 

C = total weight of VOCs exempted under Section 94510, per unit 

(3) If product records appear to demonstrate compliance with the VOC limits, but 

these records are contradicted by product testing performed using ARB 

Method 310, the results of ARB Method 310 shall take precedence over the 

product records and may be used to establish a violation of the requirements of 

this article. 

(c) Aromatic Compound content determination for Multi-purpose Solvent or Paint 

Thinner using ARB Method 310. Testing to determine compliance with the 

requirements of section 94509(p)(1), shall be performed using Air Resources Board 
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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 September 29, 2011, which is 

incorporated by reference herein. Alternative test methods that are demonstrated to 

be equally or more accurate than ARB Method 310 in determining the Aromatic 

Compound content in a product or its emissions may be used upon the written 

approval of the Executive Officer. 

(d) Aromatic Compound content determinations for Multi-purpose Solvent or Paint 

Thinner using product formulation and records. Testing to determine compliance 

with the requirements of section 94509(p)(1), may also be demonstrated through 

calculation of Aromatic Compound content from records of the amounts of 

constituents used to make the product pursuant to the following criteria: 

(1) Compliance determinations based on these records may not be used unless 

the manufacturer of a Multi-purpose Solvent or Paint Thinner 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. 

(2) For the purposes of this section 94515(d), the Aromatic Compound content 

shall be calculated according to the following equation: 

Aromatic Compound Content = E x 100 

D

where, 

D = total net weight of unit (excluding container and packaging) 

E = total weight of all Aromatic Compounds, as defined in Section 

94508(a), per unit

(3) If product records appear to demonstrate compliance with the Aromatic 

Compound limit, but these records are contradicted by product testing performed 

using ARB Method 310, the results of ARB Method 310 shall take precedence 

over the product records and may be used to establish a violation of the 

requirements of this article. 

(e) Determination of liquid or solid. Testing to determine whether a product is a liquid or 

solid shall be performed using ASTM D4359-90 (May 25, 1990), which is 

incorporated by reference herein. 

(f) 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 South Coast Air Quality 
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Management District Rule 1174 Ignition Method Compliance Certification Protocol 

(February 28, 1991), which is incorporated by reference herein. 

(g) Testing to determine distillation points of petroleum distillate-based charcoal lighter 

materials shall be performed using ASTM D86-01 (Aug. 10, 2001), which is 

incorporated by reference herein. 

(h) Fragrance content determinations for personal fragrance products. Testing to 

determine the percent by weight of fragrance in personal fragrance products shall be 

performed according to the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) 

Official Method of Analysis No. 932.11, 1990, “Essential Oil in Flavor Extracts and 

Toilet Preparations, Babcock Method” (AOAC Official Methods of Analysis, 

15th Edition, 1990), which is incorporated by reference herein. 

(i) 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. 

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 39607, 41511 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 

Reference: Sections 39002, 39600, 39607, 40000, 41511 and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 

§ 94516. Severability. 

Each part of this article shall be deemed severable, and in the event that any part of 

this article is held to be invalid, the remainder of this article shall continue in full force 

and effect. 

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, and 41712, Health and Safety Code. Reference: 

Sections 39002, 39600, 40000, and 41712, Health and Safety Code. 

§ 94517. Federal Enforceability. 

For purposes of federal enforceability of this article, the Environmental Protection 

Agency is not subject to approval determinations made by the Executive Officer 

under Sections 94511, 94514, and 94515. Within 180 days of a request from a 

person who has been granted an exemption or variance under Section 94511 or 

94514, an exemption or variance meeting the requirements of the Clean Air Act shall 

be submitted by the Executive Officer to the Environmental Protection Agency for 

inclusion in the applicable implementation plan approved or promulgated by the 

Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Section 110 of the Clean Air Act, 

42 U.S.C., Section 7410. Prior to submitting an exemption granted under Section 

94511 as a revision to the applicable implementation plan, the Executive Officer 

shall hold a public hearing on the proposed exemption. Notice of the time and place 

of the hearing shall be sent to the applicant by certified mail not less than 30 days 

prior to the hearing. Notice of the hearing shall also be submitted for publication in 

the California Regulatory Notice Register and sent to the Environmental Protection 
Agency, every person who requests such notice, and to any person or group of 

persons whom the Executive Officer believes may be interested in the 

application. Within 30 days of the hearing the Executive Officer shall notify the 

applicant of the decision in writing as provided in Section 94511(f). The decision 

may approve, disapprove, or modify an exemption previously granted pursuant to 

Section 94511. 

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 39600, 39601, 39602, and 41712, Health and Safety 

Code. Reference: Sections 39002, 39600, 39602, 40000, and 41712, Health and Safety 

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