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IX. FUTURE AND ONGOING ACTIVITIES

 In this Chapter, we describe future and ongoing activities related to the consumer 

products program. These activities are directed at developing proposals to further 

reduce VOC, air toxic and greenhouse gas emissions from consumer products. As 

always, our rulemaking activities will be conducted in an open, public process, allowing 

for stakeholder input. Major activities are summarized below. 

A. CONSUMER PRODUCT EMISSIONS REDUCTION COMMITMENTS IN THE 

2007 STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (SIP) 

In the recently adopted SIP, the State Strategy for California’s 2007 State 

Implementation Plan, ARB committed to achieving a further 30 to 40 tons per day VOC 

emission reduction from consumer products. Measures are to be adopted in the 2007 

to 2008 timeframe, with emission reductions achieved by 2010. Additional measures to 

achieve the overall reduction commitment are to be adopted between 2010 and 2012 

with implementation within the 2012 to 2014 timeframe. The VOC reductions proposed 

in this rulemaking are a first step toward meeting these commitments. As described 

below in section C, the 2006 Consumer Products Survey data will serve as the basis for 

identifying and evaluating additional categories for emission reduction opportunities. If 

feasible, additional proposals would be brought before the Board for consideration in 

late 2008 or early 2009. 

B. GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTIONS FROM CONSUMER PRODUCTS

 As specified in The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32), 

Discrete Early Action Measures are to be adopted and implemented by 2010. 

Greenhouse gas reductions from consumer products has been designated as a 

Discrete Early Action Measure. The overall estimate is that greenhouse gas emissions 

from consumer products could be reduced by 0.25 MMT CO2e per year. The 

Pressurized Gas Duster proposal, included in this rulemaking achieves approximately 

0.20 MMT CO2e per year. We expect data collected from the 2006 Consumer Products 

Survey to provide information on other categories where greenhouse gas reductions are 

technologically feasible and cost-effective to implement. Additional reduction strategies 

will be proposed for Board consideration in late 2008 or early 2009. 

C. REVIEW AND COMPILATION OF THE 2006 CONSUMER PRODUCTS 

SURVEY 

 Staff is continuing review of data from the 2006 Consumer Products Survey. 

This survey was designed to collect 2006 calendar year product sales and formulation 

data for a variety of consumer products including aerosol coatings, personal care 

products, cleaning products, lubricants, pesticides, and others. Some categories were 

specifically surveyed to evaluate the use of greenhouse gases. This includes hobby, 
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sporting and party products. Over 500 surveys have been received. We expect to 

release non-confidential data summaries in summer 2008. These data will serve as the 

basis for additional VOC and greenhouse gas reduction proposals. 

D. PAINT AND LACQUER THINNER WORKPLAN 

 Data collected in the 2003 Consumer and Commercial Products Survey (2003 

Survey) showed Paint and Lacquer Thinner VOC emissions of about 14 tons per day, if 

grown to 2010 using population estimates. Based on available research, and 

regulations in place in the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), in 

2007 ARB staff proposed a 3 percent by weight VOC limit for Paint and Lacquer Thinner 

products. These products and their emissions are not part of the consumer product 

emission inventory, even though they do meet the definition of “consumer product.” 

Thus, reductions achieved are not creditable toward the consumer product emission 

reduction commitment, but are creditable toward the State’s overall SIP commitments. 

 In response to this proposal, some stakeholders identified a number of technical 

feasibility issues related to this proposal. Other stakeholders continue to assert that the 

3 percent limit is feasible for all applications. ARB staff’s assessment, at present time, 

is that a 3 percent VOC limit may be feasible for a wide variety of applications, but there 

are remaining end-uses of Paint and Lacquer Thinner where a higher VOC content may 

be necessary. To address the issues raised, ARB is developing a document which 

outlines all stakeholder issues and comments. This document will be reviewed by 

stakeholders and a workgroup meeting to discuss and resolve concerns would be 

scheduled for summer 2008. The goal of this process is to set the lowest VOC limit that 

is commercially and technologically feasible, but ensure that Paint and Lacquer 

Thinners remain available if there are coatings where thinning may still be necessary. If 

all issues are resolved, we will propose a VOC control strategy as part of the next 

rulemaking. 

E. NAIL COATINGS WORKPLAN 

 

 Staff has been evaluating the feasibility of VOC emission reductions from various 

nail coating products. Our evaluation, to date, indicates that a reactivity-based control 

strategy may provide the better regulatory strategy to achieve ozone reductions from 

this category. However, this work has been postponed until such time as the newly 

revised maximum incremental reactivity scale has been peer-reviewed. As part of this 

process, stakeholders have raised concerns regarding the use of the toxic compounds 

xylenes, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, and formaldehyde. We are actively evaluating these 

concerns to determine if use of these compounds in nail coatings poses a health hazard 

in the outdoor ambient air. We are developing modeling scenarios to model emissions 

of these toxic compounds from an individual business, as well as, cumulative emissions 

from multiple facilities. The goal of these analyses is to assess the potential risk posed 

to people living in close proximity to these emission sources. Should a health hazard in 

outdoor ambient air be identified, ARB would evaluate mitigation strategies under our 

authority to reduce air toxic emissions. The goal of this work is to achieve the maximum 
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feasible reduction from these products and, if necessary, mitigate toxic air pollutant 

exposures. We expect to propose a regulatory strategy for nail coatings as part of the 

next rulemaking. 

F. INNOVATIVE EMISSION REDUCTION STRATEGIES 

The 2007 SIP acknowledges that further emission reductions from consumer 

products may not be feasible using conventional approaches. Staff intends to work with 

stakeholders to explore alternative market-based mechanisms to encourage the 

development, distribution, and purchase of cleaner, very low, or zero-emitting products. 

We also intend to evaluate other approaches if these market-based mechanisms 

cannot produce meaningful emission reductions. These approaches include the 

purchase of ROG (VOC) credits, funding special projects to reduce emissions, or 

accelerate reductions from pollution sources outside the consumer products source 

category. Emission reductions achieved through these mechanisms would be 

creditable toward the overall consumer product reduction commitment. 
Appendix B 

Proposed Amendments to the Regulation for Reducing 

Emissions from Consumer Products 

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[Note: Proposed amendments are shown in underline to indicate additions and 

strikeout to indicate deletions.] 

Proposed Amendments to the 

REGULATION FOR REDUCING VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSIONS 

FROM CONSUMER PRODUCTS 

SUBCHAPTER 8.5 CONSUMER PRODUCTS 

Amend title 17, California Code of Regulation, sections 94508, 94509, 94510, 94512, 

94513, and 94515 to read as follows: 

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 Removers” 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. 
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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. 

(B) “Gasket or Thread Locking Adhesive Remover” means a product designed 

or labeled to remove gaskets or thread locking adhesives. Products labeled 

for dual use as a paint stripper and gasket remover and/or thread locking 

adhesive remover are considered “Gasket or Thread Locking Adhesive 

Remover.” 

(C) “General Purpose Adhesive Remover” means a product designed or labeled 

to remove cyanoacrylate adhesives as well as non-reactive adhesives or 

residue from a variety of substrates. “General Purpose Adhesive Remover” 

includes, but is not limited to, products that remove thermoplastic adhesives; 

pressure sensitive adhesives; dextrine or 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 
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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. 

“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 consumer 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) “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.” 

(9) “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. 

(10) “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.” 

(11) “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.” 

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

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

(13) “ASTM” means the American Society for Testing and Materials. 

(14) “Astringent/Toner” means any product not regulated as a drug by the United States 

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which is 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,” “Personal Fragrance Product,” cold cream, lotion, or antiperspirant, or any

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

Administration (FDA). 

(15) “Automotive Hard Paste Wax” means an automotive wax or polish which is: 

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

and (B) a solid at room temperature; and (C) contains 0% water by formulation. 

(16) “Automotive Instant Detailer” means a product designed for use in a pump spray 

that is applied to the painted surface of automobiles and wiped off prior to the 

product being allowed to dry. 

(17) “Automotive Rubbing or Polishing Compound” means a product designed primarily 

to remove oxidation, old paint, scratches or “swirl marks,” and other defects from 

the painted surfaces of motor vehicles without leaving a protective barrier. 

(18) “Automotive Wax, Polish, Sealant or Glaze” means a product designed to seal out 

moisture, increase gloss, or otherwise enhance a motor vehicle’s painted surfaces. 

“Automotive Wax, Polish, Sealant or Glaze” includes, but is not limited to, products 

designed for use in autobody repair shops and “drive-through” car washes, as well 

as products designed for the general public. “Automotive Wax, Polish, Sealant or 

Glaze” does not include “Automotive Rubbing or Polishing Compounds,” automotive 

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

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

plastic. 

(19) “Automotive Windshield Washer Fluid (Dilutable)” means any liquid which meets 

the following criteria: 
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(A) the product is sold either in a container with a capacity of 55 gallons or more, or 

a container with a capacity of one quart or less; and 

(B) the product 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 (Dilutable)” does not include any fluid which 

is placed in a new motor vehicle at the time the vehicle is manufactured. 

(20) “Automotive Windshield Washer Fluid (Pre-Mixed)” means any liquid which meets 

the following criteria: 

(A) the product is sold in a container with a capacity that is greater than one quart, 

but less than 55 gallons; and 

(B) the product is designed or labeled for use in a motor vehicle windshield washer 

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

removal, or wetting the windshield(s). 

“Automotive Windshield Washer Fluid (Pre-Mixed)” does not include any fluid which 

is placed in a new motor vehicle at the time the vehicle is manufactured. 

(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 Cleaners” means a product designed or 

labeled to remove fuel deposits, dirt, or other contaminants from a carburetor, 
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choke, throttle body of a fuel-injection system, or associated linkages. “Carburetor 

or Fuel-injection Air Intake Cleaners” 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 and /Upholstery Cleaner” means a cleaning product designed or labeled for 

the purpose of eliminating dirt and or stains on rugs, carpeting, and the interior of 

motor vehicles and/or on household furniture or objects upholstered or covered with 

fabrics such as wool, cotton, nylon or other synthetic fabrics. “Carpet and/

Upholstery Cleaner” includes, but is not limited to, products used on household 

furniture, the interior of motor vehicles, and products that make f”Fabric 

pProtectant” claims. “Carpet and/ Upholstery Cleaner” does not include “General 

Purpose Cleaners,” “Spot Removers,” vinyl or leather cleaners, d”Dry cCleaning 

fFluids,” 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. 

(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 non-aerosol, 

one-component 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, vinyl-backed carpet, 

flexible flooring material, nonresilient flooring material, mirror tiles and other types of 

tiles, and artificial grass. “Construction, Panel, and Floor Covering Adhesive” does 

not include “Floor Seam Sealer.” 

(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 
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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 non-aerosol 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 adhesive-coated 

surfaces are placed in contact with each other, and (D) does not need sustained 

pressure or clamping of surfaces after the adhesive-coated surfaces have been 

brought together using sufficient momentary pressure to establish full contact 

between both surfaces. “Contact Adhesive” does not include rubber cements that 

are primarily intended for use on paper substrates. “Contact Adhesive” also does 

not include vulcanizing fluids that are designed and labeled for tire repair only. 

(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, Teflon, ultrahigh 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 
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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 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 human 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 pre-moistened 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 

Cleaners,” “Glass Cleaners,” “General Purpose Cleaners,” “Toilet/Urinal Care 

Products,” “Metal Polishes,” “Carpet Cleaners,” or “Fabric Refreshers” that may also 

make disinfecting or anti-microbial claims on the label. 
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(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 non-aqueous liquid product designed and labeled 

exclusively for use on: (1) fabrics which are labeled “for dry clean only,” such as 

clothing or drapery; or (2) “S-coded” fabrics. “Dry Cleaning Fluid” includes, but is 

not limited to, those products used by commercial dry cleaners and commercial 

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

place. “Dry Cleaning Fluid” does not include “Spot Remover” or “Carpet/and 

Upholstery Cleaner.” For the purposes of this definition, 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. 

(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: 
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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. 

(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): “Non-aerosol General Purpose Degreaser,” “Sealant and 

Caulking Compound,” and “Tire Sealant and Inflator.” 
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 (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) the effective date of the “2006 Amendments” (i.e., 30 days after the “2006 

Amendments” rulemaking action is approved by the Office of Administrative 

Law) 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) [effective date], 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.

(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 

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/and Upholstery Cleaner,” “Footwear or 

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

application to both fabric and human skin. 
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(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 SoftenerSingle Use Dryer Product” does not include products applied to washable fabrics 

prior to placing the washable fabrics in the clothes dryer.

(54)(53) “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.” 

(55)(54) “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)(55) “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)(56) “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, or products 

designed or labeled exclusively for use on marble floors.

(59)(57) ”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 “spray buff productsFloor Maintenance Products,” 

“Floor Wax Strippers”, products designed or labeled for unfinished wood floors, or 

coatings subject to architectural coatings regulations. 
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 “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.”

(60)(58) “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)(59) “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)(60) “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)(61) “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. 
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(64)(62) “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)(63) “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 Aids,” “Wood Cleaners,” 

and products designed solely for the purpose of cleaning, or products designed to 

leave a permanent finish such as stains, sanding sealers and lacquers. 

(66)(64) “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)(65) “Gel” means a colloid in which the disperse phase has combined with the 

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

(68)(66) “General Purpose Adhesive” means any non-aerosol adhesive designed for use 

on a variety of substrates. “General Purpose Adhesive” does not include 

 (A) contact adhesives, (B) construction, panel, and floor covering adhesives, 

 (C) adhesives designed exclusively for application on one specific category of 

substrates (i.e., substrates that are composed of similar materials, such as different 

types of metals, paper products, ceramics, plastics, rubbers, or vinyls), or (D) 

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

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

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

(69)(67) “General Purpose Cleaner” means a general purpose cleaning product labeled 

for use on a variety of hard surfaces, including small appliances. “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)(68) “General Purpose Degreaser” means any product labeled to remove or dissolve 

grease, grime, oil and other oil-based contaminants from a variety of substrates, 

including automotive or miscellaneous metallic parts. “General Purpose Degreaser” 

does not include “Engine Degreaser,” “General Purpose Cleaner,” “Adhesive 

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

“Metal Polish/Cleanser,” products used exclusively in “solvent cleaning tanks or 

related equipment,” or products that are (A) sold exclusively to establishments 

which manufacture or construct goods or commodities; and (B) labeled “not for 
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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. 

(71)(69) “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)(70) “Glass Cleaner” means a cleaning product designed or labeled primarily for 

cleaning surfaces made of glass. “Glass cCleaner” 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 massbased 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 product category.

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

crayon, lipstick, nail polish, or shoe polish, from a variety of non-cloth or non-fabric 

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

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

stripper and graffiti remover are considered “Graffiti Removers.” 

(76)(72) ”Hair Mousse” means a hairstyling foam designed to facilitate styling of a 

coiffure and provide limited holding power. 
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(77)(73) ”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. 

(78)(74) ”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. 

(79)(75) ”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. 

(80)(76) ”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. 
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For the purposes of this subchapter, “styling” means the forming, sculpting, or 

manipulating the hair to temporarily alter the hair's shape. 

(81)(77) “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.” 

(82)(78) “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. 

(83)(79) “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. 

(84)(80) “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. 

(85)(81) “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. 

(86)(82) “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. 

(87)(83) “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. 

(88)(84) “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 
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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. 

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

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

laundry detergents and/or provides specialized performance. 

(90)(86) “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. 

(91)(87) “Lawn and Garden Insecticide” means an insecticide product labeled primarily to 

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

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

and Garden Insecticides” may claim to kill insects or other arthropods. 

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

visually detectable flow as determined under ASTM D-4359-90. “Liquid” does not 

include powders or other materials that are composed entirely of solid particles. 

(93)(89) ”Lubricant” means a product designed to that reduces friction, heat, noise, or 

wear between moving parts, or to loosens rusted or immovable parts or 

mechanisms. “Lubricant” does not include automotive power steering fluids; 

products for use inside power generating motors, engines, and turbines, and their 

associated power-transfer gearboxes; two cycle oils or other products designed to 

be added to fuels; products for use on the human body or animals or products that 

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

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

(94)(90) “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 
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(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.” 

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

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

(96)(92) “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 Products,” “Astringent/Toner,” cold 

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

prescription. 

(97)(93) “Metal Polish/Cleanser” means any product designed primarily to improve the 

appearance of finished metal, metallic, or metallized surfaces by physical or 

chemical action. To “improve the appearance” means to remove or reduce stains, 

impurities, or oxidation from surfaces or to make surfaces smooth and shiny. 

“Metal Polish/Cleanser” includes, but is not limited to, metal polishes used on brass, 

silver, chrome, copper, stainless steel and other ornamental metals. “Metal 

Polish/Cleanser” does not include “Automotive Wax, Polish, Sealant or Glaze,” Tire 

or Wwheel cCleaner,” “Paint Remover or Stripper,” products designed and labeled 

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

degreasing tanks. 

(98)(94) ”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. 

(99) “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.

(100)(95) “Multi-purpose Dry Lubricant” means any lubricant which is: (A) designed andor

labeled to provide lubricity solely by depositing a thin film of graphite, molybdenum 
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disulfide (“moly”), or polytetrafluoroethylene or closely related fluoropolymer 

(“teflon”) on surfaces, and (B) designed or labeled for general purpose lubrication, 

or for use in a wide variety of applications. 

(101)(96) “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. 

“Multi-purpose Lubricant” does not include “Multi-purpose Dry Lubricants,” 

“Penetrants,” or “Silicone-based Multi-Purpose Lubricants.” 

(102)(97) ”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 or dissolving or removing 

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

(A) products that do not display specific use instructions on the product 

container or packaging, (B) products that do not specify an end-use function 

or application on the product container or packaging, and (C) 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. “Multi-purpose 

Solvent” also does not include any product making any representation that 

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

which qualifies under another definition in section 94508; such products are 

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

provision of section 94512. 

(103)(98) “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. 

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

coatings from fingernails or toenails. 
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(105)(100) “Non-Carbon Containing Compound” means any compound which does not 

contain any carbon atoms. 

(106)(101) “Non-Selective Terrestrial Herbicide” means a terrestrial herbicide product that 

is toxic to plants without regard to species. 

(107) “Not for Retail Sale” means a product sold exclusively to establishments that 

manufacture, or construct, goods or commodities, or are sold exclusively to holders 

of commercial licenses, such as an electrician. For the purpose of this regulation,

products labeled “Not for Retail Sale” means the products are not sold in retail 

outlets or wholesale locations where household consumers may purchase products. 

(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, dewrinkling 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)(102) “Oven Cleaner” means any cleaning product designed or labeled to clean and 

to remove dried or baked on food deposits from oven walls. 

(110)(103) “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)(104) “Paint Remover or Stripper” means any product designed to strip or remove 

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

markedly affecting the substrate. “Paint Remover or Stripper” does not include 

“Multi-purpose Solvents,” paint brush cleaners, products designed and labeled 

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

paints and other related coatings from skin. 

(112)(105) “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. 

(113)(106) “Penetrant” means a lubricant designed and or labeled primarily to loosen metal 

parts that have bonded together due to rusting, oxidation, or other causes. 
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“Penetrant” does not include “Multi-purpose Lubricants” that claim to have 

penetrating qualities, but are not labeled primarily to loosen bonded parts. 

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

 Section 39047. 

(115)(108) “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, and 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 for use on human genitalia; (F) soaps, shampoos, 

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

designed to be used exclusively on non-human animals. 

(116)(109) “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. 

(117)(110) “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.”

(118)(111) “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.” 

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

the principal display panel of the product. 
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(120)(113) “Product Category” means the applicable category which best describes the 

product as listed in this Section 94508. 

(121)(114) “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 

SS = Semisolid 

O = Other 

(122)(115) “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. 

(123)(116) “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. 

(124)(117) “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. 

(125)(118)”Restricted Materials” means pesticides established as restricted materials 

under Title 3, California Code of Regulations, section 6400. 

(126)(119)”Retailer” means any person who sells, supplies, or offers consumer products 

for sale directly to consumers. 

(127)(120)”Retail Outlet” means any establishment at which consumer products are sold, 

supplied, or offered for sale directly to consumers. 

(128)(121)”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. 
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 (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 

“Clear Coating” or “Vinyl/Fabric/Leather/Polycarbonate Coating” under 

section 94521(a). 

(129)(122)”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. 

(130)(123)”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 semicritical medical devices or medical equipment surfaces, (F) products which are premoistened wipes or towelettes sold exclusively to medical, convalescent or 

veterinary establishments (G) products which are labeled to be applied to foodcontact surfaces and are not required to be rinsed prior to contact with food, or (H) 

products which are labeled as “Bathroom and Tile Cleaners,” “Glass Cleaners,” 

“General Purpose Cleaners,” “Toilet/Urinal Care Products,” “Metal Polishes,” 

“Carpet Cleaners,” or “Fabric Refreshers” that may also make sanitizing or antimicrobial claims on the label. 

(131)(124)”Sealant and 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” includes threaded pipe 

sealants and gasket makers. “Sealant and or Caulking Compound” does not 

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

compounds; clear/paintable/water resistant caulking compounds; floor seam 

sealers; products designed exclusively for automotive uses; or sealers that are 

applied as continuous coatings. “Sealant and or Caulking Compound” also does not 
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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,: 

“rRemovable caulking compounds” means a compound which temporarily seals 

windows or doors for three to six month time intervals., and 

“cClear/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. 

“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 chemically 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) “Non-Chemically Curing Sealant or Caulking Compound” means any “Sealant or 

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

Compound.”

(132)(125) “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. 

(133)(126)”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.” 

(134)(127) “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.” 

(135)(128)”Silicone-based Multi-purpose Lubricant” means any lubricant which is: 

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

compounds including, but not limited to, polydimethylsiloxane, and (B) designed 

and labeled for general purpose lubrication, or for use in a wide variety of 

applications. “Silicone-based Multi-purpose Lubricant” does not include products 

designed and labeled exclusively to release manufactured products from molds. 
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(136)(129) “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. 

(137)(130) “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.

(138)(131) “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 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. 
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(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 

200-275o

 F. 

(139)(132) “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, 

andor clothing, that does not require subsequent laundering to achieve stain 

removal. “Spot Remover” does not include “Dry Cleaning Fluid,” “Laundry 

Prewash,” or “Multi-purpose Solvent.” or aerosol products labeled solely for gum 

removal.

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

conjunction with a floor buffing machine and special pad. 

(141)(134)”Table B Compound” means any carbon-containing compound listed as an 

exception to the definition of VOC in Section 94508. 

(142)(135)”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.” 

(143)(136)”Terrestrial” means to live on or grow from land. 

(144) “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.

(145)(137)”Tire Sealant and Inflator” means any pressurized product that is designed to 

temporarily inflate and seal a leaking tire. 

(146)(138)”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.” 
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(147)(139)”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. 

(148)(140)”Type B Propellent” means any halocarbon which is used as a propellent 

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

hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). 

(149)(141) “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). 

(150)(142) “Undercoating” means any aerosol product designed to impart a protective, 

non-paint 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. 

(151)(143)”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. 

(152)(144)”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), 
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 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 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). 

(153)(145)”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). 

(154)(146)”Wasp and Hornet Insecticide” means any insecticide product that is designed 

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

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

place. 

(155)(147)”Waterproofer” means a product designed and labeled exclusively to repel 

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

Protectants.” 

(156)(148)”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 

carnuba wax and beeswax, substances of a mineral origin such as ozocerite and 

paraffin, and synthetic polymers such as polyethylene. 

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

Adhesive” or “Special Purpose Spray Adhesive.” 

(158) “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.”
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(159)(150)“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. 

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

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 Removers*:

Floor or Wall Covering Adhesive Remover

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Gasket or Thread Locking Adhesive Remover

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General Purpose Adhesive Remover

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Specialty Adhesive Remover

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[*See sections 94509(n) and 94512(d) for additional

requirements that apply to adhesive removers.]

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Adhesives *: 

 aAerosol**

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 Mist Spray Adhesives**

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 Web Spray Adhesives**

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 Mounting, Automotive Engine Compartment, 

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 and Flexible Vinyl Adhesives

 Polystyrene Foam and Automobile Headliner 

 Adhesives

 Polyolefin and Laminate Repair/Edgebanding 

 Adhesives

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[**See 94509(i), 94512(d), and 94513(d) for additional

requirements that apply to aerosol adhesives.] 

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 Construction, Panel, and Floor Covering* **#

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

VOC limit for certain types of “Construction, Panel, 

and Floor Covering Adhesive, and section 94509(p) 

for additional requirements that apply to Construction, 

Panel, and Floor Covering Adhesives.] 

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 Contact##

 Contact Adhesive – General Purpose 

 Contact Adhesive – Special Purpose 

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[##See sections 94509(m) and 94512(d) for additional 

requirements that apply to Contact Adhesives.] 

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 gGeneral pPurpose 

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

to adhesives sold in containers of one fluid ounce or 

less. 

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

VOC limit for certain types of “Construction, Panel, 

and Floor Covering Adhesives.”

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Adhesive Removers*:

 Floor or Wall Covering Adhesive Remover

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 Gasket or Thread Locking Adhesive Remover

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 General Purpose Adhesive Remover

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 Specialty Adhesive Remover

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[*See sections 94509(n) and 94512(d) for additional

requirements that apply to aAdhesive rRemovers.]

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Air Fresheners*: 

 Double Phase Aerosols

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 Single Phase Aerosols

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 Dual Purpose Air Fresheners/Disinfectant 

 aerosols

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 liquid/pump sprays

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 solids/semisolid 

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[*See sections 94510(f) and 94510(g)(2) for 

exemptions that apply to certain Air Fresheners, and 

94509(o) for additional requirements that apply to Air 

Fresheners.] 

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Anti-static Product: 

 aerosol 

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Astringent/Toner (Non-FDA regulated) 12/31/2010 35

Automotive Rubbing or Polishing Compounds 1/1/2005 17 

Automotive Wax/Polish/Sealant/Glaze: 

 all other forms 

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 hard paste waxes

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 instant detailers

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Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 33 nts 

Automotive Windshield Washer Fluids: 

 Type “A” areas*

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 All other areas (all forms) 

 Dilutable and Pre-Mixed** 

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**See section 94508(a)(19), section 94508(a)(20), 

and section 94509(l) for provisions that apply to 

Automotive Windshield Washer Fluids. 

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* Type “A” areas include only the following: 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. 

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Bathroom and Tile Cleaners*: 

 aerosols

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 all other forms 

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 non-aerosol 

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[*See section 94509(p) for additional requirements 

that apply to Bathroom and Tile Cleaners.] 

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1/1/94 

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

12/31/2008 

=========== 

7 

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

5 

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

1 

========= 

Brake Cleaners 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 

Cleaners ***

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

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

VOC limit for Carburetor or Fuel-injection Air Intake 

Cleaners. 

1/1/95 

12/31/2002 

12/31/2008 

12/31/2010 

=========== 

75 

45 

20 

10 

========== 
Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 34 nts 

Carpet and /Upholstery Cleaner*: 

 aerosols

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

 non-aerosols (dilutables) 

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

 non-aerosols (ready-to-use) 

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

[*See section 94509(q) 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 

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

 non-aerosol 

12/31/2008 

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

12/31/2008 

70 

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

1 

Dusting Aids: 

 aerosol 

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

 non-aerosol all other forms 

1/1/95 

1/1/97 

12/31/2010

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

1/1/95 

12/31/2010

35 

25 

17

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

7 

3

Electrical Cleaner* 

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

[*See sections 94509(n) and 94512(d) for additional

requirements that apply to Electrical Cleaners.] 

12/31/2006 

=========== 

45 

========== 

Electronic Cleaner* 

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

[*See sections 94509(m) and 94512(d) for additional

requirements that apply to Electronic Cleaners.] 

12/31/2007 

=========== 

75 

========== 

Engine Degreasers: 

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

 aerosols

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

 non-aerosols

1/1/93 

1/1/96 

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

12/31/2004 

12/31/2010 

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

12/31/2004 

75 

50 

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

35 

10 

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

5 
Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 35 nts 

Fabric Protectant*

 aerosol

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

 non-aerosol

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

[*See section 94509(q) 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 

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

 Nnon-aerosol 

12/31/2006 

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

12/31/2006 

15 

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

6 

Fabric Protectants 1/1/95

1/1/97

75

60

Fabric Softener – Single Use Dryer Product See Section 

94509(s)

Floor Maintenance Product 12/31/2010 1

Floor Polishes or Waxes: 

 Resilient Flooring Materials

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

 Nonresilient Flooring Materials

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

 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

Floor Wax Stripper: 

 non-aerosols

See Section 

94509(j) 

Footwear or Leather Care Product*: 

 aerosol 

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

 solid 

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

 all other forms 

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

[*See section 94509(m) for additional requirements 

that apply to Footwear or Leather Care Products.] 

12/31/2006 

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

12/31/2006 

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

12/31/2006 

=========== 

75 

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

55 

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

15 

========== 

Furniture Maintenance Products: 

 aerosols

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

 all other forms (except solid/paste forms) 

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

 non-aerosol (except solid/paste forms)

1/1/94 

12/31/2004 

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

1/1/94 

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

12/31/2008 

25 

17 

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

7 

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

3 
Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 36 nts 

General Purpose Cleaners*: 

 aerosols and non-aerosols

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

 aerosols

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

 non-aerosols

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

[*See section 94509(p) for additional requirements 

that apply to General Purpose Cleaners.] 

1/1/94 

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

12/31/2008 

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

12/31/2004 

=========== 

10 

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

8 

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

4 

========== 

General Purpose Degreasers*: 

 aerosols

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

 non-aerosols

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

[*See section 94509(m) for additional requirements 

that apply to General Purpose Degreasers.] 

1/1/2002 

12/31/2008 

12/31/2010 

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

12/31/2004 

=========== 

50 

20 

10 

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

4 

========== 

Glass Cleaners: 

 aerosols

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

 non-aerosols

1/1/93 

12/31/2012

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

1/1/93 

1/1/96 

12/31/2004 

12 

10

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

8 

6 

4 

Graffiti Remover*: 

 aerosols

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

 non-aerosols

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

[*See section 94509(n) for additional requirements 

that apply to Graffiti Removers.] 

12/31/2006 

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

12/31/2006 

=========== 

50 

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

30 

========== 

Hair Mousses 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 Gels 1/1/94 6 

Hair Styling Product: 

 aerosols and pump sprays

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

 all other forms 

12/31/2006 

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

12/31/2006 

6 

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

2 

Heavy-duty Hand Cleaners or Soap 1/1/2005 8 

Insect Repellents: 

 Aaerosols 1/1/94 65 
Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 37 nts 

Insecticides*: 

 Crawling Bug Insecticide (all forms): 

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

 aerosol Crawling Bug Insecticide

 aerosol

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

 Flea and Tick Insecticide 

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

 Flying Bug Insecticide (all forms): 

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

 aerosols

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

 Ffoggers

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

 Lawn and Garden Insecticide (all forms) 

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

 non-aerosol Lawn and Garden Insecticide

 non-aerosol

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

 Wasp and Hornet Insecticide 

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

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

exemptions that apply to certain insecticides. 

1/1/95 

1/1/98 

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

12/31/2004 

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

1/1/95 

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

1/1/95 

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

12/31/2003 

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

1/1/95 

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

1/1/95 

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

12/31/2003 

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

1/1/2005 

=========== 

40 

20 

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

15 

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

25 

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

35 

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

25 

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

45 

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

20 

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

3 

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

40 

========== 

Laundry Prewash: 

 aerosols/solids

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

 all other forms 

1/1/94 

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

1/1/94 

22 

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

5 

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

12/31/2008 

5 

4.5 

Metal Polish/Cleanser 1/1/2005 30 

Motor Vehicle Wash 12/31/10 0.2

Multi-purpose Lubricant*: 

 (excluding solid or semisolid products) 

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

[*See sections 94509(q) and 94513(f) for additional

requirements that apply to Multi-purpose Lubricant]

1/1/2003 

12/31/2013

12/31/2015

===========

50 

25

10

==========

Nail Polish Removers 1/1/94 

1/1/96 

12/31/2004 

12/31/2007 

85 

75 

0 

1 

Non-selective Terrestrial Herbicide: 

 non-aerosols 1/1/2002 3 
Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 38 nts 

Odor Remover/Eliminator

 aerosol

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

 non-aerosol

12/31/2010

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

12/31/2010

25

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

6

Oven Cleaners*: 

 aerosols/pump sprays

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

 liquid 

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

 non-aerosol (including pump sprays and liquids) 

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

[*See section 94509(p) for additional requirements 

that apply to Oven Cleaners.] 

1/1/93 

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

1/1/93 

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

12/31/2008 

=========== 

8 

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

5 

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

1 

========== 

Paint Remover or Stripper 1/1/2005 50 

Penetrant*

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

[*See section 94509(q) and 94513(f) for additional 

requirements that apply to Penetrant]

1/1/2003 

12/31/2013

===========

50 

25

==========

Personal Fragrance Products*: 

 products with 20% or less fragrance 

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

 products with more than 20% fragrance 

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

* See sections 94510(h), 94510(j), and 94510(l) for

exemptions and requirements that apply to Personal 

Fragrance Product. 

1/1/95 

1/1/99 

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

1/1/95 

1/1/99 

=========== 

80 

75 

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

70 

65 

========== 

Pressurized Gas Duster*

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

[*See section 94509(r) and 94510(c) for additional 

provisions that apply to Pressurized Gas Duster]

12/31/2010

===========

1

==========

Rubber /Vinyl Protectant: 

 aerosols

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

 non-aerosols

1/1/2005 

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

1/1/2003 

10 

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

3 

Sanitizer: 

 aerosol 

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

 non-aerosol 

12/31/2008 

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

12/31/2008 

70 

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

1 
Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 39 nts 

Sealants and or Caulking Compounds*

 all forms 

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

 Chemically Curing

 non-aerosol

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

 Non-chemically Curing

 non-aerosol

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

 [*See sections 94509(q) and 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 Creams 1/1/94 5 

Shaving Gel 12/31/2006 

12/31/2009 

7 

4 

Silicone-based Multi-purpose Lubricant: 

(excluding solid or semisolid products) 

1/1/2005 60 

Spot Remover*: 

 aerosols

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

 non-aerosols

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

[*See section 94509(q) for additional requirements 

that apply to Spot Remover]

1/1/2001 

12/31/2010

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

1/1/2001 

12/31/2010

===========

25 

15

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

8 

3

==========

Temporary Hair Color: 

 Aaerosol 12/31/2010 55 

Tire or Wheel Cleaner

 aerosol

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

 non-aerosol

12/31/2010

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

12/31/2010

8

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

2

Tire Sealants and Inflators 12/31/2002 20 

Toilet/Urinal Care Product:* 

 aerosol 

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

 non-aerosol 

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

[* See section 94509(o) for additional requirements

that apply to Toilet/Urinal Care Products] 

12/31/2006 

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

12/31/2006 

=========== 

10 

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

3 

========== 

Undercoating: 

 aerosols 1/1/2002 40 

Windshield Water Repellent 12/31/2010 75
Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 40 nts 

Wood Cleaner: 

 aerosol 

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

 non-aerosol 

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 Fluids (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 label, 

 packaging, or accompanying literature specifically states that the product should be 

diluted with water or non-VOC solvent prior to use; 

(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 other 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 dilutions to apply in 

“Type A areas” and in other areas of California, and 
Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 41 nts 

 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. 

(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 Section 94509(a) or 

94509(j), 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 Products” that contain paradichlorobenzene; these products are subject to the one-year sell-through period 

specified in section 94509(o). 

(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 
Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 42 nts 

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. 

(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. 
Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 43 nts 

(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)(27): 

 

(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).

 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)(90) and 94510(d) shall not apply to 

any charcoal lighter material subject to the requirements of sections 94509(a) 

and (h). 
Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 44 nts 

(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 

 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 
Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 45 nts 

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 

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. 
Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 46 nts 

 (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)(131), 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)(131) 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). 

 (3) Effective 1/1/2002, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or 

 manufacture for use in California any aerosol adhesive which contains any of 

the following compounds: methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or 

trichloroethylene, except that an aerosol adhesive manufactured before 

1/1/2002 may be sold, supplied, or offered for sale until 1/1/2005, so long as 

the product container or package displays the date on which the product was

manufactured, or a code indicating such date. complies with the product 

dating requirements in section 94512(b). 

 (4) 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 manufacture 

 for use in California any floor wax stripper unless the following requirements are 

met: 

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

or medium build-up of polish that results in an as-used VOC concentration of 

3 percent by weight or less. 

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

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

heavy build-up of polish that results in an as-used VOC concentration of 12 percent 

by weight or less. 

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

required, as long as comparable terminology is used. 
Consumer Products Regulation 2008 Proposed Amendme 47 nts 

(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)(20). 

(m) Requirements for Contact Adhesives, Electronic Cleaners, Footwear or Leather 

Care Products, and General Purpose Degreasers. 

 (1) Except as provided below in sections 94509(m)(2) and (m)(4), effective 

December 31, 2005, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture 

for use in California any Contact Adhesive, Electronic Cleaner, Footwear or 

Leather Care Product, or General Purpose Degreaser that contains any of the 

following compounds: methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or 

trichloroethylene. 

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

Leather Care Products, and General Purpose Degreasers that contain 

methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene and were 

manufactured before December 31, 2005, may be sold, supplied, or offered for 

sale until December 31, 2008, so long as the product container or package 

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

such date. 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(m)(1) 

must notify the purchaser of the product in writing that the sell-through period 

for that product will end on December 31, 2008, 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 on or after June 30, 2008. 

(4) Impurities. The requirements of section 94509(m)(1) and (m)(3) shall not apply 

to any Contact Adhesive, Electronic Cleaner, Footwear or Leather Care Product, 
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or General Purpose Degreaser containing methylene chloride, 

perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene that is present as an impurity in a 

combined amount equal to or less than 0.01% by weight. 

(n) Requirements for Adhesive Removers, Electrical Cleaners, and Graffiti Removers. 

 (1) Except as provided below in sections 94509(n)(2) and (n)(4), effective 

December 31, 2006, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture 

for use in California any Adhesive Remover, Electrical Cleaner, or Graffiti 

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

perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene. 

(2) Sell-through of Products. Adhesive Removers, Electrical Cleaners, and Graffiti 

Removers that contain methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or 

trichloroethylene and were manufactured before December 31, 2006, may be 

sold, supplied, or offered for sale until December 31, 2009, so long as the 

product container or package displays the date on which the product was 

manufactured, or a code indicating such date. 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(n)(1) 

must notify the purchaser of the product in writing that the sell-through period 

for that product will end on December 31, 2009, 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 on or after June 30, 2009. 

(4) Impurities. The requirements of section 94509(n)(1) and (n)(3) shall not apply to 

any Adhesive Remover, Electrical Cleaner, or Graffiti Remover containing 

methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene that is present as an 

impurity in a combined amount equal to or less than 0.01% by weight. 

(o) Requirements for Solid Air Fresheners and Toilet/Urinal Care Products.

(1) Effective December 31, 2005, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or 

manufacture for use in California any Solid Air Fresheners or Toilet/Urinal Care 

Products that contain para-dichlorobenzene, except that Solid Air Fresheners 

and Toilet/Urinal Care Products that contain para-dichlorobenzene and were 

manufactured before December 31, 2005 may be sold, supplied, or offered for 

sale until December 31, 2006, so long as the product container or package 

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

such date. complies with the product dating requirements in section 94512(b). 
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(2) Notification for products sold during the sell-through period. Any person who 

sells or supplies any Solid Air Freshener or Toilet/Urinal Care Product that 

contains para-dichlorobenzene must notify the purchaser of the product in 

writing that the sell-through period for the product will end on December 31, 

2006, 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 on or after June 30, 2006. 

(p) Requirements for Bathroom and Tile Cleaners, Construction, Panel, and Floor 

Covering Adhesives, electronic cleaners labeled as energized electronic equipment 

use only, General Purpose Cleaners, and Oven Cleaners. 

 (1) Except as provided below in sections 94509(p)(2) and (p)(4), effective 

December 31, 2008, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture 

for use in California any Bathroom and Tile Cleaner, Construction, Panel, and 

Floor Covering Adhesive, electronic cleaners labeled as energized electronic 

equipment use only, General Purpose Cleaner, or Oven Cleaner that contains 

any of the following compounds: methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or 

trichloroethylene. 

(2) Sell-through of Products. Bathroom and Tile Cleaners, Construction, Panel, and 

Floor Covering Adhesives, electronic cleaners labeled as energized electronic 

equipment use only, General Purpose Cleaners, and Oven Cleaners that 

contain methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene and were 

manufactured before December 31, 2008, may be sold, supplied, or offered for 

sale until December 31, 2011, so long as the product container or package 

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

such date. 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)(1) 

must notify the purchaser of the product in writing that the sell-through period for 

that product will end on December 31, 2011, 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 on or after June 30, 2011. 

(4) Impurities. The requirements of section 94509(p)(1) and (p)(3) shall not apply to 

any Bathroom and Tile Cleaner, Construction, Panel, and Floor Covering 

Adhesive, electronic cleaner labeled as energized electronic equipment use 

only, General Purpose Cleaner, or Oven Cleaner containing methylene chloride, 
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perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene that is present as an impurity in a 

combined amount equal to or less than 0.01% by weight. 

(q) Requirements for Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner, Fabric Protectant, Multi-Purpose 

Lubricant, Penetrant, Sealant or Caulking Compound, and Spot Remover. 

 

(1) Except as provided below in sections 94509(q)(2), (q)(4), and (q)(5), effective 

December 31, 2010, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture 

for use in California any Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner, Fabric Protectant, MultiPurpose Lubricant, Penetrant, Sealant or Caulking Compound, or Spot Remover

that contains any of the following compounds: methylene chloride, 

perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene.

(2) Sell-through of Products. Carpet/Upholstery Cleaners, Fabric Protectants, MultiPurpose Lubricants, Penetrants, Sealant or Caulking Compound and Spot 

Removers that contain methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or 

trichloroethylene and were manufactured before December 31, 2010, may be 

sold, supplied, or offered 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(q)(1) 

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, 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 on or after June 30, 2013. 

(4) Impurities. The requirements of section 94509(q)(1) and (q)(3) shall not apply to 

any Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner, Fabric Protectant, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, 

Penetrant, Sealant or Caulking Compound, or Spot Remover containing 

methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, or trichloroethylene that is present as an 

impurity in a combined amount equal to or less than 0.01% by weight.

(5) The requirements of this section 94509(q) 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: “Non-flammable: For 

use on energized equipment only.” 

(r) Requirements for Pressurized Gas Duster.

(1) Except as provided below in sections 94509(r)(2) and (r)(3), effective December 

31, 2010, no person shall sell, supply, offer for sale, or manufacture for use in 
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California any Pressurized Gas Duster product that contains methylene chloride, 

perchloroethylene, or any chemical compound that has a Global Warming 

Potential (GWP) Value of 150 or greater.

(2) Sell-through of Products. Pressurized Gas Duster products that contain any 

chemical compound that has a GWP Value greater than 150, and were 

manufactured before December 31, 2010, may be sold, supplied, or offered for 

sale until December 31, 2011, 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 Pressurized Gas Duster identified above in section 

94509(r)(2) must notify the purchaser of the product, in writing, that the sellthrough period for that product will end on December 31, 2011, 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 on or after June 30, 2011.

 (4) The provisions relating to fragrance in section 94510(c) shall not apply to any 

Pressurized Gas Duster subject to the requirements of this subsection 94509(r).

(5) Impurities. The requirements of section 94509(r)(1), (r)(2), and (r)(3) shall not 

apply to any Pressurized Gas Duster containing any chemical compound that is 

present as an impurity in a combined amount equal to or less than 0.1% by 

weight.

(s) 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.
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(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(s)(1).

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 Fabric Softener – Single Use Dryer Product and Pressurized Gas Duster, 

tThe 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. 

(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(o) apply to solid air 

fresheners containing para-dichlorobenzene. 
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(h) Except as specified in 94510(h)(3) below, tThe 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).

(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), tThe 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 
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offered for sale until December 31, 2017, so long as the product complies with the 

product dating requirements in Section 94512(b).

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: 

 

 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. 
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 (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 Title 17, California Code of Regulations, 

Sections 91000-91022. 

(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 insure 

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 
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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 

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 FIFRAregistered 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 
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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) Rules that Apply when a Product Category Definition Excludes Other Product 

Categories. 

If a definition of a regulated product category in section 94508(a) states that the 

product category “does not include” one or more other product categories, the “most 

restrictive limit” provisions of section 94512(a) apply to regulated products that meet 

the definition of the regulated product category and also make any representation that 

the regulated product may be used as (or is suitable for use as) a product that falls 

within one or more of the excluded product categories. Notwithstanding the foregoing 

above, this provision does not apply to “Disinfectant”/”Sanitizer” products labeled as 

“Bathroom and Tile Cleaners,” “Glass Cleaners,” “General Purpose Cleaners,” 

“Toilet/Urinal Care Products,” “Metal Polishes,” “Carpet Cleaners,” or “Fabric 

Refreshers” that may also make disinfecting/sanitizing or anti-microbial claims on the 

label. 

For example, if the definition for Regulated Product Category A states that it “does not 

include” Regulated Product Category B, then the “most restrictive limit” provisions 

apply to a regulated product that meets the definition of Regulated Product Category A, 

but also makes a representation that it may be used as (or is suitable for use as) 

Regulated Product Category B. In other words, if the regulated product makes any 

representation that it may be used as (or is suitable for use as) Regulated Category 

Product B, then the regulated product would be subject to the lowest VOC limit 

specified in section 94509(a) for either Product Category A or Product Category B. 

 For the purposes of this section: 

 

“Regulated product” means a consumer product for which a VOC standard is 

specified in section 94509(a), and 

“Representation” has the same meaning as used above in subsections 94512(a)(1) 

and 94512(a)(2) (i.e., what statements qualify as a “representation” depends on the 

date the product was manufactured and whether the statements appear on the 

“principal display panel” or other parts of the product container or packaging.) 

(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. 
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(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. 

(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 “sell-through” 

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 
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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 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 Adhesives, Adhesive Removers, 

 Electronic Cleaner, Electrical Cleaner, Energized Electrical Cleaner, and Contact 

 Adhesives, and Sealant or Caulking Compound (non-aerosol).

 (1) In addition to the requirements specified in subsections (a), (b), and (c), both 

 the manufacturer and responsible party for each aerosol adhesive, adhesive 
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remover, electronic cleaner, electrical cleaner, energized electrical cleaner, and 

contact adhesive product, and sealant or caulking compound (non-aerosol) 

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): 

 (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; 

 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. 

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 
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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; 

(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 
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(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. 

(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. 
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(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) (47), 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; 

(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 
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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 any other 

information that the Executive Officer may specify; and

 (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 any other 

information that the Executive Officer may specify; 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.
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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. 

§ 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. 
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(d) Necessary findings for granting variances. No variance shall be granted unless all of 

the following findings are made: 

 (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 

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, adopted September 25, 1997 and as 

last amended on May 5, 2005, 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. 

 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 
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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 may be used to determine the LVP-VOC status of compounds 

and mixtures: ASTM D 86-01, ASTM D 850-00, ASTM D 1078-01, ASTM 

D 2879-97, as modified in Appendix B to this Method 310, ASTM D 2887-

01 and ASTM E 1719-97. 

 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, as modified in Appendix B to this Method 310, and ASTM E 

1719-97, to determine if the compound or mixture meets the 

requirements of Title 17, CCR, section 94508(a)(94)(90)(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 taken. 

 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 
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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 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 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: 

 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) Determination of liquid or solid. Testing to determine whether a product is a liquid or 

solid shall be performed using ASTM D4359-90, which is incorporated by reference 

herein. 

(d) 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 Management 

District Rule 1174 Ignition Method Compliance Certification Protocol (February 28, 

1991), which is incorporated by reference herein. 

 VOC Content = B - C x 100 

 A 
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(e) Testing to determine distillation points of petroleum distillate-based charcoal lighter 

materials shall be performed using ASTM D86-01, which is incorporated by reference 

herein. 

(f) 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. 

(g) 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 
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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 Code. 
Appendix C 

Summary of Consumer Products Regulatory Actions 

Summary of Consumer Products Regulatory Actions

Date Regulatory Action Effective 

Date 

Site Comments 

6/16/89 Consumer Products 

Control Plan. 

N/A N/A First Board action on consumer prod

approved overall plan to fulfill H&SC mandate and a goal of achieving a 5reduction in VOC emissions from con

11/8/89 Regulation to Reduce 

VOC Emissions from Antiperspirants and Deodorants. 

2/27/91 Article 2, Sections 94500-

94506, Title 17, CCR. 

First consumer product regulation ad

to the CCAA. Established VOC contaerosol and non-aerosol antiperspiradeodorants. 

6/15/90 Regulation for 

Reducing VOC Emissions from Consumer Products in the Bay Area AQMD. 

N/A Article 2, Consumer Products, 

Sections 94520-94527, Title 17, CCR. 

This regulation was adopted to reducemissions from consumer products iAQMD and establishes VOC limits foproducts. 

10/11/90 Regulation for 

Reducing VOC Emissions from Consumer Products -Phase I. 

10/21/91 Article 2, Consumer Products, 

Sections 94507-94516 and 94503.5, Title 17, CCR Amendments to Article 2, Section 94505, Title 17, CCR 

Establishes VOC limits for 16 consumrepeals the Bay Area consumer prodand amends the AP/DO regulation to innovative product provision and a reprocedure. 

1/9/92 Adoption of 

Amendments to the Regulation for Reducing VOC Emissions from Consumer Products -Phase II. 

1/6/93 Article 2, Consumer Products, 

Sections 94507-94517, Title 17, CCR. 

Establishes standards for 10 additionconsumer products and several ameexisting regulation for clarification an

9/22/94 Adoption of the 

Alternative Control Plan Regulation for Consumer Products. 

9/9/95 Article 4, Sections 94540-

94555, Title 17, CCR. 

A voluntary market-based regulation supplements the existing consumer pregulation by providing manufacturerflexibility for formulating products. 

11/15/94 Approval of the 

California State Implementation Plan for Ozone. 

2/14/95 N/A Board approval of Ozone SIP which 

consumer products element comprismidterm, and long term measures. 
Summary of Consumer Products Regulatory Actions

Date Regulatory Action Effective 

Date 

Site Comments 

3/23/95 Regulation for 

Reducing VOC Emissions from Aerosol Coating Products and Amendments to the Alternative Control (ACP) Plan. 

1/8/96 Article 3, Sections 94520-

94528, Title 17, CCR Amendments to Article 4, Sections 94540 to 94543, 94547, 94550, 94551, and 94553, Title 17, CCR. 

Establishes VOC content limits for 35 aerosol paints. Amendments to ACP aerosol coating products. 

9/28/95 Amendments to the 

California Regulations for Reducing VOC Emissions from Antiperspirants and Deodorants, Consumer Products, and Aerosol Coating Products. 

2/29/96 Amendments to Article 1, 

Sections 94500-94504, Title 17, CCR, Article 2, Section 94508(a)(90), Title17, CCR, and Article 3, Section 94521(a)(62), Title 17, CCR. 

The amendments to the AP/DO regufairness concerns, preserves projectreductions required by the SIP, ensumanufacturers will continue their effo

zero percent products and provides a monitor progress and to make the VOmore consistent with EPA's VOC defconsumer products regulation and thcoatings regulation is modified to revdefinition consistent with EPA's. 

11/21/96 Amendments to the 

California Regulations for Reducing VOC Emissions from Consumer Products and Aerosol Coating Products. 

11/18/97 Amendments to Article 2; 

Sections 94508, 94515 94517 and Article 3; Section 94521, Title 17, CCR. 

The amendments to the consumer pregulation address postponement of standard for aerosol adhesives, modVOC definition, amendment of variouprovisions to enhance clarity and comamendment to the test methods sectproposed amendments also modify tdefinition in the aerosol coatings regu

3/27/97 Amendments 

Pertaining to Hairspray in the California Consumer Products Regulation. 

8/24/98 Amendments to Article 2, 

Sections 94509, 94513, and 94514,Title 17, CCR. 

Postpones the hairspray 55 percent Vfrom 1/1/98 to 6/1/99, require plans dprogress toward compliance from maselling hairspray not meeting the 55 pstandard from 1/1/98 to 6/1/99, and mvariance provision to include a requiremissions mitigation when granting a request for hairsprays from the 6/1/9
Summary of Consumer Products Regulatory Actions

Date Regulatory Action Effective 

Date 

Site Comments 

7/24/97 Amendments to the 

Consumer Products Regulation, Mid-term Measures I. 

7/1/98 Amendments to Article 2, 

Sections 94508, 94509, 94510, 94512, 94513, and 94514, Title 17, CCR. 

All VOC standards with 1/1/2000, effextended to 1/1/2001; First tiers of thVOC standards and additional reportfor four product categories were elimdates of the VOC standard were chaproduct categories. 

11/19/98 Amendments to the 

Aerosol Coating Products, the Antiperspirants and Deodorants Regulation, and the Consumer Products Regulation. 

6/24/99 Amendments to Article 3, 

Section 94521, 94522, and 94524, Title 17, CCR; Article 1, Section 94501, Title 17, CCR; and to Article 2, Section 94508(a)(124), Title 17, CCR. 

Relaxation of the second-tier VOC limAerosol Coating Products Regulationmethyl acetate from the VOC definitioAntiperspirants and Deodorants RegConsumer Products Regulation, and Coating Products Regulation. 

10/28/99 Amendments to the 

Consumer Products Regulation, Mid-term Measures II. 

11/19/2000 Amendments to Article 2, 

Section 94508, 94509, and 94513. 

Amends the Consumer Products Regadding product category definitions, Vtwo new categories, more stringent Vfifteen existing categories, and addinfor some of the existing product cateseparate VOC limits for each subcatemodified VOC limits become effectiv12/31/2000, to 12/31/2004. Amendmconsolidates and expands the existinrequirements for products containing chloride or perchloroethylene. 

5/25/2000 Amendments to the 

Consumer Products Regulation relating to Aerosol Adhesives. 

5/18/2001 Amendments to Article 1, 

Sections 94508, 94509, 94512, and 94513, Title 17, CCR. 

Amendments eliminate the 25 percenestablish new VOC limits for three ne

aerosol adhesives, effective January Amendments also include labeling anrequirements to facilitate compliance enforcement of the new standards. E1/1/2002, amendments also prohibit methylene chloride, perchloroethylentrichloroethylene, which are toxic air 

aerosol adhesives manufactured for 
Summary of Consumer Products Regulatory Actions

Date Regulatory Action Effective 

Date 

Site Comments 

6/22/2000 Consumer Products 

Relating to Aerosol Coating Products, Proposed Tables of Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) Values, and Amendments to Method 310.

7/18/2001 Amendments to Article 3, 

Sections 94521, 94522, 94523, 94524, and 94526. Added new sections 94700 and 94701, to Title 17, CCR. 

Amendments replace the second tier VOC limits for 35 product categories reactivity-based limits. In addition, a Subchapter 8.6, in title 17, CCR was Subchapter 8.6, in sections 94700 ancontains Tables of MIR Values that areactivity-based limits and determine 

10/26/2000 Amendments to the 

Regulation to Reduce VOC Emissions from Antiperspirants and Deodorants. 

4/24/2001 Amendments to Article 2, 

Sections 94502 and 94504, Title 17, CCR. 

Amendments increased the HVOC liantiperspirants to 40 percent from thpercent limit, beginning 1/1/2001. Th10 percent remains unchanged. 

6/24/2004 Amendments to the 

Consumer Products, Test Method 310, Antiperspirants and Deodorants, Aerosol Coating Products, and an Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) for ParaDichlorobenzene 

7/20/2005 Amendments to sections 

94501, 94506, 94507, 94508, 94509, 94510, 94512, 94513, 94515, and 94526, title 17, California Code of Regulations (CCR) and adoption of amendments to ARB Method 310, which is incorporated by reference in sections 94506, 94515, and 94526, title 17, CCR. 

Amendments established new VOC product categories. Regulatory actiothe use of three toxic air contaminanchloride, perchloroethylene, and trichseven product categories. The ATC

use of para-dicholorobenzene in toileproducts and solid air fresheners. Ammodified and updated Method 310 usthe percent by weight of reactive orgain aerosol coating products and VOCproducts and AP/DO products.
Summary of Consumer Products Regulatory Actions

Date Regulatory Action Effective 

Date 

Site Comments 

11/16/2006 Amendments to the 

Aerosol Coating Products Regulation and the Consumer Products Regulation 

12/08/2007 Amendments to sections 

94508, 94509, 94510, 94513, and 94523 to title 17, California Code of Regulations (CCR). Non-substantial or solely grammatical changes are also proposed to sections 94507, 94511, 94512, 94514, 94515, 94516, and 94517. 

Consumer Products Regulation ameand modifying product category definestablishing new VOC limits for 16 pcategories. For some of the categorVOC limits are specified for different New or modified VOC limits become December 31, 2008, remainder becoDecember 31, 2010. Regulatory actiuse of three toxic air contaminants--mchloride, perchloroethylene, and trichthe following products categories: “BCleaner,” “Construction, Panel, and FAdhesive,” “General Purpose CleaneCleaner.” Amendment was also adosection 94523 (Exemptions) of the ARegulation. Amendment clarifies sevcategories are exempt from regulatioAerosol Coatings Regulation. 
Appendix D 

Summary of Ingredient Reformulation Costs 

Low Cost High C

Category: Chemically Curing Sealant or Caulking Compound Category: Chemically Curing Sealant or CaSubcategory: Subcategory:Typical noncomp: 4

Average Unit Size 13.50 wt oz Typical noncomp: 4

AveraSize 

Proposed Limit: 3 Proposed Limit: 3Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

C

(B)x(

Hydrocarbon solvent 0.540 4.00 0.02 3.00 0.02 Hydrocarbon solvent 0.800 4.00 Inorganics 0.090 50.00 0.05 50.00 0.05 Inorganics 0.910 50.00 Non-Solvent LVP-VOC* 3.500 46.00 1.61 47.00 1.65 Non-Solvent LVP-VOC* 7.000 46.00 *resins *resins

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 1.68 1.71 Total Cost, $/pound % Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product 1.77 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current PTotal Cost, $/Unit 1.41 1.44 Total Cost, $/Unit Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced 2.96 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC R

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains a

(2) Average unit size = 13.50 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant Typical Non-comp

Component (A)
Low Cost High C

Category: Non-Chemically Curing Sealant or Caulking Compound Category: Non-Chemically Curing Sealant oSubcategory: Subcategory:Typical noncomp: 4

Average Unit Size 13.50 wt oz Typical noncomp: 4

AveraSize 

Proposed Limit: 1.5 Proposed Limit: 1.5Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

C

(B)x(

Hydrocarbon solvent 0.540 4.00 0.02 1.50 0.01 Hydrocarbon solvent 0.800 4.00 Ethylene Glycol 0.620 1.00 0.01 1.00 0.01 Ethylene Glycol 0.640 1.00 Non-Solvent LVP-VOC* 3.500 18.00 0.63 17.50 0.61 Non-Solvent LVP-VOC* 7.000 18.00 Inorganics 0.090 49.00 0.04 50.00 0.05 Inorganics 0.910 49.00 

Water 0.002 28.00 0.00 30.00 0.00 Water 0.002 28.00 *resins *resins

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.70 0.67 Total Cost, $/pound % Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -4.28 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current PTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.59 0.57 Total Cost, $/Unit Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -1.20 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC R

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains a

(2) Average unit size = 13.50 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant Typical Non-comp

Component (A)
Low Cost High C

Category: Motor Vehicle Wash Category: Motor Vehicle WashSubcategory: Liquid Subcategory: LiquidTypical noncomp: 2.5

Average Unit Size 64.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 2.5

AveraSize 

Proposed Limit: 0.2 Proposed Limit: 0.2Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

C

(B)x(

Water 0.002 85.00 0.00 85.00 0.00 Water 0.002 85.00 Non-solvent LVP 3.500 10.00 0.35 10.00 0.35 Non-solvent LVP 7.000 10.00 Inorganic 0.090 2.50 0.00 2.00 0.00 Inorganic 0.910 2.50 2-Butoxyethanol 1.150 2.50 0.03 0.00 0.00 2-Butoxyethanol 1.200 2.50 

LVP-Glycol Ether 1.150 0.00 0.00 3.00 0.03 LVP-Glycol Ether 1.760 0.00 

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.38 0.39 Total Cost, $/pound % Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product 1.38 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current PTotal Cost, $/Unit 1.53 1.55 Total Cost, $/Unit Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced 0.23 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC R

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains a

(2) Average unit size = 64.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the ran

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-comp

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High C

Category: Windshield Water Repellant Category: Windshield Water RepellantSubcategory: Liquid Subcategory: LiquidTypical noncomp: 90

Average Unit Size 16.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 90

AveraSize 

Proposed Limit: 75 Proposed Limit: 75Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

C

(B)x(

Ethanol 0.457 75.00 0.34 65.00 0.30 Ethanol 0.510 75.00 Isopropyl Alcohol 0.720 15.00 0.11 10.00 0.07 Isopropyl Alcohol 0.940 15.00 Inorganic 0.090 10.00 0.01 10.00 0.01 Inorganic 0.910 10.00 Water 0.002 0.00 0.00 15.00 0.00 Water 0.002 0.00 

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.46 0.38 Total Cost, $/pound % Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -17.71 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current PTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.46 0.38 Total Cost, $/Unit Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -0.54 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC R

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains a

(2) Average unit size = 16.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the ran

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-comp

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Tire/Wheel Cleaner Category: Tire/Wheel CleanerSubcategory: Aerosol Subcategory: AerosolTypical noncomp: 14

Average Unit Size 12.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 14

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 8 Proposed Limit: 8Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

Water 0.002 85.00 0.00 85.00 0.00 Water 0.002 85.00 0.0HC Propellant 0.700 8.00 0.06 6.00 0.04 HC Propellant 1.050 8.00 0.0VOC Glycol Ether 1.150 6.00 0.07 2.00 0.02 VOC Glycol Ether 1.200 6.00 0.0

Inorganic 0.090 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Inorganic 0.910 1.00 0.0LVP-Glycol Ether 1.150 0.00 0.00 6.00 0.07 LVP-Glycol Ether 1.760 0.00 0.0

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.13 0.14 Total Cost, $/pound 0.1% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product 7.05 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.10 0.10 Total Cost, $/Unit 0.1Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced 0.15 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 12.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Tire/Wheel Cleaner Category: Tire/Wheel CleanerSubcategory: non-aerosol Subcategory: non-aerosolTypical noncomp: 5

Average Unit Size 16.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 26

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 2 Proposed Limit: 2Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

Water 0.002 89.00 0.00 91.00 0.00 Water 0.002 89.00 0.0LVP solvent 0.680 5.00 0.03 6.00 0.04 LVP solvent 0.760 5.00 0.0VOC Glycol Ether 1.150 5.00 0.06 2.00 0.02 VOC Glycol Ether 1.200 5.00 0.0Inorganic 0.090 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Inorganic 0.910 1.00 0.0

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.09 0.07 Total Cost, $/pound 0.1% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -29.37 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.09 0.07 Total Cost, $/Unit 0.1Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -0.92 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 16.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of 

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner Category: Carpet/Upholstery CleanerSubcategory: Aerosol Subcategory: AerosolTypical noncomp: 7

Average Unit Size 18.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 7

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 5 Proposed Limit: 5Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

2-Butoxyethanol 1.150 2.00 0.02 1.00 0.01 2-Butoxyethanol 1.200 2.00 0.0HC Propellant 0.700 5.00 0.04 4.00 0.03 HC Propellant 1.050 5.00 0.0Inorganics 0.090 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Inorganics 0.910 1.00 0.0Solvent LVP 0.680 5.00 0.03 3.00 0.02 Solvent LVP 0.760 5.00 0.0

Water 0.002 87.00 0.00 91.00 0.00 Water 0.002 87.00 0.0

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.09 0.06 Total Cost, $/pound 0.1% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -33.83 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.11 0.07 Total Cost, $/Unit 0.1Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -1.60 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 18.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner Category: Carpet/Upholstery CleanerSubcategory: non-aerosol Subcategory: non-aerosolTypical noncomp: 3

Average Unit Size 138.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 26

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 1 Proposed Limit: 1Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

Isopropyl Alcohol 0.720 3.00 0.02 0.00 0.00 Isopropyl Alcohol 0.940 3.00 0.0Solvent LVP 0.680 6.00 0.04 6.00 0.04 Solvent LVP 0.760 6.00 0.0

Inorganic 0.090 2.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 Inorganic 0.910 2.00 0.0Water 0.002 89.00 0.00 91.00 0.00 Water 0.002 89.00 0.02-Butoxyethanol 1.150 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.01 2-Butoxyethanol 1.200 0.00 0.0

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.07 0.06 Total Cost, $/pound 0.0% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -15.25 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.57 0.48 Total Cost, $/Unit 0.8Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -0.50 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 138.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of 

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Dusting Aid Category: Dusting AidSubcategory: Aerosol Subcategory: AerosolTypical noncomp: 25

Average Unit Size 17.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 25

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 17 Proposed Limit: 17Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

HC Propellant 0.700 15.00 0.11 10.00 0.07 HC Propellant 1.050 15.00 0.1HC Solvent 0.540 9.00 0.05 7.00 0.04 HC Solvent 0.800 9.00 0.0LVP Solvent 0.680 24.00 0.16 25.00 0.17 LVP Solvent 0.760 24.00 0.1Inorganic 0.090 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Inorganic 0.910 1.00 0.0

Fragrance 5.000 1.00 0.05 0.50 0.03 Fragrance 10.000 1.00 0.1Non-solvent LVP 3.500 50 1.75 6.5 0.23 Non-solvent LVP 7.000 50 3.5CO2 0.270 0 0.00 CO2 0.270 

Water 0.002 50 0.00 Water 0.002 

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 2.12 0.53 Total Cost, $/pound 4.0% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -74.87 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 2.25 0.57 Total Cost, $/Unit 4.2Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -19.82 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 17.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A) Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Dusting Aid Category: Dusting AidSubcategory: non-aerosol Subcategory: non-aerosolTypical noncomp: 7

Average Unit Size 33.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 26

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 3 Proposed Limit: 3Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

HC Solvent 0.540 6.80 0.04 2.80 0.02 HC Solvent 0.800 6.80 0.0Non-solvent LVP 3.500 35.00 1.23 34.00 1.19 Non-solvent LVP 7.000 35.00 2.4Fragrance 5.000 0.20 0.01 0.20 0.01 Fragrance 10.000 0.20 0.0Exempt 3.500 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Exempt 7.000 0.00 0.0VMS 3.500 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 VMS 7.000 0.00 0.0Water 0.002 58.00 0.00 55.00 0.00 Water 0.002 58.00 0.0Hydrocarbon LVP 0.680 0 0.00 8 0.05 Hydrocarbon LVP 0.760 0 0.0

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 1.27 1.27 Total Cost, $/pound 2.5% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -0.18 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 2.63 2.62 Total Cost, $/Unit 5.2Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -0.06 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 33.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of 

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A) Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant
Low Cost High C

Category: Fabric Protectant Category: Fabric ProtectantSubcategory: non-aerosol Subcategory: non-aerosolTypical noncomp: 5

Average Unit Size 138.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 5

AveraSize 

Proposed Limit: 1 Proposed Limit: 1Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

C

(B)x(

Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether1.340 5.00 0.07 1.00 0.01 Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether1.760 5.00 

Non-solvent LVP 3.500 5.00 0.18 2.00 0.07 Non-solvent LVP 7.000 5.00 Water 0.002 90.00 0.00 97.00 0.00 Water 0.002 90.00 

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.24 0.09 Total Cost, $/pound % Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -65.00 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current PTotal Cost, $/Unit 2.10 0.74 Total Cost, $/Unit Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -3.96 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC R

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains a

(2) Average unit size = 138.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the ran

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-comp

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost Hig

Category: Fabric Softener-Dryer Product Category: Fabric Softener-Dryer ProductSubcategory: Non-aerosol Subcategory: Non-aerosolTypical noncomp: 3.5

Average Unit Size 2.00 wt oz* Typical noncomp: 3.5

AveSiz

Proposed Limit: 2.5 0.05 oz/sheet Proposed Limit: 2.5 

 (including fragrance) 40 sheets Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

(B

Fragrance 5.000 3.50 0.18 2.50 0.13 Fragrance 10.000 3.50 

Inorganics 0.09 2.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 Inorganics 0.91 2.00 

Water 0.002 1.50 0.00 1.50 0.00 Water 0.002 1.50 

Exempts and non-solvent LVPs 3.500 93.00 3.26 94.00 3.29

Exempts and non-solvent LVPs 7 93.00 

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 3.43 3.42 Total Cost, $/pound % Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -0.44 % Cost Diff. Relative to CurrenTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.43 0.43 Total Cost, $/Unit Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -1.50 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VO

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remain

(2) Average unit size = 2.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the *40 sheets with 0.05 ounces per sheet

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-co

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High C

Category: Floor maintenance Category: Floor maintenanceSubcategory: Liquid Subcategory: LiquidTypical noncomp: 7

Average Unit Size 132.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 7

AveraSize 

Proposed Limit: 1 Proposed Limit: 1Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

C

(B)x(

Water 0.002 65.00 0.00 69.00 0.00 Water 0.002 65.00 

Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether1.340 7.00 0.09 1.00 0.01 Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether1.760 7.00 Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether 1.230 5.00 0.06 7.00 0.09 Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether 1.300 5.00 

Non-solvent LVP 3.500 23.00 0.81 23.00 0.81 Non-solvent LVP 7.000 23.00 

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.96 0.91 Total Cost, $/pound % Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -5.79 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current PTotal Cost, $/Unit 7.93 7.47 Total Cost, $/Unit Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -0.93 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC R

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains a

(2) Average unit size = 132.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the ran

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-comp

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Wood Floor Wax Category: Wood Floor WaxSubcategory: Waxes Subcategory: WaxesTypical noncomp: 75

Average Unit Size 16.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 75

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 70 Proposed Limit: 70Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

Mineral Spirits 0.540 75.00 0.41 70.00 0.38 Mineral Spirits 0.800 75.00 0.6Non-solvent LVP 3.500 25.00 0.88 30.00 1.05 Non-solvent LVP 7.000 25.00 1.7

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 1.28 1.43 Total Cost, $/pound 2.3% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product 11.56 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 1.28 1.43 Total Cost, $/Unit 2.3Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced 2.96 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 16.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Wood Floor Wax Category: Wood Floor WaxSubcategory: Liquids Subcategory: LiquidsTypical noncomp: 90

Average Unit Size 19.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 90

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 70 Proposed Limit: 70Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

Mineral Spirits 0.540 90.00 0.49 0.00 0.00 Mineral Spirits 0.800 90.00 0.7Water 0.002 0.00 0.00 60.00 0.00 Water 0.002 0.00 0.0

Diethylene Glycol monoethyl ether 1.230 0.00 0.00 10.00 0.12 Diethylene Glycol monoethyl ether 1.300 0.00 0.0

Non-solvent LVP 3.500 10.00 0.35 30.00 1.05 Non-solvent LVP 7.000 10.00 0.7

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.84 1.17 Total Cost, $/pound 1.4% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product 40.45 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.99 1.39 Total Cost, $/Unit 1.6Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced 1.69 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 19.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of 

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High C

Category: Glass Cleaner Category: Glass CleanerSubcategory: Aerosol Subcategory: AerosolTypical noncomp: 12

Average Unit Size 16.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 12

AveraSize 

Proposed Limit: 10 Proposed Limit: 10Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

C

(B)x(

Water 0.002 87.70 0.00 89.70 0.00 Water 0.002 87.70 2-Butoxyethanol 1.150 3.50 0.04 3.00 0.03 2-Butoxyethanol 1.200 3.50 Isopropyl Alcohol 0.720 3.50 0.03 3.00 0.02 Isopropyl Alcohol 0.940 3.50 Non-solvent LVP 3.500 0.10 0.00 0.10 0.00 Non-solvent LVP 7.000 0.10 

Inorganic 0.090 0.10 0.00 0.10 0.00 Inorganic 0.910 0.10 Fragrance 5.000 0.10 0.01 0.10 0.01 Fragrance 10.000 0.10 HC Propellant 0.700 5.00 0.04 4.00 0.03 HC Propellant 1.050 5.00 

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.11 0.09 Total Cost, $/pound % Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -14.72 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current PTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.11 0.09 Total Cost, $/Unit Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -0.82 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC R

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains a

(2) Average unit size = 16.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the ran

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-comp

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Multi-purpose Lubricant - TIER I Category: Multi-purpose Lubricant - TIER ISubcategory: Aerosol Subcategory: AerosolTypical noncomp: 50

Average Unit Size 8.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 50

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 25 Proposed Limit: 25Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

HC Propellant 0.700 28.00 0.20 22.00 0.15 HC Propellant 1.050 28.00 0.2Petroleum base oil 0.404 28.00 0.11 35.00 0.14 Petroleum base oil 0.632 28.00 0.1LVP solvent 0.680 19.00 0.13 35.00 0.24 LVP solvent 0.760 19.00 0.1Mineral Spirits 0.540 22.00 0.12 3.00 0.02 Mineral Spirits 0.800 22.00 0.1

Corrosion inhibitor 0.500 3.00 0.02 5.00 0.03 Corrosion inhibitor 2.000 3.00 0.0

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.57 0.57 Total Cost, $/pound 0.8% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product 0.43 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.29 0.29 Total Cost, $/Unit 0.4Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced 0.01 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 8.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Multi-purpose Lubricant - TIER I Category: Multi-purpose Lubricant - TIER ISubcategory: non-aerosol Subcategory: non-aerosolTypical noncomp: 50

Average Unit Size 110.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 50

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 25 Proposed Limit: 25Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

Petroleum base oil 0.404 30.00 0.12 40.00 0.16 Petroleum base oil 0.632 30.00 0.1LVP solvent 0.680 20.00 0.14 35.00 0.24 LVP solvent 0.760 20.00 0.1Mineral Spirits 0.540 50.00 0.27 25.00 0.14 Mineral Spirits 0.800 50.00 0.4

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.53 0.53 Total Cost, $/pound 0.7% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product 1.40 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 3.62 3.68 Total Cost, $/Unit 5.1Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced 0.03 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 110.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of 

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Multi-purpose Lubricant - TIER II Category: Multi-purpose Lubricant - TIER IISubcategory: Aerosol Subcategory: AerosolTypical noncomp: 25

Average Unit Size 8.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 25

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 10 Proposed Limit: 10Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

HC Propellant 0.700 22.00 0.15 0.00 0.00 HC Propellant 1.050 22.00 0.2Petroleum base oil 0.404 35.00 0.14 47.00 0.19 Petroleum base oil 0.632 35.00 0.2LVP solvent 0.680 35.00 0.24 37.50 0.26 LVP solvent 0.760 35.00 0.2Mineral Spirits 0.540 3.00 0.02 10.00 0.05 Mineral Spirits 0.800 3.00 0.0

Corrosion inhibitor 0.500 5.00 0.03 3.00 0.02 Corrosion inhibitor 2.000 5.00 0.1CO2 Propellant 0.270 0 2.5 0.01 CO2 Propellant 0.270 0 

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.57 0.52 Total Cost, $/pound 0.8% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -9.39 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.29 0.26 Total Cost, $/Unit 0.4Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -0.36 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 8.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A) Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Multi-purpose Lubricant - TIER II Category: Multi-purpose Lubricant - TIER IISubcategory: non-aerosol Subcategory: non-aerosolTypical noncomp: 25

Average Unit Size 110.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 25

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 10 Proposed Limit: 10Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

Petroleum base oil 0.404 40.00 0.16 45.00 0.18 Petroleum base oil 0.632 40.00 0.2LVP solvent 0.680 35.00 0.24 45.00 0.31 LVP solvent 0.760 35.00 0.2Mineral Spirits 0.540 25.00 0.14 10.00 0.05 Mineral Spirits 0.800 25.00 0.2

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.53 0.54 Total Cost, $/pound 0.7% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product 1.35 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 3.68 3.72 Total Cost, $/Unit 4.9Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced 0.05 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 110.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of 

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A) Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Odor Eliminator/Remover Category: Odor Eliminator/RemoverSubcategory: non-aerosol Subcategory: non-aerosolTypical noncomp: 9

Average Unit Size 130.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 9

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 6 Proposed Limit: 6Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

Water 0.002 83.50 0.00 86.50 0.00 Water 0.002 83.50 0.0Isopropyl Alcohol 0.720 5.00 0.04 3.00 0.02 Isopropyl Alcohol 0.940 5.00 0.0VOC Glycol Ether 1.150 3.00 0.03 3.00 0.03 VOC Glycol Ether 1.200 3.00 0.0Solvent LVP 0.680 5.00 0.03 5.00 0.03 Solvent LVP 0.760 5.00 0.0

Fragrance 5.000 3.00 0.15 2.00 0.10 Fragrance 10.000 3.00 0.3Inorganics 0.09 0.5 0.00 0.5 0.00 Inorganics 0.91 0.5 0.0

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.26 0.19 Total Cost, $/pound 0.4% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -25.07 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 2.09 1.56 Total Cost, $/Unit 3.4Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -2.14 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 130.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Penetrant Category: PenetrantSubcategory: Aerosol Subcategory: AerosolTypical noncomp: 50

Average Unit Size 12.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 50

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 25 Proposed Limit: 25Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

HC propellant 0.700 20.00 0.14 0.00 0.00 HC propellant 1.050 20.00 0.2Petroleum base oil 0.404 13.00 0.05 29.00 0.12 Petroleum base oil 0.632 13.00 0.0LVP Solvent 0.680 32.00 0.22 41.00 0.28 LVP Solvent 0.760 32.00 0.2Hydrocarbon solvent 0.540 30.00 0.16 25.00 0.14 Hydrocarbon solvent 0.800 30.00 0.2

Corrosion inhibitor 0.500 5.00 0.03 2.00 0.01 Corrosion inhibitor 2.000 5.00 0.1CO2 Propellant 0.270 0 0.00 3 0.01 CO2 Propellant 0.270 0 0.0

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.60 0.55 Total Cost, $/pound 0.8% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -8.05 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.45 0.41 Total Cost, $/Unit 0.6Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -0.19 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 12.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Penetrant Category: PenetrantSubcategory: non-aerosol Subcategory: non-aerosolTypical noncomp: 50

Average Unit Size 110.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 26

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 25 Proposed Limit: 25Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

Petroleum base oil 0.404 12.00 0.05 25.00 0.10 Petroleum base oil 0.632 12.00 0.0LVP solvent 0.680 38.00 0.26 50.00 0.34 LVP solvent 0.760 38.00 0.2HC solvent 0.540 50.00 0.27 25.00 0.14 HC solvent 0.800 50.00 0.4

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.58 0.58 Total Cost, $/pound 0.7% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -0.15 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 3.97 3.96 Total Cost, $/Unit 5.2Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced 0.00 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 110.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of 

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High C

Category: Pressurized Gas Duster Category: Pressurized Gas DusterSubcategory: aerosol Subcategory: aerosolTypical noncomp: 1

Average Unit Size 10.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 1

AveraSize 

Proposed Limit: 1 Proposed Limit: 1Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

C

(B)x(

HFC-134a 2.000 100.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 HFC-134a 3.500 100.00 HFC-152a 1.770 0.00 0.00 99.00 1.75 HFC-152a 1.770 0.00 Bittering Agent 3.500 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.04 Bittering Agent 7.000 0.00 

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 2.00 1.79 Total Cost, $/pound % Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -10.64 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current PTotal Cost, $/Unit 1.25 1.12 Total Cost, $/Unit Recurring Costs C.E., $/metric ton CO2e Reduced 0.00 Recurring Costs C.E., $/metric to

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains a

(2) Average unit size = 10.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the ran

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-comp

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Spot Remover Category: Spot RemoverSubcategory: Aerosol Subcategory: AerosolTypical noncomp: 25

Average Unit Size 18.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 25

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 15 Proposed Limit: 15Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

HC Propellant 0.700 10.00 0.07 5.00 0.04 HC Propellant 1.050 10.00 0.12-Butoxyethanol 1.150 10.00 0.12 5.00 0.06 2-Butoxyethanol 1.200 10.00 0.1Isopropyl Alcohol 0.720 5.00 0.04 5.00 0.04 Isopropyl Alcohol 0.940 5.00 0.0LVP Glycol Ether 1.150 5.00 0.06 5.00 0.06 LVP Glycol Ether 1.760 5.00 0.0

Solvent LVP 0.680 1.00 0.01 3.00 0.02 Solvent LVP 0.760 1.00 0.0Inorganics 0.090 2 0.00 2 0.00 Inorganics 0.910 2 0.0Water 0.002 67 0.00 75 0.00 Water 0.002 67 0.0

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.29 0.21 Total Cost, $/pound 0.3% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -27.30 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.32 0.24 Total Cost, $/Unit 0.4Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -0.79 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 18.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Spot Remover Category: Spot RemoverSubcategory: non-aerosol Subcategory: non-aerosolTypical noncomp: 8

Average Unit Size 138.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 26

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 3 Proposed Limit: 3Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

2-Butoxyethanol 1.150 4.00 0.05 3.00 0.03 2-Butoxyethanol 1.200 4.00 0.0Isopropyl Alcohol 0.720 4.00 0.03 0.00 0.00 Isopropyl Alcohol 0.940 4.00 0.0Solvent LVP 0.680 1.00 0.01 5.00 0.03 Solvent LVP 0.760 1.00 0.0Inorganics 0.090 5.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 Inorganics 0.910 5.00 0.0Water 0.002 86.00 0.00 89.00 0.00 Water 0.002 86.00 0.0

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.09 0.07 Total Cost, $/pound 0.1% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -16.90 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.76 0.63 Total Cost, $/Unit 1.2Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -0.30 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 138.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of 

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High C

Category: Astringents & Toner Category: Astringents & TonerSubcategory: liquid Subcategory: liquidTypical noncomp: 48.5

Average Unit Size 8.00 wt oz Typical noncomp: 48.5

AveraSize 

Proposed Limit: 35 Proposed Limit: 35Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

C

(B)x(

Ethanol 0.457 48.50 0.22 33.00 0.15 Ethanol 0.510 48.50 Solvent LVP 0.680 1.00 0.01 1.00 0.01 Solvent LVP 0.760 1.00 Water 0.002 49.00 0.00 57.00 0.00 Water 0.002 49.00 Fragrance 5.000 0.50 0.03 0.50 0.03 Fragrance 10.000 0.50 

LVP Glycols 0.620 1.00 0.00 8.50 0.05 LVP Glycols 0.960 1.00 

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.25 0.24 Total Cost, $/pound % Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -7.06 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current PTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.13 0.12 Total Cost, $/Unit Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -0.13 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC R

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains a

(2) Average unit size = 8.00 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

(3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the ran

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-comp

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Personal Fragrance Category: Personal FragranceSubcategory: Aerosol Subcategory: AerosolTypical noncomp: 80

Average Unit Size 3.50 wt oz Typical noncomp: 80

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 75 Proposed Limit: 75Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

Non-solvent LVP 3.500 7.00 0.25 9.00 0.32 Non-solvent LVP 7.000 7.00 0.4Alcohol 0.457 50.00 0.23 50.00 0.23 Alcohol 0.940 50.00 0.4HC Propellant 0.700 30.00 0.21 25.00 0.18 HC Propellant 1.050 30.00 0.3Fragrance 5.000 5.00 0.25 4.00 0.20 Fragrance 10.000 5.00 0.5

Inorganics 0.090 2.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 Inorganics 0.910 2.00 0.0Water 0.002 6 0.00 10 0.00 Water 0.002 6 0.0

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 0.94 0.92 Total Cost, $/pound 1.7% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -1.60 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.20 0.20 Total Cost, $/Unit 0.3Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -0.30 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 3.50 ounce (2) Average unit size = 

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Low Cost High Cost

Category: Personal Fragrance Category: Personal FragranceSubcategory: non-aerosol Subcategory: non-aerosolTypical noncomp: 80

Average Unit Size 3.50 wt oz Typical noncomp: 80

Average UniSize 

Proposed Limit: 75 Proposed Limit: 75Formulation and Cost Comparison Formulation and Cost Comparison

% VOC Compliant 

wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 wt% (D)

Cost 

(B)x(D)/100 wt% (C)

Cost 

(B)x(C)/100 

Non-solvent LVP 3.500 0.50 0.02 0.50 0.02 Non-solvent LVP 7.000 0.50 0.0Alcohol 0.457 80.00 0.37 75.00 0.34 Alcohol 0.940 80.00 0.7Fragrance 5.000 15.00 0.75 15.00 0.75 Fragrance 10.000 15.00 1.5

Inorganics 0.090 0.50 0.00 0.50 0.00 Inorganics 0.910 0.50 0.0Water 0.002 4.00 0.00 9.00 0.00 Water 0.002 4.00 0.0

SUM 100.00 100.00 SUM 100.00 Total Cost, $/pound 1.13 1.11 Total Cost, $/pound 2.2% Cost Diff. Relative to Current Product -2.01 % Cost Diff. Relative to Current ProducTotal Cost, $/Unit 0.25 0.24 Total Cost, $/Unit 0.5Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduced -0.46 Recurring Costs C.E., $/lb VOC Reduc

Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at $ 3.50 per pound Assume: (1) Cost of "All Others" remains at 

(2) Average unit size = 3.50 ounce (2) Average unit size = (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of the most common inorganics in category (3) Cost of "inorganics" is the range of 

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)

Unit Cost 

$/lb 

(B)

Typical Non-compliant

Component (A)
Appendix E 

Acronyms Used in This Report

Acronyms Used in This Report Appendix E -1 

Acronyms Used in This Report 

2003 Survey 2003 Consumer & Commercial Products Survey 

 

AB Assembly Bill 

ACP Alternative Control Plan 

Act California Clean Air Act 

APA Administrative Procedures Act 

ARB Air Resources Board 

 

Board Air Resources Board 

 

Cal/EPA California Environmental Protection Agency 

CCAA California Clean Air Act 

CCR California Code of Regulations 

CE Cost-effectiveness 

CEQA The California Environmental Quality Act 

CFC Chlorofluorocarbon 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations 

CO2 Carbon Dioxide 

CO2e Carbon Dioxide equivalents 

CPRWG Consumer Products Regulation Workgroup 

CRF Capitol Recovery Factor 

 

et seq. et sequens; following 

 

FAR Fourth Assessment Report 

FMA Fragrance Materials Association 

 

GHG Greenhouse Gas 

GWP Global Warming Potential 

 

HAP Hazardous Air Pollutant 

HCFC Hydrochlorofluorocarbon 

HFC Hydrofluorocarbon 

HFE Hydrofluoroether 

 

IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 

IPP Innovative Product Provision 

 

kg Kilogram 
Acronyms Used in This Report Appendix E -2 

 

LVP-VOC Low Vapor Pressure Volatile Organic Compound 

 

MeCl Methylene Chloride 

MIR Maximum Incremental Reactivity 

MMT CO2e Million metric tons of Carbon Dioxide equivalents

MT CO2e Metric tons of Carbon Dioxide equivalents 

 

N2O Nitrous Oxide 

NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

NAICS North American Industry Classification System

 

op. cit. opere citato; from the cited work 

 

Perc Perchloroethylene 

PFC Perfluorocarbon 

PIA Prison Industry Authority 

PM Particulate Matter 

PM2.5 Particulate Matter 2.5 micrometers in diameter 

ppm Parts Per Million 

 

REL Recommended Exposure Limit 

ROE Return On Owner's Equity 

RTU Ready To Use 

 

SAR Second Assessment Report 

SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District 

SIP State Implementation Plan 

SJVAPCD San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District 

Strategy State Strategy for California's 2007 State

Implementation Plan 

SUV Sport Utility Vehicle 

 

TAC Toxic Air Contaminant 

TCE Trichloroethylene 

 

URF Unit Risk Factor 

U.S. EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency 

UV Ultraviolet 

 

VOC Volatile Organic Compound