Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3745 - Ohio Environmental Protection Agency › Chapter 3745-112 - Volatile Organic Compound Limits in Consumer Products › Section 3745-112-01 - Definitions

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
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(A) Except as otherwise provided in this
			 rule, the definitions in rule
			 3745-15-01 of the
			 Administrative Code  apply to this
			 chapter.
(B) As used in this
			 chapter.
(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, adhesive does not include units of product, less packaging,
			 which consist of more than one gallon. For construction, panel, and floor
			 covering adhesive, and general purpose adhesive only, adhesive also does not
			 include units of product, less packaging, which weigh more than one pound and
			 consist of more than sixteen 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 do not include products
			 that remove adhesives intended for use on humans or animals.
(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 
										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.
For the purpose of this paragraph, the term adhesive means a
				substance used to bond one or more materials. Adhesive includes, but is not
				limited to: caulks; sealants; glues; or similar substances used for the purpose
				of forming a bond.
(3) "Aerosol adhesive" means any adhesive
			 packaged as an aerosol product in which the spray mechanism is permanently
			 housed in a non-refillable can designed for hand-held application without the
			 need for ancillary hoses or spray equipment. Aerosol adhesives include: special
			 purpose spray adhesives; mist spray adhesives; and web spray
			 adhesives.
(4) "Aerosol cooking
			 spray" means any aerosol product designed either to reduce sticking on cooking
			 and baking surfaces or to be applied on food, or both.
(5) "Aerosol product" means a pressurized
			 spray system that dispenses product ingredients by means of a propellant
			 contained in a product or a product's container, or by means of a mechanically
			 induced force. Aerosol product does not include pump spray.
(6) "Agricultural use" means the use of any
			 pesticide or method or device for the control of pests in connection with the
			 commercial production, storage or processing of any animal or plant crop.
			 Agricultural use does not include the sale or use of pesticides in properly
			 labeled packages or containers which are intended for: home use; use in
			 structural pest control; or industrial or institutional use. For the purpose of
			 this definition only:
(a) "Home use" means use
			 in a household or its immediate environment.
(b) "Structural pest control" means a use
			 requiring a license under Chapter 901:5-11 of the Administrative
			 Code.
(c) "Industrial use" means
			 use for or in a manufacturing, mining, or chemical process or use in the
			 operation of factories, processing plants, and similar sites.
(d) "Institutional use" means use within the
			 lines of, or on property necessary for the operation of buildings such as
			 hospitals, schools, libraries, auditoriums, and office complexes.
(7) "Air freshener" means
			 any
			 product including, but not limited to, sprays, wicks, wipes, diffusers,
			 powders, and crystals, designed or labeled for the purpose of masking odors, or
			 freshening, cleaning, scenting, or deodorizing the air. Air freshener includes
			 dual purpose air freshener/disinfectant products. Air freshener does not
			 include products that are used on the human body, products that function
			 primarily as cleaning products as indicated on a product label, odor
			 remover/eliminator, or toilet/urinal care products.
(8) "All other carbon-containing compounds"
			 means all other compounds which contain at least one carbon atom and are not a
			 table B compound, as defined in this rule, 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)
			 "Alternative control plan" or "ACP" means any emissions averaging program as
			 approved by the CARB.
(11)
			 "Antimicrobial hand or body cleaner or soap" means a cleaner or soap which is
			 designed to reduce the level of microorganisms on the skin through germicidal
			 activity. Antimicrobial
			 hand or body cleaner or soap includes, but is not limited to: antimicrobial
			 hand or body washes/cleaners; food handler hand washes; healthcare personnel
			 hand washes; pre-operative skin preparations and surgical scrubs. Antimicrobial
			 hand or body cleaner or soap does not include: prescription drug products;
			 antiperspirants; astringent/ toner; deodorant; facial cleaner or soap;
			 general-use hand or body cleaner or soap; hand dishwashing detergent (including
			 antimicrobial); heavy-duty hand cleaner or soap; medicated astringent/medicated
			 toner; and rubbing alcohol.
(12)
			 "Antiperspirant" means any product including, but not limited to: aerosols;
			 rollons; sticks; pumps; pads; creams; and squeeze-bottles that are intended by
			 the manufacturer to be used to reduce perspiration in the human axilla by at
			 least twenty per cent in at least fifty per cent of a target
			 population.
(13) "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.
(14) "Architectural coating" means a coating
			 applied to stationary structures and their appurtenances, to mobile homes, to
			 pavements, or to curbs.
(15)
									"Aromatic compound" means a carbon containing compound
			 that contains one or more benzene or equivalent heterocyclic rings and has an
			 initial boiling point less than or equal to two hundred eighty degrees Celsius.
			 Aromatic compound does not include compounds excluded from the definition of
			 VOC in this rule.
(16)
									"Artist's solvent / thinner" means any liquid product,
			 labeled to meet ASTM D4236 standard practice for labeling art materials for
			 chronic health hazards, and packaged in a container equal to or less than
			 thirty-four fluid ounces, labeled to reduce the viscosity of, and or remove,
			 art coating compositions or components.
(17) "ASTM" means the
			 American society for testing and materials.
(18)
			 "Astringent/toner" means any product not regulated as a drug by the United
			 States food and drug administration which is 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.
(19)
			 "Automotive brake cleaner" for products manufactured
			 before July 1, 2023, means a cleaning product designed to remove oil,
			 grease, brake fluid, brake pad material or dirt from motor vehicle brake
			 mechanisms.
(20) "Automotive hard
			 paste wax" means an automotive wax or polish that is all of the following:
(a) Designed to protect and improve the
			 appearance of automotive paint surfaces.
(b) A solid at room temperature.
(c) Contains zero per cent water by
			 formulation.
(21) "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.
(22) "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.
(23) "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 auto-body 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.
(24)
									"Automotive
			 windshield cleaner" for products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023 means a
			 product labeled and packaged as an automotive windshield cleaner in the form of
			 a moistened towelette and designed to be used on automotive windshields,
			 automotive mirrors, and automotive headlights. The product must be labeled for
			 automotive use only. Automotive windshield cleaner does not include automotive
			 windshield washer fluid.
(25) "Automotive
			 windshield washer fluid" means any liquid designed for use in a motor vehicle
			 windshield washer system either as an antifreeze or for the purpose of
			 cleaning, washing, or wetting the windshield. Automotive windshield washer
			 fluid does not include fluids placed by the manufacturer in a new
			 vehicle.
(26) "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.
(27)
									"Brake cleaner" for products manufactured on or before
			 July 1, 2023 means a cleaning product designed to remove oil, grease, brake
			 fluid, brake pad material or dirt from motor vehicle brake
			 mechanisms.
(28) "Bug and tar
			 remover" means a product labeled to remove either or both of the following from
			 painted motor vehicle surfaces without causing damage to the finish:
(a) Biological-type residues such as insect
			 carcasses and tree sap.
(b) Road grime, such as road tar, roadway
			 paint markings, and asphalt.
(29) "CARB" means the
			 California air resource board.
(30) "Carburetor or
			 fuel-injection air intake cleaners" means a product designed
			 or labeled to remove fuel deposits, dirt, or
			 other contaminants from a carburetor, choke, throttle body of a fuel-injection
			 system, or associated linkages. Carburetor or fuel-injection air intake
			 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 vacuum lines by using a
			 pressurized sprayer wand.
(31) "Carpet and
			 upholstery cleaner" means a cleaning product designed for the purpose of
			 eliminating dirt and stains on rugs, carpeting, and the interior of motor
			 vehicles 
									or on household furniture or objects upholstered or
			 covered with fabrics such as wool, cotton, nylon or other synthetic fabrics.
			 Carpet and upholstery cleaner includes, but is not limited to, products that
			 make fabric protectant claims. Carpet and upholstery cleaner does not include
			 general purpose cleaners; spot removers; vinyl or leather cleaners; dry
			 cleaning fluids; or products designed exclusively for use at industrial
			 facilities engaged in furniture or carpet manufacturing.
(32)
			 "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: electrical starters and
			 probes; metallic cylinders using paper tinder; natural gas; propane; or fat
			 wood.
(33) "Colorant" means
			 any pigment or coloring material used in a consumer product for an aesthetic
			 effect, or to dramatize an ingredient.
(34) "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 either of the
			 following:
(a) Structural and building
			 components that include, but are not limited to: beams; trusses; studs;
			 paneling (drywall or dry wall laminates; fiberglass reinforced plastic;
			 plywood; particle board; insulation board; pre-decorated hardboard or
			 tile-board; etc.), ceiling and acoustical tile; molding; fixtures; countertops
			 or countertop laminates; cove or wall bases; and flooring or
			 sub-flooring.
(b)
			 Floor or wall coverings that include, but are not limited to: wood or simulated
			 wood covering; carpet; carpet pad or cushion; vinyl-backed carpet; flexible
			 flooring material; non resilient flooring material; mirror tiles and other
			 types of tiles; and artificial grass.
Construction, panel, and floor covering adhesive does not
				include floor seam sealer.
(35) "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.
(36) "Consumer
			 product" means a chemically formulated product used by household and
			 institutional consumers including, but not limited to: detergents; cleaning
			 compounds; polishes; floor finishes; cosmetics; personal care products; home,
			 lawn, and garden products; disinfectants; sanitizers; aerosol paints; and
			 automotive specialty products. Consumer product does not include other paint
			 products, furniture coatings, or architectural coatings. As used in this
			 paragraph consumer product also refers to aerosol adhesives, including aerosol
			 adhesives used for consumer, industrial, and commercial uses.
(37)
			 "Contact adhesive" means a non-aerosol
			 adhesive that meets all of the following:
(a) Is designed for application to both
			 surfaces to be bonded together.
(b) Is
			 allowed to dry before the two surfaces are placed in contact with each
			 other.
(c)
			 Forms an immediate bond that is impossible, or difficult, to reposition after
			 both adhesive-coated surfaces are placed in contact with each other.
(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.
(38) "Contact adhesive
			 - general purpose" means any contact adhesive that is not a contact adhesive -
			 special purpose.
(39) "Contact adhesive
			 - special purpose" means a contact adhesive that meets
			 either of the following:
(a) Is used to
			 bond melamine-covered board, unprimed metal, unsupported vinyl, Teflon,
			 ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, rubber, high pressure laminate or
			 wood veneer one sixteenth 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.
(b) Is used in automotive applications that
			 are either of the following:
(i) Automotive under the-hood applications
			 requiring heat, oil or gasoline resistance.
(ii) Body-side molding, automotive weather
			 strip or decorative trim.
(40)
			 "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.
(41)
			 "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 purpose of this definition
			 only:
(a) "House dust mite product" means a
			 product whose label, packaging, or accompanying literature states that the
			 product is suitable for use against house dust mites, but does not indicate
			 that the product is suitable for use against ants, cockroaches, or other
			 household crawling arthropods.
(b)
			 "House dust mite" means mites which feed primarily on skin cells shed in the
			 home by humans and pets and which belong to the phylum Arthropoda, the
			 subphylum Chelicerata, the class Arachnida, the subclass Acari, the order
			 Astigmata, and the family Pyroglyphidae.
(42) "Date-code" means
			 the day, month and year on which the consumer product was manufactured, filled,
			 or packaged, or a code indicating such a date.
(43) "Deodorant"
			 means:
(a) For products manufactured before
			 January 1, 2009: any product including, but not limited to, aerosols, roll-ons,
			 sticks, pumps, pads, creams, and squeeze-bottles, that is intended by the
			 manufacturer to be used to minimize odor in the human axilla by retarding the
			 growth of bacteria which cause the decomposition of perspiration.
(b) For products manufactured on or after
			 January 1, 2009: any product including, but not limited to, aerosol, roll-ons,
			 sticks, pumps, pads, creams, and squeeze-bottles, that indicates or depicts on
			 the container or packaging, or on any sticker or label affixed thereto, that
			 the product can be used on or applied to the human axilla to provide a scent
			 
										or
			 minimize odor. A deodorant body spray product that indicates or depicts on the
			 container or packaging, or on any sticker or label affixed thereto, that it can
			 be used on or applied to the human axilla, is a deodorant.
(44)
			 "Deodorant body spray" means:
(a) For products
			 manufactured before January 1, 2009: a personal fragrance product with twenty
			 per cent or less fragrance.
(b) For
			 products manufactured on or after January 1, 2009: a personal fragrance product
			 with twenty per cent 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.
(45) "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 
									a person and other than bacteria, virus, or other
			 microorganism on or in living 
									person or other living animals); but not
			 including equipment used for the application of pesticides when sold separately
			 there from.
(46) "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. Products
			 that are labeled as both a sanitizer and a disinfectant are considered
			 disinfectants. Disinfectant does not include: products
			 labeled solely for use on human or animals; products
			 labeled
			 solely for agricultural use; products labeled
			 solely for use in swimming pools, therapeutic tubs, or hot tubs;
			 products which are labeled to be
			 used on heat sensitive critical or semi-critical medical devices or medical
			 equipment surfaces; products which are pre-moistened wipes or towelettes sold
			 exclusively to medical, convalescent, or veterinary establishments; products
			 which are labeled to be applied to food-contact surfaces and are not required
			 to be rinsed prior to contact with food; or 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.
(47) "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.
(48) "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.
(49) "Dry cleaning
			 fluid" means any non-aqueous liquid product designed and labeled exclusively
			 for use on fabrics which are labeled for dry clean only (such as clothing or
			 drapery) or 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.
(50)
									
			 "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.
(51)
			 "Dusting aid" means a product designed to assist in removing dust and other
			 soils from floors and other surfaces without leaving a wax or silicone based
			 coating. Dusting aid does not include pressurized gas duster.
(52)
			 "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.
(53) "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 players; digital video disc
			 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:
(a)
										The product is
			 labeled to clean or degrease electronic equipment, where cleaning or degreasing
			 is accomplished when electrical current exists, or when there is residual
			 electrical potential from a component.
(b)
										The product label
			 clearly displays the statement: "energized electronic equipment use
			 only."
(54) "Energized
			 electrical cleaner" means a product that meets both of the following criteria:
(a) The product is labeled to clean
			 
										or
			 degrease electrical equipment, where cleaning 
										or degreasing
			 is accomplished when electrical current exists, or when there is a residual
			 electrical potential from a component, such as a capacitor.
(b) The product label clearly displays the
			 statements: "energized equipment use only and not to be used for motorized
			 vehicle maintenance, or their parts."
Energized electrical cleaner does not include electronic
				cleaner.
(55) "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.
(56)
			 "Existing product" means any formulation of the same product category and form
			 sold, supplied, manufactured, or offered for sale in Ohio prior to January 1,
			 2009, or any subsequently introduced identical formulation.
(57)
			 "Fabric protectant" means:
(a)
										For products
			 manufactured before July 1, 2023, a product designed to be applied to fabric
			 substrates to protect the surface from soiling from dirt and other impurities
			 or to reduce absorption of liquid into the fabric's fibers. Fabric protectant
			 does not include waterproofers, products designed for use solely on leather, or
			 products designed for use solely on fabrics which are labeled "for dry clean
			 only" and sold in containers of ten fluid ounces or less.
(b)
										For products
			 manufactured on or after July 1, 2023: a product 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 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 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.
(58) "Fabric
			 refresher" means a product labeled to neutralize or eliminate odors on:
			 non-laundered fabric including, but not limited to: soft household surfaces;
			 rugs; carpeting; draperies; bedding, automotive interiors; footwear; athletic
			 equipment; clothing; or 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.
(59) "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.
(60)
			 "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.
(61) "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.
(62) "Flexible
			 flooring material" for products manufactured before
			 July 1, 2023: means asphalt, cork, linoleum, no-wax, rubber, seamless
			 vinyl and vinyl composite flooring.
(63) "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.
(64)
			 "Floor polish or wax" means:
(a)
										For products
			 manufactured before July 1, 2023: a wax, polish, or any other product designed
			 to polish, protect, or enhance floor surfaces by leaving a protective coating
			 that is designed to be periodically replenished. Floor polish or wax does not
			 include: spray buff products; products designed solely for the purpose of
			 cleaning floors; floor finish strippers; products designed for unfinished wood
			 floors; and coatings subject to architectural coatings
			 regulations.
(b)
										For products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023: a
			 product designed or labeled to polish, wax, condition, protect, temporarily
			 seal, or otherwise enhance floor surfaces by leaving a protective finish that
			 is designed or labeled to be periodically replenished. Floor polish or wax does
			 not include spray buff products, floor wax strippers, products designed or
			 labeled for unfinished wood floors, or coatings subject to architectural
			 coatings regulations.
Floor polish or wax is divided into
				three categories: products for resilient flooring materials, products for
				nonresilient floring materials and wood floor wax. For the purposes of this
				rule:
(i)
											"Resilient flooring material" means flexible flooring
			 material including but is not limited to, asphalt, cork, linoleum, no-wax,
			 rubber, seemless vinyl, and vinyl composite flooring.
(ii)
											"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.
(iii)
											"Wood floor
			 wax" means wax-based products for use solely on wood floors.
(65) "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.
(66) "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.
(67) "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.
(68)
			 "Footwear or leather care product" means any product designed or labeled to be
			 applied to footwear or to other leather articles/components, to maintain,
			 enhance, clean, protect, or modify the appearance, durability, fit, or
			 flexibility of the footwear or leather article/component. Footwear includes
			 both leather and non-leather foot apparel. Footwear or leather care product
			 does not include: fabric protectant; general purpose adhesive; contact
			 adhesive; vinyl/fabric/ leather/polycarbonate coating; rubber
			 
									/vinyl
			 protectant; fabric refresher; products solely for deodorizing; or sealant
			 products with adhesive properties used to create external protective layers
			 greater than two millimeters thick.
(69) "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 two
			 millimeters of mercury at twenty degrees Celsius, the sole purpose of which is
			 to impart an odor or scent, or to counteract a malodor.
(70)
			 "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.
(71) "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.
(72) "Gel" means a
			 colloid in which the disperse phase has combined with the continuous phase to
			 produce a semisolid material, such as jelly.
(73) "General purpose
			 adhesive" means any non-aerosol adhesive designed for use on a variety of
			 substrates. General purpose adhesive does not include: contact adhesives;
			 construction, panel, and floor covering adhesives; 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); 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).
(74) "General purpose
			 cleaner" means a product 
									labeled to clean 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.
(75) 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; oven or grill cleaner; products
			 used exclusively in solvent cleaning tanks or related equipment; or products
			 that are exclusively sold
			 directly
			 or through distributors to establishments which manufacture or construct
			 goods or commodities; and labeled exclusively for "use in the manufacturing
			 process only."
For the purpose of this definition 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.
(76) "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.
(77) "Glass cleaner"
			 means a cleaning product designed primarily for cleaning surfaces made of
			 glass. Glass cleaner does not include products designed solely for the purpose
			 of cleaning optical materials used in eyeglasses, photographic equipment,
			 scientific equipment and photocopying machines.
(78) "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.
(79) "Hair mousse"
			 means a hairstyling foam designed to facilitate styling of a coiffure and
			 provide limited holding power.
(80) "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.
(81)
			 "Hair spray" means:
(a) For products
			 manufactured before January 1, 2009: a consumer product designed primarily for
			 the purpose of dispensing droplets of a resin on and into a hair coiffure which
			 will impart sufficient rigidity to the coiffure to establish or retain the
			 style for a period of time.
(b) For
			 products manufactured on or after January 1, 2009: a consumer product that is
			 applied to styled hair, and is designed or labeled to provide sufficient
			 rigidity, to hold, retain and/or (finish) the style of the hair for a period of
			 time. Hair spray includes: aerosol hair sprays; pump hair sprays; spray waxes;
			 color, glitter, or sparkle hairsprays that make finishing claims; and products
			 that are both a styling and finishing product. Hair spray does not include
			 spray products that are intended to aid in styling but does not provide
			 finishing of a hairstyle. For the purpose of this definition, finish or
			 finishing means the maintaining and/or holding of previously styled hair for a
			 period of time. For the purpose of this definition, styling means the forming,
			 sculpting, or manipulating the hair to temporarily alter the hair's
			 shape.
(82) "Hair styling
			 gel" means a consumer product manufactured before January 1, 2009 that is a
			 high viscosity, often gelatinous, product that contains a resin and is designed
			 for the application to hair to aid in styling and sculpting of the hair
			 coiffure.
(83) "Hair styling
			 product" means a consumer product manufactured on or after January 1 2009, that
			 is designed or labeled for the application to wet, damp or dry hair to aid in
			 defining, shaping, lifting, styling 
									or sculpting of the hair. Hair styling product
			 includes, but is not limited to: hair balm; clay, cream; creme; curl
			 straightener; gel; liquid; lotion; paste; pomade; putty; root lifter; serum;
			 spray gel; stick; temporary hair straightener; wax; spray products that aid in
			 styling but do not provide finishing of a hairstyle; and leave-in volumizers,
			 detanglers 
									or conditioners that make styling claims. Hair styling
			 product does not include: hair mousse; hair shine; hair spray; or shampoos
			 
									or
			 conditioners that are rinsed from the hair prior to styling. For the purpose of
			 this definition, finish or finishing means the maintaining
			 
									or
			 holding of previously styled hair for a period of time. For the purpose of this
			 definition, styling means the forming, sculpting, or manipulating the hair to
			 temporarily alter the hair's shape.
(84) "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.
(85)
			 "Herbicide" means a pesticide product designed to kill or retard a plant's
			 growth, but excludes products that are for agricultural use; or restricted
			 materials that require a permit for use and possession.
(86)
									"High-temperature coating" means a high performance coating
			 labeled and formulated for application to substrates exposed continuously or
			 intermittently to temperatures above two hundred and four degrees Celsius (four
			 hundred degrees Fahrenheit).
(87) "High volatility
			 organic compound" or "HVOC" means any volatile organic compound that exerts a
			 vapor pressure greater than eighty millimeters of mercury when measured at
			 twenty degrees Celsius.
(88) "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.
(89)
									"Industrial maintenance coating" means a high
			 performance architectural coating, including primers, sealers, undercoaters,
			 intermediate coats, and topcoats formulated for application to substrates,
			 including floors, exposed to one or more of the following extreme environmental
			 conditions listed in this paragraph and labeled "For industrial use only," "For
			 professional use only," "Not for residential use," or "Not intended for
			 residential use."
(a)
										Immersion in water, wastewater, or chemical solutions
			 (aqueous and nonaqueous solutions), or chronic exposure of interior surfaces to
			 moisture condensation.
(b)
										Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic, or
			 acidic agents, or to chemicals, chemical fumes, or chemical mixtures or
			 solutions.
(c)
										Frequent exposure to temperatures above one hundred
			 twenty-one degrees Celsius (two hundred fifty degrees
			 Fahrenheit).
(d)
										Frequent heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and
			 frequent scrubbing with industrial solvents, cleansers, scouring
			 agents.
(e)
										Exterior exposure of metal structures and structural
			 components.
(90) "Innovative
			 product exemption" or "IPE" means a determination that a particular consumer
			 product will result in less VOC emissions as compared to a representative
			 compliant consumer product or as compared to the reformulation of the
			 particular product in order to comply with a VOC content limit due to some
			 characteristic of the product formulation, design, delivery system, or other
			 factor. Such determination must be in accordance with paragraphs (L) and (M) of
			 rule
			 3745-112-04 of the
			 Administrative Code for a chemically formulated consumer product, and be issued
			 by either of the following:
(a) CARB pursuant to the consumer products
			 regulations (including all amendments and supplements) at Title 17, Subchapter
			 8.5, Article 1, Section 94503.5 or Article 2, Section 94511 of the California
			 Code of Regulations.
(b) The
			 air pollution control agency of another state pursuant to its consumer product
			 regulations, if those consumer product regulations are based on the OTC model
			 rule for consumer products.
(91) "Insecticide"
			 means a pesticide product that is designed for use against insects or other
			 arthropods, but excluding products that are: for agricultural use; or for a use
			 which requires a structural pest control license under Chapter 901:5-11 of the
			 Administrative Code; or restricted materials that require a permit for use and
			 possession.
(92) "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.
(93) "Institutional
			 product", "industrial and institutional product" or "I & I product" means a
			 consumer product that is designed for use in the maintenance or operation of an
			 establishment that meets either of the following:
(a) Manufactures, transports, or sells goods
			 or commodities, or provides services for profit.
(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.
(94) "Label" means any
			 written, printed, or graphic matter affixed to, applied to, attached to, blown
			 into, formed, molded into, embossed on, or appearing upon any consumer product
			 or consumer product package, for purposes of branding, identifying, or giving
			 information with respect to the product or to the contents of the
			 package.
(95) "Laundry prewash"
			 means a product that is designed for application to a fabric prior to
			 laundering and that supplements and contributes to the effectiveness of laundry
			 detergents 
									or provides specialized performance.
(96)
			 "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, fabric finish, sizing,
			 and starch.
(97) "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
			 paragraph (C) of rule
			 3745-112-05
			 of the Administrative Code aerosol lawn and garden insecticides may claim to
			 kill insects or other arthropods.
(98) "Liquid" means a
			 substance or mixture of substances which is capable of a visually detectable
			 flow as determined under ASTM D4359. Liquid does not include powders or
			 other materials that are composed entirely of solid particles.
(99)
			 "Lubricant" means a product designed to reduce friction, heat, noise, or wear
			 between moving parts, or to loosen rusted or immovable parts or mechanisms.
			 Lubricant does not include: automotive power steering fluids; products for use
			 inside power generating motors, engines, and turbines, and their associated
			 power-transfer gearboxes; two cycle oils or other products designed to be added
			 to fuels; products for use on the human body; or animals; or products that are
			 exclusively sold 
									directly or
			 through distributors to establishments which manufacture or construct
			 goods or commodities and are labeled exclusively for "use in the manufacturing
			 process only."
(100) "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 millimeters of mercury at twenty degrees Celsius, as determined
			 by CARB method 310.
(b) Is a
			 chemical compound with more than twelve carbon atoms, or a chemical mixture
			 comprised solely of compounds with more than twelve carbon atoms as verified by
			 formulation data, and the vapor pressure and boiling point are unknown.
(c) Is a chemical compound with a boiling
			 point greater than two hundred sixteen degrees Celsius, as determined by CARB
			 method 310.
(d) Is
			 the weight per cent of a chemical mixture that boils above two hundred sixteen
			 degrees Celsius, as determined by CARB method 310.
For the purpose of the definition of LVP-VOC, chemical compound
				means a molecule of definite chemical formula and isomeric structure, and
				chemical mixture means a substrate comprised of two or more chemical
				compounds.
(101) "Manufacturer"
			 means any person who imports, manufactures, assembles, produces, packages,
			 repackages, or re-labels a consumer product.
(102) "Medicated
			 astringent/medicated toner" means any product regulated as a drug by the United
			 States food and drug administration 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.
(103) "Medium
			 volatility organic compound" or "MVOC" means any volatile organic compound that
			 exerts a vapor pressure greater than two millimeters of mercury and less than
			 or equal to eighty millimeters of mercury when measured at twenty degrees
			 Celsius.
(104) "Metal
			 polish/cleanser" means any product designed primarily to improve the appearance
			 of finished metal, metallic, or metallized surfaces by physical or chemical
			 action. To improve the appearance means to remove or reduce stains, impurities,
			 or oxidation from surfaces or to make surfaces smooth and shiny. Metal
			 polish/cleanser includes, but is not limited to, metal polishes used on brass,
			 silver, chrome, copper, stainless steel and other ornamental metals. Metal
			 polish/cleanser does not include: automotive wax, polish, sealant or glaze,
			 wheel cleaner, paint remover or stripper; products designed and labeled
			 exclusively for automotive and marine detailing; or products designed for use
			 in degreasing tanks.
(105) "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.
(106) "Multi-purpose
			 dry lubricant" means any lubricant which is both of the
			 following:
(a) Designed and labeled to
			 provide lubricity by depositing a thin film of graphite, molybdenumdisulfide,
			 or polytetrafluoroethylene or closely related fluoropolymer on surfaces.
(b) Designed for general purpose lubrication,
			 or for use in a wide variety of applications.
(107) "Multi-purpose
			 lubricant" means any lubricant designed for general purpose lubrication, or for
			 use in a wide variety of applications. Multi-purpose lubricant does not include
			 multi-purpose dry lubricants, penetrants, or silicone-based multi-purpose
			 lubricants.
(108) "Multi-purpose
			 solvent" means:
(a)
										For products manufactured before July 1, 2023: 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 July 1, 2023; any liquid product designed or labeled
			 to be used for dispersing, dissolving, or removing contaminants or other
			 organic materials. Multi-purpose solvent also includes all of the
			 following:
(i)
											
			 Products that do not display specific use instructions on the product container
			 or packaging.
(ii)
											Products that do not specify an end-use function or
			 application on the product container or packaging.
(iii)
											Solvents used
			 in institutional facilities, except for laboratory reagents used in analytical,
			 educational, research, scientific or other laboratories.
(iv)
											Paint clean-up
			 products.
(v)
											Products labeled to prepare surfaces for
			 painting.
For the purposes of this definition
				only, paint clean-up means any liquid product labeled for cleaning oil-based or
				water-based paint, lacquer, varnish, or related coatings from, but not limited
				to, painting equipment or tools, plastics, or metals.
Multi-purpose solvent does not include:
				solvents used in cold cleaners, vapor degreasers, conveyorized degreasers or
				film cleaning machines; solvents labeled exclusively for the clean-up of
				application equipment used for polyaspartic and polyurea coatings; solvents
				that are incorporated into, or used exclusively in the manufacture or
				construction of, the goods or commodities at the site of the establishment;
				products that are labeled exclusively to clean a specific contaminant, on a
				single substrate, in specific situations; or any product making any
				representation that the product may be used as, or is suitable for use as a
				consumer product which qualifies under another definition in this rule, such
				products are not multi-purpose solvents and are subject to the most restrictive
				limit provision of paragraph (C) of rule
				3745-112-05
				of the Administrative Code.
(109) "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.
(110) "Nail polish
			 remover" means a product designed to remove nail polish and coatings from
			 fingernails or toenails.
(111) "Non-aerosol
			 product" means any consumer product that is not dispensed by a pressurized
			 spray system.
(112) "Non-carbon
			 containing compound" means any compound which does not contain any carbon
			 atoms.
(113) "Non-resilient
			 flooring" for products manufactured before July 1,
			 2023: means flooring of a mineral content which is not flexible.
			 Non-resilient flooring" includes terrazzo, marble, slate, granite, brick,
			 stone, ceramic tile and concrete.
(114) "Non-selective
			 terrestrial herbicide" means a terrestrial herbicide product that is toxic to
			 plants without regard to species.
(115) "Ohio sales"
			 means the sales (net pounds of product, less packaging and container, per year)
			 in Ohio for either the calendar year immediately prior to the year that the
			 registration is due or, if that data is not available, any consecutive twelve
			 month period commencing no earlier than two years prior to the due date of the
			 registration. If direct sales data for Ohio is not available, sales may be
			 estimated by prorating national or regional sales data by population.
(116) "OTC" means the
			 ozone transport commission.
(117) "Oven
			 or grill cleaner" means
			 a
			 product labeled exclusively to  remove baked on greases
			 or deposits from food preparation or food cooking surfaces. A product that is
			 labeled as an oven or grill cleaner that makes claims that it is suitable for
			 degreasing other hard surfaces is a general purpose degreaser. A product that
			 is labeled as an oven or grill cleaner that makes claims that it is suitable
			 for cleaning other hard surfaces is a general purpose cleaner.
(118) "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.
(119) "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.
(120) "Paint thinner"
			 for products manufactured on or after July 1,
			 2023: 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 label of its packaging. Paint thinner does not include any of the
			 following products:
(a)
										Artist's
			 solvent/thinner.
(b)
										Products that are sold in containers with a capacity of
			 five gallons or more and labeled exclusively for the thinning of industrial
			 maintenance coatings, zinc-rich primers, or high temperature
			 coatings.
(c)
										Products labeled and used exclusively as an ingredient
			 in a specific coating or coating brand line, whereby the coating would not be
			 complete or useable without the specific ingredient.
(d)
										Products that
			 meet both of the following criteria:
(i)
											The principle display panel of the product displays, in
			 a font size as large as, or larger than, the font size of all other words on
			 the panel (not including the font size used for the company name, brand name,
			 or logo), language that the product is used exclusively for the thinning of
			 industrial maintenance coatings, zinc-rich primers, or high temperature
			 coatings.
(ii)
											No representation is made anywhere on the product
			 container or packaging, or any label or sticker attached thereto, that the
			 product is suitable for use or may be used for any other purpose except the
			 thinning of industrial maintenance coatings, zinc-rich primers, or high
			 temperature coatings.
(121) "Penetrant"
			 means a lubricant designed and labeled primarily to loosen metal parts that
			 have bonded together due to rusting, oxidation, or other causes. Penetrant does
			 not include multi-purpose lubricants that claim to have penetrating qualities,
			 but are not labeled primarily to loosen bonded parts.
(122) "Person" means
			 any individual, public or private corporation, political subdivision,
			 government agency, department or bureau of the state, municipality, industry,
			 co-partnership, association, firm, trust, estate or any legal entity
			 whatsoever.
(123) "Personal
			 fragrance product" means any product which is applied to the human body or
			 clothing for the primary purpose of adding a scent or masking a malodor,
			 including cologne, perfume, aftershave, and toilet water. Personal fragrance
			 product does not include: deodorant; medicated products designed primarily to
			 alleviate fungal or bacterial growth on feet or other areas of the body;
			 mouthwashes, breath fresheners and deodorizers; lotions, moisturizers, powders
			 or other skin care products used primarily to alleviate skin conditions such as
			 dryness and irritations; products designed exclusively for use on human
			 genitalia; soaps, shampoos, and products primarily used to clean the human
			 body; and fragrance products designed to be used exclusively on non-human
			 animals.
(124) "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.
(125) "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.
(126) "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.
(127) "Product brand
			 name" means the name of the product exactly as it appears on the principal
			 display panel of the product.
(128) "Product
			 category" means the applicable category which best describes the product as
			 listed in the table of standards of paragraph (A) of rule
			 3745-112-03 of the
			 Administrative Code.
(129) "Product form,"
			 for the purpose of complying with rule
			 3745-112-06
			 of the Administrative Code 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
(130) "Propellant"
			 means a liquefied or compressed gas that is used in whole or in part, such as a
			 co-solvent, to expel a liquid or any other material from the same
			 self-pressurized container or from a separate container.
(131) "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.
(132) "Responsible
			 party" means the company, firm or establishment that is listed on the product's
			 label. If the label lists two companies, firms or establishments, the
			 responsible party is the party that the product was manufactured for or
			 distributed by, as noted on the label.
(133) "Restricted
			 materials" means pesticides established as restricted materials under Chapter
			 901:5-11 of the Administrative Code.
(134) "Retail outlet"
			 means any establishment at which consumer products are sold, supplied, or
			 offered for sale directly to consumers.
(135) "Retailer"
			 means any person who sells, supplies, or offers consumer products for sale
			 directly to consumers.
(136) "Roll-on
			 product" means any antiperspirant or deodorant that dispenses active
			 ingredients by rolling a wetted ball or wetted cylinder on the affected
			 area.
(137) "Rubber/vinyl protectant" means:
(a)
										For products manufactured before July 1, 2023: any
			 product designed to protect, preserve or renew vinyl, rubber, and plastic on
			 vehicles, tires, luggage, furniture, and household products such as vinyl
			 covers, clothing, and accessories. Rubber/vinyl protectant does not include
			 products primarily designed to clean the wheel rim, such as aluminum or
			 magnesium wheel cleaners, and tire cleaners that do not leave an
			 appearance-enhancing or protective substance on the tire.
(b)
										For products
			 manufactured on or after July 1, 2023: any product labeled to protect, preserve
			 or renew vinyl, or rubber on vehicles, tires, luggage, furniture, 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-enchancing 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.
(138) "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.
(139)
									"Sanitizer" means: for products manufactured on or
			 after July 1, 2023, a product that is labeled as a sanitizer, or labeled to
			 reduce, but not necessary eliminate, microorganisms in the air, on surfaces, or
			 on inanimate objects, and whose label is registered as a sanitizer under the
			 Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Products that are labeled
			 as both a sanitizer and a disinfectant are considered disinfectants. Sanitizer
			 does not include: disinfectant; products labeled solely for use on humans or
			 animals; products labeled solely for agricultural use; products labeled solely
			 for use in swimming, therapeutic tubs, or hot tubs; products which are labeled
			 to be used on heat sensitive critical or semi-critical medical devices or
			 medical equipment surfaces; products which are pre-moistened wipes or
			 towelettes sold exclusively to medical, convalescent or veterinary
			 establishments; products which are labeled to be applied to foodcontact
			 surfaces and are not required to be rinsed prior to contact with food; or
			 products which are labeled as bathroom and tile cleaners, glass cleaners,
			 general purpose cleaners, toilet/urinal care products, metal polishers, carpet
			 cleaners, or fabric refreshers that may also make sanitizing or anti-microbial
			 claims on the label.
(140) "Sealant and
			 caulking compound" means any product with adhesive properties that is designed
			 to fill, seal, waterproof, or weatherproof gaps or joints between two surfaces.
			 Sealant and caulking compound does not include: roof cements and roof sealants;
			 insulating foams; removable caulking compounds; clear/paintable/water resistant
			 caulking compounds; floor seam sealers; products designed exclusively for
			 automotive uses; or sealers that are applied as continuous coatings. Sealant
			 and caulking compound also does not include units of product, less packaging,
			 which weigh more than one pound and consist of more than sixteen fluid ounces.
			 For the purpose of this definition only, removable caulking compounds means a
			 compound which temporarily seals windows or doors for three to six month time
			 intervals, and clear/paintable/ water resistant caulking compounds means a
			 compound which contains no appreciable level of opaque fillers or pigments,
			 transmits most or all visible light through the caulk when cured, is paintable,
			 and is immediately resistant to precipitation upon application.
(141) "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.
(142) "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.
(143) "Shaving gel"
			 means an aerosol product which dispenses a post-foaming semisolid designed to
			 be used with a blade, cartridge razor, or other shaving system in the removal
			 of facial or other bodily hair. Shaving gel does not include shaving
			 cream.
(144) "Silicone-based
			 multi-purpose lubricant" means any lubricant which is both of the following:
(a) Designed and labeled to provide lubricity
			 primarily through the use of silicone compounds including, but not limited to,
			 polydimethylsiloxane.
(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.
(145) "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.
(146) "Solid" means a
			 substance or mixture of substances which, either whole or subdivided (such as
			 the particles comprising a powder), is not capable of visually detectable flow
			 as determined under ASTM 
									D4359.
(147) "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 chlorideplastic with at least five per cent, 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 
										E260 including any subsequent amendments or from
			 product formulation data.
(c)
			 "Polystyrene foam adhesive" means an aerosol adhesive designed to bond
			 polystyrene foam to substrates.
(d)
			 "Automobile headliner adhesive" means an aerosol adhesive designed to bond
			 together layers in motor vehicle headliners.
(e) "Polyolefin adhesive" means an aerosol
			 adhesive designed to bond polyolefins (e.g. polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.)
			 to substrates.
(f) "Laminate
			 repair/edgebanding adhesive" means an aerosol adhesive designed for
			 either of the following:
(i) The touch-up or repair of items laminated
			 with high pressure laminates (e.g. lifted edges, delaminations, etc.).
(ii) 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 purpose 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 two hundred sixty-five
				degrees Fahrenheit, and at pressures between one thousand and one thousand four
				hundred pounds per square inch.
(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 two hundred to two hundred seventy-five
			 degrees Fahrenheit.
(148) "Spot remover"
			 means any product labeled to clean localized areas, or remove localized spots
			 or stains on cloth or fabric such as drapes, carpets, upholstery, and clothing,
			 that does not require subsequent laundering to achieve stain removal. Spot
			 remover does not include dry cleaning fluid, laundry prewash, or multi-purpose
			 solvent.
(149) "Spray buff
			 product" means a product designed to restore a worn floor finish in conjunction
			 with a floor buffing machine and special pad.
(150) "Stick product"
			 for products manufactured before July 1, 2023:
			 means any antiperspirant or deodorant that contains active ingredients in a
			 solid matrix form, and that dispenses the active ingredients by frictional
			 action on the affected area.
(151) "Structural
			 waterproof adhesive" for products manufactured before
			 July 1, 2023: means an adhesive whose bond lines are resistant to
			 conditions of continuous immersion in fresh or salt water, and that conforms
			 with federal specification MMM-A-181D (Type 1, Grade A). This definition is as
			 per the federal consumer products regulation contained in 40 CFR Part 59 ,
			 Subpart C.
(152) "Table B
			 compound" means any carbon-containing compound listed as an exception to the
			 definition of VOC in 
			 this rule.
(153)
									"Temporary hair color" means: for products manufactured
			 on or after July 1, 2023, any product that applies color, glitter, or
			 ultraviolet-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.
(154) "Terrestrial"
			 means to live on or grow from land.
(155) "Tire sealant
			 and inflator" means any pressurized product that is designed to temporarily
			 inflate and seal a leaking tire.
(156) "Toilet/urinal
			 care product" means any product designed or labeled to clean
			 
									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; or 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.
(157) "Type A
			 propellent" means a compressed gas such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrogen
			 oxide, 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.
(158) "Type B
			 propellent" means any halocarbon which is used as a propellent including
			 chlorofluorocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, and
			 hydrofluorocarbons.
(159) "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).
(160) "Undercoating"
			 means any aerosol product designed to impart a protective, non-paint layer to
			 the undercarriage, trunk interior, 
									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.
(161) "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.
(162)
			 "Vinyl/fabric/leather/polycarbonate coating" means a coating designed and
			 labeled exclusively to coat vinyl, fabric, leather, or polycarbonate
			 substrates.
(163) "Volatile
			 organic compound" or "VOC" means a compound as defined in rule
			 3745-21-01
			 of the Administrative Code.
(164) "VOC content"
			 means, except for charcoal lighter products, the total weight of VOC in a
			 product expressed as a percentage of the product weight (exclusive of the
			 container or packaging), as determined pursuant to rule
			 3745-112-08 of the
			 Administrative Code.
(165) "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.
(166) "Waterproofer"
			 means a product designed and labeled exclusively to repel water from fabric or
			 leather substrates. Waterproofer does not include fabric protectants.
(167) "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; or synthetic polymers such as polyethylene.
(168) "Web spray
			 adhesive" means any aerosol adhesive which is not a mist spray adhesive or
			 special purpose spray adhesive.
(169) "Wood cleaner"
			 means a product labeled to clean wooden materials including but not limited to:
			 decking; fences; flooring; logs; cabinetry; or 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.
(170) "Wood floor
			 wax" means : for products manufactured before July 1,
			 2023, wax-based products for use solely on wood floors.
(171)
									"Zinc Rich
			 Primer" means a coating that meets all the following specifications:
(a)
										The coating
			 contains at least sixty-five per cent metallic zinc powder or zinc dust by
			 weight of total solids.
(b)
										The coating is formulated for application to metal
			 substrates to provide a firm bond between the substrate and subsequent
			 applications of coatings.
(c)
										The coating is intended for professional use only and
			 labeled "For Professional Use Only," "For Industrial Use Only," "Not for
			 residential use," or "Not intended for residential use."