Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 31 - Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Consumer Products › Section 250-RICR-120-05-31.7 - VOC Content Limits

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Except as
				  provided in §§
										31.6(B) through
				  (F) of this Part, no person shall sell,
				  supply, offer for sale or manufacture for sale in Rhode Island a consumer
				  product, that contains volatile organic compounds in excess of the limits
				  specified in §
										31.7(B) of
				  this Part:
B. Emissions Standards
Product Category
VOC Content Limit
Effective for products manufactured prior to
								  January 1, 2020
(Percent VOC by Weight)
VOC Content Limit
Effective for products manufactured on or after
								  January 1, 2020
(Percent VOC by Weight)
Adhesive Removers (See also §
																31.7(J) of
								  this Part)
- Floor or Wall Covering Adhesive Remover
5
5
- Gasket or Thread Locking Adhesive
								  Remover
50
50
- General Purpose Adhesive Remover
20
20
- Specialty Adhesive Remover
70
70
Adhesives
Aerosol Adhesives:
- Mist Spray Adhesives
65
65
- Web Spray Adhesives
55
55
Special Purpose Spray Adhesives: (See also §
																31.7(G) of
								  this Part)
- Mounting, automotive engine compartment and
								  flexible vinyl
70
70
- Polystyrene Foam and Automobile
65
65
Headliner
- Polyolefin; Laminate Repair/Edgebanding
60
60
- Construction, Panel, Floor Covering Adhesives
								  (See also §
																31.7(J) of
								  this Part)
15
7
Contact Adhesives: (See also §
																31.7(J) of
								  this Part)
- General Purpose Contact Adhesives
55
55
- Special Purpose Contact Adhesives
80
80
General Purpose Adhesives
10
10
Structural Waterproof Adhesives
15
15
Aerosol Cooking Spray
18
18
Air Fresheners:
- Single-Phase Aerosols
30
30
- Double-Phase Aerosols
25
25
- Dual purpose air freshener or
								  disinfectant
n/a
60
- Liquids/Pump Sprays
18
18
- Solids/Semisolids (See also §
																31.7(L) of
								  this Part)
3
3
Antiperspirants (See also §
																31.7(C) of
								  this Part)
- Aerosol
40 HVOC
40 HVOC
10 MVOC
10 MVOC
- Non-Aerosol
0 HVOC
0 HVOC
0 MVOC
0 MVOC
Anti-static Product
- Aerosol
n/a
80
- Non-Aerosol
11
11
Automotive Brake Cleaners
45
n/a
Automotive Rubbing or Polishing Compound
17
17
Automotive Wax, Polish, Sealant or Glaze
- Hard Paste Waxes
45
45
- Instant Detailers
3
3
- All Other Forms
15
15
Automotive Windshield Cleaner
n/a
35
Automotive Windshield Washer Fluids
35
35
Bathroom and Tile Cleaners (See also §
																31.7(J) of
								  this Part)
- Aerosols
7
7
- All Other Forms
5
1
Brake Cleaner
n/a
10
Bug and Tar Remover
40
40
Carburetor or Fuel-injection Air Intake
								  Cleaners
45
10
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners
- Aerosols
7
7
- Non-Aerosols (Dilutables)
0.1
0.1
- Non-Aerosols (Ready-to-Use)
3
3
Charcoal Lighter Material
See §
																31.7(F) of
								  this Part
See §
																31.7(F) of
								  this Part
Deodorants (See also §
																31.7(C) of
								  this Part)
- Aerosol
0 HVOC
0 HVOC
10 MVOC
10 MVOC
- Non-Aerosol
0 HVOC
0 HVOC
0 MVOC
0 MVOC
Disinfectant
- Aerosol
n/a
70
- Non-Aerosol
n/a
1
Dusting Aids
- Aerosols
25
25
- All other forms
7
7
Electrical Cleaner (See also §
																31.7(J) of
								  this Part)
45
45
Electronic Cleaner (See also §
																31.7(J) of
								  this Part)
75
75
Engine Degreasers
- Aerosols
35
10
- Non-Aerosols
5
5
Fabric Protectants
60
60
Fabric Refresher
- Aerosol
15
15
- Non-Aerosol
6
6
Floor Polishes/Waxes
- Products for Flexible Flooring Material
7
1
- Products for Non-resilient Flooring
10
1
- Wood Floor Wax
90
90
Floor Wax Strippers (non aerosol)
(See §
																31.7(H) of
								  this Part)
(See §
																31.7(H) of
								  this Part)
Footware or Leather Care Product (See also §
																31.7(J) of
								  this Part)
- Aerosol
75
75
- Solid
55
55
- All Other Forms
15
15
Furniture Maintenance Products
- Aerosols
17
17
- All Other Forms (except solid or paste)
7
n/a
- Non-Aerosol
n/a
3
General Purpose Cleaners (See also §
																31.7(J) 
								  of this Part)
- Aerosols
10
8
- Non-Aerosols
4
4
General Purpose Degreasers (See also §
																31.7(J) of
								  this Part)
- Aerosols
50
10
- Non-Aerosols
4
4
Glass Cleaners
- Aerosols
12
12
- Non-Aerosols
4
4
Graffiti Remover (See also §
																31.7(J) of
								  this Part)
- Aerosols
50
50
- Non-Aerosols
30
30
Hair Care Products
- Hair Sprays
55
55
- Hair Mousses
6
6
Hair styling Products
- Aerosol and pump sprays
6
6
- All other forms
2
2
Hair Shines
55
55
Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaners or Soap
8
8
Insecticides
- Crawling Bug (Aerosol)
15
15
- Crawling Bug (all other forms)
20
20
- Flea and Tick
25
25
- Flying Bug (Aerosol)
25
25
- Flying Bug (all other forms)
35
35
- Foggers
45
45
- Lawn and Garden (all other forms)
20
20
- Lawn and Garden (Non-Aerosol)
3
3
- Wasp and Hornet
40
40
Laundry Prewashes
- Aerosol/Solids
22
22
- All other forms
5
5
Laundry Starch Products
5
4.5
Metal Polishes/Cleaners
30
30
Multi-Purpose Lubricant (Excluding Solid or
								  Semi-Solid Products)
50
50
Multi -purpose solvent (See also §
																31.7(K) 
								  of this Part)
n/a
3
Nail Polish Removers
75
1
Non-selective Terrestrial Herbicides
								  (Non-Aerosols)
3
3
Oven or Grill Cleaners (See also §
																31.7(J) 
								  of this Part)
- Aerosols/Pump Sprays
8
n/a
- Liquids
5
n/a
- Non-aerosol
n/a
4
- Aerosol
n/a
8
Paint Removers or Strippers (See also §
																31.7(M) of
								  this Part)
50
50
Paint Thinner (See also §
																31.7(K) of
								  this Part)
n/a
3
Penetrants
50
50
Rubber or Vinyl Protectants
- Non-Aerosols
3
3
- Aerosols
10
10
Sanitizer
- Non-Aerosol
n/a
1
- Aerosol
n/a
70
Sealants and Caulking Compounds
4
4
Shaving Creams
5
5
Shaving Gels
7
4
Silicone-Based Multi-Purpose Lubricants
								  (Excluding Solid or Semi-Solid Products)
60
60
Spot Removers
- Aerosols
25
25
- Non-Aerosols
8
8
Temporary hair color (non-aerosol)
n/a
55
Tire Sealants and Inflators
20
20
Toilet/Urinal Care Products (See also §
																31.7(L) of
								  this Part)
- Aerosols
10
10
- Non-Aerosols
3
3
Undercoatings (aerosols)
40
40
Wood Cleaners
- Aerosols
17
17
- Non-Aerosols
4
4
C.
				  Toxic Air Contaminants in Antiperspirants and Deodorants
1. No person shall sell, supply, offer for
				  sale, or manufacture for sale in Rhode Island any antiperspirant or deodorant
				  which contains any compound that has been identified in 17, Cal Code Reg.,
				  § 93000, incorporated in §
											31.4(B) of
				  this Part, as a toxic air contaminant.