What is all this talk about VOC?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are found in everything from paints and coatings to underarm deodorant.  Recently some states (see chart and map below) have enacted  new laws concerning limits on volatile organic compounds (VOC) for the Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) industry.

Definitions: 
VOC: Any volatile compound containing at least an atom of carbon. Our solvent-based architectural coatings contain mineral spirits, a petroleum distillate containing carbon.  VOC Content: The weight of VOC per volume of coating. 

How does this affect you?
You can still buy our complete product line in quarts in all 50 states.  For our customers who live in states with VOC restrictions, we also have a new line of VOC compliant versions of our 2 most popular products, Original Sealer/Finish (TB6038) and Original Satin Finish (TB6035), both of which are available in gallons & quarts

Some retailers have not yet stocked our new VOC Compliant product.   If you cannot locate your favorite Waterlox product from your retailer,  or if you have questions about VOC regulations please Contact Us

The following states have adopted Architectural Coatings Rules separate from the National Architectural Coatings Rule: Note: Architectural Coatings rules only apply to those coatings applied to stationary structures and their appurtenances at the site of installation. Further, appurtenance, means any accessory to a stationary structure coated at the site of installation, whether installed or detached. Therefore, our Marine Finish and Marine Sealer products are not regulated by these rules, nor do these rules apply to any of our products unless they’re used in the aforementioned applications.                                     State Federal AIM Rule AZ CA SCAQMD CT DE D.C. IL ME MD MA NH NJ NY OH PA VA County/City All states other than those listed See Map All Except SCAQMD All All All All All All All All All All All All All See Map Rule 40 CFR Part 59, Subpart D Reg III  Rule 335 CARB/SCM Rule 1113 Section 22a-174-41 Rule 41 Rule 722 Subpart c, Sec. 233.300 Chapter 151 COMAR 26.11.33 310 CMR 7:25 Env-A 4200 Rule 23 Rule 205 OAC Rule 3745-113-01 Chapter 130.601 Article 49 Eff. Date 9.13.99 7.31.91 6.1.00 7.1.06 5.1.08 1.1.05 1.1.05 1.1.09 1.1.06 1.1.05 10.1.95 1.1.07 1.1.05 1.1.05 1.1.09 1.1.05 1.1.05 Sell Through N/A N/A N/A N/A 3 Yrs. N/A N/A 3 Yrs. 3 Yrs. N/A N/A 3 Yrs. Unlimited/SME N/A 3 Yrs. N/A N/A Conjugated Oil Varnish Limit N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 450 g/L N/A N/A Varnish Limit 450 g/L 348 g/L 350 g/L 275 g/L 350 g/L 350 g/L 350 g/L 350 g/L 350 g/L 350 g/L 450 g/L 350 g/L 350 g/L 350 g/L 350 g/L 350 g/L 350 g/L Quart Exemption Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Details Exceedence Fee (VOC Tax) for products in excess of the rule.   275 g/L - 1.1.10               350 g/L - 1.1.09   See Map           Acronym Key:       AIM - Architectural and Industrial Maintenance.   CARB - California Air Resources Board.   EPA - Environmental Protection Agency   LADCO - Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium (IL, IN, MI, WI, OH)   OTC - Ozone Transport Commission (CT, DE, D.C., MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, VA)   SCAQMD - South Coast Air Quality Management District - Orange County, and portions of Los Angeles, Riverside an d Sn Bernardino Counties. Check your zip code HERE.   SME - Small Coatings Manufacturer Exemption