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.

The following states have adopted Architectural Coatings Rules separate from the National Architectural Coatings Rule.

 

State County Varnish VOC Limit Allowable Waterlox Products
Arizona Maricopa 350 g/L Quarts and VOC Compliant
California All 350 g/L Quarts and VOC Compliant
Delaware / OTC 20051 All 350 g/L Quarts and VOC Compliant
District of Columbia / OTC 20051 All 350 g/L Quarts and VOC Compliant
Maryland / OTC 20051 All 350 g/L Quarts and VOC Compliant
Massachusetts All 450 g/L Quarts and VOC Compliant
New Jersey / OTC 20051 All 350 g/L Quarts and VOC Compliant
New York / OTC 20051,2 All 350 g/L Quarts and VOC Compliant
New York / Small AIM Coatings Manufacturer Exemption2 All 450 g/L TB 5284, TB 6022, TB 3182
Pennsylvania / OTC 20051 All 350 g/L Quarts and VOC Compliant
Virginia / OTC 20051 Northern Counties 350 g/L Quarts and VOC Compliant
OTC1 All 350 g/L Quarts and VOC Compliant
1 As of the date of publication, DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, and the Northern Counties of VA have adopted this new rule effective January 1, 2005, while MA, NH, VT and RI continue to consider the new rules, and CT has decided to do nothing. ME has adopted the new rule effective January 1, 2006.
2 Waterlox Coatings Corporation has been granted a Small Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Coatings Manufacturer Limited Exemption for our Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish (TB 5284); Waterlox Original Satin Finish (TB 6022) and Waterlox Original High Gloss Finish (TB 3182). These products can be sold in gallons in the state of New York until December 31, 2007.

Note: The AIM rule does not include our Marine Sealer and Marine Finish products. These products can be purchased in any size containers in these areas.