Maximum limits of VOC content of regulated paints, expressed as grams of VOC per litre of coating unless specified in a ready

Regulated Vessel Paints

Maximum Limits of

VOC Content

and Effective Dates

1 January 2010

1 April 2012

1

Antenna coatings

530

-

2

Elastomeric adhesives

730

-

3

Extreme high gloss coatings

490

-

4

Heat resistant coatings

420

-

5

High gloss coatings

340

-

6

High temperature coatings

500

-

7

Inorganic zinc coatings

650

-

8

Low activation interior coatings

420

-

9

Marine maintenance coatings

450

-

10

Metallic heat resistant coatings

530

-

11

Navigational aids coatings

340

-

12

Pre-treatment primers

550

-

13

Pre-treatment wash primers

780

-

14

Repair and maintenance thermoplastic coatings

550

-

15

Sealant coatings for wire-sprayed aluminium

610

-

16

Shop primers

700

-

17

Special marking coatings

490

-

18

Tack coatings

610

-

19

Tank lining coatings

500

-

20

Undersea weapons system coatings

340

-

21

Antifouling coatings

-

400

22

Antifouling sealer coatings

-

420

23

Other vessel coatings

340

-

Regulated Pleasure Craft Paints

Maximum Limits of

VOC Content

and Effective Dates

1 January 2011

1 April 2012

1

Clear wood finishes: sealers

550

-

2

Clear wood finishes: varnishes

490

-

3

Finish primers and surfacers

600

-

4

High build primers and surfacers

340

-

5

Pre-treatment wash primers

780

-

6

Teak primers

775

-

7

Topcoats: extreme high gloss coatings

600

-

8

Topcoats: high gloss coatings

420

-

9

Antifouling coatings for aluminium substrates

-

560

10

Antifouling coatings for other substrates

-

330

11

Antifouling sealer coatings

-

420

12

Self-polishing copolymer antifouling coatings

-

400

13

Other pleasure craft coatings

420

-