EPA VOC Paint Limits

August 29th, 2009 · No Comments

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To achieve an EPA zero-VOC rating, paint must have fewer than 5 grams per liter.  For a low-VOC rating, paint must contain 5 to 250 grams per liter for latext paint, or 380 for allkyd (oil-based) paints.

In addition to the federal government, private-sector building and trade groups have started certifying products.  For paints, look for materials certified by Greenguard, Green Seal, Scientific Certification Systems, or the Master Painters Institute’s Green Performance Standards.

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