OHIO & ILLINOIS VOC Rules
updated 11/09/21
This information is only a guide and is not all-inclusive of all VOC regulations
OHIO & ILLINOIS COATING CATEGORY
VOC CONTENT LIMIT
Flat Coatings
100 g/L
Non-Flat Coatings
150 g/L
Non-Flat – High Gloss Coatings
250 g/L
Dry Fog Coatings
400 g/L
Faux Finishing Coatings
350 g/L
Floor Coatings
250 g/L
High-Temperature Coatings
420 g/L
Industrial Maintenance Coatings
340 g/L
Low-Solids Coatings
120 g/L* (1)
Multi-Color Coatings
250 g/L
Pre-Treatment Wash Primers
420 g/L
Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters
200 g/L
Quick-Dry Primers, Sealers and Undercoaters
200 g/L
Rust Preventive Coatings
400 g/L
Shellacs Clear
730 g/L
Opaque
550 g/L
Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters
350 g/L
Stains
250 g/L
Traffic Marking Coatings
150 g/L
Varnishes
350 g/L
Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealers
400 g/L
Wood Preservatives
350 g/L
Illinois enacted VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) regulations for paints that will went into effect on 7/1/09. These regulations are similar to those that have been implemented in the The Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) regions. Under the new regulations, lower VOC limits will be in effect for 54 coatings categories, such as flats, non-flats, primers, stains, varnishes and industrial maintenance coatings. All coatings sold, specified for use or used within the regulated areas must comply with these VOC limits. For additional information on the new VOC regulations, contact your Sherwin-Williams sales representative or local store manager.
Ohio VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) regulations for paints went into effect on 1/1/09 in Ohio. These regulations are similar to those that have been implemented in the The Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) regions. Under the new regulations, lower VOC limits will be in effect for 54 coatings categories, such as flats, non-flats, primers, stains, varnishes and industrial maintenance coatings. All coatings sold, specified for use or used within the regulated areas must comply with these VOC limits.. For additional information on the new VOC regulations, contact your Sherwin-Williams sales representative or local store manager or visit the Ohio EPA website at: www.epa.state.oh.us
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