310 CMR, § 7.25
AEROSOL COATING PRODUCT means an aerosol coating product containing pigments or resins that is packaged in a disposable can for hand-held application, or for use in specialized equipment for ground traffic/marking applications.
ANTENNA COATING means a coating labeled and formulated exclusively for application to equipment and associated structural appurtenances that are used to receive or transmit electromagnetic signals.
ANTIFOULING COATING means a coating labeled and formulated for application to submerged stationary structures and their appurtenances to prevent or reduce the attachment of marine or freshwater biological organisms. To qualify as an antifouling coating, the coating must be registered with both the U.S. EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. § 136et seq.) and with the under the Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act.
APPURTENANCE means any accessory to a stationary structure coated at the site of installation, whether installed or detached, including but not limited to: bathroom and kitchen fixtures; cabinets; concrete forms; doors; elevators; fences; hand railings; heating equipment, air conditioning equipment, and other fixed mechanical equipment or stationary tools; lampposts; partitions, pipes and piping systems; rain gutters and downspouts; stairways; fixed ladders; catwalks and fire escapes; and window screens.
ARCHITECTURAL COATING means a coating to be applied to stationary structures or the appurtenances at the site of installation, to portable buildings at the site of installation, to pavements, or to curbs. Coatings applied in shop applications or to nonstationary structures such as airplanes, ships, boats, railcars, and automobiles, and adhesives are not considered architectural coatings for the purposes of 310 CMR 7.25.
ASTM means the American Society for Testing and Materials.
BAAQMD means Bay Area Air Quality Management District of the State of California.
BITUMENS means black or brown materials including, but not limited to, asphalt, tar, pitch, and asphaltite that are soluble in carbon disulfide, consist mainly of hydrocarbons, and are obtained from natural deposits or as residues from the distillation of crude petroleum or coal.
BITUMINOUS ROOF COATING means a coating that incorporates bitumens that is labeled and formulated exclusively for roofing.
BITUMINOUS ROOF PRIMER means a primer that incorporates bitumens that is labeled and formulated exclusively for roofing.
BOND BREAKER means a coating labeled and formulated for application between layers of concrete to prevent a freshly poured top layer of concrete from bonding to the layer over which it is poured.
CALCIMINE RECOATER means a flat solvent-borne coating formulated and recommended specifically for recoating calcimine-painted ceilings and other calcimine-painted substrates.
CARB means the California Air Resources Board.
CLEAR BRUSHING LACQUERS means clear wood finishes, excluding clear lacquer sanding sealers, formulated with nitrocellulose or synthetic resins to dry by solvent evaporation without chemical reaction and to provide a solid, protective film, which are intended exclusively for application by brush and which are labeled as specified in 310 CMR 7.25(11)(d)3.
CLEAR WOOD COATINGS means clear and semi-transparent coatings, including lacquers and varnishes, applied to wood substrates to provide a transparent or translucent solid film.
COATING means a material applied onto or impregnated into a substrate for protective, decorative, or functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, paints, varnishes, sealers, and stains.
COLORANT means a concentrated pigment dispersion in water, solvent, and/or binder that is added to an architectural coating after packaging in sale units to produce the desired color.
CONCRETE CURING COMPOUND means a coating labeled and formulated for application to freshly poured concrete to retard the evaporation of water.
CONCRETE SURFACE RETARDER means a mixture of retarding ingredients such as extender pigments, primary pigments, resin, and solvent that interact chemically with the cement to prevent hardening on the surface where the retarder is applied, allowing the retarded mix of cement and sand at the surface to be washed away to create an exposed aggregate finish.
CONSUMER means any person who purchases or acquires any product for personal, family, household, or institutional use. Persons acquiring a product for resale are not consumers for that product.
CONVERSION VARNISH means a clear acid curing coating with an alkyd or other resin blended with amino resins and supplied as a single component or two-component product. Conversion varnishes produce a hard, durable, clear finish designed for professional application to wood flooring. The film formation is the result of an acid-catalyzed condensation reaction, affecting a transetherification at the reactive ethers of the amino resins.
DATE-CODE means the day, month and year on which the product was manufactured, filled, or packaged, or a code indicating such a date.
DRY FOG COATING means a coating labeled and formulated only for spray application such that overspray droplets dry before subsequent contact with incidental surfaces in the vicinity of the surface coating activity.
EXEMPT COMPOUND a compound identified as exempt under the definition of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), under 310 CMR 7.25(11)(b). Exempt compounds content of a coating shall be determined by U.S. EPA Method 24 or South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Method 303-91 (Revised August 1996).
FAUX FINISHING COATING means a coating labeled and formulated as a stain or a glaze to create artistic effects including, but not limited to, dirt, old age, smoke damage, and simulated marble and wood grain.
FIRE-RESISTIVE COATING means an opaque coating labeled and formulated to protect structural integrity by increasing the fire endurance of interior or exterior steel and other structural materials, that has been fire tested and rated by a testing agency and approved by building code officials for use in bringing assemblies of structural materials into compliance with federal, state, and local building code requirements. The fire-resistive coating and the testing agency shall have been approved by building code officials. The fire-resistive coating shall be tested in accordance with ASTM Designation E 119-98.
FIRE-RETARDANT COATING means a coating labeled and formulated to retard ignition and flame spread, that has been fire tested and rated by a testing agency approved by building code officials for use in bringing building and construction materials into compliance with federal, state, and local building code requirements. Building code officials shall have been approved the fire-retardant coating and the testing agency. The fire-retardant coating shall be tested in accordance with ASTM Designation E 84-99.
FLAT COATING means a coating that is not defined under any other definition in 310 CMR 7.25 and that registers gloss less than 15 on an 85° meter or less than five on a 60° meter according to ASTM Designation D 523-89 (1999).
FLOOR COATING means an opaque coating that is labeled and formulated for application to flooring, including, but not limited to, decks, porches, steps, and other horizontal surfaces that may be subjected to foot traffic.
FLOW COATING means a coating labeled and formulated exclusively for use by electric power companies or their subcontractors to maintain the protective coating systems present on utility transformer units.
HIGH-TEMPERATURE COATING means a high performance coating labeled and formulated for application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures above 204/C.
IMPACTED IMMERSION COATING means a high performance maintenance coating formulated and recommended for application to steel structures subject to immersion in turbulent, debris-laden water. These coatings are specifically resistant to high-energy impact damage caused by floating ice or debris.
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE COATING means high performance architectural coating, including primers, sealers, undercoaters, intermediate coats, and topcoats, formulated for application to substrates exposed to one or more of the following extreme environmental conditions listed in a. through e., and labeled as specified in 310 CMR 7.25(11)(d)2.:
LABEL means any written, printed, or graphic matter affixed to, applied to, attached to, blown into, formed, molded into, embossed on, or appearing upon any product or product package, for purposes of branding, identifying, or giving information with respect to the product or to the contents of the package.
LACQUER means a clear or opaque wood coating, including clear lacquer sanding sealers, formulated with cellulosic or synthetic resins to dry by evaporation without chemical reaction and to provide a solid, protective film.
LOW-SOLIDS COATING means a coating containing 0.12 kilogram or less of solids per liter (one pound or less of solids per gallon) of coating material.
LUBRICANT means a product designed to reduce friction, heat, noise, or wear between moving parts, or to loosen rusted or immovable parts or mechanisms. Lubricant does not include automotive power steering fluids; products for use inside power generating motors, engines, and turbines, and their associated power-transfer gearboxes; two-cycle oils or other products designed to be added to fuels; products for use on the human body or animals or products that are sold exclusively to establishments that manufacture or construct goods or commodities, and labeled not for retail sale.
MAGNESITE CEMENT COATING means a coating labeled and formulated for application to magnesite cement decking to protect the magnesite cement substrate from erosion by water.
MANUFACTURER means any person who manufactures, processes, imports, assembles, produces, packages, repackages, or re-labels a product.
MANUFACTURERS MAXIMUM RECOMMENDATION means the maximum recommendation for thinning that is indicated on the label or lid of the coating container.
MASTIC TEXTURE COATING means a coating labeled and formulated to cover holes and minor cracks and to conceal surface irregularities, and is applied in a single coat of at least ten mils (0.010 inch) dry film thickness.
METALLIC PIGMENTED COATING means a coating containing at least 48 grams of elemental metallic pigment per liter of coating as applied (0.4 pounds per gallon) when tested in accordance with SCAQMD Method 318-95.
MULTI-COLOR COATING means a coating that is packaged in a single container and that exhibits more than one color when applied in a single coat.
NON-FLAT HIGH GLOSS COATING means a non-flat coating that registers a gloss of 70 or above on a 60° meter according to ASTM Designation D 523-89 (1999).
NON-FLAT COATING means a coating that is not defined under any other definition in 310 CMR 7.25(11)(b) and that registers a gloss of 15 or greater on an 85° meter and five or greater on a 60° meter according to ASTM Designation D 523-89 (1999).
NON-INDUSTRIAL USE means any use of architectural coatings except in the construction or maintenance of any of the following: facilities used in the manufacturing of goods and commodities; transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges, airports and railroads; facilities used in mining activities, including petroleum extraction; and utilities infrastructure, including power generation and distribution, and water treatment and distribution systems.
NUCLEAR COATING means a protective coating formulated and recommended to seal porous surfaces such as steel or concrete that otherwise would be subject to intrusion by radioactive materials. These coatings must be resistant to long-term, e.g., service life, cumulative radiation exposure (tested according to ASTM Method D 4082-89, Standard Test Method for Effects of Gamma Radiation on Coatings for Use in Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants), relatively easy to decontaminate, and resistant to various chemicals to which the coatings are likely to be exposed (Tested according to ASTM Method D 3912-80, Reapproved 1989, Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Coatings Used in Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants.
PESTICIDE means and includes any substance or mixture of substances labeled, designed, or intended for use in preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any pest, or any substance or mixture of substances labeled, designed, or intended for use as a defoliant, desiccant, or plant regulator, provided that the term "pesticide" does not include any substance, mixture of substances, or device that the U.S. EPA does not consider to be a pesticide.
POST-CONSUMER COATING means a finished coating that would have been disposed of as waste, having completed its usefulness to a consumer, and does not include manufacturing wastes.
PRE-TREATMENT WASH PRIMER means a primer that contains a minimum of 0.5% acid, by weight, when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D 1613-96, and that is labeled and formulated for application directly to bare metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and to promote adhesion of subsequent topcoats.
PRIMER means a coating labeled and formulated for application to a substrate to provide a firm bond between the substrate and subsequent coats.
QUICK-DRY ENAMEL means non-flat coating that is labeled as specified in 310 CMR 7.25(11)(d)6. and that is formulated to have the following characteristics:
QUICK-DRY PRIMER SEALER AND UNDERCOATER mean a primer, sealer, or undercoater that is dry to the touch in 30 minutes and can be re-coated in two hours when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation D 1640-95.
RECYCLED COATING means an architectural coating formulated such that 50% or more of the total weight consists of secondary and post-consumer coating, with 10% or more of the total weight consisting of post-consumer coating.
RESIDENCE means areas where people reside or lodge, including, but not limited to, single and multiple family dwellings, condominiums, mobile homes, apartment complexes, motels, and hotels.
ROOF COATING means a non-bituminous coating labeled and formulated exclusively for application to roofs for the primary purpose of preventing penetration of the substrate by water or reflecting heat and ultraviolet radiation. Metallic pigmented roof coatings, which qualify as metallic pigmented coatings, shall not be considered in this category, but shall be considered to be in the Metallic Pigmented Coatings category.
RUST PREVENTIVE COATING means a coating formulated exclusively for non-industrial use to prevent the corrosion of metal surfaces and labeled as specified in 310 CMR 7.25(11)(d)4.
SANDING SEALER means a clear or semi-transparent wood coating labeled and formulated for application to bare wood to seal the wood and to provide a coat that can be abraded to create a smooth surface for subsequent applications of coatings. A Sanding Sealer that also meets the definition of a Lacquer is not included in this category, but it is included in the Lacquer category.
SCAQMD means South Coast Air Quality Management District of the State of California.
SEALER means a coating labeled and formulated for application to a substrate for one or more of the following purposes: to prevent subsequent coatings from being absorbed by the substrate, or to prevent harm to subsequent coatings by materials in the substrate.
SECONDARY COATING (REWORK) means a fragment of a finished coating or a finished coating from a manufacturing process that has converted resources into a commodity of real economic value, but does not include excess virgin resources of the manufacturing process.
SHELLAC means a clear or opaque coating formulated solely with the resinous secretions of the lac beetle (Laciffer lacca), thinned with alcohol, and formulated to dry by evaporation without a chemical reaction.
SHOP APPLICATION means application of a coating to a product or a component of a product in or on the premises of a factory or a shop as part of a manufacturing, production, or repairing process (e.g., original equipment manufacturing coatings).
SOLICIT means to require for use or to specify, by written or oral contract.
SPECIALTY PRIMER, SEALER, AND UNDERCOATER means a coating that is formulated for application to a substrate to seal fire, smoke or water damage; to condition excessively chalky surfaces; or to block stains. An excessively chalky surface is one that is defined as having a chalk rating of four or less as determined by ASTM Designation D 4214-98.
STAIN means a clear, semi-transparent, or opaque coating labeled and formulated to change the color of a surface, but not conceal the grain pattern or texture.
SWIMMING POOL COATING means a coating labeled and formulated to coat the interior of swimming pools and to resist the adverse effects of chemicals in swimming pool water.
SWIMMING POOL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE COATING means a rubber-based coating labeled and formulated to be used over existing rubber-based coatings for the repair and maintenance of swimming pools.
TEMPERATURE-INDICATOR SAFETY COATING means a coating labeled and formulated as a color-changing indicator coating for the purpose of monitoring the temperature and safety of the substrate, underlying piping, or underlying equipment, and for application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures above 204/C (400/F).
THERMOPLASTIC RUBBER COATING AND MASTIC means a coating or mastic formulated and recommended for application to roofing or other structural surfaces and that incorporates no less than 40% by weight of thermoplastic rubbers in the total resin solids and may also contain other ingredients including, but not limited to, fillers, pigments, and modifying resins.
TINT BASE means an architectural coating to which colorant is added after packaging in sale units to produce a desired color.
TRAFFIC MARKING COATING means a coating labeled and formulated for marking and striping streets, highways, or other traffic surfaces including, but not limited to, curbs, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and airport runways.
UNDERCOATER means a coating labeled and formulated to provide a smooth surface for subsequent coatings.
VARNISH means a clear or semi-transparent wood coating, excluding lacquers and shellacs, formulated to dry by chemical reaction on exposure to air. Varnishes may contain small amounts of pigment to color a surface, or to control the final sheen or gloss of the finish.
VOC CONTENT means the weight of VOC per volume of coating, calculated according to the procedures specified in 310 CMR 7.25(11)(f)1.
WATERPROOFING CONCRETE/MASONRY SEALER means a clear or pigmented filmforming coating that is labeled and formulated for sealing concrete and masonry to provide resistance against water, alkalis, acids, ultraviolet light, and staining.
WATERPROOFING SEALER means a coating labeled and formulated for application to a porous substrate for the primary purpose of preventing the penetration of water.
WOOD PRESERVATIVE means a coating labeled and formulated to protect exposed wood from decay or insect attack that is registered with both the U.S. EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. § 136, et seq.) and with the Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act.
Table 1. VOC Content Limits for Architectural And Industrial Maintenance Coatings Effective January 1, 2009
Coating Category | VOC Content Limit (grams/liter) |
Flat Coatings | 100 |
Non-flat Coatings | 150 |
Non-flat High Gloss Coatings | 250 |
SPECIALTY COATINGS | |
Antenna Coatings | 530 |
Antifouling Coatings | 400 |
Bituminous Roof Coatings | 300 |
Bituminous Roof Primers | 350 |
Bond Breakers | 350 |
Calcimine Recoater | 475 |
Clear Wood Coatings | |
Clear Brushing Lacquers | 680 |
Lacquers (including lacquer sanding sealers) | 550 |
Sanding Sealers (other than lacquer sanding sealers) | 350 |
Varnishes | 350 |
Conversion Varnishes | 725 |
Concrete Curing Compounds | 350 |
Concrete Surface Retarders | 780 |
Dry Fog Coatings | 400 |
Faux Finishing Coatings | 350 |
Fire Resistive Coatings | 350 |
Fire Retardant Coatings | |
Clear | 650 |
Opaque | 350 |
Floor Coatings | 250 |
Flow Coatings | 420 |
Form-release Compounds | 250 |
Graphic Arts Coatings (Sign Paints) | 500 |
High Temperature Coatings | 420 |
Impacted Immersion Coatings | 780 |
Industrial Maintenance Coatings | 340 |
Low-solids Coatings | 120 |
Magnesite Cement Coatings | 450 |
Mastic Texture Coatings | 300 |
Metallic Pigmented Coatings | 500 |
Multi-color Coatings | 250 |
Nuclear Coatings | 450 |
Pre Treatment Wash Primers | 420 |
Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters | 200 |
Quick Dry Enamels | 250 |
Quick Dry Primers, Sealers and Undercoaters | 200 |
Recycled Coatings | 250 |
Roof Coatings | 250 |
Rust Preventative Coatings | 400 |
Shellacs | |
Clear | 730 |
Opaque | 550 |
Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters | 350 |
Stains | 250 |
Swimming Pool Coatings | 340 |
Swimming Pool Repair and Maintenance Coatings | 340 |
Temperature-indicator Safety Coatings | 550 |
Thermoplastic Rubber Coatings and Mastics | 550 |
Traffic Marking Coatings | 150 |
Waterproofing Sealers | 250 |
Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealers | 400 |
Wood Preservatives | 350 |
Limits are expressed in grams of VOC per liter of coating thinned to the manufacturer's maximum recommendation, excluding the volume of any water, exempt compounds, or colorant added to tint bases.
- the effective date of the applicable standard specified in 310 CMR 7.25(11)(c)1.; or, the date on which the product first becomes available for sale, distribution, or use within Massachusetts, whichever is later; and
- 12 months prior to any date on which the product first becomes available for sale, distribution, or use within Massachusetts after any modification to an existing product's date-code format.
YY DDD
where:
YY = two digits representing the year in which the product was manufactured.
DDD = three digits representing the day of the year on which the product was manufactured, with "001" representing the first day of the year, "002" representing the second day of the year, and so forth (i.e., the "Julian date").
VOC Content = (Wv - Ww - Wec) / (Vc - Vw - Vec) Equation (1)
Where,
VOC Content = grams of VOC per liter of coating Wv = weight of volatiles, in grams Ww = weight of water, in grams Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams Vc = volume of coating, in liters V = volume of water, in liters w Vec = volume of exempt compounds, in liters b. For low-solids coatings, the VOC content in units of grams of VOC per liter of coating thinned to the manufacturer's maximum recommendation, including the volume of any water and exempt compounds, shall be determined using Equation (2) as follows:
VOC Content (ls) = (Wv - Ww - Wec) / (Vc) Equation (2)
where,
VOC Content (ls) = the VOC content of a low solids coating in grams per liter of coating W = weight of volatile, in grams Ww = weight of water, in grams Wec = weight of exempt compounds, in grams Vc = volume of coating, in liters
The provisions of 310 CMR 7.25(12) do not apply to any person who, sells, supplies, offers for sale, or manufactures in Massachusetts any consumer product specified in 310 CMR 7.25(12)(b) that is for exclusive use outside of Massachusetts as long as the manufacturer or distributor can demonstrate both that the consumer product is intended for shipment and use outside of Massachusetts and that the manufacturer or distributor has taken reasonable prudent precautions to assure that the consumer product is not distributed to Massachusetts.
ACP EXECUTIVE ORDER means the document approved and signed by CARB that includes the conditions and requirements of the ACP, and which allows a manufacturer to sell products in the state of California under the ACP.
ADHESIVE means any product that is used to bond one surface to another by attachment. Adhesive does not include products used on humans and animals, adhesive tape, contact paper, wallpaper, shelf liners, or any other product with an adhesive incorporated onto or in an inert substrate. For Contact Adhesive, "adhesive" does not include units of product, less packaging, which consist of more than one gallon. For Construction, Panel, and Floor Covering Adhesive, and General Purpose Adhesive, "adhesive" does not include units of product, less packaging, which weigh more than one pound and consist of more than 16 fluid ounces. This limitation does not apply to aerosol adhesives.
ADHESIVE REMOVER means a product designed to remove adhesive from either a specific type of substrate or a variety of types of substrates. Adhesive removers do not include products that remove adhesives intended for use on humans or animals. For the purpose of 310 CMR 7.25(11)(b): ADHESIVE REMOVER and 310 CMR 7.25(11)(b): ADHESIVE REMOVER 1. through 4., the term "adhesive" shall mean a substance used to bind one or more materials. Adhesive includes, but is not limited to: caulks; sealants; glues; or similar substances used for the purpose of forming a bond.
AEROSOL ADHESIVE means an aerosol adhesive product in which the spray mechanism is permanently housed in a non-refillable can designed for hand-held application without the need for ancillary hoses or spray equipment. Aerosol Adhesives include Special Purpose Spray Adhesives, Mist Spray Adhesives, and Web Spray Adhesives.
AEROSOL COOKING SPRAY means any aerosol product designed either to reduce sticking on cooking and baking surfaces or to be applied on food, or both.
AEROSOL PRODUCT means a pressurized spray system that dispenses product ingredients by means of a propellant contained in a product's container or a mechanically induced force. Aerosol Product does not include Pump Spray.
AGRICULTURAL USE means the use of any pesticide or method or device for the control of pests in connection with the commercial production, storage or processing of any animal or plant crop. Agricultural Use does not include the sale or use of pesticides in properly labeled packages or containers that are intended for home use; use in structural pest control; industrial use; or institutional use. For the purposes of this definition only:
AIR FRESHENER means any consumer product including, but not limited to, sprays, wicks, powders, and crystals, designed for the purpose of masking odors, or freshening, cleaning, scenting, or deodorizing the air. Air Freshener includes dual-purpose air freshener/ disinfectant products. Air Freshener does not include products that are used on the human body, products that function primarily as cleaning products as indicated on a product label, or Toilet/Urinary Care Products, disinfectant products claiming to deodorize by killing germs on surfaces, or institutional/industrial disinfectants when offered for sale solely through institutional and industrial channels of distribution. Air Freshener does include spray disinfectants and other products that are expressly represented for use as air fresheners, except institutional and industrial disinfectants when offered for sale through institutional and industrial channels of distribution. To determine whether a product is an air freshener, all verbal and visual representations regarding product use on the label or packaging and in the product's literature and advertising may be considered. The presence of, and representations about, a product's fragrance and ability to deodorize (resulting from surface application) shall not constitute a claim of air freshening.
ALL OTHER CARBON CONTAINING COMPOUNDS means any other compound that contains at least one carbon atom and is not an Exempt Compound or an LVP-VOC.
ALL OTHER FORMS means all consumer product forms for which no form-specific VOC standard is specified. Unless specified otherwise by the applicable VOC standard, All Other Forms include, but are not limited to, solids, liquids, wicks, powders, crystals, and cloth or paper wipes (towelettes).
ALTERNATIVE CONTROL PLAN or ACP means an emissions-averaging program approved by CARB pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Subchapter 8.5, Article 4, Sections 94540-94555.
ANTIMICROBIAL HAND OR BODY CLEANER OR SOAP means a cleaner, or soap, that is designed to reduce the level of microorganisms on the skin through germicidal activity. Antimicrobial Hand or Body Cleaner or Soap includes, but is not limited to antimicrobial hand or body washes/cleaners, food-handler hand washes, healthcare personnel hand washes, pre-operative skin preparations and surgical scrubs. Antimicrobial Hand or Body Cleaner or Soap does not include prescription drug products, Antiperspirants, Astringent/Toner, Deodorant, Facial Cleaner or Soap, General-use Hand or Body Cleaner or Soap, Hand Dishwashing Detergent (including antimicrobial), Heavy-duty Hand Cleaner or Soap, Medicated Astringent/Medicated Toner, and Rubbing Alcohol.
ANTIPERSPIRANT means any product including, but not limited to, aerosols, roll-ons, sticks, pumps, pads, creams, and squeeze bottles, that is intended by the manufacturer to be used to reduce perspiration in the human axilla by at least 20% in at least 50% of a target population.
ANTI-STATIC PRODUCT means a product that is labeled to eliminate, prevent, or inhibit the accumulation of static electricity. Anti-Static Product does not include Electronic Cleaner, Floor Polish or Wax, Floor Coating, and products that meet the definition of Aerosol Coating Product or Architectural Coating.
ARCHITECTURAL COATING means a coating to be applied to stationary structures or the appurtenances at the site of installation, to portable buildings at the site of installation, to pavements, or to curbs.
ASTM means the American Society for Testing and Materials.
ASTRINGENT/TONER means any product not regulated as a drug by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that is applied to the skin for the purpose of cleaning or tightening pores. This category also includes clarifiers and substrate-impregnated products. This category does not include any hand, face, or body cleaner or soap product, Medicated Astringent/Medicated Toner, cold cream, lotion, or antiperspirant.
AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE CLEANER means a cleaning product designed to remove oil, grease, brake fluid, brake pad material or dirt from motor vehicle brake mechanisms.
AUTOMOTIVE HARD PASTE WAX means an automotive wax or polish that is:
AUTOMOTIVE INSTANT DETAILER means a product designed for use in a pump spray that is applied to the painted surface of automobiles and wiped off prior to the product being allowed to dry.
AUTOMOTIVE RUBBING OR POLISHING COMPOUND means a product designed primarily to remove oxidation, old paint, scratches or swirl marks, and other defects from the painted surfaces of motor vehicles without leaving a protective barrier.
AUTOMOTIVE WAX, POLISH, SEALANT OR GLAZE means a product designed to seal out moisture, increase gloss, or otherwise enhance a motor vehicle's painted surfaces. Automotive Wax, Polish, Sealant or Glaze includes, but is not limited to, products designed for use in autobody repair shops and drive-through car washes, as well as products designed for the general public. Automotive Wax, Polish, Sealant or Glaze does not include Automotive Rubbing or Polishing Compounds, automotive wash and wax products, surfactant-containing car wash products, and products designed for use on unpainted surfaces such as bare metal, chrome, glass, or plastic.
AUTOMOTIVE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID means any liquid designed for use in a motor vehicle windshield washer system either as antifreeze or for the purpose of cleaning, washing, or wetting the windshield. Automotive windshield washer fluid does not include fluids placed by the manufacturer in a new vehicle.
BATHROOM AND TILE CLEANER means a product designed to clean tile or surfaces in bathrooms. Bathroom and Tile Cleaner does not include products designed primarily to clean toilet bowls, toilet tanks, or urinals.
BUG AND TAR REMOVER means a product labeled to remove either or both of the following from painted motor vehicle surfaces without causing damage to the finish:
CARB means the California Air Resources Board.
CARBURETOR OR FUEL-INJECTION AIR INTAKE CLEANERS means a product designed to remove fuel deposits, dirt, or other contaminants from a carburetor, choke, throttle body of a fuel-injection system, or associated linkages. Carburetor or fuel-injection air intake cleaners does not include products designed exclusively for direct introduction into the fuel lines or fuel storage tank prior to introduction into the carburetor or fuel injectors.
CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANER means a cleaning product designed for the purpose of eliminating dirt and stains on rugs, carpeting, and the interior of motor vehicles and/or on household furniture or objects upholstered or covered with fabrics such as wool, cotton, nylon or other synthetic fabrics. Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner includes, but is not limited to, products that make fabric protectant claims. Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner does not include General Purpose Cleaners, Spot Removers, vinyl or leather cleaners, dry cleaning fluids, or products designed exclusively for use at industrial facilities engaged in furniture or carpet manufacturing.
CHARCOAL LIGHTER MATERIAL means any combustible material designed to be applied on, incorporated in, added to, or used with charcoal to enhance ignition. Charcoal Lighter Material does not include any of the following:
COLORANT means any pigment or coloring material used in a consumer product for an aesthetic effect, or to dramatize an ingredient.
CONSTRUCTION, PANEL, AND FLOOR COVERING ADHESIVE means any one component adhesive that is designed exclusively for the installation, remodeling, maintenance, or repair of:
CONSUMER means any person who purchases or acquires any product for personal, family, household, or institutional use. Persons acquiring a product for resale are not Consumers for that product.
CONSUMER PRODUCT means a chemically formulated product used by household and institutional consumers including, but not limited to, detergents; cleaning compounds; polishes; floor finishes; cosmetics; personal care products; home, lawn, and garden products; disinfectants; sanitizers; aerosol paints; and automotive specialty products; but does not include other paint products, furniture coatings, or architectural coatings. Consumer Product, as defined in 310 CMR 7.25, includes Aerosol Adhesives used for consumer, industrial, or commercial uses.
CONTACT ADHESIVE means an adhesive that:
CONTACT ADHESIVE - GENERAL PURPOSE means any contact adhesive that is not a Contact Adhesive - Special Purpose.
CONTACT ADHESIVE - SPECIAL PURPOSE means a contact adhesive that:
CONTAINER/PACKAGING means the part or parts of the consumer or institutional product that serve only to contain, enclose, incorporate, deliver, dispense, wrap or store the chemically formulated substance or mixture of substances which is solely responsible for accomplishing the purposes for which the product was designed or intended. Container/ Packaging includes any article onto or into which the principal display panel and other accompanying literature or graphics are incorporated, etched, printed or attached.
CRAWLING BUG INSECTICIDE means any insecticide product that is designed for use against ants, cockroaches, or other household crawling arthropods, including, but not limited to, mites, silverfish or spiders. Crawling Bug Insecticide does not include products designed to be used exclusively on humans or animals, or any house dust mite product. For the purposes of 310 CMR 7.25(11)(b): CRAWLING BUG INSECTICIDE only:
DATE-CODE means the day, month and year on which the product was manufactured, filled, or packaged, or a code indicating such a date.
DEODORANT means any product including, but not limited to, aerosols, roll-ons, sticks, pumps, pads, creams, and squeeze bottles, that indicates or depicts on the container or packaging, or any sticker or label affixed thereto, that the product can be used on or applied to the human axilla to provide a scent and or minimize odor. A Deodorant Body Spray product that indicates or depicts on the container or packaging, or any sticker or label affixed thereto, that it can be used on or applied to the human axilla is a Deodorant as defined in 310 CMR 7.25(12)(b).
DEODORANT BODY SPRAY is a Personal Fragrance Product, as defined in 310 CMR 7.25(12)(b), with 20% or less fragrance that is designed for application all over the human body to provide a scent. A Deodorant Body Spray product that indicates or depicts on the container or packaging, or any sticker or label affixed thereto, that it can be used on or applied to the human axilla is a Deodorant as defined in 310 CMR 7.25(12)(b).
DEVICE means any instrument or contrivance other than a firearm that is designed for trapping, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest or any other form of plant or animal life (other than human and other than bacterium, virus, or another microorganism on or in living human or other living animals); but not including equipment used for the application of pesticides when sold separately therefrom.
DISINFECTANT means any product intended to destroy or irreversibly inactivate infectious or other undesirable bacteria, pathogenic fungi, or viruses on surfaces or inanimate objects and whose label is registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136, et seq.). Disinfectant does not include any of the following:
DISTRIBUTOR means any person to whom a consumer product is sold or supplied for the purposes of resale or distribution in commerce, except that manufacturers, retailers, and consumers are not distributors.
DOUBLE PHASE AEROSOL AIR FRESHENER means an aerosol air freshener with the liquid contents in two or more distinct phases that requires the product container be shaken before use to mix the phases, producing an emulsion.
DRY CLEANING FLUID means any non-aqueous liquid product designed and labeled exclusively for use on:
DUSTING AID means a product designed to assist in removing dust and other soils from floors and other surfaces without leaving a wax or silicone based coating. Dusting Aid does not include Pressurized Gas Duster.
ELECTRICAL CLEANER means a product labeled to remove heavy soils such as grease, grime, or oil from electrical equipment, including, but not limited to, electric motors, armatures, relays, electric panels, or generators. Electrical Cleaner does not include General Purpose Cleaner, General Purpose Degreaser, Dusting Aid, Electronic Cleaner, Energized Electrical Cleaner, Pressurized Gas Duster, Engine Degreaser, Anti-static Product, or products designed to clean the casings or housings of electrical equipment.
ELECTRONIC CLEANER means a product labeled for the removal of dirt, moisture, dust, flux, or oxides from the internal components of electronic or precision equipment such as circuit boards, and the internal components of electronic devices, including but not limited to, radios, compact disc (CD) players, digital video disc (DVD) players, and computers. Electronic Cleaner does not include General Purpose Cleaner, General Purpose Degreaser, Dusting Aid, Pressurized Gas Duster, Engine Degreaser, Electrical Cleaner, Energized Electrical Cleaner, Anti-static Product, or products designed to clean the casings or housings of electronic equipment.
ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL CLEANER means a product that meets both of the following criteria:
ENGINE DEGREASER means a cleaning product designed to remove grease, grime, oil and other contaminants from the external surfaces of engines and other mechanical parts.
EXISTING PRODUCT means any formulation of the same product category and form sold, supplied, manufactured, or offered for sale in Massachusetts prior to January 1, 2009, or any subsequently introduced identical formulation.
FABRIC PROTECTANT means a product designed to be applied to fabric substrates to protect the surface from soiling from dirt and other impurities or to reduce absorption of liquid into the fabric's fibers. Fabric Protectant does not include waterproofers, products designed for use solely on leather, or products designed for use solely on fabrics that are labeled for dry clean only and sold in containers of ten fluid ounces or less.
FABRIC REFRESHER means a product labeled to neutralize or eliminate odors on nonlaundered fabric including, but not limited to, soft household surfaces, rugs, carpeting, draperies, bedding, automotive interiors, footwear, athletic equipment, clothing and/or on household furniture or objects upholstered or covered with fabrics such as, but not limited to, wool, cotton, or nylon. Fabric Refresher does not include Anti-static Product, Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, soft household surface sanitizers, Footwear or Leather Care Product, Spot Remover, or Disinfectant, or products labeled for application to both fabric and human skin. For the purposes of 310 CMR 7.25(11)(b): FABRIC REFRESHER only, soft household surface sanitizer means a product labeled to neutralize or eliminate odors on surfaces whose label is registered as a sanitizer under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136et seq.).
FACIAL CLEANER OR SOAP means a cleaner or soap designed primarily to clean the face. Facial Cleaner or Soap includes, but is not limited to, facial cleansing creams, semisolids, liquids, lotions, and substrate-impregnated forms. Facial Cleaner or Soap does not include prescription drug products, Antimicrobial Hand or Body Cleaner or Soap, Astringent/Toner, General-use Hand or Body Cleaner or Soap, Medicated Astringent/Medicated Toner, or Rubbing Alcohol.
FAT WOOD means pieces of wood kindling with high naturally occurring levels of sap or resin that enhance ignition of the kindling. Fat wood does not include any kindling with substances added to enhance flammability, such as wax-covered or wax-impregnated woodbased products.
FLEA AND TICK INSECTICIDE means any insecticide product that is designed for use against fleas, ticks, their larvae, or their eggs. Flea and Tick Insecticide does not include products that are designed to be used exclusively on humans or animals and their bedding.
FLEXIBLE FLOORING MATERIAL means asphalt, cork, linoleum, no-wax, rubber, seamless vinyl, and vinyl composite flooring.
FLOOR COATING means an opaque coating that is labeled and formulated for application to flooring, including, but not limited to, decks, porches, steps, and other horizontal surfaces that may be subjected to foot traffic.
FLOOR POLISH OR WAX means a wax, polish, or any other product designed to polish, protect, or enhance floor surfaces by leaving a protective coating that is designed to be periodically replenished. Floor Polish or Wax does not include spray buff products, products designed solely for the purpose of cleaning floors, floor finish strippers, products designed for unfinished wood floors, and coatings subject to architectural coatings regulations.
FLOOR SEAM SEALER means any product designed and labeled exclusively for bonding, fusing, or sealing (coating) seams between adjoining rolls of installed flexible sheet flooring.
FLOOR WAX STRIPPER means a product designed to remove natural or synthetic floor polishes or waxes through breakdown of the polish or wax polymers, or by dissolving or emulsifying the polish or wax. Floor Wax Stripper does not include aerosol floor wax strippers or products designed to remove floor wax solely through abrasion.
FLYING BUG INSECTICIDE means any insecticide product that is designed for use against flying insects or other flying arthropods, including but not limited to flies, mosquitoes, moths, or gnats. Flying Bug Insecticide does not include wasp and hornet insecticide, products that are designed to be used exclusively on humans or animals, or any mothproofing product. For the purposes of 310 CMR 7.25(11)(b): FLYING BUG INSECTICIDE only, moth-proofing product means a product whose label, packaging, or accompanying literature indicates that the product is designed to protect fabrics from damage by moths, but does not indicate that the product is suitable for use against flying insects or other flying arthropods.
FOOTWEAR OR LEATHER CARE PRODUCT means any product designed or labeled to be applied to footwear or to other leather articles/components, to maintain, enhance, clean, protect, or modify the appearance, durability, fit, or flexibility of the footwear or leather article/component. Footwear includes both leather and non-leather foot apparel. Footwear or Leather Care Product does not include Fabric Protectant, General Purpose Adhesive, Contact Adhesive, Vinyl/Fabric/Leather/Polycarbonate Coating, Rubber and Vinyl Protectant, Fabric Refresher, products solely for deodorizing, or sealant products with adhesive properties used to create external protective layers greater than two millimeters thick.
FORM-RELEASE COMPOUND means a coating labeled and formulated for application to a concrete form to prevent the freshly poured concrete from bonding to the form. The form may consist of wood, metal, or some material other than concrete.
FRAGRANCE means a substance or complex mixture of aroma chemicals, natural essential oils, and other functional components with a combined vapor pressure not in excess of two millimeters of mercury at 20oC, the sole purpose of which is to impart an odor or scent, or to counteract a malodor.
FURNITURE COATING means any paint designed for application to room furnishings including, but not limited to, cabinets (such as kitchen, bath and vanity cabinets), tables, chairs, beds, and sofas.
FURNITURE MAINTENANCE PRODUCT means a wax, polish, conditioner, or any other product designed for the purpose of polishing, protecting or enhancing finished wood surfaces other than floors. Furniture Maintenance Product does not include Dusting Aids, Wood Cleaners and products designed solely for the purpose of cleaning, and products designed to leave a permanent finish such as stains, sanding sealers and lacquers.
GEL means a colloid in which the disperse phase has combined with the continuous phase to produce a semisolid material, such as jelly.
GENERAL PURPOSE ADHESIVE means any non-aerosol adhesive designed for use on a variety of types of substrates. General Purpose Adhesive does not include:
GENERAL PURPOSE CLEANER means a product designed for general all-purpose cleaning, in contrast to cleaning products designed to clean specific substrates in certain situations. General Purpose Cleaner includes products designed for general floor cleaning, kitchen or countertop cleaning, and cleaners designed to be used on a variety of hard surfaces and does not include general purpose degreasers and electronic cleaners.
GENERAL PURPOSE DEGREASER means any product labeled to remove or dissolve grease, grime, oil and other oil-based contaminants from a variety of types of substrates, including automotive or miscellaneous metallic parts. General Purpose Degreaser does not include Engine Degreaser, General Purpose Cleaner, Adhesive Remover, Electronic Cleaner, Electrical Cleaner, Energized Electrical Cleaner, Metal Polish/Cleanser, products used exclusively in solvent cleaning tanks or related equipment, or products that are:
GENERAL-USE HAND OR BODY CLEANER OR SOAP means a cleaner or soap designed to be used routinely on the skin to clean or remove typical or common dirt and soils. General-use Hand or Body Cleaner or Soap includes, but is not limited to, hand or body washes, dual-purpose shampoo-body cleaners, shower or bath gels, and moisturizing cleaners or soaps. General-use Hand or Body Cleaner or Soap does not include prescription drug products, Antimicrobial Hand or Body Cleaner or Soap, Astringent/Toner, Facial Cleaner or Soap, Hand Dishwashing Detergent, Heavy-duty Hand Cleaner or Soap, Medicated Astringent/Medicated Toner, or Rubbing Alcohol.
GLASS CLEANER means a cleaning product designed primarily for cleaning surfaces made of glass. Glass cleaner does not include products designed solely for the purpose of cleaning optical materials used in eyeglasses, photographic equipment, scientific equipment and photocopying machines.
GRAFFITI REMOVER means a product labeled to remove spray paint, ink, marker, crayon, lipstick, nail polish, or shoe polish, from a variety of non-cloth or non-fabric substrates. Graffiti Remover does not include Paint Remover or Stripper, Nail Polish Remover, or Spot Remover. Products labeled for dual use as both a paint stripper and graffiti remover are considered Graffiti Removers.
GRAPHIC ARTS COATING OR SIGN PAINT means a coating labeled and formulated for hand-application by artists using brush or roller techniques to indoor and outdoor signs (excluding structural components) and murals including letter enamels, poster colors, copy blockers, and bulletin enamels.
HAIR MOUSSE means a hair-styling foam designed to facilitate styling of a coiffure and provide limited holding power.
HAIR SHINE means any product designed for the primary purpose of creating a shine when applied to the hair. Hair Shine includes, but is not limited to, dual-use products designed primarily to impart sheen to the hair. Hair Shine does not include Hair Spray, Hair Mousse, Hair Styling Product, or products whose primary purpose is to condition or hold the hair.
HAIR SPRAY means a product that is applied to styled hair, and is designed or labeled to provide sufficient rigidity to hold, retain and/or (finish) the style of the hair for a period of time. Hair Spray includes aerosol hair sprays, pump hair sprays, spray waxes; color, glitter, or sparkle hairsprays that make finishing claims; and products that are both a styling and finishing product. Hair Spray does not include spray products that are intended to aid in styling but do not provide finishing of a hairstyle.
For the purposes of 310 CMR 7.25(11)(b): HAIR SPRAY, "finish" or "finishing" means the maintaining and/or holding of previously styled hair for a period of time. For the purposes of 310 CMR 7.25(11)(b): HAIR SPRAY, "styling" means the forming, sculpting, or manipulating of the hair to temporarily alter the hair's shape.
HAIR STYLING PRODUCT means a product manufactured on or after January 1, 2009, that is designed or labeled for the application to wet, damp, or dry hair to aid in defining, shaping, lifting, styling and/or sculpting the hair. Hair Styling Product includes, but is not limited to, hair balm, clay, cream, creme, curl straightener, gel, liquid, lotion, paste, pomade, putty, root lifter, serum, spray gel, stick, temporary hair straightener, wax, spray products that aid in styling but do not provide finishing of a hairstyle, and leave-in volumizers, detanglers and/or conditioners that make styling claims. Hair Styling Product does not include Hair Mousse, Hair Shine, Hair Spray, or shampoos and/or conditioners that are rinsed from the hair prior to styling.
For the purposes of 310 CMR 7.25(11)(b): HAIR STYLING PRODUCT, "finish" or "finishing" means the maintaining and/or holding of previously styled hair for a period of time, and "styling" means the forming, sculpting, or manipulating of the hair to temporarily alter the hair's shape.
HEAVY-DUTY HAND CLEANER OR SOAP means a product designed to clean or remove difficult dirt and soils such as oil, grease, grime, tar, shellac, putty, printer's ink, paint, graphite, cement, carbon, asphalt, or adhesives from the body with or without the use of water. Heavy-duty Hand Cleaner or Soap does not include prescription drug products, Antimicrobial Hand or Body Cleaner or Soap, Astringent/Toner, Facial Cleaner or Soap, General-use Hand or Body Cleaner or Soap, Medicated Astringent/Medicated Toner or Rubbing Alcohol.
HERBICIDE means a pesticide product designed to kill or retard a plant's growth, but excludes products that are:
HIGH VOLATILITY ORGANIC COMPOUND (HVOC) means any volatile organic compound that exerts a vapor pressure greater than 80 millimeters of mercury when measured at 20oC.
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCT means any consumer product that is primarily designed to be used inside or outside of living quarters or residences that are occupied or intended for occupation by individuals, including the immediate surroundings.
INSECTICIDE means a pesticide product that is designed for use against insects or other arthropods, but excluding products that are:
INSECTICIDE FOGGER means any insecticide product designed to release all or most of its content, as a fog or mist, into indoor areas during a single application.
INSTITUTIONAL PRODUCT OR INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL (I&I)
PRODUCT means a consumer product that is designed for use in the maintenance or operation of an establishment that:LABEL means any written, printed, or graphic matter affixed to, applied to, attached to, blown into, formed, molded into, embossed on, or appearing upon any product or product package, for purposes of branding, identifying, or giving information with respect to the product or to the contents of the package.
LAUNDRY PREWASH means a product that is designed for application to a fabric prior to laundering and that supplements and contributes to the effectiveness of laundry detergents and/or provides specialized performance.
LAUNDRY STARCH PRODUCT means a product that is designed for application to a fabric, either during or after laundering, to impart and prolong a crisp, fresh look and may also act to help ease ironing of the fabric. Laundry Starch Product includes, but is not limited to, fabric finish, sizing, and starch.
LAWN AND GARDEN INSECTICIDE means an insecticide product labeled primarily to be used in household lawn and garden areas to protect plants from insects or other arthropods.
LIQUID means a substance or mixture of substances that is capable of a visually detectable flow as determined under ASTM D4359-90(2000)e1, D 4359 90 Standard Test Method For Determining Whether A Material Is A Liquid Or A Solid, ASTM International. Liquid does not include powders or other materials that are composed entirely of solid particles.
LVP-VOC or Low-Vapor-Pressure VOC means a chemical compound or mixture that contains at least one carbon atom and meets one of the following:
For the purposes of 310 CMR 7.25(11)(b): LVP-VOC, chemical compound means a molecule of definite chemical formula and isomeric structure, and chemical "mixture" means a substrate comprised of two or more chemical compounds.
MANUFACTURER means any person who manufactures, processes, imports, assembles, produces, packages, repackages, or re-labels a product.
MEDICATED ASTRINGENT/MEDICATED TONER means any product regulated as a drug by the FDA that is applied to the skin for the purpose of cleaning or tightening pores. Medicated Astringent/Medicated Toner includes, but is not limited to, clarifiers and substrate-impregnated products. Medicated Astringent/Medicated Toner does not include hand, face, or body cleaner or soap products, Astringent/Toner, cold cream, lotion, antiperspirants, or products that must be purchased with a doctor's prescription.
MEDIUM VOLATILITY ORGANIC COMPOUND (MVOC) means any volatile organic compound that exerts a vapor pressure greater than two millimeters of mercury and less than or equal to 80 millimeters of mercury when measured at 20oC.
METAL POLISH/CLEANSER means any product designed primarily to improve the appearance of finished metal, metallic, or metallized surfaces by physical or chemical action. To improve the appearance means to remove or reduce stains, impurities, or oxidation from surfaces or to make surfaces smooth and shiny. Metal Polish/Cleanser includes, but is not limited to, metal polishes used on brass, silver, chrome, copper, stainless steel and other ornamental metals. Metal Polish/Cleanser does not include Automotive Wax, Polish, Sealant or Glaze, wheel cleaner, Paint Remover or Stripper, products designed and labeled exclusively for automotive and marine detailing, or products designed for use in degreasing tanks.
MIST SPRAY ADHESIVE means any aerosol that is not a special purpose spray adhesive and which delivers a particle or mist spray, resulting in the formation of fine, discrete particles that yield a generally uniform and smooth application of adhesive to the substrate.
MULTI-PURPOSE DRY LUBRICANT means any lubricant that is:
MULTI-PURPOSE LUBRICANT means any lubricant designed for general purpose lubrication, or for use in a wide variety of applications. Multi-purpose Lubricant does not include Multi-purpose Dry Lubricants, Penetrants, or Silicone-based Multi-purpose Lubricants.
MULTI-PURPOSE SOLVENT means any organic liquid designed to be used for a variety of purposes, including cleaning or degreasing of a variety of types of substrates, or thinning, dispersing or dissolving other organic materials. Multi-purpose Solvent includes solvents used in institutional facilities, except for laboratory reagents used in analytical, educational, research, scientific or other laboratories. Multi-purpose Solvent does not include solvents used in cold cleaners, vapor degreasers, conveyorized degreasers or film cleaning machines, or solvents that are incorporated into, or used exclusively in the manufacture or construction of, the goods or commodities at the site of the establishment.
NAIL POLISH means any clear or colored coating designed for application to the fingernails or toenails and including but not limited to, lacquers, enamels, acrylics, base coats, and top coats.
NAIL POLISH REMOVER means a product designed to remove nail polish and coatings from fingernails or toenails.
NON-AEROSOL PRODUCT means any consumer product that is not dispensed by a pressurized spray system.
NON-CARBON CONTAINING COMPOUND means any compound that does not contain any carbon atoms.
NON-RESILIENT FLOORING means flooring of a mineral content that is not flexible. Non-Resilient Flooring includes terrazzo, marble, slate, granite, brick, stone, ceramic tile and concrete.
NON-SELECTIVE TERRESTRIAL HERBICIDE means a terrestrial herbicide product that is toxic to plants without regard to species.
OVEN CLEANER means any cleaning product designed to clean and to remove dried food deposits from oven walls.
PAINT means any pigmented liquid, liquefiable, or mastic composition designed for application to a substrate in a thin layer that is converted to an opaque solid film after application and is used for protection, decoration or identification, or to serve some functional purpose such as the filling or concealing of surface irregularities or the modification of light and heat radiation characteristics.
PAINT REMOVER OR STRIPPER means any product designed to strip or remove paints or other related coatings, by chemical action, from a substrate without markedly affecting the substrate. Paint Remover or Stripper does not include Multi-purpose Solvents, paintbrush cleaners, products designed and labeled exclusively as Graffiti Removers, and hand cleaner products that claim to remove paints and other related coatings from skin.
PENETRANT means a lubricant designed and labeled primarily to loosen metal parts that have bonded together due to rusting, oxidation, or other causes. Penetrant does not include Multi-purpose Lubricants that claim to have penetrating qualities, but are not labeled primarily to loosen bonded parts.
PERSONAL FRAGRANCE PRODUCT means any product which is applied to the human body or clothing for primary purpose of adding a scent, or masking a malodor, including cologne, perfume, aftershave, and toilet water. Personal Fragrance Product does not include:
PESTICIDE means and includes any substance or mixture of substances labeled, designed, or intended for use in preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any pest, or any substance or mixture of substances labeled, designed, or intended for use as a defoliant, desiccant, or plant regulator, provided that the term "pesticide" does not include any substance, mixture of substances, or device that the United States Environmental Protection Agency does not consider to be a pesticide.
PRESSURIZED GAS DUSTER means a pressurized product labeled to remove dust from a surface solely by means of mass air or gas flow, including surfaces such as photographs, photographic film negatives, computer keyboards, and other types of surfaces that cannot be cleaned with solvents. Pressurized Gas Duster does not include Dusting Aid.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL OR PANELS means that part or those parts of a label that are so designed as to most likely be displayed, presented, shown or examined under normal and customary conditions of display or purchase. Whenever a principal display panel appears more than once, all requirements pertaining to the principal display panel shall pertain to all such principal display panels.
PRODUCT BRAND NAME means the name of the product exactly as it appears on the principal display panel of the product.
PRODUCT CATEGORY means the applicable category that best describes the product as listed in Definitions.
PRODUCT LINE means a group of products of identical form and function belonging to the same product category or categories.
PROPELLANT means a liquefied or compressed gas that is used in whole or in part, such as a co-solvent, to expel a liquid or any other material from the same self-pressurized container or from a separate container.
PUMP SPRAY means a packaging system in which the product ingredients within the container are not under pressure and in which the product is expelled only while a pumping action is applied to a button, trigger or other actuator.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY means the company, firm or establishment that is listed on the product label. If the label lists two companies, firms or establishments, the responsible party is the party that the product was manufactured for or distributed by, as noted on the label.
RESTRICTED MATERIALS means pesticides established as restricted materials under applicable Massachusetts laws or regulations.
RETAIL OUTLET means any establishment at which consumer products are sold, supplied, or offered for sale directly to consumers.
RETAILER means any person who sells, supplies, or offers consumer products for sale directly to consumers.
ROLLON PRODUCT means any antiperspirant or deodorant that dispenses active ingredients by rolling a wetted ball or wetted cylinder on the affected area.
RUBBER AND VINYL PROTECTANT means any product designed to protect, preserve or renew vinyl, rubber, and plastic on vehicles, tires, luggage, furniture, and household products such as vinyl covers, clothing, and accessories. Rubber and Vinyl Protectant does not include products primarily designed to clean the wheel rim, such as aluminum or magnesium wheel cleaners, and tire cleaners that do not leave an appearance-enhancing or protective substance on the tire.
RUBBING ALCOHOL means any product containing isopropyl alcohol (also called isopropanol) or denatured ethanol and labeled for topical use, usually to decrease germs in minor cuts and scrapes, to relieve minor muscle aches, as a rubefacient, and for massage.
SEALANT AND CAULKING COMPOUND means any product with adhesive properties that is designed to fill, seal, waterproof, or weatherproof gaps or joints between two surfaces. Sealant and Caulking Compound does not include roof cements and roof sealants; insulating foams; removable caulking compounds; clear, paintable, or water resistant caulking compounds; floor seam sealers; products designed exclusively for automotive uses; or sealers that are applied as continuous coatings. Sealant and Caulking Compound also does not include units of product, less packaging, which weigh more than one pound and consist of more than 16 fluid ounces. For the purposes of 310 CMR 7.25(11)(b):
SEALANT AND CAULKING COMPOUND only, removable caulking compound means a compound that temporarily seals windows or doors for three to six month time intervals. For the purposes of 310 CMR 7.25(11)(b): SEALANT AND CAULKING COMPOUND only, clear/paintable/water resistant caulking compound means a compound that:
SEMISOLID means a product that, at room temperature, will not pour, but will spread or deform easily, including but not limited to gels, pastes, and greases.
SHAVING CREAM means an aerosol product that dispenses a foam lather intended to be used with a blade or cartridge razor, or other wet shaving system, in the removal of facial or other bodily hair. Shaving Cream does not include Shaving Gel.
SHAVING GEL means an aerosol product that dispenses a post-foaming semisolid designed to be used with a blade, cartridge razor, or other shaving system in the removal of facial or other bodily hair. Shaving Gel does not include Shaving Cream.
SILICONE-BASED MULTI-PURPOSE LUBRICANT means any lubricant that is:
SINGLE-PHASE AEROSOL AIR FRESHENER means an aerosol air freshener with the liquid contents in a single homogeneous phase and that does not require that the product container be shaken before use.
SOLID means a substance or mixture of substances that, either whole or subdivided (such as the particles comprising a powder), is not capable of visually detectable flow as determined under ASTM D4359-90(2000)e1, Standard Test Method For Determining Whether A Material Is A Liquid Or A Solid, ASTM International.
SPECIAL PURPOSE SPRAY ADHESIVE Means an aerosol adhesive that meets any of the following definitions:
For the purposes of this definition, high pressure laminate means sheet materials that consist of paper, fabric, or other core material that have been laminated at temperatures exceeding 265° F, and at pressures between 1,000 and 1,400 psi.
SPOT REMOVER means any product labeled to clean localized areas, or remove localized spots or stains on cloth or fabric such as drapes, carpets, upholstery, and clothing, that does not require subsequent laundering to achieve stain removal. Spot Remover does not include Dry Cleaning Fluid, Laundry Prewash, or Multi-purpose Solvent.
SPRAY BUFF PRODUCT means a product designed to restore a worn floor finish in conjunction with a floor buffing machine and special pad.
STICK PRODUCT means any antiperspirant or deodorant that contains active ingredients in a solid matrix form, and that dispenses the active ingredients by frictional action on the affected area.
STRUCTURAL WATERPROOF ADHESIVE means an adhesive whose bond lines are resistant to conditions of continuous immersion in fresh or salt water, and that conforms with Federal Specification MMM-A-181D (Type 1, Grade A).
TERRESTRIAL means to live on or grow from land.
TIRE SEALANT AND INFLATION means any pressurized product that is designed to temporarily inflate and seal a leaking tire.
TOILET/URINAL CARE PRODUCT means any product designed or labeled to clean and/or to deodorize toilet bowls, toilet tanks, or urinals. Toilet bowls, toilet tanks, or urinals include, but are not limited to, toilets or urinals connected to permanent plumbing in buildings and other structures, portable toilets or urinals placed at temporary or remote locations, and toilet or urinals in vehicles such as buses, recreational motor homes, boats, ships, and aircraft. Toilet/Urinal Care Product does not include Bathroom and Tile Cleaner or General Purpose Cleaner.
TYPE A PROPELLENT means a compressed gas such as CO, N, N O, or compressed air that is used as a propellant, and is either incorporated with the product or contained in a separate chamber within the product's packaging.
TYPE B PROPELLENT means any halocarbon that is used as a propellant, including chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
TYPE C PROPELLENT means any propellant that is not a Type A or Type B propellant, including propane, isobutane, n-butane, and dimethyl ether (also known as dimethyl oxide).
UNDERCOATING means any aerosol product designed to impart a protective, non-paint layer to the undercarriage, trunk interior, and/or firewall of motor vehicles to prevent the formation of rust or to deaden sound. Undercoating includes, but is not limited to, rubberized, mastic, or asphaltic products.
USAGE DIRECTIONS means the text or graphics on the product's principal display panel, label, or accompanying literature that describes to the end user how and in what quantity the product is to be used.
VINYL/FABRIC/LEATHER/POLYCARBONATE COATING means a coating designed and labeled exclusively to coat vinyl, fabric, leather, or polycarbonate substrates.
VOC CONTENT means except for charcoal lighter products, the total weight of VOC in a consumer product expressed as a percentage of the product weight (exclusive of the container or packaging), as determined pursuant to 310 CMR 7.25(12)(h)1.
For charcoal lighter material products only,
VOC CONTENT = Certified Emissions * 100 / Certified Use Rate.
Where:
Certified Emissions = the emissions level for products approved by the CARB and as determined pursuant to South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1174 Ignition Method Compliance Certification Protocol (February 27, 1991), expressed to the nearest 0.001 pound CH2 per start.
Certified Use Rate = the usage level for products approved by CARB and as determined pursuant to South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1174 Ignition Method Compliance Certification Protocol (February 27, 1991), expressed to the nearest 0.001 pound certified product used per start.
WASP AND HORNET INSECTICIDE means any insecticide product that is designed for use against wasps, hornets, yellow jackets or bees by allowing the user to spray from a distance a directed stream or burst at the intended insects, or their nest.
WATERPROOFER means a product designed and labeled exclusively to repel water from fabric or leather substrates. Waterproofer does not include Fabric Protectants.
WAX means a material or synthetic thermoplastic substance generally of high molecular weight hydrocarbons or high molecular weight esters of fatty acids or alcohols, except glycerol and high polymers (plastics). Wax includes, but is not limited to, substances derived from the secretions of plants and animals such as carnuba wax and beeswax, substances of a mineral origin such as ozocerite and paraffin, and synthetic polymers such as polyethylene.
WEB SPRAY ADHESIVE means any aerosol adhesive that is not a mist spray or special purpose spray adhesive.
WOOD CLEANER means a product labeled to clean wooden materials including, but not limited to, decking, fences, flooring, logs, cabinetry, and furniture. Wood Cleaner does not include Dusting Aid, General Purpose Cleaner, Furniture Maintenance Product, Floor Wax Stripper, Floor Polish or Wax, or products designed and labeled exclusively to preserve or color wood.
WOOD FLOOR WAX means wax based products for use solely on wood floors.
Table 2. VOC Content Limits for Consumer Products Effective January 1, 2009
Product Category | Percent VOC by Weight (%W) |
Adhesive Removers | |
Floor or Wall Covering | 5 |
Gasket or Thread Locking | 50 |
General Purpose | 20 |
Specialty | 70 |
Adhesives | |
Aerosol: | |
Mist Spray | 65 |
Web Spray | 55 |
Special Purpose Spray Adhesives: | |
Mounting; Automotive Engine Compartment; Flexible Vinyl | 70 |
Polystyrene Foam and Automobile Headliner | 65 |
Polyolefin and Laminate Repair/Edgebanding | 60 |
Construction, Panel, and Floor Covering | 15 |
Contact: | |
General Purpose | 55 |
Special Purpose | 80 |
General Purpose | 10 |
Structural Waterproof | 15 |
Air Fresheners | |
Single-phase Aerosols | 30 |
Double-phase Aerosols | 25 |
Liquids/pump Sprays | 18 |
Solids/Semisolid | 3 |
Antiperspirants | |
Aerosol | 40 HVOC |
10 MVOC | |
Non-aerosol | 0 HVOC |
0 MVOC | |
Anti-static | |
Non-aerosol | 11 |
Automotive Brake Cleaners | 45 |
Automotive Rubbing or Polishing Compound | 17 |
Automotive Wax, Polish, Sealant or Glaze | |
Hard Paste Waxes | 45 |
I Instant Detailers | 3 |
All Other Forms | 15 |
Automotive Windshield Washer Fluids | 35 |
Bathroom and Tile Cleaners | |
Aerosols | 7 |
All Other Forms | 5 |
Bug and Tar Remover | 40 |
Carburetor or Fuel-injection Air Intake Cleaners | 45 |
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners | |
Aerosols | 7 |
Non-aerosols (Dilutables) | 0.1 |
Non-aerosols (Ready-to-Use) | 3.0 |
Charcoal Lighter Material | See310 CMR 7.25(12)(c)8. |
Cooking Spray Aerosols | 18 |
Deodorants | |
Aerosol | 0 HVOC |
10 MVOC | |
Non-aerosol | 0 HVOC |
0 MVOC | |
Dusting Aids | |
Aerosols | 25 |
All Other Forms | 7 |
Engine Degreasers | |
Aerosols | 35 |
Non-aerosols | 5 |
Electrical Cleaner | 45 |
Electronic Cleaner | 75 |
Fabric Protectants | 60 |
Fabric Refresher | |
Aerosol | 15 |
Non-aerosol | 6 |
Floor Polishes/ Waxes | |
Products for Flexible Flooring Materials | 7 |
Products for Non-resilient Flooring | 10 |
Wood Floor Wax | 90 |
Floor Wax Strippers | |
Non-aerosol | See310 CMR 7.25(12)(c)10. |
Footwear or Leather Care Products | |
Aerosol | 75 |
Solid | 55 |
All Other Forms | 15 |
Furniture Maintenance Products | |
Aerosols | 17 |
All other Forms Except Solid or Paste | 7 |
Graffiti Remover | |
Aerosol | 50 |
Non-aerosols | 30 |
General Purpose Cleaners | |
Aerosols | 10 |
Non-aerosols | 4 |
General Purpose Degreasers | |
Aerosols | 50 |
Non-aerosols | 4 |
Glass Cleaners | |
Aerosols | 12 |
Non-aerosols | 4 |
Hair Mousses | 6 |
Hair Shines | 55 |
Hair Sprays | 55 |
Hair Styling Products | |
Aerosol and Pump Sprays | 6 |
All Other Forms | 2 |
Heavy-duty Hand Cleaner or Soap | 8 |
Insecticides | |
Crawling Bug (Aerosol) | 15 |
Crawling Bug (all other forms) | 20 |
Flea and Tick | 25 |
Flying Bug (Aerosol) | 25 |
Flying Bug (all other forms) | 35 |
Foggers | 45 |
Lawn and Garden (all other forms) | 20 |
Lawn and Garden (Non-Aerosol) | 3 |
Wasp and Hornet | 40 |
Laundry Prewash | |
Aerosol / Solids | 22 |
All Other Forms | 5 |
Laundry Starch Products | 5 |
Metal Polishes/ Cleansers | 30 |
Multi-purpose Lubricant (Excluding Solid or Semi-solid Products) | 50 |
Nail Polish Remover | 75 |
Non-selective Terrestrial Herbicide | |
Non-aerosols | 3 |
Oven Cleaners | |
Aerosols/Pump Sprays | 8 |
Liquids | 5 |
Paint Remover or Stripper | 50 |
Penetrants | 50 |
Rubber and Vinyl Protectants | |
Aerosols | 10 |
Non-aerosols | 3 |
Sealants and Caulking Compounds | 4 |
Shaving Creams | 5 |
Shaving Gel | 7 |
Silicone-based Multi-Purpose Lubricants | |
(Excluding Solid or Semi-solid Products) | 60 |
Spot Removers | |
Aerosols | 25 |
Non-aerosols | 8 |
Tire Sealants and Inflators | 20 |
Toilet/Urinal Care Products | |
Aerosol | 10 |
Non-aerosols | 3 |
Undercoatings | |
Aerosols | 40 |
Wood Cleaner | |
Aerosol | 17 |
Non-aerosols | 4 |
CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane), CFC-12 (dichlorodifluoromethane), CFC-113 (1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane),
CFC-114 (1-chloro-1,1-difluoro-2-chloro-2,2-difluoroethane),
CFC-115 (chloropentafluoroethane), halon 1211 (bromochlorodifluoromethane), halon 1301 (bromotrifluoromethane), halon 2402 (dibromotetrafluoroethane),
HCFC-22 (chlorodifluoromethane),
HCFC-123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane),
HCFC-124 (2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane),
HCFC-141b (1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane), HCFC-142b
(1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane), 1,1,1-trichloroethane, and carbon tetrachloride.
ER = ENC x VOCSTD / VOCNC where:
ER = the VOC emissions from the non-complying representative product, had it been reformulated
ENC = the VOC emissions from the non-complying representative product in its current formulation
VOCSTD = the VOC limit specified in the table of standards in 310 CMR 7.25(12)(c)1.
VOCNC = the VOC content of the non-complying product in its current formulation If a manufacturer demonstrates that this equation yields inaccurate results due to some characteristic of the product formulation or other factors, an alternative method that accurately calculates emissions may be used upon approval of the Department.
- the effective date of the applicable standard specified in 310 CMR 7.25(12)(c)1.; or, the date on which the product first becomes available for sale, distribution, or use within Massachusetts, whichever is later; and
-- any date on which the product first becomes available for sale, distribution, or use within Massachusetts after any modification to an existing product's date-code format.
YY DDD where:
YY = two digits representing the year in which the product was manufactured DDD = three digits representing the day of the year on which the product was manufactured, with "001" representing the first day of the year, "002" representing the second day of the year, and so forth (i.e., the "Julian date").
- the effective date of the applicable standard specified in 310 CMR 7.25(12)(c)1.; or, the date on which the product first becomes available for sale, distribution, or use within Massachusetts, whichever date is later; and -- any date on which the product first becomes available for sale, distribution, or use within Massachusetts after any modification to an existing product's abbreviation.
- the percent of fragrance that are LVP-VOCs, and
-- the percent of fragrance that are All Other Carbon-Containing Compounds vii. Total Paradichlorobenzene i. for each product brand name and form, the identity, including the specific chemical name and associated Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) number, of the following:
VOC Content = (B-C) x 100 /A where,
A = total net weight of unit (excluding container and packaging)
B = total weight of all VOCs, as defined in 310 CMR 7.25(12)(b), per unit
C = total weight of VOCs exempted under 310 CMR 7.25(12)(c)4., per unit
310 CMR, § 7.25