{"data":{"id":"us/40-cfr-table-1-to-subpart-d-of-part-59","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"40 CFR Table 1 to Subpart D of Part 59","heading":"Table 1 to Subpart D of Part 59—Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), Content Limits for Architectural Coatings","body":"[Unless otherwise specified, 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.]\nCoating category Grams VOC per liter Pounds VOC per gallon a\nAntenna coatings 530 4.4\nAnti-fouling coatings 450 3.8\nAnti-graffiti coatings 600 5.0\nBituminous coatings and mastics 500 4.2\nBond breakers 600 5.0\nCalcimine recoater 475 4.0\nChalkboard resurfacers 450 3.8\nConcrete curing compounds 350 2.9\nConcrete curing and sealing compounds 700 5.8\nConcrete protective coatings 400 3.3\nConcrete surface retarders 780 6.5\nConversion varnish 725 6.0\nDry fog coatings 400 3.3\nExtreme high durability coatings 800 6.7\nFaux finishing/glazing 700 5.8\nFire-retardant/resistive coatings:\nClear 850 7.1\nOpaque 450 3.8\nFlat coatings:\nExterior coatings 250 2.1\nInterior coatings 250 2.1\nFloor coatings 400 3.3\nFlow coatings 650 5.4\nForm release compounds 450 3.8\nGraphic arts coatings (sign paints) 500 4.2\nHeat reactive coatings 420 3.5\nHigh temperature coatings 650 5.4\nImpacted immersion coatings 780 6.5\nIndustrial maintenance coatings 450 3.8\nLacquers (including lacquer sanding sealers) 680 5.7\nMagnesite cement coatings 600 5.0\nMastic texture coatings 300 2.5\nMetallic pigmented coatings 500 4.2\nMulti-colored coatings 580 4.8\nNonferrous ornamental metal lacquers and surface protectants 870 7.3\nNonflat coatings:\nExterior coatings 380 3.2\nInterior coatings 380 3.2\nNuclear coatings 450 3.8\nPretreatment wash primers 780 6.5\nPrimers and undercoaters 350 2.9\nQuick-dry coatings:\nEnamels 450 3.8\nPrimers, sealers, and undercoaters 450 3.8\nRepair and maintenance thermoplastic coatings 650 5.4\nRoof coatings 250 2.1\nRust preventative coatings 400 3.3\nSanding sealers (other than lacquer sanding sealers) 550 4.6\nSealers (including interior clear wood sealers) 400 3.3\nShellacs:\nClear 730 6.1\nOpaque 550 4.6\nStains:\nClear and semitransparent 550 4.6\nOpaque 350 2.9\nLow solids b 120 b 1.0\nStain controllers 720 6.0\nSwimming pool coatings 600 5.0\nThermoplastic rubber coatings and mastics 550 4.6\nTraffic marking coatings 150 1.3\nVarnishes 450 3.8\nWaterproofing sealers and treatments 600 5.0\nWood preservatives:\nBelow ground wood preservatives 550 4.6\nClear and semitransparent 550 4.6\nOpaque 350 2.9\nLow solids b 120 b 1.0\nZone marking coatings 450 3.8\na English units are provided for information only. Compliance will be determined based on the VOC content limit, as expressed in metric units.\nb Units are grams of VOC per liter (pounds of VOC per gallon) of coating, including water and exempt compounds, thinned to the maximum thinning recommended by the manufacturer.","path":["Title 40—Protection of Environment","CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","SUBCHAPTER C—AIR PROGRAMS","PART 59—NATIONAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS","Subpart D—National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural Coatings"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-40.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:04Z","sha256":"0473caeb9383766bfb3abdd5741840eb49d5d8169c02bc7fe76eafa4665f64f7","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/40-cfr-appendix-a-to-subpart-d-of-part-59","next":"us/40-cfr-59.500"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}