Paints, sealants and finishes | Features

Maximum VOC content values for paints and varnishes
	Type	Directive
		Phase 1 01/01/2007 (g/L)	Phase 2 01/01/2010 (g/L)
A Interior matt walls and ceilings	water-based	75	30
	solvent-based	400	30
B Interior glossy walls and ceilings	wb	150	100
	sb	400	100
C Exterior walls of mineral substrate	wb	75	40
	sb	450	430
D Interior/exterior trim and cladding paints for wood and metal	wb	150	130
	sb	400	300
E Interior/exterior trim varnishes and woodstains, including opaque woodstains	wb	150	130
	sb	400	300
F Interior and exterior minimal build woodstains	wb	150	130
	sb	500	400
G Primers	wb	50	30
	sb	450	350
H Binding primers	wb	50	30
	sb	750	750
I One-pack performance coatings	wb	140	140
	sb	600	500
J Two-pack reactive performance coatings for specific end use such as floors	wb	140	140
	sb	550	500
K Multi-coloured coatings	wb	150	100
	sb	400	100
L Decorative effect coatings	wb	300	200
	sb	500	200