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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 ceilingswater-based7530
 solvent-based40030
B Interior glossy walls and ceilingswb150100
 sb400100
C Exterior walls of mineral substratewb7540
 sb450430
D Interior/exterior trim and cladding paints for wood and metalwb150130
 sb400300
E Interior/exterior trim varnishes and woodstains, including opaque woodstainswb150130
 sb400300
F Interior and exterior minimal build woodstainswb150130
 sb500400
G Primerswb5030
 sb450350
H Binding primerswb5030
 sb750750
I One-pack performance coatingswb140140
 sb600500
J Two-pack reactive performance coatings for specific end use such as floorswb140140
 sb550500
K Multi-coloured coatingswb150100
 sb400100
L Decorative effect coatingswb300200
 sb500200