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Annex II

United Kingdom

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A. MAXIMUM VOC CONTENT LIMIT VALUES FOR PAINTS AND VARNISHES

g/l ready to use

Product SubcategoryTypePhase I (g/lf1)(from 1.1.2007)Phase II (g/l)(from 1.1.2010)
aInterior matt walls and ceilings (Gloss < 25@60°)WB7530
SB40030
bInterior glossy walls and ceilings (Gloss > 25@60°)WB150100
SB400100
cExterior walls of mineral substrateWB7540
SB450430
dInterior/exterior trim and cladding paints for wood and metalWB150130
SB400300
eInterior/exterior trim varnishes and woodstains, including opaque woodstainsWB150130
SB500400
fInterior and exterior minimal build woodstainsWB150130
SB700700
gPrimersWB5030
SB450350
hBinding primersWB5030
SB750750
iOne-pack performance coatingsWB140140
SB600500
jTwo-pack reactive performance coatings for specific end use such as floorsWB140140
SB550500
kMulti-coloured coatingsWB150100
SB400100
lDecorative effect coatingsWB300200
SB500200
B. MAXIMUM VOC CONTENT LIMIT VALUES FOR VEHICLE REFINISHING PRODUCTS

g/l of ready for use product. Except for subcategory (a) any water content of the product ready for use should be discounted.

Product SubcategoryCoatingsVOC g/lf2(1.1.2007)
aPreparatory and cleaningPreparatory850
Pre-cleaner200
bBodyfiller/stopperAll types250
cPrimerSurfacer/filler and general (metal) primer540
Wash primer780
dTopcoatAll types420
eSpecial finishesAll types840

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g/l ready to use

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g/l of ready for use product. Except for subcategory (a) any water content of the product ready for use should be discounted.