# Directive 2004/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive 1999/13/EC, Annex II

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

A. MAXIMUM VOC CONTENT LIMIT VALUES FOR PAINTS AND VARNISHES
g/l ready to use
Product Subcategory
Type
Phase I (g/l)(from 1.1.2007)
Phase II (g/l)(from 1.1.2010)
a
Interior matt walls and ceilings (Gloss < 25@60°)
WB
75
30
SB
400
30
b
Interior glossy walls and ceilings (Gloss > 25@60°)
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
500
400
f
Interior and exterior minimal build woodstains
WB
150
130
SB
700
700
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
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 Subcategory
Coatings
VOC g/l(1.1.2007)
a
Preparatory and cleaning
Preparatory
850
Pre-cleaner
200
b
Bodyfiller/stopper
All types
250
c
Primer
Surfacer/filler and general (metal) primer
540
Wash primer
780
d
Topcoat
All types
420
e
Special finishes
All types
840

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2004/42/annex/II (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2004-42/annex-II
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