Consumer Product Rule: This rule was initially adopted with a compliant date of July 1, 2009. The rule was later modified with more product categories added with a compliant date of July 1, 2012.
It regulates Adhesives, Sealants and Caulking compounds packaged in containers of 16 fluid ounces or less with an exception where it regulates Contact Adhesives packaged in containers of 1gallon or less.
The following consumer products are exempt from the rule:
(1) Any consumer product manufactured solely for shipment and use outside of the State of Illinois.
(2) Adhesives sold in containers of 0.03 liter (1 ounce) or less.
(3) Flooring seam sealers used to join fill the seam between two adjoining pieces of flexible sheet flooring.
(4) Adhesives, Sealants and Caulking compounds packaged in containers of greater than 16 fluid ounces.
(5) Contact Adhesives packaged in containers of greater than 1 gallon.
(6) Clear, paintable, water resistant caulking compounds.
(7) Removable caulking compounds.
(8) Roof cements and roof sealants.
(9) Insulating foam sealants.
DAP repair products such as glazing and spackling compounds, painter’s putty products, fillers and repair products are not regulated under this rule.
Following is the category of products regulated by this rule and their VOC limits:
|
Product Category |
VOC Limit Wt:Wt% |
|
Aerosol Mist Spray Adhesive |
65 |
|
Aerosol Web Spray Adhesive |
55 |
|
Construction, Panel, and Floor Adhesive |
15 |
|
General Purpose Contact Adhesive |
55 |
|
Special Purpose Contact Adhesive |
80 |
|
General Purpose Adhesive |
10 |
|
Structural Waterproof Adhesive |
15 |
|
Sealants and Caulking Compound |
4 |
|
General Purpose Adhesive Remover |
20 |
|
Specialty Adhesive Remover |
70 |
Adhesive and Sealant Rule: To date Illinois has not adopted a VOC standard for industrial adhesive and sealants products.
