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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 26.11.39.06" title_num="26" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="39" heading="Container Labeling Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A person who manufactures an architectural coating subject to this chapter shall display the information listed in this regulation on the coating container or container label in which the coating is sold or distributed.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Date Code.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The date the coating was manufactured, or a date code representing the date of manufacture, shall be indicated on the label, lid, or bottom of the container.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If the manufacturer uses a date code for a coating, the manufacturer shall file an explanation of each code with the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Thinning Recommendations.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A statement of the manufacturer’s recommendation regarding thinning of the coating shall be indicated on the label or lid of the container.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>This requirement does not apply to the thinning of architectural coatings with water.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If thinning of the coating before use is not necessary, the recommendation shall specify that the coating is to be applied without thinning.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>VOC Content.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A container of a coating subject to this chapter shall display one of the following values in grams of VOC per liter of coating:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Maximum VOC content as determined from all potential product formulations;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>VOC content as determined from actual formulation data; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>VOC content as determined using the procedures specified in Regulation .08 of this chapter.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If the manufacturer does not recommend thinning, the container shall display the VOC content, as supplied.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If the manufacturer recommends thinning, the container shall display the VOC content including the maximum amount of thinning solvent recommended by the manufacturer.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If the coating is a multi-component product, the container shall display the VOC content as mixed or catalyzed.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>If the coating contains silanes, siloxanes, or other ingredient that generate ethanol or other VOCs during the curing process, the VOC content shall include the VOCs emitted during curing.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>The VOC content shall be determined using the procedures in Regulation .08 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Faux Finishing Coatings. The labels of all clear topcoat faux finishing coatings shall prominently display the statement “This product can only be sold or used as part of a Faux Finishing coating system.”</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Industrial Maintenance Coatings. A manufacturer of an industrial maintenance coating shall prominently display at least one of the following statements:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“For industrial use only”;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“For professional use only”;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Not for residential use”; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Not intended for residential use”.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Rust Preventive Coatings. The labels of a rust preventive coating shall prominently display the statement “For Metal Substrates Only”.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters. The label of a specialty primer, sealer, or undercoater shall, as applicable, prominently display one or more of the following descriptions:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“For blocking stains”;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“For fire-damaged substrates”;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“For smoke-damaged substrates”; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“For water-damaged substrates”;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Non-Flat—High-Gloss Coatings. The label of a non-flat—high-gloss coating shall prominently display the words “High Gloss”.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>Reactive Penetrating Sealers. The labels of all reactive penetrating sealers shall prominently display the statement “Reactive Penetrating Sealer”.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="K.">
    <text>Reactive Penetrating Carbonate Stone Sealers. The labels of all reactive penetrating carbonate stone sealers shall prominently display the statement “Reactive Penetrating Carbonate Stone Sealers”.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="L.">
    <text>Stone Consolidants. The labels of all stone consolidants shall prominently display the statement “Stone Consolidants—For Professional Use Only”.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="M.">
    <text>Wood Coatings. The labels of all wood coatings shall prominently display the statement “For Wood Substrates Only”.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="N.">
    <text>Zinc Rich Primers. The labels of all zinc rich primers shall prominently display one or more of the following statements:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“For professional use only”;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“For industrial use only”;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Not for residential use”; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Not intended for residential use”.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>