As there are many different VOC regulations affecting PC products around the world you may wish to know which apply in your region. This site provides a brief summary of current Protective Coatings - related VOC regulations that exist around the world.
Legislation exists in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to control the VOC content of PC products.
When PC products are applied to a building or on site Directive 2004/42/CE applies. When used in a facility (eg paint shop) the Solvent Emissions Directive 1999/13/EC will apply.
A VOC emission fee system is in place which applies to manufacturers and industrial users of all coatings.
No legislation in place yet but VOC producing facilities are expected to control the concentration of VOC in waste air streams to below 700ppm.
In Korea the Seoul Metropolitan area has a rule which applies to PC products used on a construction site.
The USA operates a very complex system of regulation at a number of levels such as Federal, State and District.
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