Pack-based
Start from EPA / EU-EEA / Custom, then expand the registry later.
VOC Regional Compliance Checker for Architectural Coatings
Enter the country or region, coating category, VOC value, and basis to check the regulation that applies to the market.
EPA architectural coatings and EU/EEA decorative paints are bundled as the initial packs for a fast architectural coatings yfirferð.
Region pack
Category
VOC
Limit
Sources
Key points
Built for fast first-pass checks before tilboðs, specs, and export work.
Basis-aware
If the VOC basis does not match, the verkfæri falls back to yfirferð instead of guessing.
Copy-ready
Copy the niðurstaða or share the current URL for tilboðs, handoffs, and spec checks.
How to use
Use the panel below to move from market selection to a regulation check in one pass.
- 1. Choose a country or region pack.
- 2. Choose a coating category and add 60° gloss or vara form if needed.
- 3. Enter the VOC value and basis such as ready-to-use or thinned-to-max-recommendation.
- 4. Yfirferð the staða, limit, margin, and label notes.
- 5. Copy the niðurstaða or share the current URL if needed.
Samples
EPA architectural coating quick check
Inntak
Country/region = United States (EPA), category = Flat coatings, VOC = 180 g/L, basis = thinned to max recommendation, vara form = liquid
Úttak
Staða = likely compliant, limit = 250 g/L, margin = +70 g/L, note = bera saman after excluding water, exempt compounds, and tint base colorant
EU/EEA decorative paint quick check
Inntak
Country/region = EU/EEA (Decopaint), category = Interior matt walls and ceilings (WB), VOC = 42 g/L, basis = ready-to-use, 60° gloss = 12, vara form = liquid
Úttak
Staða = likely over limit, limit = 30 g/L, margin = -12 g/L, note = confirm the subcategory and ready-to-use g/L on the label
Custom / other region quick check
Inntak
Country/region = Custom / other region, category = Custom / special case, VOC = 45 g/L, basis = ready-to-use, custom limit = 50 g/L
Úttak
Staða = likely compliant, limit = 50 g/L, margin = +5 g/L, note = show the custom note as entered
Athugasemdir
- This verkfæri is for preliminary checks only. Final compliance must follow the destination market's law, local rules, vara labels, SDS, and the latest manufacturer specifications.
- EPA and EU use different VOC bases. If the basis does not match, the verkfæri falls back to yfirferð instead of guessing.
- Aerosols and specialty industrial coatings may be out of scope for the architectural packs.
- The pack registry is versioned so legal updates can bump the version and trigger yfirferð.
Glossary
VOC
Volatile organic compounds. Regulations often use a g/L limit.
ready-to-use
Value in the use-ready condition, including the required additions.
thinned-to-max-recommendation
Value after the manufacturer's maximum recommended thinning.
WB / SB
WB means waterborne and SB means solventborne.
subcategory
The vara subcategory shown on EU labels.
overlay
Add-on rules from a state or province.
manual yfirferð
A state where the verkfæri does not make a definitive machine decision because data is missing or the basis does not match.
Skráic
normalizedVOC = convert(vocValue, vocUnit -> packUnit)margin = limit - normalizedVOCusageRatio = normalizedVOC / limitpass = normalizedVOC <= limitwarn = pass and usageRatio >= warningThresholdyfirferð = missing required data / basis mismatch / unresolved category
Algengar spurningar
Why do EPA and EU give different niðurstaðas for the same VOC value?
The bases differ. EPA uses thinned-to-max-recommendation, while EU uses ready-to-use.
Why is 60° gloss needed?
It helps split EU matt vs glossy categories and the EPA flat/nonflat fallback.
Can aerosols be checked?
They are out of scope for the architectural packs. Use a custom pack or another pack if needed.
What if my market is not listed yet?
Use Custom / other region for a first-pass check and add an official pack later.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is a preliminary check helper only. Final confirmation should follow the local law and vara label.