It depends on your sales geography. In the US, EPA National Rule and California CARB SCM limits are most common; some local Air Quality Management Districts (AQMDs) are stricter. The EU Decopaint Directive sets phase limits by product category. Canada's VOC Concentration Limits Regulations also apply to architectural coatings sold there. A specialty paint formulation chemist hired through AJ Cosmo Labs can identify the applicable limits for your target markets and design the formula accordingly.
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