Federal EPA OTC limits apply nationwide, but California CARB rules and Northeast OTC state regulations are stricter and vary by paint category (flat, non-flat, specialty). A qualified specialty paint formulation chemist will calculate VOC content using EPA Method 24 and formulate to your target market's threshold. If you plan to sell in California, confirm CARB compliance before your first production batch.
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