Sec. 228-2.7. Container labeling

(a) Each manufacturer of a commercial or industrial adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer or sealant primer subject to a VOC content limit in section 228-2.4(a) of this Subpart shall display the following information on the container or label for such adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer or sealant primer:

(1) a statement of the manufacturer’s recommendation regarding thinning, reducing or mixing, provided:

(i) a statement is not required for thinning, reducing or mixing with water; and

(ii) if thinning prior to use is not necessary, the recommendation shall specify that the product is to be applied as supplied;

(2) the maximum or the actual VOC content as supplied, displayed in grams of VOC per liter of product; and

(3) the maximum or the actual VOC content as applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation regarding thinning, reducing or mixing, displayed in grams of VOC per liter of applied product.

(b) The VOC content of a commercial or industrial adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer or sealant primer shall be calculated using the manufacturer’s formulation data or determined using the calculations, procedures and test methods in section 228-2.6 of this Subpart.

(c) Any person applying a commercial or industrial adhesive, sealant, adhesive primer or sealant primer subject to a VOC content limit in section 228-2.4(a) of this Subpart may rely on the manufacturer’s representation on the container or label, if such product is applied as recommended for a use specified on the container or label.