Stricter Paint Standards for Southern California

The Los Angeles basin already has the most stringent paint pollution standards in the U.S., but now the rules are tightened even more to reduce volatile organic compounds. The rules, which may impact paint manufacturers nationally, will
be phased in over the next seven years, and cover a wide range of primers, sealers, industrial and household enamels.

Although most of the paint is water-based it still contains petroleum solvents. The industry may need to spend about $800 million to reformulate the paint and
will add six dollars a gallon for glossy paint. The new standards will eliminate
slightly more than two percent of the compounds from the LA basin from all sources, including cars and industry.

To learn more: http://www.aqmd.gov