Definition:
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are
organic chemical compounds that have high enough vapor pressures
under normal conditions to significantly vaporize and enter the
atmosphere.
Why Should VOC’s be Regulated?
VOC’s are part of the formation of SMOG
(ground-level ozone). SMOG can create respiratory problems and
eventually cause asthma, pneumonia and bronchitis.
VOC Regulation
Although the EPA develops air quality standards,
each state is required to monitor and keep ozone at levels
considered “safe” by creating regulatory initiatives.
The first state to act was California in 1989 which
created VOC limits restricting VOC concentration in certain products
and categories. Other states have followed, most notable the group
OTC* (Ozone Transport Commission) and Lake Michigan Air Directors
Consortium.
Cyclo and VOC compliant products
Cyclo is continually monitoring and updating
products to ensure that customers have access to VOC products that
still have the professional performance customers depend and rely on
from Cyclo. Cyclo also updates sales material and labels as new laws
come into effect to reflect regulations on products that may have
sale restrictions.
Cyclo Products concerning VOC:
Brake & Parts Clean®
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C-108 (low odor) Not for sale in CA; meets
VOC requirements of OTC states (45% VOC content)
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C-111 Not for sale in CA or OTC* states (70% VOC
content)
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C-111C Not for sale in CA; meets VOC requirements
of OTC states (45% VOC content)
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C-111-CA20VOC Not for sale in CA South Coast (20%
VOC content)
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C-111SC Permitted everywhere, but created
specifically for SCAQMD (South Coast Air Quality)
Engine Clean® Degreasers
Carb Clean®
Other regulatory concerns
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C-32
Not for sale in CA, NJ and Missoula, MT
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C-109 Not for sale in CA, NJ and Missoula, MT
*CT, DL, DC, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, VA
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