[Comment: For dates on non-regulatory government publications, publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules, and federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see paragraph (C) of this rule titled "Referenced Materials."]
(A) Except as otherwise provided in this rule, the definitions in rule 3745-15-01 of the Administrative Code apply to this chapter.
(B) As used in this chapter.
(1) "Adhesive" means any product that is used to bond one surface to another by attachment. Adhesive does not include products used on humans and animals, adhesive tape, contact paper, wallpaper, shelf liners, or any other product with an adhesive incorporated onto or in an inert substrate. For contact adhesive, adhesive does not include units of product, less packaging, which consist of more than one gallon. For construction, panel, and floor covering adhesive, and general purpose adhesive only, adhesive also does not include units of product, less packaging, which weigh more than one pound and consist of more than sixteen fluid ounces. This limitation does not apply to aerosol adhesives.
(2) "Adhesive remover" means a product designed to remove adhesive from either a specific substrate or a variety of substrates. Adhesive removers do not include products that remove adhesives intended for use on humans or animals.
(a) "Floor or wall covering adhesive remover" means a product designed or labeled to remove floor or wall coverings and associated adhesive from the underlying substrate.
(b) "Gasket or thread locking adhesive remover" means a product designed or labeled to remove gaskets or thread locking adhesives. Products labeled for dual use as a paint stripper and gasket remover or thread locking adhesive remover are considered gasket or thread locking adhesive remover.
(c) "General purpose adhesive remover" means a product designed or labeled to remove cyanoacrylate adhesives as well as non-reactive adhesives or residue from a variety of substrates. General purpose adhesive remover includes, but is not limited to: products that remove thermoplastic adhesives; pressure sensitive adhesives; dextrine or starch based adhesives; casein glues; rubber or latex-based adhesives; as well as products that remove stickers; decals; stencils; or similar materials. General purpose adhesive remover does not include floor or wall covering adhesive remover.
(d) "Specialty adhesive remover" means a product designed to remove reactive adhesives from a variety of substrates. Reactive adhesives include adhesives that require a hardener or catalyst in order for the bond to occur. Examples of reactive adhesives include, but are not limited to: epoxies; urethanes; silicones. Specialty adhesive remover does not include gasket or thread locking adhesive remover.
For the purpose of this paragraph, the term adhesive means a substance used to bond one or more materials. Adhesive includes, but is not limited to: caulks; sealants; glues; or similar substances used for the purpose of forming a bond.
(3) "Aerosol adhesive" means any adhesive packaged as an aerosol product in which the spray mechanism is permanently housed in a non-refillable can designed for hand-held application without the need for ancillary hoses or spray equipment. Aerosol adhesives include: special purpose spray adhesives; mist spray adhesives; and web spray adhesives.
(4) "Aerosol cooking spray" means any aerosol product designed either to reduce sticking on cooking and baking surfaces or to be applied on food, or both.
(5) "Aerosol product" means a pressurized spray system that dispenses product ingredients by means of a propellant contained in a product or a product's container, or by means of a mechanically induced force. Aerosol product does not include pump spray.
(6) "Agricultural use" means the use of any pesticide or method or device for the control of pests in connection with the commercial production, storage or processing of any animal or plant crop. Agricultural use does not include the sale or use of pesticides in properly labeled packages or containers which are intended for: home use; use in structural pest control; or industrial or institutional use. For the purpose of this definition only:
(a) "Home use" means use in a household or its immediate environment.
(b) "Structural pest control" means a use requiring a license under Chapter 901:5-11 of the Administrative Code.
(c) "Industrial use" means use for or in a manufacturing, mining, or chemical process or use in the operation of factories, processing plants, and similar sites.
(d) "Institutional use" means use within the lines of, or on property necessary for the operation of buildings such as hospitals, schools, libraries, auditoriums, and office complexes.
(7) "Air freshener" means any product including, but not limited to, sprays, wicks, wipes, diffusers, powders, and crystals, designed or labeled for the purpose of masking odors, or freshening, cleaning, scenting, or deodorizing the air. Air freshener includes dual purpose air freshener/disinfectant products. Air freshener does not include products that are used on the human body, products that function primarily as cleaning products as indicated on a product label, odor remover/eliminator, or toilet/urinal care products.
(8) "All other carbon-containing compounds" means all other compounds which contain at least one carbon atom and are not a table B compound, as defined in this rule, or a LVP-VOC.
(9) "All other forms" means all consumer product forms for which no form-specific VOC standard is specified. Unless specified otherwise by the applicable VOC standard, all other forms include, but are not limited to: solids; liquids (which includes the liquid containing or liquid impregnated portion of the cloth or paper wipes (towelettes)); wicks; powders; and crystals.
(10) "Alternative control plan" or "ACP" means any emissions averaging program as approved by the CARB.
(11) "Antimicrobial hand or body cleaner or soap" means a cleaner or soap which is designed to reduce the level of microorganisms on the skin through germicidal activity. Antimicrobial hand or body cleaner or soap includes, but is not limited to: antimicrobial hand or body washes/cleaners; food handler hand washes; healthcare personnel hand washes; pre-operative skin preparations and surgical scrubs. Antimicrobial hand or body cleaner or soap does not include: prescription drug products; antiperspirants; astringent/toner; deodorant; facial cleaner or soap; general-use hand or body cleaner or soap; hand dishwashing detergent (including antimicrobial); heavy-duty hand cleaner or soap; medicated astringent/medicated toner; and rubbing alcohol.
(12) "Antiperspirant" means any product including, but not limited to: aerosols; roll-ons; sticks; pumps; pads; creams; and squeeze-bottles that are intended by the manufacturer to be used to reduce perspiration in the human axilla by at least twenty per cent in at least fifty per cent of a target population.
(13) "Anti-static product" means a product that is labeled to eliminate, prevent, or inhibit the accumulation of static electricity. Anti-static product does not include: electronic cleaner; floor polish or wax; floor coating; and products that meet the definition of aerosol coating product or architectural coating.
(14) "Architectural coating" means a coating applied to stationary structures and their appurtenances, to mobile homes, to pavements, or to curbs.
(15) "Aromatic compound" means a carbon containing compound that contains one or more benzene or equivalent heterocyclic rings and has an initial boiling point less than or equal to two hundred eighty degrees Celsius. Aromatic compound does not include compounds excluded from the definition of VOC in this rule.
(16) "Artist's solvent / thinner" means any liquid product, labeled to meet ASTM D4236 standard practice for labeling art materials for chronic health hazards, and packaged in a container equal to or less than thirty-four fluid ounces, labeled to reduce the viscosity of, and or remove, art coating compositions or components.
(17) "ASTM" means the American society for testing and materials.
(18) "Astringent/toner" means any product not regulated as a drug by the United States food and drug administration which is applied to the skin for the purpose of cleaning or tightening pores. This category also includes clarifiers and substrate-impregnated products. This category does not include: any hand, face, or body cleaner or soap product; medicated astringent/medicated toner; personal fragrance product; cold cream; lotion; or antiperspirant.
(19) "Automotive brake cleaner" for products manufactured before July 1, 2023, means a cleaning product designed to remove oil, grease, brake fluid, brake pad material or dirt from motor vehicle brake mechanisms.
(20) "Automotive hard paste wax" means an automotive wax or polish that is all of the following:
(a) Designed to protect and improve the appearance of automotive paint surfaces.
(b) A solid at room temperature.
(c) Contains zero per cent water by formulation.
(21) "Automotive instant detailer" means a product designed for use in a pump spray that is applied to the painted surface of automobiles and wiped off prior to the product being allowed to dry.
(22) "Automotive rubbing or polishing compound" means a product designed primarily to remove oxidation, old paint, scratches or swirl marks, and other defects from the painted surfaces of motor vehicles without leaving a protective barrier.
(23) "Automotive wax, polish, sealant or glaze" means a product designed to seal out moisture, increase gloss, or otherwise enhance a motor vehicle's painted surfaces. Automotive wax, polish, sealant or glaze includes, but is not limited to, products designed for use in auto-body repair shops and drive-through car washes, as well as products designed for the general public. Automotive wax, polish, sealant or glaze does not include: automotive rubbing or polishing compounds; automotive wash and wax products; surfactant-containing car wash products; and products designed for use on unpainted surfaces such as bare metal, chrome, glass, or plastic.
(24) "Automotive windshield cleaner" for products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023 means a product labeled and packaged as an automotive windshield cleaner in the form of a moistened towelette and designed to be used on automotive windshields, automotive mirrors, and automotive headlights. The product must be labeled for automotive use only. Automotive windshield cleaner does not include automotive windshield washer fluid.
(25) "Automotive windshield washer fluid" means any liquid designed for use in a motor vehicle windshield washer system either as an antifreeze or for the purpose of cleaning, washing, or wetting the windshield. Automotive windshield washer fluid does not include fluids placed by the manufacturer in a new vehicle.
(26) "Bathroom and tile cleaner" means a product designed or labeled to clean tile or surfaces in bathrooms. Bathroom and tile cleaner does not include toilet/urinal care product.
(27) "Brake cleaner" for products manufactured on or before July 1, 2023 means a cleaning product designed to remove oil, grease, brake fluid, brake pad material or dirt from motor vehicle brake mechanisms.
(28) "Bug and tar remover" means a product labeled to remove either or both of the following from painted motor vehicle surfaces without causing damage to the finish:
(a) Biological-type residues such as insect carcasses and tree sap.
(b) Road grime, such as road tar, roadway paint markings, and asphalt.
(29) "CARB" means the California air resource board.
(30) "Carburetor or fuel-injection air intake cleaners" means a product designed or labeled to remove fuel deposits, dirt, or other contaminants from a carburetor, choke, throttle body of a fuel-injection system, or associated linkages. Carburetor or fuel-injection air intake cleaners does not include products designed or labeled exclusively to be introduced directly into the fuel lines or fuel storage tank prior to introduction into the carburetor or fuel injectors, or products designed or labeled exclusively to be introduced during engine operation directly into air vacuum lines by using a pressurized sprayer wand.
(31) "Carpet and upholstery cleaner" means a cleaning product designed for the purpose of eliminating dirt and stains on rugs, carpeting, and the interior of motor vehicles or on household furniture or objects upholstered or covered with fabrics such as wool, cotton, nylon or other synthetic fabrics. Carpet and upholstery cleaner includes, but is not limited to, products that make fabric protectant claims. Carpet and upholstery cleaner does not include general purpose cleaners; spot removers; vinyl or leather cleaners; dry cleaning fluids; or products designed exclusively for use at industrial facilities engaged in furniture or carpet manufacturing.
(32) "Charcoal lighter material" means any combustible material designed to be applied on, incorporated in, added to, or used with charcoal to enhance ignition. Charcoal lighter material does not include: electrical starters and probes; metallic cylinders using paper tinder; natural gas; propane; or fat wood.
(33) "Colorant" means any pigment or coloring material used in a consumer product for an aesthetic effect, or to dramatize an ingredient.
(34) "Construction, panel, and floor covering adhesive" means any non-aerosol one-component adhesive that is designed or labeled for the installation, remodeling, maintenance, or repair of either of the following:
(a) Structural and building components that include, but are not limited to: beams; trusses; studs; paneling (drywall or dry wall laminates; fiberglass reinforced plastic; plywood; particle board; insulation board; pre-decorated hardboard or tile-board; etc.), ceiling and acoustical tile; molding; fixtures; countertops or countertop laminates; cove or wall bases; and flooring or sub-flooring.
(b) Floor or wall coverings that include, but are not limited to: wood or simulated wood covering; carpet; carpet pad or cushion; vinyl-backed carpet; flexible flooring material; non resilient flooring material; mirror tiles and other types of tiles; and artificial grass.
Construction, panel, and floor covering adhesive does not include floor seam sealer.
(35) "Consumer" means any person who seeks, purchases, or acquires any consumer product for personal, family, household, or institutional use. Persons acquiring a consumer product for resale are not consumers for that product.
(36) "Consumer product" means a chemically formulated product used by household and institutional consumers including, but not limited to: detergents; cleaning compounds; polishes; floor finishes; cosmetics; personal care products; home, lawn, and garden products; disinfectants; sanitizers; aerosol paints; and automotive specialty products. Consumer product does not include other paint products, furniture coatings, or architectural coatings. As used in this paragraph consumer product also refers to aerosol adhesives, including aerosol adhesives used for consumer, industrial, and commercial uses.
(37) "Contact adhesive" means a non-aerosol adhesive that meets all of the following:
(a) Is designed for application to both surfaces to be bonded together.
(b) Is allowed to dry before the two surfaces are placed in contact with each other.
(c) Forms an immediate bond that is impossible, or difficult, to reposition after both adhesive-coated surfaces are placed in contact with each other.
(d) Does not need sustained pressure or clamping of surfaces after the adhesive-coated surfaces have been brought together using sufficient momentary pressure to establish full contact between both surfaces.
Contact adhesive does not include rubber cements that are primarily intended for use on paper substrates. Contact adhesive also does not include vulcanizing fluids that are designed and labeled for tire repair only.
(38) "Contact adhesive - general purpose" means any contact adhesive that is not a contact adhesive - special purpose.
(39) "Contact adhesive - special purpose" means a contact adhesive that meets either of the following:
(a) Is used to bond melamine-covered board, unprimed metal, unsupported vinyl, Teflon, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, rubber, high pressure laminate or wood veneer one sixteenth inch or less in thickness to any porous or nonporous surface, and is sold in units of product, less packaging, that contain more than eight fluid ounces.
(b) Is used in automotive applications that are either of the following:
(i) Automotive under the-hood applications requiring heat, oil or gasoline resistance.
(ii) Body-side molding, automotive weather strip or decorative trim.
(40) "Container/packaging" means the part or parts of the consumer or institutional product which serve only to contain, enclose, incorporate, deliver, dispense, wrap or store the chemically formulated substance or mixture of substances which is solely responsible for accomplishing the purposes for which the product was designed or intended. Container/packaging includes any article onto or into which the principal display panel and other accompanying literature or graphics are incorporated, etched, printed or attached.
(41) "Crawling bug insecticide" means any insecticide product that is designed for use against ants, cockroaches, or other household crawling arthropods, including, but not limited to, mites, silverfish or spiders. Crawling bug insecticide does not include products designed to be used exclusively on humans or animals, or any house dust mite product. For the purpose of this definition only:
(a) "House dust mite product" means a product whose label, packaging, or accompanying literature states that the product is suitable for use against house dust mites, but does not indicate that the product is suitable for use against ants, cockroaches, or other household crawling arthropods.
(b) "House dust mite" means mites which feed primarily on skin cells shed in the home by humans and pets and which belong to the phylum Arthropoda, the subphylum Chelicerata, the class Arachnida, the subclass Acari, the order Astigmata, and the family Pyroglyphidae.
(42) "Date-code" means the day, month and year on which the consumer product was manufactured, filled, or packaged, or a code indicating such a date.
(43) "Deodorant" means:
(a) For products manufactured before January 1, 2009: any product including, but not limited to, aerosols, roll-ons, sticks, pumps, pads, creams, and squeeze-bottles, that is intended by the manufacturer to be used to minimize odor in the human axilla by retarding the growth of bacteria which cause the decomposition of perspiration.
(b) For products manufactured on or after January 1, 2009: any product including, but not limited to, aerosol, roll-ons, sticks, pumps, pads, creams, and squeeze-bottles, that indicates or depicts on the container or packaging, or on any sticker or label affixed thereto, that the product can be used on or applied to the human axilla to provide a scent or minimize odor. A deodorant body spray product that indicates or depicts on the container or packaging, or on any sticker or label affixed thereto, that it can be used on or applied to the human axilla, is a deodorant.
(44) "Deodorant body spray" means:
(a) For products manufactured before January 1, 2009: a personal fragrance product with twenty per cent or less fragrance.
(b) For products manufactured on or after January 1, 2009: a personal fragrance product with twenty per cent or less fragrance, that is designed for application all over the human body to provide a scent. A deodorant body spray product that indicates or depicts on the container or packaging, or on any sticker or label affixed thereto, that it can be used on or applied to the human axilla, is a deodorant.
(45) "Device" means any instrument or contrivance (other than a firearm) which is designed for trapping, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest or any other form of plant or animal life (other than a person and other than bacteria, virus, or other microorganism on or in living person or other living animals); but not including equipment used for the application of pesticides when sold separately there from.
(46) "Disinfectant" means a product that is labeled as a disinfectant, or is labeled to destroy or irreversibly inactivate infectious or other undesirable bacteria, pathogenic fungi, or viruses on surfaces or inanimate objects and whose label is registered as a disinfectant under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Products that are labeled as both a sanitizer and a disinfectant are considered disinfectants. Disinfectant does not include: products labeled solely for use on human or animals; products labeled solely for agricultural use; products labeled solely for use in swimming pools, therapeutic tubs, or hot tubs; products which are labeled to be used on heat sensitive critical or semi-critical medical devices or medical equipment surfaces; products which are pre-moistened wipes or towelettes sold exclusively to medical, convalescent, or veterinary establishments; products which are labeled to be applied to food-contact surfaces and are not required to be rinsed prior to contact with food; or products which are labeled as bathroom and tile cleaners, glass cleaners, general purpose cleaners, toilet/urinal care products, metal polishes, carpet cleaners, or fabric refreshers that may also make disinfecting or anti-microbial claims on the label.
(47) "Distributor" means any person to whom a consumer product is sold or supplied for the purposes of resale or distribution in commerce, except that manufacturers, retailers, and consumers are not distributors.
(48) "Double phase aerosol air freshener" means an aerosol air freshener with the liquid contents in two or more distinct phases that requires the product container be shaken before use to mix the phases, producing an emulsion.
(49) "Dry cleaning fluid" means any non-aqueous liquid product designed and labeled exclusively for use on fabrics which are labeled for dry clean only (such as clothing or drapery) or s-coded fabrics. Dry cleaning fluid includes, but is not limited to: those products used by commercial dry cleaners and commercial businesses that clean fabrics such as draperies at the customer's residence or work place. Dry cleaning fluid does not include spot remover or carpet and upholstery cleaner.
For the purposes of this definition, s-coded fabric means an upholstery fabric designed to be cleaned only with water-free spot cleaning products as specified by the joint industry fabric standards committee.
(50) "Dual purpose air freshener/disinfectant" means an aerosol product that is represented on the product container for use as both a disinfectant and an air freshener, or is so represented on any sticker, label, packaging, or literature attached to the product container.
(51) "Dusting aid" means a product designed to assist in removing dust and other soils from floors and other surfaces without leaving a wax or silicone based coating. Dusting aid does not include pressurized gas duster.
(52) "Electrical cleaner" means a product labeled to remove heavy soils such as grease, grime, or oil from electrical equipment, including, but not limited to: electric motors; armatures; relays; electric panels; or generators. Electrical cleaner does not include: general purpose cleaner; general purpose degreaser; dusting aid; electronic cleaner; energized electrical cleaner; pressurized gas duster; engine degreaser; anti-static product; or products designed to clean the casings or housings of electrical equipment.
(53) "Electronic cleaner" means a product labeled for the removal of dirt, moisture, dust, flux, or oxides from the internal components of electronic or precision equipment such as circuit boards, and the internal components of electronic devices, including but not limited to: radios; compact disc players; digital video disc players; and computers. Electronic cleaner does not include general purpose cleaner; general purpose degreaser; dusting aid; pressurized gas duster; engine degreaser; electrical cleaner, energized electrical cleaner; anti-static product; or products labeled to clean the casings or housings of electronic equipment. Electronic cleaner does not include any product that meets both of the following criteria:
(a) The product is labeled to clean or degrease electronic equipment, where cleaning or degreasing is accomplished when electrical current exists, or when there is residual electrical potential from a component.
(b) The product label clearly displays the statement: "energized electronic equipment use only."
(54) "Energized electrical cleaner" means a product that meets both of the following criteria:
(a) The product is labeled to clean or degrease electrical equipment, where cleaning or degreasing is accomplished when electrical current exists, or when there is a residual electrical potential from a component, such as a capacitor.
(b) The product label clearly displays the statements: "energized equipment use only and not to be used for motorized vehicle maintenance, or their parts."
Energized electrical cleaner does not include electronic cleaner.
(55) "Engine degreaser" means a cleaning product designed or labeled to remove grease, grime, oil and other contaminants from the external surfaces of engines and other mechanical parts.
(56) "Existing product" means any formulation of the same product category and form sold, supplied, manufactured, or offered for sale in Ohio prior to January 1, 2009, or any subsequently introduced identical formulation.
(57) "Fabric protectant" means:
(a) For products manufactured before July 1, 2023, a product designed to be applied to fabric substrates to protect the surface from soiling from dirt and other impurities or to reduce absorption of liquid into the fabric's fibers. Fabric protectant does not include waterproofers, products designed for use solely on leather, or products designed for use solely on fabrics which are labeled "for dry clean only" and sold in containers of ten fluid ounces or less.
(b) For products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023: a product labeled to be applied to fabric substrates to protect the surface from soiling from dirt or other impurities or to reduce absorption of liquid into the fabric fibers. Fabric protectant does not include waterproofers, or products labeled for use solely on leather. Fabric protectant does not include pigmented products that are designed to be used primarily for coloring, products used for construction, reconstruction, modification, structural maintenance or repair of fabric substrates, or products that renew or restore fabric and qualifying as either clear coating or vinyl/fabric/leather/polycarbonate coating.
(58) "Fabric refresher" means a product labeled to neutralize or eliminate odors on: non-laundered fabric including, but not limited to: soft household surfaces; rugs; carpeting; draperies; bedding, automotive interiors; footwear; athletic equipment; clothing; or household furniture or objects upholstered or covered with fabrics such as, but not limited to: wool; cotton; or nylon. Fabric refresher does not include: anti-static product; carpet and upholstery cleaner; footwear or leather care product; spot remover; or disinfectant; or products labeled for application to both fabric and human skin.
(59) "Facial cleaner or soap" means a cleaner or soap designed primarily to clean the face. Facial cleaner or soap includes, but is not limited to, facial cleansing creams, semisolids, liquids, lotions, and substrate-impregnated forms. Facial cleaner or soap does not include: prescription drug products; antimicrobial hand or body cleaner or soap; astringent/toner; general-use hand or body cleaner or soap; medicated astringent/medicated toner; or rubbing alcohol.
(60) "Fat wood" means pieces of wood kindling with high naturally-occurring levels of sap or resin which enhance ignition of the kindling. Fat wood does not include any kindling with substances added to enhance flammability, such as wax covered or wax-impregnated wood-based products.
(61) "Flea and tick insecticide" means any insecticide product that is designed for use against fleas, ticks, their larvae, or their eggs. Flea and tick insecticide does not include products that are designed to be used exclusively on humans or animals and their bedding.
(62) "Flexible flooring material" for products manufactured before July 1, 2023: means asphalt, cork, linoleum, no-wax, rubber, seamless vinyl and vinyl composite flooring.
(63) "Floor coating" means an opaque coating that is labeled and designed for application to flooring, including but not limited to, decks, porches, steps, and other horizontal surfaces which may be subject to foot traffic.
(64) "Floor polish or wax" means:
(a) For products manufactured before July 1, 2023: a wax, polish, or any other product designed to polish, protect, or enhance floor surfaces by leaving a protective coating that is designed to be periodically replenished. Floor polish or wax does not include: spray buff products; products designed solely for the purpose of cleaning floors; floor finish strippers; products designed for unfinished wood floors; and coatings subject to architectural coatings regulations.
(b) For products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023: a product designed or labeled to polish, wax, condition, protect, temporarily seal, or otherwise enhance floor surfaces by leaving a protective finish that is designed or labeled to be periodically replenished. Floor polish or wax does not include spray buff products, floor wax strippers, products designed or labeled for unfinished wood floors, or coatings subject to architectural coatings regulations.
Floor polish or wax is divided into three categories: products for resilient flooring materials, products for nonresilient floring materials and wood floor wax. For the purposes of this rule:
(i) "Resilient flooring material" means flexible flooring material including but is not limited to, asphalt, cork, linoleum, no-wax, rubber, seemless vinyl, and vinyl composite flooring.
(ii) "Nonresilient flooring material" means flooring of a mineral content which is not flexible. Nonresilient flooring material includes but is not limited to terrazzo, marble, slate, granite, brick, stone, ceramic tile, and concrete.
(iii) "Wood floor wax" means wax-based products for use solely on wood floors.
(65) "Floor seam sealer" means any product designed and labeled exclusively for bonding, fusing, or sealing (coating) seams between adjoining rolls of installed flexible sheet flooring.
(66) "Floor wax stripper" means a product designed to remove natural or synthetic floor polishes or waxes through breakdown of the polish or wax polymers, or by dissolving or emulsifying the polish or wax. Floor wax stripper does not include aerosol floor wax strippers or products designed to remove floor wax solely through abrasion.
(67) "Flying bug insecticide" means any insecticide product that is designed for use against flying insects or other flying arthropods, including but not limited to flies, mosquitoes, moths, or gnats. Flying bug insecticide does not include wasp and hornet insecticide, products that are designed to be used exclusively on humans or animals, or any moth-proofing product. For the purposes of this definition only, moth-proofing product means a product whose label, packaging, or accompanying literature indicates that the product is designed to protect fabrics from damage by moths, but does not indicate that the product is suitable for use against flying insects or other flying arthropods.
(68) "Footwear or leather care product" means any product designed or labeled to be applied to footwear or to other leather articles/components, to maintain, enhance, clean, protect, or modify the appearance, durability, fit, or flexibility of the footwear or leather article/component. Footwear includes both leather and non-leather foot apparel. Footwear or leather care product does not include: fabric protectant; general purpose adhesive; contact adhesive; vinyl/fabric/leather/polycarbonate coating; rubber/vinyl protectant; fabric refresher; products solely for deodorizing; or sealant products with adhesive properties used to create external protective layers greater than two millimeters thick.
(69) "Fragrance" means a substance or complex mixture of aroma chemicals, natural essential oils, and other functional components with a combined vapor pressure not in excess of two millimeters of mercury at twenty degrees Celsius, the sole purpose of which is to impart an odor or scent, or to counteract a malodor.
(70) "Furniture coating" means any paint designed for application to room furnishings including, but not limited to: cabinets (kitchen, bath and vanity); tables; chairs; beds; and sofas.
(71) "Furniture maintenance product" means a wax, polish, conditioner, or any other product labeled for the purpose of polishing, protecting or enhancing finished wood surfaces, other than floors, and other furniture surfaces including but not limited to acrylics, ceramic, plastics, stone surfaces, metal surfaces, and fiberglass. Furniture maintenance product does not include: dusting aids; wood cleaners, and products designed solely for the purpose of cleaning; or products designed to leave a permanent finish such as stains, sanding sealers and lacquers.
(72) "Gel" means a colloid in which the disperse phase has combined with the continuous phase to produce a semisolid material, such as jelly.
(73) "General purpose adhesive" means any non-aerosol adhesive designed for use on a variety of substrates. General purpose adhesive does not include: contact adhesives; construction, panel, and floor covering adhesives; adhesives designed exclusively for application on one specific category of substrates (i.e., substrates that are composed of similar materials, such as different types of metals, paper products, ceramics, plastics, rubbers, or vinyls); adhesives designed exclusively for use on one specific category of articles (i.e., articles that may be composed of different materials but perform a specific function, such as gaskets, automotive trim, weather-stripping, or carpets).
(74) "General purpose cleaner" means a product labeled to clean a variety of hard surfaces, including small appliances. General purpose cleaner includes, but is not limited to, products designed or labeled for general floor cleaning, kitchen, countertop, or sink cleaning, and cleaners designed or labeled to be used on a variety of hard surfaces such as stovetops, cooktops, or microwaves.
(75) General purpose degreaser" means any product labeled to remove or dissolve grease, grime, oil and other oil-based contaminants from a variety of substrates, including automotive or miscellaneous metallic parts. General purpose degreaser does not include: engine degreaser; general purpose cleaner; adhesive remover; electronic cleaner; electrical cleaner; energized electrical cleaner; metal polish/cleanser; oven or grill cleaner; products used exclusively in solvent cleaning tanks or related equipment; or products that are exclusively sold directly or through distributors to establishments which manufacture or construct goods or commodities; and labeled exclusively for "use in the manufacturing process only."
For the purpose of this definition solvent cleaning tanks or related equipment includes, but is not limited to: cold cleaners; vapor degreasers; conveyorized degreasers; film cleaning machines; or products designed to clean miscellaneous metallic parts by immersion in a container.
(76) "General-use hand or body cleaner or soap" means a cleaner or soap designed to be used routinely on the skin to clean or remove typical or common dirt and soils. General-use hand or body cleaner or soap includes, but is not limited to: hand or body washes; dual-purpose shampoo-body cleaners; shower or bath gels; and moisturizing cleaners or soaps. General-use hand or body cleaner or soap does not include: prescription drug products; antimicrobial hand or body cleaner or soap; astringent/toner; facial cleaner or soap; hand dishwashing detergent (including antimicrobial); heavy-duty hand cleaner or soap; medicated astringent/medicated toner; or rubbing alcohol.
(77) "Glass cleaner" means a cleaning product designed primarily for cleaning surfaces made of glass. Glass cleaner does not include products designed solely for the purpose of cleaning optical materials used in eyeglasses, photographic equipment, scientific equipment and photocopying machines.
(78) "Graffiti remover" means a product labeled to remove spray paint, ink, marker, crayon, lipstick, nail polish, or shoe polish, from a variety of non-cloth or non-fabric substrates. Graffiti remover does not include paint remover or stripper, nail polish remover, or spot remover. Products labeled for dual use as both a paint stripper and graffiti remover are considered graffiti removers.
(79) "Hair mousse" means a hairstyling foam designed to facilitate styling of a coiffure and provide limited holding power.
(80) "Hair shine" means any product designed for the primary purpose of creating a shine when applied to the hair. Hair shine includes, but is not limited to, dual use products designed primarily to impart a sheen to the hair. Hair shine does not include: hair spray; hair mousse; hair styling product; hair styling gel; or products whose primary purpose is to condition or hold the hair.
(81) "Hair spray" means:
(a) For products manufactured before January 1, 2009: a consumer product designed primarily for the purpose of dispensing droplets of a resin on and into a hair coiffure which will impart sufficient rigidity to the coiffure to establish or retain the style for a period of time.
(b) For products manufactured on or after January 1, 2009: a consumer product that is applied to styled hair, and is designed or labeled to provide sufficient rigidity, to hold, retain and/or (finish) the style of the hair for a period of time. Hair spray includes: aerosol hair sprays; pump hair sprays; spray waxes; color, glitter, or sparkle hairsprays that make finishing claims; and products that are both a styling and finishing product. Hair spray does not include spray products that are intended to aid in styling but does not provide finishing of a hairstyle. For the purpose of this definition, finish or finishing means the maintaining and/or holding of previously styled hair for a period of time. For the purpose of this definition, styling means the forming, sculpting, or manipulating the hair to temporarily alter the hair's shape.
(82) "Hair styling gel" means a consumer product manufactured before January 1, 2009 that is a high viscosity, often gelatinous, product that contains a resin and is designed for the application to hair to aid in styling and sculpting of the hair coiffure.
(83) "Hair styling product" means a consumer product manufactured on or after January 1 2009, that is designed or labeled for the application to wet, damp or dry hair to aid in defining, shaping, lifting, styling or sculpting of the hair. Hair styling product includes, but is not limited to: hair balm; clay, cream; creme; curl straightener; gel; liquid; lotion; paste; pomade; putty; root lifter; serum; spray gel; stick; temporary hair straightener; wax; spray products that aid in styling but do not provide finishing of a hairstyle; and leave-in volumizers, detanglers or conditioners that make styling claims. Hair styling product does not include: hair mousse; hair shine; hair spray; or shampoos or conditioners that are rinsed from the hair prior to styling. For the purpose of this definition, finish or finishing means the maintaining or holding of previously styled hair for a period of time. For the purpose of this definition, styling means the forming, sculpting, or manipulating the hair to temporarily alter the hair's shape.
(84) "Heavy-duty hand cleaner or soap" means a product designed to clean or remove difficult dirt and soils such as oil, grease, grime, tar, shellac, putty, printer's ink, paint, graphite, cement, carbon, asphalt, or adhesives from the hand with or without the use of water. Heavy-duty hand cleaner or soap does not include: prescription drug products; antimicrobial hand or body cleaner or soap; astringent/toner; facial cleaner or soap; general-use hand or body cleaner or soap; medicated astringent/medicated toner; or rubbing alcohol.
(85) "Herbicide" means a pesticide product designed to kill or retard a plant's growth, but excludes products that are for agricultural use; or restricted materials that require a permit for use and possession.
(86) "High-temperature coating" means a high performance coating labeled and formulated for application to substrates exposed continuously or intermittently to temperatures above two hundred and four degrees Celsius (four hundred degrees Fahrenheit).
(87) "High volatility organic compound" or "HVOC" means any volatile organic compound that exerts a vapor pressure greater than eighty millimeters of mercury when measured at twenty degrees Celsius.
(88) "Household product" means any consumer product that is primarily designed to be used inside or outside of living quarters or residences that are occupied or intended for occupation by individuals, including the immediate surroundings.
(89) "Industrial maintenance coating" means a high performance architectural coating, including primers, sealers, undercoaters, intermediate coats, and topcoats formulated for application to substrates, including floors, exposed to one or more of the following extreme environmental conditions listed in this paragraph and labeled "For industrial use only," "For professional use only," "Not for residential use," or "Not intended for residential use."
(a) Immersion in water, wastewater, or chemical solutions (aqueous and non-aqueous solutions), or chronic exposure of interior surfaces to moisture condensation.
(b) Acute or chronic exposure to corrosive, caustic, or acidic agents, or to chemicals, chemical fumes, or chemical mixtures or solutions.
(c) Frequent exposure to temperatures above one hundred twenty-one degrees Celsius (two hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit).
(d) Frequent heavy abrasion, including mechanical wear and frequent scrubbing with industrial solvents, cleansers, scouring agents.
(e) Exterior exposure of metal structures and structural components.
(90) "Innovative product exemption" or "IPE" means a determination that a particular consumer product will result in less VOC emissions as compared to a representative compliant consumer product or as compared to the reformulation of the particular product in order to comply with a VOC content limit due to some characteristic of the product formulation, design, delivery system, or other factor. Such determination must be in accordance with paragraphs (L) and (M) of rule 3745-112-04 of the Administrative Code for a chemically formulated consumer product, and be issued by either of the following:
(a) CARB pursuant to the consumer products regulations (including all amendments and supplements) at Title 17, Subchapter 8.5, Article 1, Section 94503.5 or Article 2, Section 94511 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) The air pollution control agency of another state pursuant to its consumer product regulations, if those consumer product regulations are based on the OTC model rule for consumer products.
(91) "Insecticide" means a pesticide product that is designed for use against insects or other arthropods, but excluding products that are: for agricultural use; or for a use which requires a structural pest control license under Chapter 901:5-11 of the Administrative Code; or restricted materials that require a permit for use and possession.
(92) "Insecticide fogger" means any insecticide product designed to release all or most of its content, as a fog or mist, into indoor areas during a single application.
(93) "Institutional product", "industrial and institutional product" or "I & I product" means a consumer product that is designed for use in the maintenance or operation of an establishment that meets either of the following:
(a) Manufactures, transports, or sells goods or commodities, or provides services for profit.
(b) Is engaged in the nonprofit promotion of a particular public, educational, or charitable cause.
Establishments include, but are not limited to: government agencies; factories; schools; hospitals; sanitariums; prisons; restaurants; hotels; stores; automobile service and parts centers; health clubs; theaters; or transportation companies. Institutional product does not include household products and products that are incorporated into or used exclusively in the manufacture or construction of the goods or commodities at the site of the establishment.
(94) "Label" means any written, printed, or graphic matter affixed to, applied to, attached to, blown into, formed, molded into, embossed on, or appearing upon any consumer product or consumer product package, for purposes of branding, identifying, or giving information with respect to the product or to the contents of the package.
(95) "Laundry prewash" means a product that is designed for application to a fabric prior to laundering and that supplements and contributes to the effectiveness of laundry detergents or provides specialized performance.
(96) "Laundry starch/sizing/fabric finish product" means a product that is labeled for application to a fabric, either during or after laundering, to impart and prolong a crisp, fresh look and may also act to help ease ironing of the fabric. Laundry starch/sizing/fabric finish product includes, but is not limited to, fabric finish, sizing, and starch.
(97) "Lawn and garden insecticide" means an insecticide product labeled primarily to be used in household lawn and garden areas to protect plants from insects or other arthropods. Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (C) of rule 3745-112-05 of the Administrative Code aerosol lawn and garden insecticides may claim to kill insects or other arthropods.
(98) "Liquid" means a substance or mixture of substances which is capable of a visually detectable flow as determined under ASTM D4359. Liquid does not include powders or other materials that are composed entirely of solid particles.
(99) "Lubricant" means a product designed to reduce friction, heat, noise, or wear between moving parts, or to loosen rusted or immovable parts or mechanisms. Lubricant does not include: automotive power steering fluids; products for use inside power generating motors, engines, and turbines, and their associated power-transfer gearboxes; two cycle oils or other products designed to be added to fuels; products for use on the human body; or animals; or products that are exclusively sold directly or through distributors to establishments which manufacture or construct goods or commodities and are labeled exclusively for "use in the manufacturing process only."
(100) "LVP-VOC" means a chemical compound or mixture that contains at least one carbon atom and meets one of the following:
(a) Has a vapor pressure less than 0.1 millimeters of mercury at twenty degrees Celsius, as determined by CARB method 310.
(b) Is a chemical compound with more than twelve carbon atoms, or a chemical mixture comprised solely of compounds with more than twelve carbon atoms as verified by formulation data, and the vapor pressure and boiling point are unknown.
(c) Is a chemical compound with a boiling point greater than two hundred sixteen degrees Celsius, as determined by CARB method 310.
(d) Is the weight per cent of a chemical mixture that boils above two hundred sixteen degrees Celsius, as determined by CARB method 310.
For the purpose of the definition of LVP-VOC, chemical compound means a molecule of definite chemical formula and isomeric structure, and chemical mixture means a substrate comprised of two or more chemical compounds.
(101) "Manufacturer" means any person who imports, manufactures, assembles, produces, packages, repackages, or re-labels a consumer product.
(102) "Medicated astringent/medicated toner" means any product regulated as a drug by the United States food and drug administration which is applied to the skin for the purpose of cleaning or tightening pores. Medicated astringent/medicated toner includes, but is not limited to, clarifiers and substrate-impregnated products. Medicated astringent/medicated toner does not include: hand, face, or body cleaner or soap products; personal fragrance products; astringent/toner; cold cream; lotion; antiperspirants; or products that must be purchased with a doctor's prescription.
(103) "Medium volatility organic compound" or "MVOC" means any volatile organic compound that exerts a vapor pressure greater than two millimeters of mercury and less than or equal to eighty millimeters of mercury when measured at twenty degrees Celsius.
(104) "Metal polish/cleanser" means any product designed primarily to improve the appearance of finished metal, metallic, or metallized surfaces by physical or chemical action. To improve the appearance means to remove or reduce stains, impurities, or oxidation from surfaces or to make surfaces smooth and shiny. Metal polish/cleanser includes, but is not limited to, metal polishes used on brass, silver, chrome, copper, stainless steel and other ornamental metals. Metal polish/cleanser does not include: automotive wax, polish, sealant or glaze, wheel cleaner, paint remover or stripper; products designed and labeled exclusively for automotive and marine detailing; or products designed for use in degreasing tanks.
(105) "Mist spray adhesive" means any aerosol adhesive which is not a special purpose spray adhesive and which delivers a particle or mist spray, resulting in the formation of fine, discrete particles that yield a generally uniform and smooth application of adhesive to the substrate.
(106) "Multi-purpose dry lubricant" means any lubricant which is both of the following:
(a) Designed and labeled to provide lubricity by depositing a thin film of graphite, molybdenumdisulfide, or polytetrafluoroethylene or closely related fluoropolymer on surfaces.
(b) Designed for general purpose lubrication, or for use in a wide variety of applications.
(107) "Multi-purpose lubricant" means any lubricant designed for general purpose lubrication, or for use in a wide variety of applications. Multi-purpose lubricant does not include multi-purpose dry lubricants, penetrants, or silicone-based multi-purpose lubricants.
(108) "Multi-purpose solvent" means:
(a) For products manufactured before July 1, 2023: any organic liquid designed to be used for a variety of purposes, including cleaning or degreasing of a variety of substrates, or thinning, dispersing or dissolving other organic materials. Multi-purpose solvent includes solvents used in institutional facilities, except for laboratory reagents used in analytical, educational, research, scientific or other laboratories. Multi-purpose solvent does not include: solvents used in cold cleaners, vapor degreasers, conveyorized degreasers or film cleaning machines; or solvents that are incorporated into, or used exclusively in the manufacture or construction of, the goods or commodities at the site of the establishment.
(b) For products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023; any liquid product designed or labeled to be used for dispersing, dissolving, or removing contaminants or other organic materials. Multi-purpose solvent also includes all of the following:
(i) Products that do not display specific use instructions on the product container or packaging.
(ii) Products that do not specify an end-use function or application on the product container or packaging.
(iii) Solvents used in institutional facilities, except for laboratory reagents used in analytical, educational, research, scientific or other laboratories.
(iv) Paint clean-up products.
(v) Products labeled to prepare surfaces for painting.
For the purposes of this definition only, paint clean-up means any liquid product labeled for cleaning oil-based or water-based paint, lacquer, varnish, or related coatings from, but not limited to, painting equipment or tools, plastics, or metals.
Multi-purpose solvent does not include: solvents used in cold cleaners, vapor degreasers, conveyorized degreasers or film cleaning machines; solvents labeled exclusively for the clean-up of application equipment used for polyaspartic and polyurea coatings; solvents that are incorporated into, or used exclusively in the manufacture or construction of, the goods or commodities at the site of the establishment; products that are labeled exclusively to clean a specific contaminant, on a single substrate, in specific situations; or any product making any representation that the product may be used as, or is suitable for use as a consumer product which qualifies under another definition in this rule, such products are not multi-purpose solvents and are subject to the most restrictive limit provision of paragraph (C) of rule 3745-112-05 of the Administrative Code.
(109) "Nail polish" means any clear or colored coating designed for application to the fingernails or toenails and including, but not limited to, lacquers, enamels, acrylics, base coats and top coats.
(110) "Nail polish remover" means a product designed to remove nail polish and coatings from fingernails or toenails.
(111) "Non-aerosol product" means any consumer product that is not dispensed by a pressurized spray system.
(112) "Non-carbon containing compound" means any compound which does not contain any carbon atoms.
(113) "Non-resilient flooring" for products manufactured before July 1, 2023: means flooring of a mineral content which is not flexible. Non-resilient flooring" includes terrazzo, marble, slate, granite, brick, stone, ceramic tile and concrete.
(114) "Non-selective terrestrial herbicide" means a terrestrial herbicide product that is toxic to plants without regard to species.
(115) "Ohio sales" means the sales (net pounds of product, less packaging and container, per year) in Ohio for either the calendar year immediately prior to the year that the registration is due or, if that data is not available, any consecutive twelve month period commencing no earlier than two years prior to the due date of the registration. If direct sales data for Ohio is not available, sales may be estimated by prorating national or regional sales data by population.
(116) "OTC" means the ozone transport commission.
(117) "Oven or grill cleaner" means a product labeled exclusively to remove baked on greases or deposits from food preparation or food cooking surfaces. A product that is labeled as an oven or grill cleaner that makes claims that it is suitable for degreasing other hard surfaces is a general purpose degreaser. A product that is labeled as an oven or grill cleaner that makes claims that it is suitable for cleaning other hard surfaces is a general purpose cleaner.
(118) "Paint" means any pigmented liquid, liquefiable, or mastic composition designed for application to a substrate in a thin layer which is converted to an opaque solid film after application and is used for protection, decoration or identification, or to serve some functional purpose such as the filling or concealing of surface irregularities or the modification of light and heat radiation characteristics.
(119) "Paint remover or stripper" means any product designed to strip or remove paints or other related coatings, by chemical action, from a substrate without markedly affecting the substrate. Paint remover or stripper does not include: multi-purpose solvents; paint brush cleaners; products designed and labeled exclusively as graffiti removers; and hand cleaner products that claim to remove paints and other related coatings from skin.
(120) "Paint thinner" for products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023: means any liquid product used for reducing the viscosity of coating compositions or components, that prominently displays the term paint thinner, lacquer thinner, thinner, or reducer on the front label of its packaging. Paint thinner does not include any of the following products:
(a) Artist's solvent/thinner.
(b) Products that are sold in containers with a capacity of five gallons or more and labeled exclusively for the thinning of industrial maintenance coatings, zinc-rich primers, or high temperature coatings.
(c) Products labeled and used exclusively as an ingredient in a specific coating or coating brand line, whereby the coating would not be complete or useable without the specific ingredient.
(d) Products that meet both of the following criteria:
(i) The principle display panel of the product displays, in a font size as large as, or larger than, the font size of all other words on the panel (not including the font size used for the company name, brand name, or logo), language that the product is used exclusively for the thinning of industrial maintenance coatings, zinc-rich primers, or high temperature coatings.
(ii) No representation is made anywhere on the product container or packaging, or any label or sticker attached thereto, that the product is suitable for use or may be used for any other purpose except the thinning of industrial maintenance coatings, zinc-rich primers, or high temperature coatings.
(121) "Penetrant" means a lubricant designed and labeled primarily to loosen metal parts that have bonded together due to rusting, oxidation, or other causes. Penetrant does not include multi-purpose lubricants that claim to have penetrating qualities, but are not labeled primarily to loosen bonded parts.
(122) "Person" means any individual, public or private corporation, political subdivision, government agency, department or bureau of the state, municipality, industry, co-partnership, association, firm, trust, estate or any legal entity whatsoever.
(123) "Personal fragrance product" means any product which is applied to the human body or clothing for the primary purpose of adding a scent or masking a malodor, including cologne, perfume, aftershave, and toilet water. Personal fragrance product does not include: deodorant; medicated products designed primarily to alleviate fungal or bacterial growth on feet or other areas of the body; mouthwashes, breath fresheners and deodorizers; lotions, moisturizers, powders or other skin care products used primarily to alleviate skin conditions such as dryness and irritations; products designed exclusively for use on human genitalia; soaps, shampoos, and products primarily used to clean the human body; and fragrance products designed to be used exclusively on non-human animals.
(124) "Pesticide" means and includes any substance or mixture of substances labeled, designed, or intended for use in preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any pest, or any substance or mixture of substances labeled, designed, or intended for use as a defoliant, desiccant, or plant regulator, provided that the term pesticide will not include any substance, mixture of substances, or device which the United States environmental protection agency does not consider to be a pesticide.
(125) "Pressurized gas duster" means a pressurized product labeled to remove dust from a surface solely by means of mass air or gas flow, including surfaces such as photographs, photographic film negatives, computer keyboards, and other types of surfaces that cannot be cleaned with solvents. Pressurized gas duster does not include dusting aid.
(126) "Principal display panel or panels" means that part, or those parts of a label that are so designed as to most likely be displayed, presented, shown or examined under normal and customary conditions of display or purchase. Whenever a principal display panel appears more than once, all requirements pertaining to the principal display panel shall pertain to all such principal display panels.
(127) "Product brand name" means the name of the product exactly as it appears on the principal display panel of the product.
(128) "Product category" means the applicable category which best describes the product as listed in the table of standards of paragraph (A) of rule 3745-112-03 of the Administrative Code.
(129) "Product form," for the purpose of complying with rule 3745-112-06 of the Administrative Code only, means the applicable form which most accurately describes the product's dispensing form as follows:
A = Aerosol product
S = Solid
P = Pump spray
L = Liquid
SS = Semisolid
O = Other
(130) "Propellant" means a liquefied or compressed gas that is used in whole or in part, such as a co-solvent, to expel a liquid or any other material from the same self-pressurized container or from a separate container.
(131) "Pump spray" means a packaging system in which the product ingredients within the container are not under pressure and in which the product is expelled only while a pumping action is applied to a button, trigger or other actuator.
(132) "Responsible party" means the company, firm or establishment that is listed on the product's label. If the label lists two companies, firms or establishments, the responsible party is the party that the product was manufactured for or distributed by, as noted on the label.
(133) "Restricted materials" means pesticides established as restricted materials under Chapter 901:5-11 of the Administrative Code.
(134) "Retail outlet" means any establishment at which consumer products are sold, supplied, or offered for sale directly to consumers.
(135) "Retailer" means any person who sells, supplies, or offers consumer products for sale directly to consumers.
(136) "Roll-on product" means any antiperspirant or deodorant that dispenses active ingredients by rolling a wetted ball or wetted cylinder on the affected area.
(137) "Rubber/vinyl protectant" means:
(a) For products manufactured before July 1, 2023: any product designed to protect, preserve or renew vinyl, rubber, and plastic on vehicles, tires, luggage, furniture, and household products such as vinyl covers, clothing, and accessories. Rubber/vinyl protectant does not include products primarily designed to clean the wheel rim, such as aluminum or magnesium wheel cleaners, and tire cleaners that do not leave an appearance-enhancing or protective substance on the tire.
(b) For products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023: any product labeled to protect, preserve or renew vinyl, or rubber on vehicles, tires, luggage, furniture, or household products such as vinyl covers, clothing, or accessories. Rubber/vinyl protectant does not include: products labeled to clean the wheel rim, such as aluminum or magnesium wheel cleaners; tire cleaners that do not leave an appearance-enchancing or protective substance on the tire; pigmented products designed or labeled to be used primarily for coloring; products used for construction, reconstruction, modification, structural maintenance or repair of rubber or vinyl substrates; or products, other than those labeled to be used on vehicle tires; qualifying as either clear coating or vinyl/fabric/leather/polycarbonate coating.
(138) "Rubbing alcohol" means any product containing isopropyl alcohol (also called isopropanol) or denatured ethanol and labeled for topical use, usually to decrease germs in minor cuts and scrapes, to relieve minor muscle aches, as a rubefacient, and for massage.
(139) "Sanitizer" means: for products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023, a product that is labeled as a sanitizer, or labeled to reduce, but not necessary eliminate, microorganisms in the air, on surfaces, or on inanimate objects, and whose label is registered as a sanitizer under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Products that are labeled as both a sanitizer and a disinfectant are considered disinfectants. Sanitizer does not include: disinfectant; products labeled solely for use on humans or animals; products labeled solely for agricultural use; products labeled solely for use in swimming, therapeutic tubs, or hot tubs; products which are labeled to be used on heat sensitive critical or semi-critical medical devices or medical equipment surfaces; products which are pre-moistened wipes or towelettes sold exclusively to medical, convalescent or veterinary establishments; products which are labeled to be applied to food-contact surfaces and are not required to be rinsed prior to contact with food; or products which are labeled as bathroom and tile cleaners, glass cleaners, general purpose cleaners, toilet/urinal care products, metal polishers, carpet cleaners, or fabric refreshers that may also make sanitizing or anti-microbial claims on the label.
(140) "Sealant and caulking compound" means any product with adhesive properties that is designed to fill, seal, waterproof, or weatherproof gaps or joints between two surfaces. Sealant and caulking compound does not include: roof cements and roof sealants; insulating foams; removable caulking compounds; clear/paintable/water resistant caulking compounds; floor seam sealers; products designed exclusively for automotive uses; or sealers that are applied as continuous coatings. Sealant and caulking compound also does not include units of product, less packaging, which weigh more than one pound and consist of more than sixteen fluid ounces. For the purpose of this definition only, removable caulking compounds means a compound which temporarily seals windows or doors for three to six month time intervals, and clear/paintable/ water resistant caulking compounds means a compound which contains no appreciable level of opaque fillers or pigments, transmits most or all visible light through the caulk when cured, is paintable, and is immediately resistant to precipitation upon application.
(141) "Semisolid" means a product that, at room temperature, will not pour, but will spread or deform easily, including but not limited to gels, pastes, and greases.
(142) "Shaving cream" means an aerosol product which dispenses a foam lather intended to be used with a blade or cartridge razor, or other wet-shaving system, in the removal of facial or other bodily hair. Shaving cream does not include shaving gel.
(143) "Shaving gel" means an aerosol product which dispenses a post-foaming semisolid designed to be used with a blade, cartridge razor, or other shaving system in the removal of facial or other bodily hair. Shaving gel does not include shaving cream.
(144) "Silicone-based multi-purpose lubricant" means any lubricant which is both of the following:
(a) Designed and labeled to provide lubricity primarily through the use of silicone compounds including, but not limited to, polydimethylsiloxane.
(b) Designed and labeled for general purpose lubrication, or for use in a wide variety of applications. Silicone-based multi-purpose lubricant does not include products designed and labeled exclusively to release manufactured products from molds.
(145) "Single phase aerosol air freshener" means an aerosol air freshener with the liquid contents in a single homogeneous phase and which does not require that the product container be shaken before use.
(146) "Solid" means a substance or mixture of substances which, either whole or subdivided (such as the particles comprising a powder), is not capable of visually detectable flow as determined under ASTM D4359.
(147) "Special purpose spray adhesive" means an aerosol adhesive that meets any of the following definitions:
(a) "Mounting adhesive" means an aerosol adhesive designed to permanently mount photographs, artwork, and any other drawn or printed media to a backing (paper, board, cloth, etc.) without causing discoloration to the artwork.
(b) "Flexible vinyl adhesive" means an aerosol adhesive designed to bond flexible vinyl to substrates. Flexible vinyl means a nonrigid polyvinyl chlorideplastic with at least five per cent, by weight, of plasticizer content. A plasticizer is a material, such as a high boiling point organic solvent, that is incorporated into a vinyl to increase its flexibility, workability, or distensibility, and may be determined using ASTM E260 including any subsequent amendments or from product formulation data.
(c) "Polystyrene foam adhesive" means an aerosol adhesive designed to bond polystyrene foam to substrates.
(d) "Automobile headliner adhesive" means an aerosol adhesive designed to bond together layers in motor vehicle headliners.
(e) "Polyolefin adhesive" means an aerosol adhesive designed to bond polyolefins (e.g. polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.) to substrates.
(f) "Laminate repair/edgebanding adhesive" means an aerosol adhesive designed for either of the following:
(i) The touch-up or repair of items laminated with high pressure laminates (e.g. lifted edges, delaminations, etc.).
(ii) The touch-up, repair, or attachment of edgebanding materials, including, but not limited to, other laminates, synthetic marble, veneers, wood moulding, and decorative metals.
For the purpose of this definition, high pressure laminate means sheet materials which consist of paper, fabric, or other core material that have been laminated at temperatures exceeding two hundred sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit, and at pressures between one thousand and one thousand four hundred pounds per square inch.
(g) "Automotive engine compartment adhesive" means an aerosol adhesive designed for use in motor vehicle under-the-hood applications which require oil and plasticizer resistance, as well as high shear strength, at temperatures of two hundred to two hundred seventy-five degrees Fahrenheit.
(148) "Spot remover" means any product labeled to clean localized areas, or remove localized spots or stains on cloth or fabric such as drapes, carpets, upholstery, and clothing, that does not require subsequent laundering to achieve stain removal. Spot remover does not include dry cleaning fluid, laundry pre-wash, or multi-purpose solvent.
(149) "Spray buff product" means a product designed to restore a worn floor finish in conjunction with a floor buffing machine and special pad.
(150) "Stick product" for products manufactured before July 1, 2023: means any antiperspirant or deodorant that contains active ingredients in a solid matrix form, and that dispenses the active ingredients by frictional action on the affected area.
(151) "Structural waterproof adhesive" for products manufactured before July 1, 2023: means an adhesive whose bond lines are resistant to conditions of continuous immersion in fresh or salt water, and that conforms with federal specification MMM-A-181D (Type 1, Grade A). This definition is as per the federal consumer products regulation contained in 40 CFR Part 59, Subpart C.
(152) "Table B compound" means any carbon-containing compound listed as an exception to the definition of VOC in this rule.
(153) "Temporary hair color" means: for products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023, any product that applies color, glitter, or ultraviolet-active pigments to hair, wigs, or fur and is removable when washed. Temporary hair color includes hair color mousses and products labeled to add texture or thickness to cover thinning/balding areas. Temporary hair color does not include hair spray, hair styling product, or hair mousse.
(154) "Terrestrial" means to live on or grow from land.
(155) "Tire sealant and inflator" means any pressurized product that is designed to temporarily inflate and seal a leaking tire.
(156) "Toilet/urinal care product" means any product designed or labeled to clean or to deodorize toilet bowls, toilet tanks, or urinals. Toilet bowls, toilet tanks, or urinals includes, but is not limited to: toilets or urinals connected to permanent plumbing in buildings and other structures; portable toilets or urinals placed at temporary or remote locations; or toilet or urinals in vehicles such as buses, recreational motor homes, boats, ships, and aircraft. Toilet/urinal care product does not include bathroom and tile cleaner or general purpose cleaner.
(157) "Type A propellent" means a compressed gas such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrogen oxide, or compressed air which is used as a propellent, and is either incorporated with the product or contained in a separate chamber within the product's packaging.
(158) "Type B propellent" means any halocarbon which is used as a propellent including chlorofluorocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, and hydrofluorocarbons.
(159) "Type C propellent" means any propellent which is not a type A or type B propellent, including propane, isobutane, n-butane, and dimethyl ether (also known as dimethyl oxide).
(160) "Undercoating" means any aerosol product designed to impart a protective, non-paint layer to the undercarriage, trunk interior, or firewall of motor vehicles to prevent the formation of rust or to deaden sound. Undercoating includes, but is not limited to, rubberized, mastic, or asphaltic products.
(161) "Usage directions" means the text or graphics on the product's principal display panel, label, or accompanying literature which describes to the end user how and in what quantity the product is to be used.
(162) "Vinyl/fabric/leather/polycarbonate coating" means a coating designed and labeled exclusively to coat vinyl, fabric, leather, or polycarbonate substrates.
(163) "Volatile organic compound" or "VOC" means a compound as defined in rule 3745-21-01 of the Administrative Code.
(164) "VOC content" means, except for charcoal lighter products, the total weight of VOC in a product expressed as a percentage of the product weight (exclusive of the container or packaging), as determined pursuant to rule 3745-112-08 of the Administrative Code.
(165) "Wasp and hornet insecticide" means any insecticide product that is designed for use against wasps, hornets, yellow jackets or bees by allowing the user to spray from a distance a directed stream or burst at the intended insects, or their hiding place.
(166) "Waterproofer" means a product designed and labeled exclusively to repel water from fabric or leather substrates. Waterproofer does not include fabric protectants.
(167) "Wax" means a material or synthetic thermoplastic substance generally of high molecular weight hydrocarbons or high molecular weight esters of fatty acids or alcohols, except glycerol and high polymers (plastics). Wax includes, but is not limited to: substances derived from the secretions of plants and animals such as carnuba wax and beeswax; substances of a mineral origin such as ozocerite and paraffin; or synthetic polymers such as polyethylene.
(168) "Web spray adhesive" means any aerosol adhesive which is not a mist spray adhesive or special purpose spray adhesive.
(169) "Wood cleaner" means a product labeled to clean wooden materials including but not limited to: decking; fences; flooring; logs; cabinetry; or furniture. Wood cleaner does not include: dusting aid; general purpose cleaner; furniture maintenance product; floor wax stripper; floor polish or wax; or products designed and labeled exclusively to preserve or color wood.
(170) "Wood floor wax" means: for products manufactured before July 1, 2023, wax-based products for use solely on wood floors.
(171) "Zinc Rich Primer" means a coating that meets all the following specifications:
(a) The coating contains at least sixty-five per cent metallic zinc powder or zinc dust by weight of total solids.
(b) The coating is formulated for application to metal substrates to provide a firm bond between the substrate and subsequent applications of coatings.
(c) The coating is intended for professional use only and labeled "For Professional Use Only," "For Industrial Use Only," "Not for residential use," or "Not intended for residential use."
(C) Referenced materials. This chapter includes references to certain matter or materials. The text of the referenced materials is not included in the rules contained in this chapter. Information on the availability of the referenced materials as well as the date of, or the particular edition or version of the material is included in this rule. For materials subject to change, only the specific versions specified in this rule are referenced. Material is referenced as it exists on the effective date of this rule unless otherwise specified. Except for subsequent annual publication of existing (unmodified) Code of Federal Regulation compilations, any amendment or revision to a referenced document is not applicable unless and until this rule has been amended to specify the new dates.
(1) Availability. The referenced materials are available as follows:
(a) American society for testing materials (ASTM). Information and copies of documents may be obtained by writing to: "ASTM International, 100 Bar Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19426- 2959." These documents are also available for purchase at www.astm.org. ASTM documents are also available for inspection and use at most public libraries and "The State Library of Ohio."
(b) California air resources board (CARB) certification. Information and copies of executive orders, approval letters, equipment advisories, and equivalent test procedures may be obtained by writing to: "California Air Resources Board, Monitoring and Laboratory Division, P.O. Box 2815, Sacramento, CA, 95812-2815" or by calling (916) 327-0900. The full text of all CARB certification documents are also available in electronic format at http://arb.ca.gov.
(c) California Code of Regulations. Copies of regulations may be obtained by writing to:" West Customer Service, P.O. Box 64833, St. Paul, MN 55164- 0833" or by calling 1-800-888-3600. The full text of regulations are also available in electronic format at http://ccr.oal.ca.gov/.
(d) Chemical abstract service (CAS). Information can be obtained by writing to: "Chemical Abstract Service, 2540 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43202," or by visiting their web site at www.cas.org.
(e) Code of Federal Regulations. Information and copies may be obtained by writing to: "Superintendent of Documents, Attention: New Orders, PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954." The full text of the CFR is also available in electronic format at www.ecfr.gov. The CFR compilations are also available for inspection and use at most public libraries and "The State Library of Ohio."
(f) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Information and copies may be obtained by writing to: "Superintendent of Documents, Attn: New Orders, PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954." The full text of the Act is also available in electronic format at http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/. A copy of the Act is also available for inspection and use at most public libraries and "The State Library of Ohio."
(g) Federal specification MMM-A-181D. Information and copies may be obtained by writing to: "DODSSP, Building 4/Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098." The full text of the federal specification is also available in electronic format at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsDocDetails.aspx?ident_number=53165. Federal specifications are also available for inspection and use at most public libraries and "The State Library of Ohio."
(h) Ozone transport commission model rule for consumer products. Information and copies may be obtained by writing to: "Ozone Transport Commission, 444 N. Capitol Street., Suite 638, Washington, D.C., 20001" or by calling 1-202-508-3840. The full text of the model rule is also available electronically at https://otcair.org/document.asp?fview=modelrules. OTC documents are also available for inspection and use at most public libraries and "The State Library of Ohio."
(i) United States Code. Information and copies may be obtained by writing to: "Superintendent of Documents, Attn: New Orders, PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954." The full text of the United States Code (USC) is also available in electronic format at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscode. The USC compilations are also available for inspection and use at most public libraries and "The State Library of Ohio."
(2) Referenced materials.
(a) 40 CFR Part 59, Subpart C; "National volatile organic compound emissions standards for consumer products"; as published in the July 1, 2021 Code of Federal Regulations.
(b) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act; contained in 7 USC 136 to 136y; "Environmental Pesticide Control"; as published in the 2018 edition of the United States Code.
(c) ASTM D86-20b; "Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure"; approved 2020.
(d) ASTM D4236-94(2016)e1; "Standard Practice for Labeling Art Materials for Chronic Health Hazards"; approved 2016.
(e) ASTM D4359-90(2019); "Standard Test Method for Determining Whether a Material Is a Liquid or a Solid"; approved 2019.
(f) ASTM E260-96(2019); "Standard Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography"; approved 2019.
(g) CARB method 310; "Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure"; adopted September 25, 1997, amended August 1, 2014.
(h) Federal specification MMM-A-181D; "Adhesives, Phenols, Resorcinol, or Melamine Base"; effective January 23, 1980.
(i) Ozone Transport Commission; "Draft Model Rule for Consumer Products"; as issued September 13, 2006 (phase II), and amended in 2010 (phase III), 2012 (phase IV), and 2013 (technical amendment).
(j) Title 17, Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 7, Section 93000; "Substances Identified as Toxic Air Contaminants"; as contained in the California Code of Regulations; August 20, 1999.
(k) Title 17, Subchapter 8.5, Article 1, Section 94503.5; "Innovative Products"; as contained in the California Code of Regulations; March 30, 1996.
(l) Title 17, Subchapter 8.5, Article 2, Section 94511; "Innovative Products"; as contained in the California Code of Regulations; November 18, 1997.
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