Water-borne paints criteria
Eco Choice Aotearoa·clause 5.6.1·pp.13-14
The requirement
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What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| rsenic, or their compounds. more than 3.5% by weight of the formulated paint, of s | ≥ | 3.5 | % |
| .1B or 6.1C). VOC levels of more than 170 g/litre wet paint. c Water-borne paints use | ≥ | 170 | g/l |
How these limits relate is not stated in the document, so treat them as listed, not as a rule.
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How it is proven
- Evidence required
- Conformance with these requirements shall be demonstrated by providing a written statement of compliance, signed by the Chief Executive Officer or other authorised representative of the applicant company. The statement shall be supported by Safety Data Sheets or documentation from the paint manufacturer confirming for the paint formulation(s) used for licensed product(s): The paint hazard has been assessed and has been shown to be non-hazardous or within the scope of the Subsidiary Hazard Group Standard; VOC levels (g/litre wet paint); Proportion (as a percentage) of chemicals classed as acutely toxic (fatal or toxic); Paints are not formulated with substances with the classifications listed in clause 5.5.1(c)
- Who checks it
- Applicant declares — a signed statement from the applicant
How Klar Cite classifies it
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- What it asks
- Meet — a limit, condition or outcome the product must satisfy
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
- Human Health — the CMF area the clause addresses
- Also bears on
- Ecosystem Health — other CMF areas the clause addresses
Cite this clause
Eco Choice Aotearoa · Pre-painted and Resin Coated Metal Products · version EC-57-25 · clause 5.6.1 · page 13-14 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/f8e5b7295886eae0
Record details
Page 13-14. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
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