V.O.C. Regs and Waxes

[Surfer]

Was curious. Was looking at other waxes like One Grands Blitz and some others, apparently they aren't V.O.C. compliant but are still produced. Appears that some states like Cali, NY, DE, DC, CT and couple others won't allow those products to be shipped there though. I thought V.O.C. regs pertained to all products regardless of the state laws? I was just wondering since apparently Paste Glaze and others were discontinued b/c of V.O.C. Regs.

Friend of mine has the Blitz wax and I really like it, gorgeous wet look on his blue.

 

[Padron]

Perhaps, it has to do with the V.O.C. regulations in the state the wax is manufactured in...That's my guess...

 

[Meghan]

Actually it has to do with the state you are shipping too. When we had a few non VOC compliant products we could not ship them to CA. As of last year that was the only state, but if I remember correctly there were a few states that were going to follow CA's lead.

 

[aceshigh73]

Correct..... Its where its going to.... I tried like hell to get a certain formula of deck stain this summer (TWP 100) but its not VOC compliant in NY (and a bunch of other states). I was thinking of shipping it to a relative in another state but I just bit the bullet and ordered from THE MANUFACTURER (2x) and they sent it. I guess they didnt catch it or dont care...

I also bought some pesticide recently and they wouldnt ship it to NY, so I had it shipped to Orlando and when I drove there in May, I just picked it up and drove it home....
When there's a will there's a way!!!

 

[MikeyC]

It seems to me a lot of the manufacturers want to be VOC compliant because a lot of the states with VOC regulations (CA, NY, MA, etc.) are some of the most populous states and therefore the largest markets. It doesn't make sense to eliminate millions of potential sales from your customer base when a formula change will rectify the situation.

 

[ScottB]

the other issue is the cost needed to carry two different products that due the same thing. From a standpoint, manufacturing one product that is compliant in all states is easier than making two, or limited the product from certain more VOC-friendly states.

 

[joe.p]

This may sound silly in a short note can you let me know what VOC compliance stands for?

sorry ..i gurss a search would have been in order...

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's)

The term is generally applied to organic solvents, certain paint additives, aerosol spray can propellants, fuels (such as gasoline, and kerosene), petroleum distillates, dry cleaning products and many other industrial and consumer products ranging from office supplies to building materials. VOC's are also naturally emitted by a number of plants