Calling for the klasse manufactorer?

VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compound. In layman's terms it is a solvent. In California, polishes are regulated to 14% solvent as of January 1, 2005. Compounds are regulated to 17% and Paste Wax is limited to 45%.



So, if Klasse has more than 14% solvent in their formula, it shouldn't be sold in California. If you are in Florida, this law shouldn't affect you.



As for the repercussions, a chemical company in So. California was selling an illegal brake cleaner (that product is regulated too) and they were hit with a $500,000 fine!!! So, it isn't worth it to a manufacturer to try to get around the regulations.
 
Quote: Didn't I read somewhere that Klasse was VOC free? The Uncle



Don't have an answer, but-

"CLEANS: Removes Oxidation, Tar, Sap, Old Wax (No Abrasives)"

If not solvents then what?
 
VOC is actually a pollutant defined in air quality regulations. I'm not sure about California regulations, but in VOCs are generally defined as organic compounds that are both volatile and photochemically reactive.



Not all organic solvents are VOCs. For example, acetone is not generally regulated as a VOC because it was decided that acetone does participate in the formation of ozone. But that is an exception. Most organic solvents are VOCs.



Is Klasse AIO or SG VOC-free? I doubt it, but it is possible.



I plan to stock up this year, although I don't expect to see these regulations extended to the rest of the country. Florida has no ozone problem, and most of the ozone problems in the East are NOX limited.
 
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