Korea Eco-label Standards EL241 Revised 28. Mar Ministry of Environment Paints EL241:2014

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1 Korea Eco-label Standards EL241 Revised 28. Mar Ministry of Environment Paints EL241:2014

2 Publisher: Minister of Environment Publication: 8. May Ministry of Environment Notification No Final revision: 28. Mar Ministry of Environment Notification No Prepared by the president KEITI For opinions and inquiries on this standards, please contact the KEITI Environmental Certification Strategy Office(Tel ), or refer to the website(

3 Contents Foreword...ii 1 Scope Normative references Terms and definitions Environment-related Criteria Substances banned to use VOCs content VACs content Amount of VOCs, toluene and formaldehyde emission from indoor paints after 7 days Quality-related Criteria Information for Consumers Verification Methods and Test Methods General Verification methods Reasons for Certification... 8 i

4 Foreword This standard is the certification criteria for Eco-label revised through deliberation of a committee to set up the certification criteria according to the procedure specified in the Environmental Technology and Environmental Industry Support Act. Accordingly, it is certification criteria for Eco-label made in the internationally standardized form without changing any technical matters of EL241.Paints EL /11/ It should be noted that parts of this standard may in conflict with patent rights having technical characteristics, patent applications after laying-open of application, utility model rights or application for the utility model registration after laying-open of application. The Minister of Environment shall have no responsibility for confirmation of matters related to patent rights having technical characteristics, patent applications after laying-open of application, utility model rights or application for the utility model registration after layingopen of application. ii

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7 EL241.Paints [EL /10/ ] 1 Scope This standard specifies a method to confirm the certification criteria and conformance of Ecolabel of paints and varnishes (hereinafter referred to as paints ) in organic and inorganic liquid or in paste or powder, which form a solid-type film on the surface of solid objects for the purpose of protection and decoration. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are indispensable for application of this standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. KS I ISO , Indoor air Part 3: Determination of formaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds in indoor air and test chamber air Active sampling method KS I ISO , Indoor air Part 6: Determination of volatile organic compounds in indoor and test chamber air by active sampling on Tenax TA sorbent, thermal desorption and gas chromatography using MS or MS/FID KS I ISO , Indoor air Part 9: Determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds from building products and furnishing Emission test chamber method KS I ISO , Indoor air Part 11:Determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds Sampling, storage of samples and preparation of test specimens KS M ISO , Paints and varnishes Determination of soluble metal content Part 1:Determination of lead content Flame atomic absorption spectrometric method and dithizone spectrophotometric method KS M ISO , Paints and varnishes Determination of soluble metal content Part 4:Determination of cadmium content Flame atomic absorption spectrometric method and polarographic method KS M ISO , Paints and varnishes Determination of soluble metal content Part 5:Determination of hexavalent chromium content of the pigment portion of the liquid paint or the paint in powder form Diphenylcarbazide spectrophotometric method KS M ISO , Paints and varnishes Determination of soluble metal content Part 7:Determination of mercury content of the pigment portion of the paint and of the liquid of water-dilutable paints Flameless atomic absorption spectrometric method KS M ISO , Paints and varnishes Determination of volatile organic compound(voc) content-part 1:Difference method KS M ISO , Paints and varnishes Determination of volatile organic compound(voc) content Part 2: Gas-chromatographic method KS Q 5002, Statistical presentation of data 1

8 ASTM D3257, Standard Test Methods for Aromatics in Mineral Spirits by Gas Chromatography Standard for process test of indoor air quality, the announcement by the Ministry of Environment in accordance with the Environmental Examination and Inspection Act 3 Terms and definitions For the purpose of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Liquid-type or solid-type organic compounds which continue to volatilize in the air at a certain temperature and pressure 3.2 VOCs content Mass per unit volume of volatile organic compounds existing in paints, which is measured under a specified condition Note 1 In this criterion, it refers to a value measured by executing dilution with a maximum dilution ratio as indicated in the related product manuals. Note 2 In this criterion, all the organic compounds with a boiling point of 250 or less are tentatively prescribed as VOCs. 3.3 VOCs emissions The quantity of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) released to the outside when using the product, which is the value per unit hour measured under the specified conditions Note This standard tentatively defines them as VOCs from n-hexane to n-hexadecane on the chromatogram, which is created by the gas chromatograph equipped with the mass spectrometer. 3.4 Volatile aromatic hydrocarbons (VACs) Aromatic hydrocarbons contained in VOCs 3.5 Halogenated hydrocarbons Hydrocarbons combined with halogen elements such as chlorine (Cl), brome (Br), etc. 3.6 Solvent-based paints Paints using organic compounds as a solvent, excluding water-based paints 3.7 Water-based paints Paints using water as a solvent or dispersing agent Note Water-based paints are classified into water-slurry paints, emulsion paints, water-dispersing paints and water-soluble paints. 3.8 Water-slurry paints 2

9 Water-based paints whose major agents are organic or inorganic binders with the size bigger than 1.0 μm. 3.9 Emulsion paints Water-based paints whose major agents are emulsified organic or inorganic binders with the size of 0.1 μm ~ 1.0 μm 3.10 Water-dispersing paints Water-based paints whose major agents are water-dispersing organic or inorganic binders with the size of 0.01 μm ~ 0.1 μm 3.11 Water-soluble paints Water-based paints whose major agents are water-soluble organic or inorganic binders with the size smaller than 0.01 μm 3.12 Indoor paints Paints used for indoors or for both indoors and outdoors among building paints, and paints used for coating products generally used in an indoor environment, such as furniture 4 Environment-related Criteria Environment-related items considering the whole processes of paints are given in the Table 1. Table 1 Environment-related items by each step in the whole processes of paints Step in the whole processes Environment-related item Effect to improve environment Acquire raw materials Manufacture Distribute, use and consume Substances banned to use VOCs content VOCs content Reduce use of harmful substances Reduce emission of air pollutants Reduce emission of air pollutants Amount of VOCs, toluene and Reduce emission of indoor air formaldehyde emission from pollutants indoor paints after 7 days Discard Recycle 4.1 Substances banned to use With respect to chemical use during the manufacturing process and safety during the use stage, the product shall comply with the following criteria. 3

10 a) Lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), hexavalent chromium and their compounds shall not be used in the product. In addition, the sum of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and hexavalent chromium (Cr 6+ ) shall be 0.1 % (1,000 mg/kg) or less by weight. However, lead (Pb) shall not be higher than 0.06 % by weight (600 mg/kg). b) Triphenyl tins (TPT) and Tributyl tins (TBT) shall not be used in the product. c) Halogenated hydrocarbons shall not be used as solvents. d) Formaldehyde and chemicals classified as pesticides shall not be used in the product. e) Ammonia shall not be used more than 3 % by weight. 4.2 VOCs content VOCs content for each product use shall comply with the following criteria. Note In cases where the paint may be classified into two or more categories in terms of its use, stricter VOCs content criterion should be applied thereto. a) Paints for construction Table 2 Criteria VOCs content in paints for construction For concrete, cement and mortar For steel For wood For waterproof flooring Finishing Scratch Putty Finishing Scratch Finishing Scratch Stain Finishing Type Water-slurry and emulsion VOCs content g/l Matte 35 Glossy 70 Water-dispersion and water-soluble 180 Oil 300 Water-slurry and emulsion 30 Water-dispersion and water-soluble 180 Oil 200 Water type 40 Oil 50 Water type 180 Oil (lacquer type) 250 Oil (other than lacquer) 300 Water type 180 Oil (lacquer type) 250 Oil (other than lacquer) 300 Water type 180 Oil (lacquer type) 300 Oil (other than lacquer) 300 Water type 180 Oil (lacquer type) 300 Oil (other than lacquer) 300 Water type 200 Oil 300 Water-slurry and emulsion 35 Water-dispersion and water-soluble 180 4

11 Middle Scratch Transparent paint Type VOCs content g/l Oil 300 Water-slurry and emulsion 35 Water-dispersion and water-soluble 180 Oil 1 liquid type liquid type 70 Water-slurry and emulsion 35 Water-dispersion and water-soluble 180 Oil 300 Water-repellent 50 Multi-color paint 100 Aqueous 200 Oil 300 b) Paints for car maintenance Table 3 Criteria for VOCs content in paints for car maintenance Primer Type VOCs content g/l Finishing 420 Surfacer 540 Metal primer 540 Wash primer 780 Putty 250 Special function 840 c) Paints for road signs Table 4 Criteria for VOCs content in paints for road signs For road signs Type VOCs content g/l Water-type 180 Oil 300 d) Paints for other uses Table 5 Criteria for VOCs content in paints for other uses Other uses Type VOCs content g/l Water-slurry and emulsion 35 Water-dispersion and watersoluble 180 Oil 300 5

12 4.3 VACs content VACs by each product type shall comply with the following criteria. a) For oil-based paints, solvents with 25 wt% or less of volatile aromatic hydrocarbons (VACs) and 0.1 wt% or less of benzene shall be used. b) For water-based paints, solvents with 1 wt% or less of volatile aromatic hydrocarbons (aromatics free) shall be used, or volatile aromatic hydrocarbons contained in the product shall comply with the criteria in the Table 6. Table 6 Criteria for VACs content in water-based paints Type Emulsion Others VACs content [wt%] Amount of VOCs, toluene and formaldehyde emission from indoor paints after 7 days The amount of VOCs, toluene and formaldehyde emission from indoor paints after 7 days shall comply with the criteria in the Table 7. Table 7 Criteria for the amount of VOCs, toluene and formaldehyde emission after 7 days Criteria mg/m 2 h Water-based paints Type VOCs Toluene Formaldehyde Water-dispersion and watersoluble 2.0 Water-slurry and emulsion 1.0 Oil-based paints 0.80 Putty Quality-related Criteria 5.1 If Korean Standards are available as a national standard of the product in question, it shall comply with the quality or performance criteria of that standard. However, items related to Clause 4 (Environment-related criteria) are excluded from the quality and performance criteria. 5.2 If no Korean Standards are available, it shall comply with the quality and performance criteria according to the following order of priority. However, items related to Clause 4 (Environment-related criteria) are excluded from the quality and performance criteria. a) National standards other than Korean Standards b) Foreign country s national standards or international standards regarding quality of a product in question c) Collective Standards according to the Article 27 of the Industrial Standardization Act 5.3 If it is not possible to apply criteria described in 5.1 or 5.2, an applicant can suggest criteria for quality and performance such as collective standards which are recognized as equal or higher one as the national standards in relevant industrial field, and request for application of those criteria. The deliberation committee shall deliberate the applicant s request considering the validity to apply suggested standards and performance criteria. However, items related to 6

13 Clause 4 (Environment-related criteria) are excluded from the quality and performance criteria. 6 Information for Consumers 6.1 Reasons for certification As for certification background, matters contributing to reduction of environmental effects caused by the product shall be displayed in the product catalogue. 6.2 Use of the product Information on the use of the product shall be provided. 6.3 Maximum dilution ratio Information on the maximum dilution ratio when using the product shall be provided. Note This criterion shall apply to only relevant products. 7 Verification Methods and Test Methods 7.1 General a) One test sample shall be required for each product applied. Only if more than one test sample is needed, additional test sample can be added. b) Test samples shall be collected at random by Eco-label certification body from products in market or those in storage at the production site. c) The test results shall be numerically set by adding more than 1 cipher to individual standard cipher according to KS Q However, if the test method specifies the number of ciphers, it shall be complied with. Note The test result shall include matters related to the numerical calculation. 7.2 Verification methods Test methods and verification methods by each item of the certification criteria are given in the Table 8. 7

14 Table 8 Test methods and verification methods by each item of the certification criteria Item of the certification criteria 4.1 a) Test methods and verification methods Verification of submitted documents or the test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with the following test method by each harmful element Pb: KS M ISO Cd: KS M ISO Cr 6+ : KS M ISO Hg: KS M ISO Environmentrelated criteria 4.2 b)~e) Verification of submitted documents Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with KS M ISO or KS M ISO a Quality-related criteria Consumer information Verification of submitted documents or the test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with ASTM D3257 Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with the following test method or equivalent test methods b Process test criteria of indoor air quality KS I ISO , KS I ISO , KS I ISO , KS I ISO Test report by an accredited testing laboratory in accordance with relevant standards or certificate in accordance with equivalent standards or higher Verification of submitted documents a Calculation method of VOCs content shall be in accordance with the calculation method of VOCs in paints defined in the Air Environment Act. b Putty shall be in accordance with the Process test criteria of indoor air quality 8 Reasons for Certification Category Improvement of resource circulation a Energy saving b Reduction of global environmental pollution c Reduction of local environmental pollution d Reduction of harmful substances e Reduction of life environmental pollution f Degree h Reduction of noise and vibration g a b c d e f g h Resource saving, water saving, improvement of recyclability, recycling of effective resources, etc. Energy saving, use of renewable energy, etc. Reduction of greenhouse gas emission, reduction of ozone layer-depleting substance emission, etc. Reduction of air pollutants emission, reduction of water pollutants emission, reduction of soil pollutants emission, reduction of waste generation, improvement of biodegradation, etc. Reduction of the use of harmful substances, reduction of exposure to harmful substances for human body, etc. Reduction of indoor air pollutants emission, reduction of light pollution, etc. Low noise, reduction of vibration Only limited to products complying with 4.4 8

15 Common Criteria, Notice No , the Ministry of Environment 1. Those who have received the certifications for Eco-label shall comply with the environment regulation standard during the certification period. However, even when the person violates the environment regulation standard, if the person submits the detailed violation, an improvement measure and a measure to prevent a repeat of the violation including the following items to the president of the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (hereinafter referred to as the president of Technology Institute ) and takes the measure within 1 month from the date of violation, the person shall be considered to comply with the criteria. A. List of environment regulation standard in the person s location B. System to implement the environment regulation standard (including an organization chart describing each person s role) C. Regulation for storing records and documents related to the environment regulation standard. 2. With respect to marks of information for consumers specified in the certification criteria by each subject, the following matters shall be complied with. A. Product-related information for consumers shall be marked on the product cover. However, if the president of Technology Institute recognizes that it is not possible or undesirable to mark it on the product cover, it can be marked on an appropriate part where consumers can perceive relevant information such as product package, a product guide or a user guide. B. Service-related information for consumers shall be marked inside and outside the building in the business site where service is operated. However, if the president of Technology Institute recognizes that it is not possible or undesirable to mark it inside and outside the building in the business site where service is operated, it can be marked on an appropriate part where consumers can perceive relevant information such as a contract, a delivery statement, a letter of warranty or promotion materials. 3. Those who are to receive certification for Eco-label or have receive the certification shall comply with the Act on Fair Labeling and Advertising for establishing an order for fair trade and for protecting consumers. 9

16 4. The person shall not conduct unfair marks, labeling or advertising related to the environmental aspects of the product in accordance with the Article of the law. 5. With respect to various standards cited in the certification criteria for each product, the latest version of standard when applying for the certification shall be applied unless otherwise specified. In addition, in case that the regulation criteria is strengthened more strictly than that certification criteria for each product due to revision of relevant laws or regulations, the strengthened criteria shall be tentatively applied. Also, in case that the criteria are abolished, the criteria before abolition shall be tentatively applied by when the relevant certification criteria are revised. 6. In case that it is judged that the application of quality-related criteria in accordance with the certification criteria for each product is not suitable, the president of Technology Institute can set and implement the quality criteria for relevant products. [Verification method in accordance with the certification criteria] 1. The test report in accordance with the specified test methods means a test report issued by an agency designated by the president of Technology Institute among the following items. However, if the person who applied for certification of Eco-label seeks to be verified with the test result implemented by a testing or inspecting laboratory not corresponding to one of the following items, the person shall get confirmation and verification in the presence of a professional designated by the president of Technology Institute. A. Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute in accordance with the Sub-clause 12, Clause 4, Article 5 of the law B. Testing/ inspecting laboratory recognized in the accrediting system for testing/ inspecting laboratories in accordance with the Article 23 of the Framework Act on National Standards (e.g. testing/ inspecting laboratory accredited by KOLAS) C. Testing/ inspecting laboratory designated and accredited by the president of central administrative agencies in accordance with relevant laws D. Foreign testing/ inspecting laboratory complying with the international standard, ISO/IEC E. Testing/ inspecting laboratory recognized by the president of Technology Institute in case that it is difficult to conduct a test in the laboratories specified from A to D. 10

17 2. In case that the president of Technology Institute requests test-related materials, the testing/ inspecting laboratory that issued a test report in accordance with the clause 1 shall follow the request as long as there is no specific reason. If the laboratory rejects the request without any reasonable cause, the laboratory may be restricted to conduct a requested test. 3. With respect to verification of submitted documents, whether it complies with the certification criteria shall be verified with the test reports, statement of raw materials supply/production, certificates related to the product, user guides or manuals or products that are submitted by the person who seeks for certification of Eco-label in order to verify that the product complies with relevant criteria. In case of service, it can include performance materials, documentary evidence and photos of the side. However, if it is difficult to verify it only with the submitted documents, tests corresponding to the clause 1 may be added. 4. In case that the person who has already receive the certification seeks for additional certification on models using the same materials, parts or components as the certified product, the existing verification result may be applied to relevant raw materials, parts or components. However, the test report in accordance with the clause 1 shall be that issued within 12 months from the date of applying certification. 5. In case that the person gets certification in accordance with the Sub-clause 2, Clause 3, Article 4, the president of Technology Institute shall randomly select a sample from models in the product line for verification. 6. In case that the person gets certification in accordance with the Sub-clause 3, Clause 3, Article 4, the president of Technology Institute shall randomly select a sample from models in the product line for verification. However, with respect to environment-related or qualityrelated criteria which may be influenced by the wholly or partly different environmental aspects and quality information among models, each model shall be verified. 11