Performance Standards
- Interior Top Coat
- Exterior Top Coat
- Interior/Exterior Top Coat
- Primers
- Anti-Corrosive Top Coat
- Anti-Corrosive Primer
- Specialty Coatings
- High Build Primer
- Int/Ext Wood & Concrete Floor Coatings
- Int/Ext Wood & Stains
- Int/Ext Clear Wood Finishes (Non-Floor)
Interior Top Coat
| Parameter | Results |
|---|---|
| Contrast Ratio |
0.95 minimum |
| Y-Reflectance |
80% minimum |
| Washability |
Flats: rating of 5 or better, non-flats: 7 or better. Simple Green cleaner will be used. Water based marker (Crayola Orange) |
| Odor Test |
Minimum rating of 6 |
| Chemical Component Limitations |
Does not contain the prohibited chemicals listed at the bottom of this page as ingredients. |
| VOC (EPA Method 24) |
Flats: ≤ 50 g/L Non-flats: ≤ 100 g/L |
Exterior Top Coat
| Parameter | Results |
|---|---|
| VOC (EPA Method 24) |
Flats: ≤ 50 g/L Non-flats: ≤ 100 g/L |
| Contrast Ratio |
0.95 minimum |
| Y-Reflectance |
80% minimum |
| Flexibility |
No Cracking, flaking, or peeling upon bending. |
| Accelerated Weathering and Water Resistance |
After testing in accelerated aging apparatus, must show no blistering after 24 hours After 500 hours, good color retention plus no blistering, cracking, peeling, flaking, or chalking. |
| Chemical Component Limitations |
Does not contain the prohibited chemicals listed at the bottom of this page as ingredients. |
Interior / Exterior Top Coat
| Parameter | Results |
|---|---|
| VOC (EPA Method 24) |
Flats: ≤ 50 g/L Non-flats: ≤ 100 g/L |
| Contrast Ratio |
0.95 minimum |
| Y-Reflectance |
80% minimum |
| Odor Test |
Substantially lower odor than conventional latex paints |
|
Accelerated Weathering and Water Resistance Hydrostatic Pressure Resistance Wind Driven Rain Washability |
Flats: rating of 5 or better, non-flats: 7 or better. Simple Green cleaner will be used. Water based marker (Crayola Orange) |
| Flexibility |
No Cracking, flaking, or peeling upon bending. |
| Accelerated Weathering and Water Resistance |
After testing in accelerated aging apparatus, must show no blistering after 24 hours After 1000 hours, good color retention plus no blistering, cracking, peeling, flaking, or chalking. |
| Chemical Component Limitations |
Does not contain the prohibited chemicals listed at the bottom of this page as ingredients. |
Interior / Exterior Primer
| Parameter | Results |
|---|---|
| Adhesion |
50% adhesion or better over wood, metal, plastic or other intended substrates. |
| Odor Test |
Minimum rating of 6 |
| Chemical Component Limitations |
Does not contain the prohibited chemicals listed at the bottom of this page as ingredients. |
| VOC (EPA Method 24) |
≤ 100 g/L |
Anti-Corrosive Top Coat
| Parameter | Results |
|---|---|
| Contrast Ratio |
0.95 minimum |
| Y-Reflectance |
80% minimum |
| Odor Test |
Substantially lower odor than conventional latex paints. Only for interior or interior/exterior coatings. |
| Cyclic Prohesion |
Minimum of ASTM 8 rusting after one complete cycle of cyclic prohesion test. |
| Adhesion |
50% adhesion or better over metal after 1 week cure at ambient conditions. |
| Flexibility |
No Cracking, flaking, or peeling upon bending. |
| Accelerated Weathering and Water Resistance |
After testing in accelerated aging apparatus, must show no blistering after 24 hours. After 1000 hours, good color retention plus no blistering, cracking, peeling, flaking, or chalking. |
| Chemical Component Limitations |
Does not contain the prohibited chemicals listed at the bottom of this page as ingredients. |
| VOC (EPA Method 24) |
≤ 250 g/L |
Anti-Corrosive Primer
| Parameter | Results |
|---|---|
| VOC (EPA Method 24) |
≤ 250 g/L |
| Odor Test |
Substantially lower odor than conventional latex paints. Only for interior or interior/exterior coatings. |
| Cyclic Prohesion |
Minimum of ASTM 8 rusting after one complete cycle of cyclic prohesion test. |
| Adhesion |
50% adhesion or better over metal after 1 week cure at ambient conditions. |
| Flexibility |
No Cracking, flaking, or peeling upon bending. |
| Chemical Component Limitations |
Does not contain the prohibited chemicals listed at the bottom of this page as ingredients. |
Specialty Coatings
| Parameter | Results |
|---|---|
| VOC (EPA Method 24) |
≤250 g/L |
| Contrast Ratio |
0.95 minimum |
| Y-Reflectance |
80% minimum |
| Washability |
Flats: rating of 5 or better, non-flats: 7 or better. Simple Green cleaner will be used. Water based marker (Crayola Orange) |
| Odor Test |
Minimum rating of 6. Only for interior or interior/exterior coatings. |
| Flexibility |
No Cracking, flaking, or peeling upon bending. |
| Accelerated Weathering and Water Resistance |
After testing in accelerated aging apparatus, must show no blistering after 24 hours. After 1000 hours, good color retention plus no blistering, cracking, peeling, flaking, or chalking. |
| Chemical Component Limitations |
Does not contain the prohibited chemicals listed at the bottom of this page as ingredients. |
| Note |
Properties have been tested on coatings which were applied at the thickness recommended on the manufacturer’s label for this high build product |
High Build Primer
| Parameter | Results |
|---|---|
| VOC (EPA Method 24) |
≤ 100 g/L |
| Adhesion |
50% adhesion or better over metal after 1 week cure at ambient conditions. |
| Odor Test |
Minimum rating of 6. Only for interior or interior/exterior coatings. |
| Flexibility |
No Cracking, flaking, or peeling upon bending. |
| Chemical Component Limitations |
Does not contain the prohibited chemicals listed at the bottom of this page as ingredients. |
| Note |
Properties have been tested on coatings which were applied at the thickness recommended on the manufacturer’s label for this high build product |
Interior / Exterior Wood & Concrete Coatings
| Parameter | Results |
|---|---|
| VOC (EPA Method 24) |
≤ 100 g/L |
| Chemical Stain Resistance |
No blistering, lifting, wrinkling, peeling or discoloration |
| Adhesion |
Minimum 50% adhesion after 1 week cure at ambient conditions |
| Odor Test |
Low Odor Minimum 6 for paints that claim interior use |
| Chemical Component Limitations |
Does not contain the prohibited chemicals listed at the bottom of this page as ingredients. |
Interior / Exterior Wood & Concrete Stain
| Parameter | Results |
|---|---|
| Chemical Stain Resistance |
No blistering, lifting, wrinkling, peeling or discoloration |
| Adhesion |
Minimum 50% adhesion after 1 week cure at ambient conditions |
| Odor Test |
Low Odor Minimum 6 for paints that claim interior use |
| Chemical Component Limitations |
Does not contain the prohibited chemicals listed at the bottom of this page as ingredients. |
| VOC (EPA Method 24) |
≤ 250 g/L |
Interior / Exterior Clear Wood Finishes
| Parameter | Results |
|---|---|
| VOC (EPA Method 24) |
≤ 250 g/L |
| Chemical Stain Resistance |
No blistering, lifting, wrinkling, peeling or discoloration |
| Adhesion |
Minimum 50% adhesion after 1 week cure at ambient conditions |
| Odor Test |
Low Odor Minimum 6 for paints that claim interior use |
| Chemical Component Limitations |
Does not contain the prohibited chemicals listed at the bottom of this page as ingredients. |
CRGI is accredited by Laboratory Accreditation Bureau for the test methods used in the Green Wise testing program which are listed in the CRGI Scope of Accreditation. Please click the link below.
- In each category, a product must meet all standards to earn the CRGI Green Wise Certification mark.
- The gloss level of the paint determines its VOC limit, according to EPA standards.
- Flat paints will have a gloss less than 5 when measured at a 60 degree angle, or less than 15 at 85 degrees.
- Non-flat paints will have a gloss equal to or greater than 5 when measured at a 60 degree angle, or greater than or equal to 15 at 85 degrees.
The following chemical compounds are not used as ingredients in the manufacture of the listed product: methylene chloride, 1,2 dichlorobenzene, phthalates, isophorone, formaldehyde, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, and the following heavy metals: antimony, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, lead, and mercury.