Performance Standards
- Interior Top Coat
- Exterior Top Coat
- Interior/Exterior Top Coat
- Interior/Exterior Primer
- Anti-Corrosive Top Coat
- Anti-Corrosive Primer
- High Build Top Coat
- High Build Primer
- Int/Ext Above & Below Grade Waterproof
- 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. |
High Build Top Coat
| 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. |
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. |
Interior / Exterior Above & Below Grade Waterproof
| Parameter | Results |
|---|---|
| VOC (EPA Method 24) |
≤ 100 g/L |
| Hydrostatic Pressure Resistance |
No blistering, adhesion loss, softening or discoloration and water droplets (max 6) when tested at 10 psi |
| Wind Driven Rain |
No visible water leaks and less than 3.2 oz weight gain when tested at 98 m/h |
| Adhesion |
50% Adhesion or better over concrete |
| Odor Test |
Minimum rating of 6 |
| Chemical Component Limitations |
Does not contain the prohibited chemicals listed at the bottom of this page as ingredients. |
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.