volatile organic compound voc limits for consumer products 4 pages in english . the existing rules env-a 4100 reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds vocs by establishing caps on the voc content of various consumer products. the rules are proposed to be readopted because they are scheduled to expire on september 24 2013. as a result of filing this notice prior to the expiration of the existing rules the existing rules will continue in effect as provided in rsa 541-a 14-a subject to the conditions specified therein. revisions are proposed in accordance with revisions to the ozone transport commission otc model rules to add definitions add consumer product categories change some existing voc limits add new voc limits for some products and add specific requirements for paint thinner and multipurpose solvents. a description of the otc is provided in 6 b below. specifically existing voc limits are proposed to be increased for construction panel and floor covering adhesives and for structural waterproof adhesives and existing voc limits are proposed to be decreased for general purpose adhesives carburetor or fuel-injection air intake cleaners aerosol engine degreasers floor polishes waxes other than wood floor wax aerosol general purpose cleaners aerosol general purpose degreasers and laundry starch sizing fabric finish products. also voc limits are proposed to be added for adhesive removers dual purpose air freshener disinfectants aerosol anti-static products. automotive windshield cleaner non-aerosol bathroom and tile cleaner brake cleaner disinfectant aerosol and non-aerosol electrical cleaner electronic cleaner fabric fresheners aerosol and non-aerosol footwear or leather care products graffiti remover aerosol and non-aerosol . hair styling products. multi-purpose solvent paint thinner sanitizer aerosol and non-aerosol shaving gel aerosol temporary hair color toilet urinal care products aerosol and non-aerosol and wood cleaner aerosol and non-aerosol .a provision for sell-through of products manufactured prior to the effective date is proposed to be added so that existing stock can be sold out.the proposed rules also would prohibit the sale or manufacture of any multi-purpose solvent or paint thinner that contains any methylene chloride perchloroethylene or trichloroethylene subject to allowances for sell through and for impurities in a combined amount equal to or less than 0.01 percent by weight.