Consumer Products Laboratory SOPs & Test Methods
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CARB Method 310 applies to the determination of the percent of weight of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in consumer products, antiperspirant and deodorant products, and reactive organic compounds (ROC) in aerosol coatings products, as defined in Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Sections 94500 et. seq. The method determines the VOC content in a product and the presence of any compounds prohibited by CARB regulations ("prohibited compounds"). Components of the product that do not meet the definition of a VOC or are exempted by CARB regulations for a specific product category ("exempt compounds") are subtracted from the total volatile material to determine the final VOC content for the product.
Below are the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which CARB staff uses to implement Method 310. SOPs set out detailed steps that use the general guidance of the quality control manual. Mention of any trade name or commercial product in Method 310 or the SOPs does not constitute endorsement or recommendation of this product by CARB.
Consumer Products Laboratory SOPs
Additional Information
- CARB Method 310 (updated version May 25, 2018)
- Charcoal Lighter test procedure