base coatings — pigmented coatings designed to provide colour and any desired optical effects, but not the gloss or surface resistance of the coating system (i)

binding primers — coatings designed to stabilise loose substrate particles or impart hydrophobic properties and/or to protect wood against blue stain h)

Bodyfiller/stopper — heavy-bodied compounds designed to be applied to fill deep surface imperfections prior to the application of the surfacer/filler b)

clear coating — a transparent coating designed to provide the final gloss and resistance properties of the coating system (ii)

Coating — any preparation, including all the organic solvents or preparations containing organic solvents necessary for its proper application, which is used to provide a film with decorative, protective or other functional effect on a surface 8.

coatings for exterior walls of mineral substrate — coatings designed for application to outdoor walls of masonry, brick or stucco c)

Competent authority — the authority or authorities or bodies responsible under the legal provisions of the Member States for carrying out the obligations arising from this Directive 1.

decorative effect coatings — coatings designed to give special aesthetic effects over specially prepared pre-painted substrates or base coats and subsequently treated with various tools during the drying period l)

Film — a continuous layer resulting from the application of one or more coats to a substrate 9.

general metal primer — a coating designed for application as primers, such as adhesion promoters, sealers, surfacers, undercoats, plastic primers, wet-on-wet, non-sand fillers and spray fillers (ii)

glossy coatings for interior walls and ceilings — coatings designed for application to indoor walls and ceilings with a degree of gloss > 25@60o b)

interior/exterior trim and cladding paints for wood, metal or plastic — coatings designed for application to trim and cladding which produce an opaque film. These coatings are designed for either a wood, metal or a plastic substrate. This subcategory includes undercoats and intermediate coatings d)

interior/exterior trim varnishes and woodstains — coatings designed for application to trim which produce a transparent or semi-transparent film for decoration and protection of wood, metal and plastics. This subcategory includes opaque woodstains. Opaque woodstains means coatings producing an opaque film for the decoration and protection of wood, against weathering, as defined in EN 927-1, within the semi-stable category e)

matt coatings for interior walls and ceilings — coatings designed for application to indoor walls and ceilings with a degree of gloss <= 25@60° a)

minimal build woodstains — woodstains which, in accordance with EN 927-1:1996, have a mean thickness of less than 5µm when tested according to ISO 2808: 1997, method 5A f)

multicoloured coatings — coatings designed to give a two-tone or multiple-colour effect, directly from the primary application k)

one-pack performance coatings — performance coatings based on film-forming material. They are designed for applications requiring a special performance, such as primer and topcoats for plastics, primer coat for ferrous substrates, primer coat for reactive metals such as zinc and aluminium, anticorrosion finishes, floor coatings, including for wood and cement floors, graffiti resistance, flame retardant, and hygiene standards in the food or drink industry or health services i)

Organic compound — any compound containing at least the element carbon and one or more of hydrogen, oxygen, sulphur, phosphorus, silicon, nitrogen, or a halogen, with the exception of carbon oxides and inorganic carbonates and bicarbonates 4.

Organic solvent — any VOC which is used alone or in combination with other agents to dissolve or dilute raw materials, products, or waste materials, or is used as a cleaning agent to dissolve contaminants, or as a dispersion medium, or as a viscosity adjuster, or as a surface tension adjuster, or as a plasticiser, or as a preservative 7.

Placing on the market — making available to third parties, whether in exchange for payment or not. Importation into the Community customs territory shall be deemed to be placing on the market for the purposes of this Directive 12.

precleaner — a cleaning product designed for the removal of surface contamination during preparation for and prior to the application of coating materials (ii)

Preparation — mixtures or solutions composed of two or more substances 3.

preparatory and cleaning — products designed to remove old coatings and rust, either mechanically or chemically, or to provide a key for new coatings: preparatory products include gunwash (a product designed for cleaning spray-guns and other equipment), paint strippers, degreasers (including anti-static types for plastic) and silicone removers a)

primer — any coating that is designed for application to bare metal or existing finishes to provide corrosion protection prior to application of a primer surfacer: c)

primers — coatings with sealing and/or blocking properties designed for use on wood or walls and ceilings g)

Solvent-borne coatings (SB) — coatings the viscosity of which is adjusted by the use of organic solvent 11.

special finishes — coatings designed for application as topcoats requiring special properties, such as metallic or pearl effect, in a single layer, high-performance solid-colour and clear coats, (e.g. anti-scratch and fluorinated clear- coat), reflective base coat, texture finishes (e.g. hammer), anti-slip, under-body sealers, anti-chip coatings, interior finishes; and aerosols e)

Substances — any chemical element and its compounds, as they occur in the natural state or as produced by industry, whether in solid or liquid or gaseous form 2.

surfacer/filler — a coating designed for application immediately prior to the application of topcoat for the purpose of corrosion resistance, to ensure adhesion of the topcoat, and to promote the formation of a uniform surface finish by filling in minor surface imperfections (i)

topcoat — any pigmented coating that is designed to be applied either as a single-layer or as a multiple-layer base to provide gloss and durability. It includes all products involved such as base coatings and clear coatings: d)

two-pack performance coatings — coatings with the same use as one-performance coatings, but with a second component (e.g. tertiary amines) added prior to application j)

vehicle refinishing products — products listed in the subcategories below. They are used for the coating of road vehicles as defined in Directive 70/156/EEC, or part of them, carried out as part of vehicle repair, conservation or decoration outside of manufacturing installations. 2.1. Subcategories: 2.

VOC content — the mass of volatile organic compounds, expressed in grams/litre (g/l), in the formulation of the product in its ready to use condition. The mass of volatile organic compounds in a given product which react chemically during drying to form part of the coating shall not be considered part of the VOC content 6.

Volatile organic compound (VOC) — any organic compound having an initial boiling point less than or equal to 250°C measured at a standard pressure of 101,3 kPa 5.

wash primer — coatings containing at least 0,5 % by weight of phosphoric acid designed to be applied directly to bare metal surfaces to provide corrosion resistance and adhesion; coatings used as weldable primers; and mordant solutions for galvanised and zinc surfaces (iii)

Water-borne coatings (WB) — coatings the viscosity of which is adjusted by the use of water 10.