Eco Mark Product Category No.

126

Printing Ink Version 2.5

Certification Criteria

Applicable Scope

A. Lacquer,
B. Resin Solvent Paints,
C. Resin Water-soluble Paints,
D. Paints for Road Surface Signs,
E. Other Paints (Oil-based Paints),
F. Paints for Buildings,
G. Household Paints,
H. Coating Powder,
I. Paints conforming to the Japanese Architectural Standard Specification,
J. Automotive Refinish Paint
K. Paints Not Listed in JIS or Industrial Paints

Established: December 18, 2007 Japan Environment Association

Expiration date: April 30, 2022 Eco Mark Office

NOTE: This document is a translation of the criteria written in Japanese. In the event
of dispute, the original document should be taken as authoritative.
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Eco Mark Product Category No. 126

Paint Version 2.5
Certification Criteria
A. Lacquer, B. Resin Solvent Paints,
C. Resin Water-soluble Paints, D. Paints for Road Surface Signs,
E. Other Paints (Oil-based Paints), F. Paints for Buildings,
G. Household Paints, H. Coating Powder,
I. Paints conforming to the Japanese Architectural Standard
Specification,
K. Paints Not Listed in JIS or Industrial Paints
(Please refer the additinal volume for J. Automotive Refinish Paint)

Japan Environment Association

Eco Mark Office

1. Purpose of Establishing Criteria

Omitted

2. Applicable Scope
This product category applies to paints prescribed in A to I, and K in Table1.
(including the type of solvent paints which are used diluted in painting jobs.).
However, spray (aerosol) types shall be excluded.

Table1 Applicable Scope on this category

A Lacquer Nitrocellulose Lacquer JIS K 5331
Lacquer Sealers JIS K 5533
Lacquer Undercoat JIS K 5535
B Resin Solvent Paints Anticorrosive Paint for General Use JIS K 5621
Red-lead Anticorrosive Paint JIS K 5622
Lead Suboxide Anticorrosive Paint JIS K 5623
Basic Lead Chromate Anticorrosive Paint JIS K 5624
Ready Mixed Paints (Synthetic Resin JIS K 5516
Type)
Phosphoric Acid Anticorrosive Paint JIS K 5674
(tentative)
Phthalic Resin Enamel JIS K 5572
Lead Cyanamide Anticorrosive Paint JIS K 5625
Zinc Chromate Anticorrosive Paint JIS K 5627
Red-lead Zinc Chromate Anticorrosive JIS K 5628
Paint
Calcium Plumbate Anticorrosive Paint JIS K 5629

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Aminoalkyd Resin Paint JIS K 5651

Vinyl Chloride Resin Enamel JIS K 5582
Vinyl Chloride Resin Primer JIS K 5583
Acrylic Resin Enamel JIS K 5654
Epoxy Resin Paint JIS K 5551
B Resin Solvent Paints Epoxy Resin Micaceous Iron Oxide Paint JIS K 5555
Tar Epoxy Resin Paint JIS K 5664
Polyurethane Resin Paint for Architecture JIS K 5656
Polyurethane Resin Paint for Steel JIS K 5657
Structures
Chlorinated Rubber Paint JIS K 5639
Cashew Resin Paints JIS K 5641
Cashew Resin Undercoats JIS K 5646
Aluminium Paint JIS K 5492
Phenolic Resin Type Micaceous Iron Oxide JIS K 5554
Paint
Etching Primer JIS K 5633
Fluoro Resin Paint for Architecture JIS K 5658
Fluoro Resin Paint for Steel Structures JIS K 5659
Zinc Rich Primer JIS K 5552
High Build Type Zinc Rich Paint JIS K 5553
Non aqueous dispersion acrylic paint JIS K 5670
Safety Colored Fluorescent Paint JIS K 5673
C Resin Water-soluble Paints Synthetic Resin Emulsion Paints, Glassy JIS K 5660
Type
Synthetic resin emulsion paint and sealer JIS K 5663
Textured Paints (Synthetic Resin JIS K 5668
Emulsion Type)
Synthetic Resin Putty JIS K 5669
Multicolor Paints JIS K 5667
D Paints for Road Surface Traffic Paint JIS K 5665
Signs
E Other Paints (Oil-based Ready Mixed Paints JIS K 5511
Paints)
Oleoresinous Undercoats JIS K 5591
F Paints for Buildings Liquid-applied Compounds for JIS A 6021
Waterproofing Membrane Coating of
Buildings
Coating Materials for Textured Finishes JIS A 6909
of Buildings
Surface preparation materials for JIS A 6916
finishing
Interior Floor Coating JIS K 5970
G Household Paints Household Paint for Wood and Metal JIS K 5962
Household Varnish for Interior Wooden JIS K 5961
Floor
Household Paint for Interior Wall JIS K 5960
H Coating Powder Powdery paint products not containing solvent
components.
I Paints conforming to the JASS
Japanese Architectural Aqueous Anticorrosive Paint (tentative) 18M-111
Standard Specification

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J Automotive Refinish Paint (Separate volume)

K Paints Not Listed in JIS or Paints that do not fall into categories A to K above
Industrial Paints and other industrial paint products.

3. Terminology
Omitted

4. Certification Criteria and Certification Procedure

To show conformance to the individual criteria item, the respective Attached
Certificates shall be submitted.
In the event re-examination under the present Certification Criteria is sought for a
product that is already certified in the Product Category No.126 Paints Version1,
the certifications procedures for 4-1.(3)-(7), and (12)-(15) may be substituted by
filling in necessary items on the Attached Certificate and declaring further therein
that no alternations have been made to the product already certified.

General principle: The manufacturer shall submit the document (a copy of ISO9001
certificate) to the effect that the material is purchased in conformity to the
provisions of ISO9001-2000 7.4.1 Purchasing Process, or for the equivalent content,
the manufacturer shall submit the certificate to the effect that; a. the manufacturer
shall ensure that purchased product conforms to the matters prescribed in the
present certification criteria; b. the manufacturer shall evaluate and select
suppliers based on their ability to supply product in accordance with the applicants
requirements; and c. criteria for selection, evaluation and re-evaluation have been
established.

4-1. Common Environmental Criteria and Certification Procedure

(1) As product formulation ingredients, no aromatic hydrocarbon-based solvents
(toluene, xylene, styrene, ethyl benzene or benzene) shall have been added more
than the numerical value of Table 2.
For liquid of one-liquid & one-powder type paint, the emulsion shall be treated
in accordance with water-based paints, and the solvent shall be treated in
accordance with solvent paints.
In the case of multiple components-type paints, the mixed product shall conform
to this criterion.
In the case of type of paint which is used by diluting at the coating site, the
product diluted in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations for

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solvents and dilution ratio shall conform to this criterion.

Table 2 Weight fraction of aromatic hydrocarbon solvent in the paint

Paint Weight Fraction of Aromatic Hydrocarbon Solvent
Solvent-based Paint Less than 10 g/l
Emulsion paint: Less than 1 g/l
Water-based Paint Others (Electrodeposited paint, etc.):
Less than 10 g/l

(2) VOC components (boiling point range: 23-260C) are not added in the paint as
the formulation ingredients more than the numerical value of Table 3. However,
products used for interior shall conform to the V1 value. Water-based paint used
for exterior shall conform to the V2 value.

Table 3 Ratio of VOC components in paints

Product type Weight Fraction of VOC Component
Solvent-based Paint 200 g/l or less
V1 Less than 1 g/l
Water-based Paint
V2 Less than 10 g/l

[Certification procedure for (1) and (2)]

Submit the paint ingredient table (entry table A) issued by the paint
manufacturing business or test results provided in ISO11890-1 or ISO11890-2.
In the event that there is an allowance in the addition rate of aromatic
hydrocarbon solvent and VOC, submit the data of the maximum value.

With respect to multiple component-type paints and paints which are diluted
at the coating site, state the contents of aromatic hydrocarbon-based solvents
and VOCs before mixing, and submit the contents table of the mixed liquid by
computation from the mixing ratio. In the event the mixing ratio is not
accurately known (such as if it says use 0.1 to 0.2 of hardening agent against
1 of main product or adjust mixing ratio according to temperature), submit
the ingredient table of the mixed liquid by computation using the mixing ratio
that gives the highest contents of aromatic hydrocarbon-based solvents and
VOCs.

For the types of paints which are used by diluting at the coating site, submit
the indicated portion of the operating instructions, product labels, or
brochures which state the manufacturers recommended solvents and dilution
rate, such as when the manufacturers recommended solvent is used, this
paint is designed to be coated at the dilution rate of %. Use by observing
the dilution rate.

(3) The preservatives (including antifungal agent) contained in the product shall be

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less than 0.5% of the total product weight. In the case of use antibacterial agents,
the product is managed on the basis of "guidelines for the management of paint
products antibacterial (Japan Paint Manufacturers Association)", and shall be
certified by such as the SIAA Mark of Society of Industrial technology for
Antimicrobial Articles.

[Certification procedure]
Enter in the attached certificate whether or not the preservatives are added.
In addition, submit MSDS and CAS registration No. of the preservatives. In
the case of using antimicrobial agents, conformance to this item shall be indicated
in the Attached Certificated and documents certifying SIAA Mark of Society of
Industrial technology for Antimicrobial Articles, etc. shall be submitted.

(4) As the formulation ingredients of the product, chemical substances shown in

Table 4 shall not be added.

Table 4 Chemical substances whose use is restricted in paints

Cadmium 4-octylphenol
Mercury Bisphenol-A
Hexavalent chromium Butyl benzyl phthalate
Lead Diethyl phthalate
Arsenic Formaldehyde
Antimony Di-n-butyl phthalate
Tributyltin Tetradecane
Triphenyltin Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate
Alkylphenol Acetaldehyde
Nonyl phenol Polybrominated biphenyl (PBB)
Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE) short-chain chlorinated paraffin (the
number of chained C is 10 to 13 and
contained chloride concentration is 50% or
over)

[Certification procedure]
Submit the list which stipulates the addition or no-addition of applicable
substances.

(5) The emissions of formaldehyde from the paint shall be less than 5g/hr/m 2. This
criterion shall not apply to H. Coating Powder, or paints authorized as falling
outside the scope of regulations by the Ministry of the Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism, or paints which are not listed in Notification No.
1113-1115 by the Ministry of the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
[Certification procedure]

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Submit a result of tests by methods prescribed in specific JIS criteria

documents certifying to be labeled F**** grade, or copies of such documents.
For materials and products authorized as falling outside the scope of
regulations by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism,
documents certifying this or copies of such documents can be submitted in place
of test results.

(6) Products shall be free of any use of specified chlorofluorocarbon (CFC5s) set
forth in Table 5 as halogenated hydrocarbons, other CFCs, carbon tetrachloride,
trichloroethane and alternatives for chlorofluorocarbon (in this event,
hydrochlorofluorocarbon)
[Certification procedure]
Submit the certificate issued by a director of the plant that manufactures the
products stating the use or no-use of the applicable substance.

Table 5 Halogenated hydrocarbons whose use is restricted

CFC5s Trichlorofluoromethane Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
Dichlorodifluoromethane Chloropentafluoroethane
Trichlorotrifluoroethane
Other CFCs Chlorotrifluoromethane Pentachlorotrifluoropropane
Pentachlorofluoromethane Tetrachlorotetrafluoropropane
Tetrachlorodifluoroethane Trichloropentafluoropropane
Heptachlorofluoropropane Dichlorohexafluoropropane
Hexachlorodifluoropropane Chloroheptafluoropropane
Carbon Tetrachloride
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
HCFC Dichlorofluoromethane Dichloropentafluoropropane
Chlorodifluoromethane Chlorohexafluoropropane
Chlorofluoroethane Pentachlorofluoropropane
Tetrachlorofluoroethane Tetrachlorodifluoropropane
Trichlorodifluoroethane Trichlorotrifluoropropane
Dichlorotrifluoroethane Dichlorotetrafluoropropane
Chlorotetrafluoroethane Chloropentafluoropropane
Trichlorofluoroethane Tetrachlorofluoropropane
Dichlorodifluoroethane Trichlorodifluoropropane
Chlorotrifluoroethane Dichlorotrifluoropropane
Dichlorofluoroethane Chlorotetrafluoropropane
Chlorodifluoroethane Trichlorofluoropropane
Chlorofluoroethane Dichlorodifluoropropane
Hexachlorofluoropropane Chlorotrifluoropropane
Pentachlorodifluoropropane Dichlorofluoropropane
Tetrachlorotrifluoropropane Chlorodifluoropropane
Trichlorotetrafluoropropane Chlorofluoropropane

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(7) In the event that the product has the first-class designated chemical substance
in the Act on Confirmation, etc. of Release Amounts of Specific Chemical
Substances in the Environment and Promotion of Improvements to the
Management Thereof added as a formulation ingredients, report to the effect.
[Certification procedure]
Submit a list that stipulates addition or no-addition of the applicable
substance.

(8) In manufacturing the applied product, related environmental laws and

regulations and pollution control agreement (hereinafter referred to as the
Environmental Laws, etc.) must be followed with respect to air pollution,
water contamination, noise, offensive odor, and emission of hazardous
substances in the area where the plant performing the final manufacturing
process is located.
In addition, the state of compliance with the Environmental Laws, etc. for the
past five years from the date of application (whether there is any violation)
must be reported. If there is any violation, proper remedies and preventive
measures shall have been already taken, and the related Environmental Laws,
etc. must thereafter be followed appropriately.
[Certification procedure]
In addition, the state of compliance with the Environmental Laws, etc. for the
past five years from the date of application (whether there is any violation)
must be reported. If there is any violation, proper remedies and preventive
measures shall have been already taken, and the related Environmental
Laws, etc. must thereafter be followed appropriately.[Certification procedure]
With respect to the compliance with the Environmental Laws, etc. in the area
where the plant performing the final manufacturing process is located, a
certificate issued by the representative of the business of manufacturing the
applied product or the relevant plant manager (entry or attachment of a list of
names of the Environmental Laws, etc.) must be submitted.
In addition, the applicants shall report whether there is any violation in the
past five years, including a violation subject to administrative punishment or
administrative guidance, and if there is, the following documents in a and b
must be submitted:
a. With respect to the fact of violation, guidance documents from
administrative agencies (including order of correction and warning) and copies
of written answers (including those reporting causes and results of correction)
to such documents (clearly indicating a series of communication);
b. Following materials (copies of recording documents, etc.) concerning the
management system for compliance with the Environmental Laws, etc. in
1)-5):
1) List of the Environmental Laws, etc. related to the area where the plant
is located;
2) Implementation system (organizational chart with roles, etc.);

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3) Bylaws stipulating retention of recording documents;

4) Recurrence prevention measures (future preventive measures);
5) State of implementation based on recurrence prevention measures
(result of checking of the state of compliance, including the result of onsite
inspection).

(9) The Company shall strictly abide by provisions of laws concerning handling of
chemical substances, such as Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control
Law and Law Concerning the Examination and Regulation of Manufacture etc.
of Chemical Substances.
[Certification procedure]
Submit a certificate issued by a director of the plant where the product is
manufactured or by the applicant, stating that the above-mentioned laws have
been duly observed and not violated. The above-mentioned Japanese laws
shall also apply to products manufactured outside Japan.

(10) As the information on proper handling of paints, precautions for handling and
storage shall be clearly manifested in MSDS, and operating instructions,
product labels, or brochures.
[Certification procedure]
Submit MSDS concerning handling and storage precautions of the applicable
paints, and operating instructions, product labels, or brochures.

(11) Containers shall meet either one of the following conditions.

a. Containers shall be returnable.
b. Containers shall be lead-free metal cans of recyclable design.
c. Containers are collected and recycled.
However, this item does not apply to F. painting for construction, specifically,
JIS A 6909 Coating materials for textured finishes of buildings and JIS A 6916
Surface preparation material for finishing, and any powder materials
including H. powder paint. Regarding to the G. Household paints, inner bags
made from plastic are approved to use.
[Certification procedure]
a. Submit a document that explains the returnable system.
b. State in the attached certificate that the container is a lead-free metal can.
c. Submit a document that explains the collection/recycling system.

4-2. Individual environmental criteria and Certification Procedure

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(12) For B. resinous solvent-based paint JIS K 5516 Ready Mixed Paints (Synthetic
Resin Type), JIS K 5572 Phthalic Resin Enamel, JIS A 6916 Surface
preparation materials for finishing of F. Paints for Buildings and H. Coating
Powder shall use recycled materials (PET resin, glass, solvent, etc).
[Certification procedure]
The material certification issued by the supplier of recycled material shall be
attached.

(13) G.Household paints shall give consideration to abnormal odors and pungent
odors in paintwork and be labeled with paint odor index on the product. For the
paint which is not classified in G. Household paints, and expects to indicate
the paint odor index on the product, it will be approved to indicate the paint
odor index if it is confirmed the compatibility with this item based on the
certification procedure according to household paints.
[Certification procedure]
The odor index indicated in the attachment s hall be indicated in the
attached certif icate . Als o the indicated location of the paint odor
index ( near the Eco Mark label) and details indicated shall be submitted.

(14)For G. household paints, use of chemical substances shall be properly controlled.

The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) shall be provided in accordance with
the the Act on Confirmation, etc. of Release Amounts of Specific Chemical
Substances in the Environment and Promotion of Improvements to the
Management Thereof .
[Certification procedure]
The MSDS issued by the paint manufacturer shall be submitted.

4-3. Quality Criteria and Certification Procedure

(15) The product quality shall be fully controlled in the manufacturing process.
Items for which measurement methods are prescribed in JIS standards shall be
measured by the prescribed measurement methods.

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[Certification procedure]
Submit a certificate that the product conforms to the applicable quality
standard. In addition, submit a certificate issued by a director of the plant
where the product is manufactured, stating that quality control is fully
practiced in the production process and the plant has not violated any of the
regulations, etc.
In the event that there is no JIS standard which is applicable to the product,
submit the performance certificate based on the in-house standard.

(16) The quality of H. coating powder shall satisfy the following performance as a
coating film specified in JIS K 5981 Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Powder
Coating Films.
Thermosetting Coating Powder
Surface hardness: H4 or over, pencil hardness B or over
Attachment ability: A2 or over, checker board rating 8 or over
Shock proof: G1 or over, DuPont shock rating 500 g 30 cm or over
Thermoplastic Coating Powder
Salt water spray resistance: S3 or over, 500 hrs or over
Moisture resistance: R3 or over, 120 hrs or over
Shock resistance: F2 or over, Izod impact test 80 cm or over
[Certification procedure]
Results of the test for each evaluation item shall be submitted.

5. Product Classification, Indication and Others

Omitted

Established: April 13, 2007 (Version 2.0)

Revised: June 8, 2007 (Version 2.1)
Revised: June 9, 2008 (Version 2.2)
Revised: August 21, 2008 (Version 2.3)
Revised: March 1, 2011 (Version 2.4, 5.(2))
Revised: July 13, 2012 (Version 2.5,)
Term of Validity: April 30, 2022

The Certification Criteria for the Product Category will be revised when nec essary.

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