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MPI #   44 RR      Latex, Recycled (Remanufactured), Interior (MPI Gloss Level 2)
This standard is for a white, near-white or colored interior latex based paint of a ‘velvet-like’ sheen, produced by the blending and reprocessing of post consumer interior latex paint, secondary industrial materials, virgin latex paint and/or virgin raw materials. For purposes of this standard, reprocessed interior latex paint must contain a minimum of 50% by volume post-consumer paint and a maximum of 50% by volume of secondary industrial materials or virgin materials.
[Gloss level must be a maximum of 10 units @ 60° and sheen 10 to 35 units @ 85°. Other evaluated characteristics include consistency/viscosity, dry time, fineness of grind, hiding power by contrast ratio method, reflectance, alkali resistance, flexibility, scrubbability, and sealing properties. See MPI 'Detailed Performance' Specs for complete details, specific requirements, and/or references.]
MPI VOC Ranges (grams/L)
E3   <101 g/l
E2   101 - 150 g/l
E1   151 - 200 g/l
E '0' - outside range, n/a - unavailable
EPR - Environmental/Performance Rating (VOC & Relative Performance of Category+Gloss & Appropriate Specified Use).
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