LISTING PROCEDURES

The links below point to Adobe Acrobat (*.pdf) files and Microsoft Word (*.doc). Use the format that is most convenient to you.

Order MPI Product Standards on Line
	Listing Procedures	Listing Procedures	MPI Customs Letter	MPI Custom Letter
	Detailed Performance Application Form	Detailed Performance Application Form	Confirmation Test Application Form	Confirmation Test Application Form
	Evaluated Performance Application Form	Evaluated Performance Application Form	Commercial Product Invoice	Commercial Product Invoice
	Intended Use Application Form	Intended Use Application Form	Manufacturer Survey	Manufacturer Survey
	X-Green Application Form	X-Green Application Form

The following directions and explanations are provided in order to help you and MPI with the product approval process in an efficient and effective way. The required forms are shown as links which can be downloaded and printed to expedite the approval process. Note the link to order the MPI Standards to obtain copies of MPI Standards.

General Notes:

A product may be submitted for each MPI category. (Please note that only the original manufacturer may apply for listing of their product under a detailed performance category.)
The required technical data sheets, material safety data sheets and product label (see below) must be attached to the appropriate MPI form. SORRY, ENTIRE SPECIFICATION MANUALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED; INDIVIDUAL SHEETS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE MPI FORM.
MPI Forms: A master form has been provided for both Intended Use and Detailed Performance categories. This form must be duplicated, completed and signed by an authorized company technical officer for each category in which a product is being submitted.
MPI Forms - Explanation of Terms:
Listing Mfr.: Manufacturer or Submanufacturer
Label: Product line (if applicable)
Product Name: Name, as it appears on the label
Code: Product number, as it appears on the label
For a brief description of the product characteristics of the individual MPI categories and a listing of products which have been approved, refer to the MPI Approved Product List. For a price list and to order the MPI Product Standards.

Order MPI Products Standards

Intended Use Products:

Refer to General Notes
Complete and sign an Intended Use Application Form
Intended Use Application Form

Intended Use Application Form
for each product being submitted (Remember to indicate the MPI Category in the space provided)
Attach the product's technical data sheet, material safety data and product label sheet to the MPI form.

Evaluated Performance:

Refer to General Notes
Complete and sign an Evaluated Performance Application Form
Evaluated Performance Application Form

Evaluated Performance Application Form
for each product being submitted. (Remember to indicate the MPI Category number in the space provided.)
Attach the product's technical data sheet, material safety data sheet and product label to the MPI form.
Submit one quart/litre sample(s) of the product for MPI testing. Samples of untinted white are required.

Detailed Performance:

Refer to General Notes
Complete and sign an Detailed Performance Application Form
Detailed Performance Application Form

Detailed Performance Application Form
for each product being submitted. (Remember to indicate the MPI Category number in the space provided.)
Attach the product's technical data sheet, material safety data sheet and product label to the MPI form.
Submit one quart/litre sample(s) of the product for MPI testing. Samples of untinted white are required.

Notes:
All shipments of paint samples must have the lids secured by the use of can clips.
All shipments of samples must be accompanied by the MPI Customs Letter.
MPI Customs Letter

MPI Customs Letter

Contact Person:

One individual will receive all correspondence from MPI and will be responsible for distributing the information to all involved parties within the applicant's organization. Please print, complete and include with the listing application, the following information:
Name, Position/Title, Address, Phone, Fax, Email

Application Checklist:

Submitted all Intended Use applications (including MPI Intended Use Application Form,
Intended Use Application Form

Intended Use Application Form
Technical Data Sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets and Product Label
Submitted all Evaluated Performance applications (including MPI Detailed Performance Form,
Evaluated Performance Application Form

Evaluated Performance Application Form
Technical Data Sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets, Test Samples and Product Label
Submitted all Detailed Performance applications (including MPI Detailed Performance Form,
Detailed Performance Application Form

Detailed Performance Application Form
Technical Data Sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets, Test Samples and Product Label
Submitted Contact Person information
Completed and submitted Manufacturer Survey
Manufacturer Survey

Manufacturer Survey
Have made copies of all submittals for your own records

These procedures, the order form for product specifications, application forms, the manufacturer survey and the customs letter are downloadable in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat formats here. The links above point directly to the Adobe Acrobat versions of the documents.

Please contact Mr. Bob Welch, MPI's Technical Director at 1-888-674-8937 (toll-free) or Email bob.welch@mpi.net to inquire about current listing costs or to have any technical questions or concerns answered.

Please address any questions, correspondence or shipments to:

Mr. Bob Welch, Technical Director / Anoush Alipour, MPI Senior Chemist
Master Painters Institute
2800 Ingleton Ave.
Burnaby, BC, V5C 6G7