![]() ![]() Many counties recommend letting water-based paint dry out, then discarding the cans with household trash. Safely disposing of left-over paint depends on where you live. If pregnant women paint, they should be sure the area has lots of ventilation: open doors and windows, and take frequent breaks. If possible, pregnant women shouldn't inhale paint fumes. ![]() There is no evidence that exposure to paint causes problems. ![]() Pregnant women sometimes have concerns about breathing in paint fumes. These paints can even be deadly if they are inhaled on purpose, or "huffed", to get high. This can happen in a poorly ventilated space or when large areas are being painted or stained. Breathing solvent paint fumes for too long can cause headaches, dizziness, and nausea. But the biggest concern is with inhaling the fumes into the lungs. Solvent-based paints can be more irritating than latex or oil-based paints on the skin or if swallowed. If fresh air doesn't help, take a warm shower and wash your hair. Any irritation should go away once you get into fresh air. This isn't a common problem with paint, though paint is thick and children rarely swallow much.Įven though fumes from latex and oil paints can irritate the eyes, nose and throat, they do not poison the body when used as directed. Mineral oil in the lungs can cause trouble breathing and pneumonia. There is a bigger problem, though: if someone swallows oil-based paint, and chokes on it, paint can get into the lungs. They can cause stomach upset if swallowed. Oil-based paints also can irritate the skin. Dry pieces of latex paint are not poisonous to swallow - but they can be a risk for choking. Swallowing latex paint does not poison the body, though. If swallowed, it can cause an upset stomach or even vomiting. Liquid latex paint can be mildly irritating to the skin and mouth. Latex paint is used most often because it dries quickly and can be cleaned up with soap and water. Other ingredients vary with the type of paint for example, some paints may contain an ingredient to prevent mold. Common VOCs include toluene, xylene, ethanol, and acetone, among many others. Solvent-based paints may use any number of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) as the liquid.Oil-based paints contain mineral oil as the primary liquid.Latex or acrylic latex paints use water as the primary liquid, though solvents may be present too.They all contain pigments (for color) and a liquid so that paint can be mixed and applied. There are a few types of paints for use indoors. Parents get alarmed when a child paints himself! If parents aren't watching, young children often put their hands into the paint or lick the paint brushes. Like other things around the home, children get into paint. Most paints used inside the home are water-based and are very safe to use. Painting is one of the most common home improvement projects. ![]()
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