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YES. Paint fumes contains VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) which causes health related problems. Particularly glycol ether. Avoid painting the house. Considering low VOC paints might be an option.
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What is out-gassing of paint?
This is the fumes that paint and varnish give off when they are applied. As the paint cures, the fumes will go away. You can open up the area windows.
How long should paint fumes last?
Paint fumes should last 2-3 days at most. If they persist put a fan in the room.
Is it ok to breath auto paint fumes while pregnant?
It is a bad idea. You are not supposed to breath any paint fumes. Whether you are pregnant or not. It is worse to do so when you are pregnant.
Can paint fumes make a baby sick?
While paint fumes should not make a baby horribly ill, I would not recommend having a baby inhale paint fumes for a long period of time. In adults, paint fumes are known to cause headaches by irritating the nose and throat nerves. So I would suggest, if you have painted and cannot avoid having the baby around paint fumes, to open a window or put a fan in the room to help air out the space. for more information: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/paint/msg0110170323994.html
Do water based paint spray areas require explosion proof fixtures?
No, they do not. No explosive fumes are produced.
What may give off fumes that cause health problems?
Cigarettes give off fumes that may harm the health. Automobiles also give off harmful fumes. Some common household products, such as paint also give off harmful fumes.
What is out-gassing of paint?
This is the fumes that paint and varnish give off when they are applied. As the paint cures, the fumes will go away. You can open up the area windows.
What are the dangers of a two-year-old inhaling latex paint fumes?
If you mean latex paint, none. Latex is a water based paint and has no toxic fumes.
Why should you have good ventilation when you paint?
You should have good ventilation when you paint because paint fumes can be dangerous. Inhaling paint fumes can lead to headaches, dizziness and even a loss of unconsciousness.
Are Latex paint fumes danger to baby?
Paint fumes are dangerous to anyone, but since 'latex' is a water-based paint, there is less likely to be dangerous fumes. Still, you should never paint with a baby in close proximity. Is it possible that my daughter who was 8 weeks pregnant and painting the house they were selling could have had inhaled the fumes of the paint resulting in a damaged foetus resulting in a spontaneous abortion.
Does paint fumes cause any damage to an aortic valve replacement patient?
Paint fumes (depending on what kind) can cause damage to any human. Its often a good idea to refrain from breathing in paint fumes whether or not you have an aortic valve replacement. Paint fumes when inhaled can cause damage to and kill brain cells (which you have a limited supply of).
How long should paint fumes last?
Paint fumes should last 2-3 days at most. If they persist put a fan in the room.
Is a company liable for not using a paint filtration system correctly or properly ventalating industrial paint fumes forcing employees to breathe in the fumes?
You would have to research the applicable safety regulations promulgated by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) for this type of industrial operation. They could be fined for violating any applicable rules governing the use of paint spraying equipment.
Does milk neutralize paint fumes in a persons lunges?
no
Will gas fumes harm vehicle paint?
yes
Is it okay for hedgehogs to breathe in paint fumes?
No it is not a good thing to do!
What helps you when you are sick from paint fumes?
Fresh air!!! and water.
