[Islandbound53]

As a painter and a lover of the outdoors, i constantly stop and think to myself what is the effect of all this? I know with latex paints the damage being done is much less than oil paints but washing brushes, paint cans, stains, ect ect. Does anyone have any idea how hazardous the stuff we work with really is.

 

[timhag]

Islandbound, This site should explain much of what you are looking for.http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cach...t+environment+effect&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=us

Tim

 

[porkchop]

You can look up the chemicals on services like "toxnet" and it will give you the info on specific chemicals. If you are thinking about switching to a eco friendly version check out greenmakersupply.com they are the green version of HD.

 

[Wolverine]

As a painter and a lover of the outdoors, i constantly stop and think to myself what is the effect of all this? I know with latex paints the damage being done is much less than oil paints but washing brushes, paint cans, stains, ect ect. Does anyone have any idea how hazardous the stuff we work with really is.

YES! But it's not like latex is safe. It is expected that a prime ingredient NMP will be officially labeled as toxic this year. Paint manufacturers are working to get rid of NMP in their latex paints.

http://ecb.jrc.it/classlab/4702a06_IND_1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone.doc

There's some food for thought... BUT... None of you guys ever breath latex paint fumes... right? You all wear respirators...

 

[Tmrrptr]

I haven't a clue what the latent effects may be, but presume they'll deep 6 me one day... I knew construction was hard work before I was in it to earn a living. Everything has consequences.
r

 

[Joewho]

Sorry, I'll start a new thred for this one.

 

[Workaholic]

We work with toxicity, the best thing to do would be to take safe precautions, and dispose of all toxins with state and manufactures guide lines.

 

[Tmrrptr]

Yes!

We work with toxicity, the best thing to do would be to take safe precautions, and dispose of all toxins with state and manufactures guide lines.

Absolutely!
NOT a good thing to get tagged for violation of the rules.
r

 

[lamimiette]

unfortunately I am not convinced that low VOC necessarily means less toxic.
I would rather use a home made oil paint with turpentine and linseed oil than a latex paint loaded with fungicides, stabilisers, anti foam agents, what have you. Also we have to understand that these resins are fundamentally not soluble in water and most of the paints that are on shelves are not really water based. they are emulsions of solvent and water so there is a significant amount of solvents in the paint however water based they are claiming they are. Let's put it this way: they are water washable.
Myriam

 

[KeirK]

Low VOC does not mean less toxic.
Carcinogens are not necessarily VOC's.
Over 23M Tons of VOC's are emmited every day from Architectural coatings.
It takes over 2 years for Toxins to stop off-gassing. 50% in the first year, so in year 2 after you have painted your still breathing it!