What are the hazards of latex paint to the human body?

The so-called latex paint is actually latex paint. I believe everyone is familiar with such latex paint. For example, in interior decoration, latex paint is an indispensable item. There are many types of latex paint on the market. If you need to use it, you must buy regular and qualified products. You must not save money at this time. So what effects will frequent contact with latex paint have on the human body?

Harm of latex paint to human body:

Latex paint is the most commonly chosen wall decoration by homeowners nowadays. It is easy to apply, has strong covering power, and comes in a variety of colors. It is favored by consumers because of these advantages. However, as a chemical product, like other paints, many consumers worry that it may be toxic. Is latex paint toxic? Today, I will share with you some knowledge about whether latex paint is toxic and what harm latex paint can do to the human body.

Is latex paint toxic?

1. Judging from the raw materials of latex paint, regular latex paint of good quality generally uses water as the paint solvent and basically does not contain substances harmful to the human body. Some paints of lower quality use chemical raw materials such as polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl formal as raw materials, which contain large amounts of free formaldehyde and are extremely harmful to the human body.

2. Judging from the smell, whether they have a smell or not, they are actually toxic. It’s just that the latex paint with a smell has some fragrance added. In fact, the pollution caused by latex paint in home decoration is not very serious. The water-soluble floating paints on the market evaporate quickly, and can basically evaporate 70% of formaldehyde pollution in the first three days. Therefore, for houses painted with latex paint, ventilation should be improved, and it is best to ventilate the house for one to two months before moving in.

What are the hazards of latex paint to the human body

1. Latex paint contains formaldehyde, which is a colorless, water-soluble, irritating gas. The harm of formaldehyde to the human body has a long incubation period and is very hidden. Formaldehyde can irritate the throat and eyes, cause skin allergies, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Long-term absorption of formaldehyde may even cause more serious diseases such as asthma and cancer.

2. Latex paint contains harmful substances such as chloroform, benzene, dichloromethane, toluene, etc., which can cause users to feel dizzy, nauseous, chest tightness, headache, fatigue, confusion, etc., and will affect the work and study of the residents. Latex paint contains heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, which are harmful to the nervous system, cardiovascular system, and genetics.

3. Latex paint contains TVOC volatile organic compounds, which can cause people to lose their memory and even cause cancer. If pregnant women stay in an environment with excessive TVOC content for a long time, it will be extremely harmful to the health and development of the baby in the belly, and may even cause congenital defects in the fetus.