Title: Paint Is One of the Most Common Yet Hazardous Substances in Your Home
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Content: Under federal regulations, household hazardous waste is specifically exempted from hazardous waste regulations under RCRA. However, potentially hazardous household waste should be handled responsibly. Solvent-based paints require special handling for disposal because they may be flammable and exhibit a hazardous waste characteristic. Most latex paints do not meet the federal definition of a hazardous waste. However, latex paint containing mercury biocides may fail the toxicity test and should be handled responsibly. Interior latex generally has low toxicity; exterior latex may still contain mercury-containing biocides. Any latex may contain mercury-containing biocides if manufactured before 1991. Some states do consider latex paint a hazardous waste. Toxic Metals in Paint
Mercury (phenyl mercuric acetate) has been used as a biocide in paint, but was banned from use in interior latex paint in 1991 and voluntarily withdrawn from exterior latex in 1991. (