Title: Painting and Drawing | Office of Environmental Health and Safety
Headings: Painting and Drawing
Painting and Drawing
Introduction
Chemical Safety Basics
Pigments
Pigments vs. Hues
Hazards
Precautions
Water-Based Paints
Hazards
Precautions
Non Water-Based Paints
Hazards
Precautions
Airbrush, Spray Cans, and Spray Guns
Hazards
Precautions
Dry Drawing Media
Hazards
Precautions
Liquid Drawing Media
Hazards
Precautions
Staff

Content: Painting and Drawing | Office of Environmental Health and Safety
Painting and Drawing
‹ Common Safety Concerns up Ceramics ›
Chemical Safety Basics
Pigments
Water-Based Paints
Non Water-Based Paints
Airbrush, Spray Cans and Spray Guns
Dry Drawing Media
Liquid Drawing Media
Introduction
The health hazards associated with painting and drawing have been known since Ramazzini described such illnesses in 1713. Working safely can involve changes in how you select your art materials and how you handle them. NOTE: For turpentine and thinners, use the pre-labeled mason jars supplied by Visual Arts. (link is external)
Keep containers sealed or covered with foil when not in use. Do not use food or beverage containers. Chemical Safety Basics
Read the label. Be sure you understand what you are working with and the associated hazards. When transferring thinners and other chemicals from the original stock container to a new container: Do not use drink containers.