Title: The Top 5 Harmful Toxins in Air
Headings: The Top 5 Harmful Toxins in Air
The Top 5 Harmful Toxins in Air
Top 5 Toxins From Indoor Air
1. Tobacco Smoke
2. Paint Fumes
3. Micro-Organisms
4. Pet Dander
5. Mold & Mildew

Content: 2. Paint Fumes
The dangers of lead and mercury added to paints have been assessed and addressed by eliminating them from paint formulas. Some paints on the market give off fumes called Volatile Organic Compounds which is unsafe for inhaling. Even with a high vapor pressure causing it to dissipate quickly, there are times when it is inhaled. Over time, the buildup of these VOC’s causes toxins to build up in the body which can lead to headaches, loss of coordination, liver damage and other disorders. You should know that there is a danger to breathing in these fumes even outdoors. However, the greater threat is indoors, which is why many paints come with the warning that you should use them only in well ventilated areas. An even better solution is to buy paints that do not contain these compounds. Know too that the fumes don't come only from some paints. The EPA has a long list of common products that emit these harmful fumes, such as, minerals, varnishes, enamels, lacquers, stains, latex, and water colors.