Title: Paint Side Effects: Fumes From Toxic VOCs | Health Side Effects
Headings: Paint Side Effects: Avoiding Toxic Fumes From VOCs
Paint Side Effects: Avoiding Toxic Fumes From VOCs
Building Materials:
Home and Personal Care Products:

Content: Paint Side Effects: Fumes From Toxic VOCs | Health Side Effects
Paint Side Effects: Avoiding Toxic Fumes From VOCs
February 10, 2020 Hill Fox Technology Health 0
What are the health dangers that you should be aware of when you are painting your house? Well, there are short term or temporary paint side effects which will eventually disappear. However, there are long term side effects from paint fume exposure and inhalation which could have a more damaging impact to your health. First, here are the short term side effects: Irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, lungs
Burns to the skin and eyes
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Visual disturbances
Headaches
Loss of coordination
Nausea
Lightheadedness
Dizziness
Allergic skin reaction
Fatigue
Memory impairment
Irritation contact dermatitis
Respiratory tract irritation
Shortness of breath
Influenza-like symptoms
Tightness of the chest
Long-term side effects could be any of the following: Liver damage
Kidney damage
Central nervous system damage
Certain types of cancer
Asthma
Allergic contact dermatitis
Lung cancer or abnormal reduction in lung function
“Painter’s syndrome” which is prolonged inhalation of paints and solvents resulting in brain damage, damage to the reproductive system, and kidney or liver damage
Cancer
Sensitisation of respiratory systems (i.e., it becomes abnormally sensitive to stimulus)
Emphysema
Central nervous system dysfunction
The toxic substances which causes the above health conditions are known as volatile organic compounds or VOCs. It is worth noting that VOCs are found not only in paints but in other building materials such as varnish and vinyl floors as well as in home and personal care products such as air fresheners and moth balls. Here’s a list of items, courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Health, where VOCs may come from: