Title: The Hazards of Spray Paint Fumes - Sentry Air Systems, Inc.
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The Hazards of Spray Paint Fumes
Everyone knows that the inhalation of spray paint fumes has negative effects on your health, but just how hazardous are they?
What is in Spray Paint?
Spray Paint Ingredients
Spray Paint Health Effects
Spray Paint Exposure Reduction Methods
1. Make a habit of reading warning labels
2. Wear Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3. Use appropriate spray enclosures and fume extractors when working
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The Hazards of Spray Paint Fumes
Posted April 24, 2013 by sentryair
Everyone knows that the inhalation of spray paint fumes has negative effects on your health, but just how hazardous are they? What is in Spray Paint? Many standard professional-grade spray paints contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). VOCs are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids and include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. VOCs are emitted by a wide array of products including paints, lacquers and paint strippers. [ 1]
Click here to see EPA’s complete list of VOCs. Spray Paint Ingredients
Each brand can differ but some of the common spray paint ingredients include: • Acetone
• Liquefied Petroleum Gas
• Xylene
• n-Butyl Acetate
• Methyl Ethyl Ketone
• Propylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
• Ethylbenzene
• Magnesium Silicate
• Carbon Black
The most common VOCs found in spray paints include Acetone, Xylene and Toluene. The below chart outlines exposure limits, symptoms and organs affected by these VOCs. [ 2]
VOC
Exposure Limits
Symptoms
Organs Affected
Acetone
NIOSH REL: