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The main disadvantage of LBP (lead-based paint) is the health hazards associated with exposure. Thus, in the U.S. LBP was banned by the EPA from residential housing and child-occupied facilities in 1978. LBP, especially in high friction areas (door jams, window sills, etc.), is broken down into dust which tends to settle in areas easily accessible to small children who can inhale it or ingest it through hand to mouth action.
Long and short term exposures to LBP may lead to a number of documented ailments, however exposure in children can have the most profound effects. Lead has been shown to effect neural development (among many other things) and at even relatively low levels of exposure will retard normal brain growth and permanently decrease IQ.
Check www.leadsafeamerica.org and www.epa.gov/lead for more information.
LBP can be removed safely without fumes and with minimal dust generation using a Speedheater™ Infrared Paint Remover. High heat guns and heat plates generate the toxic fumes. IR low heat does not. Check www.eco-strip.com
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What kinds of wall paint are the least allergenic?
There are oil based wall paints. These paints should be less allergetic than latex based paints.
How do you paint with alkyd?
In the past oil paints referred to either petroleum based paints or linseed based paints. Today in the USA petroleum based paints are no longer sold and it is difficult to find linseed based paints though they do exist with a small proportion of linseed oil. Alkyd paints are made with synthetic oil and are readily available and have come to be known as "oil" paint.
Are oil-based paints for house exteriors against the law?
It depends on where you live. States in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, DC, New York, and a small portion of Virgina, along with California, Ohio and Illinois don't allow the sale of oil based paints. Other than that, most states allow the use of oil based house paints. Check your local regulations to be sure that oil based paints are in your area. Paint companies are working on improving water based alternatives to take the place of oil based paints. In fact, Acrylic latex paints have outperformed their oil based counterparts in exterior applications for years.
What kind of artist paints large artworks directly onto walls or ceilings?
A muralist or mural artist paints large artwork scenes directly onto walls or ceilings and may use techniques such as fresco. Water based paints, oil based paints, and acrylic paints are commonly used to create large works of art.
Are water based paints flammable?
No, there are no chemicals in water borne latex paint that will catch fire, no matter how hard you might try.
What are some positive effects of lead based paints?
Very durable.
Is paint toxic to hamsters?
Yes. Both lead-based and zinc-based paints are toxic to hamsters.
What paints are not lead based?
It depends on the country you are in. In the US, no architectural coatings sold since 1974 contains lead.
What paints are lead free?
All house paints sold in the United States and Canada are lead free. The only paints that contain lead are used in industrial applications and are should not be available for purchase to the general public. Lead is used in some artist oil whites, however, this is rare and the artist who uses them has to pay a premium to acquire them . Lead is not used in water based paints.
Are all paints lead free?
No, all paints are not lead free. In fact, there are only a few companies who manufacture lead free paints. Majority of the companies have some if not excessive amount of lead in their paints.
What kind of paint do you apply after removal of lead paints?
A thick, oil based primer, like Kilz.
What has the author Michael K Snyder written?
Michael K. Snyder has written: 'Removal of lead-based bridge paints' -- subject(s): Bridges, Lead based paint, Maintenance and repair, Removal
Is it okay to paint wooden toys for your hedgehog in its cage?
Yes and no depending on the type of paint you use paints such as oil based ,acrylic ,latex and lead paints should not be used. safe paints such as milk paint or even food coloring are safe.
What kinds of wall paint are the least allergenic?
There are oil based wall paints. These paints should be less allergetic than latex based paints.
Which colour paint contains the maximum amount of lead?
No modern paints contain lead. A number of colours of paint contained lead compounds, including red yellow and white paints. The compositions of the paints varied from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Which colour paint contains maximum amount of lead?
No modern paints contain lead. A number of colours of paint contained lead compounds, including red yellow and white paints. The compositions of the paints varied from manufacturer to manufacturer.
What is based oil?
paints based on oil
