What is V.O.C in paint and how does it posses health risk? Kara Painting Toronto

April 28, 2010 - PRLog -- So all this fuzz about V.O.C , what is it exactly? Well V.O.C stands for Volatile Organic Compound it is well known to be one of the top five health risks according to EPA. There are many products today that will contain V.O.C for example paint varnishes, solvents, even oil based paint it self can contain V.O.C. The common symptoms of exposure to V.O.C include eye irritation, respiratory constrictions, asthma attacks, even dizziness. Prolonged exposure has been linked to other more serious diseases such as kidney failure, liver disease even cancer.  A deeper look into the definition of V.O.C are the organic solvents used in standard paint formulations which is the carrier for paint pigment. Some of the common V.O.C used in paint as formaldehyde and benzene. Since the discovery of V.O.C in paint products there are now alternative interior paints available that contains very low amount of V.O.C sometimes no V.O.C all together.

If you must use a V.O.C intense product such as varnish, or solvent, you should always wear a mask, as well as eye protection. The best way to avoid any sickness that may be caused by V.O.C is to hire a painting professional. With their experience and expertise a professional painter can be the perfect alternative for anyone who maybe vulnerable for any V.O.C exposure.  Professional contractors are “safety conscious,” and experienced to handle these situations.

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