Different paint products such as epoxy urea-formaldehyde, latex, oil-based, etc. use different ingredients, so it is difficult to comment on the health effects of paint in general. However, health effects associated with the paint will be significantly diminished as the paint dries. The best thing that you can do is to create conditions inside your home which encourages a more rapid drying of the paint and ventilate the odors out of the house. In individuals who are exposed to high levels of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) for long periods of time, such as professional painters, there have been reports of damage to the liver, kidneys and nervous system. People with breathing problems and young children should be protected from paint fumes. The immediate symptoms that are sometimes experienced with exposure are eye irritation, nose and throat irritation, allergic skin reaction, nausea, headaches, dizziness, visual disorders, fatigue and memory impairment.
If you want colored walls in the future, it is recommended to choose a paint free from volatile organic compounds (VOC). These materials may contribute to the increase of greenhouse effect and global warming, may irritate the eye, nasal mucosa and may lead to respiratory disorders. You may use any of our air-cleansers to filter harmful material from the air.