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Chemical cocktails
The chemicals in ordinary paints can contaminate the environment. For each ton of paint produced, the resulting waste can be anything up to 30 tons. This waste can be toxic and doesn?t degrade naturally. Emulsions produce less waste than gloss or varnish, but can still cause damage.(2)
Vinyl acetate binders, which may be found in conventional vinyl emulsion paints, can damage lungs, liver and blood, are skin irritants and possible carcinogens.(5) Vinyl binders also become statically charged and cause painted surfaces to attract dust, which can be a problem for allergy sufferers.(5)
In 1989, the World Health Organisation?s International Agency for Research on Cancer found that professional painters and decorators faced a 40% increased chance of contracting cancer, and went so far as to classify painting and decorating as a ?carcinogenic? activity by definition. In Denmark, ?Painter?s Dementia? or ?Solvent Dementia? is a recognised industrial disease caused by excessive exposure to solvents and other chemicals.(5) Although home DIY enthusiasts are clearly at less risk, the study nevertheless raises legitimate concerns about the use of toxic chemicals in the home.
According to Construction Resources, studies have shown that the indoor environment is now up to ten times more polluted than the external environment. The use of synthetic paints is said to contribute to Sick Building Syndrome.(5)