When you paint, what kind of chemicals are released?

Answer by  rebecca0515 (434)

Depending upon what type of paint is used , various chemicals can be released. When you paint with acrylics for example , ammonia is released. Companies have endeavored to make their paints as safe and chemical free as possible for their customers.

Answer by  Kimm22 (130)

It's more dangerous if you're using an oil-based (or alky-based) paint than a water-based paint. Oil-based paints contain many petroleum distillate solvents that can be really dangerous if you're pregnant, so I'd avoid them. You certainly don't want to get a whiff of xylene, toluene, or mineral spirits by breathing in paint fumes.