I have a sufficient charcoal/hepa filter air purifier,I don't mix my own paint I don't use turps or other thinners (I do use liquin) my colors of concern are the cobalts and cadmiums.Will wearing latex gloves and washing up well, not eating or drinking in the studio etc be enough?
In extreme cases of exposure what are the risks for unborn babe?
I am very early on in pregnancy, although art income is my primary source, I will stop painting while pregnant if it is just not safe.
I stopped painting with my first child, even after a blood tox. said there were no levels of lead or other heavy metals.
I am doing my own research but would love to check it against all of your imput and get as many oppinions as I can. ILOVE PAINTING, but I love my babies more!!
2007-01-12 07:15:25 · 4 answers · asked by someone 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
I spoke with a chemist regarding paint toxins, and he claims you have to ingest (that is EAT) HUGE quantities of paint in order for it to enter your bloodstream. Pigments in paints are encapsulated in the oil (or polymer emulsion in acrylics) and this makes the molecules so large they cannot be absorbed through your skin and cannot become airborne unless you are sanding dry paint and breathing the dust.
If you're overly concerned, yes wear surgical gloves, never eat, drink or smoke while you're painting (to keep it out of your mouth) and maybe put away your cadmiums, manganeses and cobalts for now, replacing them with synthetic pigments.
I would think that heavy metals are so large they do not cross the placenta... I could be wrong, so just play it safe. I know a few folks who are suffering from heavy-metal poisoning (not from painting but from years in the dental and industrial sectors) and their central nervous system and immune systems are shot... for life.
Painting is much safer than so many other occupations - don't stop having fun!
2007-01-12 18:15:10 · answer #1 · answered by joyfulpaints 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the fumes from those paints are still toxic and can enter the body through the eyes and lungs...yet no matter how careful we are these things still sometimes go haywire...but you could use acrylics for the term, they act alot like oils.
and you know people have been painting for a very long time, and women have been giving birth for a very long time...you may reap more benefit from your oil painting than any harm you may be doing...what does your doctor say anyway.
2007-01-12 07:27:58 · answer #2 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im 38 weeks pregnant i painted the abode for the period of weeks 20 and 22. It made me very ill. in case you sense you've the capacity bypass for it, because you wont have a lot time later. only placed on a mask Congrats on the toddler
2016-10-30 22:40:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try waterbased oil paints you only need water to clean brushes etc etc
2007-01-13 00:54:12 · answer #4 · answered by cheers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋