green living: What is Low VOC Paint and How is it Better for Me?
- 11/26/11 12:14 PM
Low VOC paint is a version of interior paint that has significantly reduced levels of VOCs, which means volatile organic compounds. It's pretty easy to guess that compounds that are volatile probably aren't very good for you. And they are not. Unfortunately, most of the paints on the market have a high level of them, and they can cause serious health problems.
Despite this, many people still paint their living rooms and nurseries with paints containing high levels of VOCs. The chemicals that are released can literally be deadly. Asthma, respiratory problems, and cancer have been linked to the 300 … (0 comments)
Low VOC paint is a version of interior paint that has significantly reduced levels of VOCs, which means volatile organic compounds. It's pretty easy to guess that compounds that are volatile probably aren't very good for you. And they are not. Unfortunately, most of the paints on the market have a high level of them, and they can cause serious health problems.
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