Reference summary — not medical advice or a personal risk estimate.
Oil-based paint
Traditional solvent-thinned paints; still common for trim, doors, and metal.
Also known as: alkyd paint, solvent paint
IARC-classified factors documented in this product
- Contains · Source: EPA CPDat
Present as solvent or contaminant in some oil-based paints and thinners.
- Contains · Source: EPA CPDat
Used in some paint preservatives and resins.
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