Oil-based paint poisoning
Alternate Names : Paint - oil based - poisoning
Definition
Oil-based paint poisoning occurs when large amounts of oil-based paint get into your stomach or lungs. It may also occur if the poison gets into your eyes or touches your skin. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous Ingredient
Hydrocarbons are the primary poisonous ingredient in oil paints. Some oil paints have heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cobalt, and barium added as pigment. These heavy metals can cause additional poisoning if swallowed in large amounts.
Where Found
Various oil-based paints
Symptoms & Signs
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Blurred or decreased vision
- Difficulty swallowing
- Eye and nose irritation (burning, tearing, redness, or runny nose)
- Heart
- Lungs
- Cough
- Shallow breathing -- may also be rapid, slow, or painful
- Nervous system
- Skin
- Blisters
- Burning feeling
- Itchiness
- Numbness or tingling
- Stomach and intestines
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