Latex paint may be used in the decoration process, but it can't be moved in immediately after painting, because latex paint contains formaldehyde, which will cause different degrees of harm to our human body. Although latex paint is not a necessity for decoration, many people will choose to brush latex paint for the beauty of indoor walls, but it is also a decoration "killer" carrying formaldehyde, which needs to be used with caution.
What is the function of latex paint?
The main function of latex paint is decoration. After the latex paint is painted on the wall, it glows with gorgeous colors, smooth and delicate texture and subtle and elegant luster, making the wall beautiful and more ornamental. The decorative function of latex paint mainly comes from its water resistance and color retention. The decorative performance of latex paint depends largely on emulsion, which is the film-forming substance of latex paint and is formed by emulsion polymerization of monomer under the action of emulsifier. It is milky white, and the decorative effect of latex paint is different with different emulsion components. Similarly, the more beautiful the back, the higher the price, the more formaldehyde it contains, and the greater the safety hazard.
Contaminants contained in latex paint:
Latex paint can beautify the wall, and it should be attached to the wall. Glued ingredients naturally contain formaldehyde, including harmful benzene series, but brand latex paint contains few benzene series, but the benzene in it is easy to volatilize. After the latex paint dries on the wall, the benzene series in the latex paint will almost evaporate, so the harmful substance contained in the latex paint is mainly formaldehyde.
What harm does latex paint do to human body just after brushing?
The paint itself uses water as the dispersion medium and contains no organic solvent or only a small amount of organic solvent. Therefore, in the process of production and construction, there is no or almost no problem that the volatilization of organic solvents pollutes the environment and harms the human body, but it is the adhesive that harms the human body and the environment, and formaldehyde in it is also very harmful to the human body: it has a certain stimulating effect on the human body, irritating the eyes, nose and skin. Eyes, nose and throat may sting, and so may the respiratory tract. In severe cases, it will cause loss of appetite, backache and leg weakness, nausea and vomiting, asthma and even pulmonary edema. In the face of substances containing formaldehyde, try to avoid contact. Beautiful decoration is not the main purpose, healthy life is the first purpose.
Although the formaldehyde content in latex paint is very small, we still need to pay great attention to it. The source of indoor formaldehyde is not only latex paint, but also many other decoration materials. The total amount of formaldehyde released by them is not a small value. It is recommended to stay after the treatment, and you can't be impatient.