How The Rest Of The Paint Is Harmless And Dispose Of It Properly


Some types of paint are considered hazardous waste so they require proper and safe disposal. These types can contain heavy metal (or extra harmful ingredients), they can be flammable and are not suitable for use again after long storage. Also some water based paints such as varnishes, stains, sealers etc. may contain hazardous ingredients such as mercury and so therefore are classified as chemical waste. Residential Paint Disposal is very necessary for our good health and environment. 

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The use of heavy metals in paint has raised concerns due to their toxicity at high levels of exposure and since they build up in the food chain.

Another injurious material that can be found in paints is lead. Lead is normally added to aid speed drying, boost durability, retain a fresh appearance, and resist moisture that causes oxidization. Paint with important lead content is still used in industry and by the military. For example, leaded paint is sometimes used to paint roadways and parking lot lines. Lead, a toxic metal, can damage nerve connections (especially in young children) and cause blood and brain disorders. Because of lead's low reactivity and solubility, lead poisoning usually only occurs in cases when it is dispersed, such as when sanding lead-based paint prior to repainting.

Primer paints containing Hexavalent chromium is still widely used for aerospace and automobile refinishing applications, too. Zinc chromate has been used as a pigment for artists' paint, known as zinc yellow or yellow 36. It is highly toxic and fortunately now rarely used.

Antifouling paints (or bottom paint) is used to protect the hulls of boats from fouling by marine organisms. Antifouling paint protects the surface from corrosion and prevents drag on the ship from any build-up of marine organisms. These have contained organotin compounds such as tributyltin, which are considered to be toxic chemicals with negative effects on humans and the environment. Tributyltin compounds are moderately to highly persistent organic pollutants that bioconcentrate up the marine predators' food chain. One common example is it leaching from marine paints into the aquatic environment, causing irreversible damage to the aquatic life. Tributyltin has also been linked to obesity in humans, as it triggers genes that cause the growth of fat cells.

The label of an oil-based one will say "oil-based" or "alkyd," or it will instruct you to clean brushes with mineral spirits or turpentine. Paints of this type are toxic and they can cause great damage to the environment (including humans and animals) if not disposed of properly.

Latex or water-based paint, on the other hand, is not consider hazardous waste and it can enjoy many reincarnations after its initial use. Latex or water-based are those that clean up with soap and water. They're very common for both interior and exterior painting. However, even this type needs to be proper disposed of or recycled. Specifically, it is not advisable to pour latex types into drains, onto the ground, or into creeks, streams or rivers. Disposing this way introduces contaminants into the air, soil and ground water that can eventually work their way into the food chain.

When considering how to dispose of large quantities of unused paint, always ask for professional advice. Any reputable hazardous waste disposal service will be able to assist you.

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