createx paint still harmful?

[aznherb36]

I have a tube of createx water based non toxic paint. should I be wearing a mmask for it?

[z-man280]

nope, just dont eat it. well, i dont with mine, but i might not be normal to begin with:D

[tkcustoms]

The better question is, do you want plastic coated lungs? Just because it isn't solvent based doesn't mean that it belongs in your lungs.

[z-man280]

Yeah, all joking aside, even in a well-ventilated area, at least a mask is a good idea. i use the small disposable ones. sometimes, no, i dont use one, if i am doing shirts or something, i have so little over-spray that i dont use one, and many vendors you see in fairs, ect. dont wear one,..but mostly due to ventilation around them, and they are doing shirts, fabric that absorbs well.

[hijacker]

I've always wondered what my lungs look like after spraying a body with liquid mask! After a few bodies with that stuff I started wearing a mask.

[Sef Hafez]

Just to let you know, particle masks (the disposable ones) have no effect other thatn not getting spray on your teeth. It is mainly psycological, but there is no benefit to wearing one while painting... it is to keep particles out, not vapors.

[Barry_Scott]

the only type of mask which is approved and provides protection to the user are the activated charcoal type which have a 28 day usage period. As when painting you are more interested in proventing the chemicals entering the body rather than particals which are produced by machining material.

[Piggy89373]

All paints, regardless of type, are not intended for coating your lungs. Always wear a mask! Anytime you put paint particles in the air, if you're not wearing the right mask, they will find their way into your lungs. Since the great majority of paints out there are NOT biodegradable, your lungs don't know what to do with particulate that accumulates. So, it covers these particles with scar tissue. Scar tissue means less air in your lungs (not a good thing). Even in the mall painting t-shirts, you should be wearing a good quality mask. You might think the area is well ventilated, but you're still hunching over an area where you are introducing paint particles into the air in very close proximity to your face. Wear a mask. Don't be cheap about the mask you choose. The disposables filter out jack! If you're sanding something with a cheese grater, they might do something for you; otherwise, they're worthless. You only have two lungs and they need to last your entire life. Get a good respirator and keep a little longevity in your life.

[elgordox1]

For water-based paints a particle mask will work. For solvent-based paints you need a good mask made for organic vapors, and a flow-hood. It's better to be safe than sorry.

[PocketAce]

I never used maks before. Even when working with 1:1 cars or when painting my house!... Will I die :huh: ? No, really! :eek: You guys are scaring me with all this talk, "Paint coated lungs"And everything!

[Farwar]

For waterbased paints, it is wise to wear a mask of some sort. If you're spraying a large area, then there are a lot of floating paint particles that you are breathing in. For solvent-based paints, you are dumb for not wearing a respirator. The fumes can damage your nervous system and wreck your body if your overexposed to them.

Here is a site I found for the safety and hazzards. I believe it is mostly for solvent based paints. Whatever the case is, its always better to be safe then sorry.

http://www3.gov.ab.ca/hre/whs/publications/pdf/ch004.pdf#search=%22urethane%20paint%20hazards%22

[PocketAce]

For waterbased paints, it is wise to wear a mask of some sort. If you're spraying a large area, then there are a lot of floating paint particles that you are breathing in. For solvent-based paints, you are dumb for not wearing a respirator. The fumes can damage your nervous system and wreck your body if your overexposed to them.

Here is a site I found for the safety and hazzards. I believe it is mostly for solvent based paints. Whatever the case is, its always better to be safe then sorry.

http://www3.gov.ab.ca/hre/whs/publications/pdf/ch004.pdf#search=%22urethane%20paint%20hazards%22
I'm doomed. Next time, masks only!

[MrCrash]

I guess this is the end of pearlescent boogers :(