Paints - oil type
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Definition Overdose of oil-type paints is poisoning from swallowing oil-based paint. 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 toxicity if consumed in sufficient quantities. Where Found Various oil-based paints
Review Date: 05/10/2005  advertisement
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