Oil-based paint poisoning
Definition
Oil-based paint poisoning occurs when large amounts of oil-based paint enter your stomach or lungs.
Alternative Names
Paint - oil based - poisoningPoisonous 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
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