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6 separate gallon of paint thatve been closed using hammer,stored in cabinet in room adjacent to my bedroom.5.5 wks pregnant.could there still be small fumes escaping & causing my baby harm?some been there yrs, others 1 yr, used for touchups this yr?
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Missing info: Most commonly used paints around the home are now water based latex instead of oil based. Off gassing of latex paints is not a significant issue for pregnant women. If the paints are latex I would not worry about the cited exposure.
Answered 12/7/2020
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