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Is oil based paint bad for pregnant woman?

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Yes: Oil-based paints contain aromatic hydrocarbons, such as benzene or toluene. Maternal exposure to inhalants or toluene may result in fetal cleft lip or palate, micrognathia, microcephaly, growth deficiency, or developmental delay.

Dr Bowen and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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