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Painting Hazards and Chemical Safety by Shamel Jen Facundo is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Here are the key points about chemicals used in paint: - Paint contains pigments to set the color, binders to hold the pigment in place, extenders to improve adhesion and strengthen the film, and solvents or thinners to reduce thickness and ease application. - Common chemicals in paint include solvents, lead, and other toxic substances. Solvents are used as thinners and can be organic or water-based. Lead is sometimes used as a pigment. - Additives in paint include dispersants, silicones, thixotropic ag

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Shamel Jen Facundo

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