Lung Cancer and Paint/Solvent Exposure

Paint and solvent exposure has been linked to serious health risks. Ordinary cans of house or spray paint are brimming with potentially toxic chemicals and chemical compounds, including pigments, extenders, binders, solvents, and additives, as well as alcohols, esters, glycol ethers, and ketones.

Paint and Solvent Exposure

Painters are frequently exposed to dangerous substances in paints and solvents - whether it be through inhalation or dermal contact - putting them at grave risk for developing lung cancer and other adverse health effects.

Additionally, paint factory workers, construction painters, and furniture finishers face increased paint and solvent exposure and related health risks. Paint factory workers are exposed to dangerous chemicals found in the paint itself, construction painters inhale toxic dust and pyrolysis products, and furniture furnishers can breathe in significant amounts of formaldehyde. Workers in these high risk industries may also face exposure to titanium dioxide, chromium, iron compounds, and in some cases, asbestos.

Health Risks

Anyone who worked as a painter in any industry may be at risk of developing lung cancer as a result of exposure to toxic chemicals in many paints and solvents. If you are experiencing liver or kidney problems, contact dermatitis, bronchitis, shortness of breath, continual chest pains, or you are expectorating blood, it is imperative that you seek medical care as soon as possible. Additionally, it may be necessary to seek the advice of an attorney to help protect your legal rights.

Contact an Attorney

If you have suffered adverse health effects as a result of paint or solvent exposure, an experienced attorney can review your case and determine the appropriate actions to take. Use LawyerShop’s legal directory to find a lawyer in your area.