Is propylene harmful to the human body?

We often hear about propylene, but is propylene harmful to the human body? What everyone is most familiar with is probably the acrylic substance contained in the paint, which is a new type of painting material mixed with chemical synthetic latex and color, but this substance is harmful to the human body. If you are exposed to propylene for a long time, it will cause damage to various organs, and some people will develop skin allergies, which may lead to complications from other diseases.

Is acrylic paint toxic?

Acrylic paint is a new type of painting pigment made by mixing a chemical synthetic latex (including acrylate, methacrylate, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, thickener, filler, etc.) with color particles.

The acrylic acid in acrylic paint is highly irritating to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. It is irritating to the respiratory tract and inhalation of high concentrations may cause pulmonary edema. It has an anesthetic effect. Direct contact with eyes may cause burns. It has obvious irritating and sensitizing effects on the skin. Oral administration strongly irritates the mouth and digestive tract and may cause dizziness, difficulty breathing, and nervousness.

Methacrylic acid in acrylic paint is a chemical additive with a pungent odor. It is mainly used in organic synthesis and polymer preparation.

. Irritating to nose and throat; exposure to high concentrations may cause lung changes. Irritating to skin, may cause burns. Contact with eyes may cause burns and permanent damage. Long term use may cause damage to the lungs, liver, and kidneys. It is sensitizing to the skin. Once sensitized, even contact with extremely low levels of methacrylic acid can cause skin itching and rash.

The thickener in acrylic paint is a food additive, which is mainly used to improve and increase the viscosity of food, maintain the color, aroma, taste and stability of liquid food and jelly food, improve the physical properties of food, and make the food feel smooth and palatable. Thickeners can increase the viscosity of food or form gels, thereby changing the physical properties of food, giving the food a sticky and suitable taste, and also have the functions of emulsification, stabilization or suspension. There are currently 39 types of thickeners approved for use in China. Thickeners are hydrophilic polymer compounds, also known as hydrosols.

Fillers in acrylic paint are also called fillers or fillers. A solid substance added to a material to improve performance or reduce cost. Generally, organic, inorganic, metal or non-metal powders that are water-free, neutral, and do not have adverse effects on material components can be used as fillers.

To sum up, acrylic paint is more or less toxic, so people should avoid contact with it for too long.