Is silver powder poisonous?

Silver powder is somewhat toxic. In daily life, silver powder is widely used, generally in paint. People in cities use silver powder to paint radiators. In rural areas, people use silver powder to paint the doors. After painting, the doors will be brighter and less likely to rust. In daily life, how we can reduce the harm caused by silver powder to our body has become our key consideration.

Is the silver powder in radiators toxic?

The silver powder in the radiator is toxic and can cause certain harm to the body. Nowadays, new radiators do not use silver powder, but it is widely used in many old radiators and is still used by some families.

Silver powder main ingredients

The main component of silver paint is not real silver, but aluminum. It is composed of volatile chemical solvents such as alcohol and benzene. Silver powder paint is generally used on cast iron radiators.

The harm of silver powder to human body

Silver powder is very harmful to people, especially pregnant women and infants. Long-term inhalation of air containing silver powder can cause great damage to the lungs and nerves. In severe cases it may cause cancer, but the chance is relatively small so you don’t need to worry too much. I just want to remind everyone to stay away from silver powder on radiators.

Generally, silver powder will remain on the radiator for a long time after being painted, and it usually takes a month to evaporate completely. Some silver powder paints may take several months to evaporate completely. Do not use the radiator for one month after painting with silver powder paint, so it is recommended to choose the non-heating period when painting with silver powder paint.

How to remove silver powder

1. Wipe with thinner

This thinner is the thinner for wood decoration paint and can be bought in general decoration hardware stores. The cleaning efficiency is relatively high, but the use of thinners has certain hazards. If the silver powder is stuck to the skin, the use of thinners will affect your health. Alcohol can also be used, but alcohol evaporates quickly and is not as effective as diluent.

2. Use laundry detergent

Add some washing powder to the water to make washing powder water. Soak the place where the silver powder is stained with washing powder water, and then scrape it off with a scraper.