Radio Taiwan International
Date: 22 September, 2020
By: Paula Chao

Paint used for oil painting might cause lead poisoning[/caption] Oil painters beware! Those who have come into contact with the chemicals used in oil painting on a long term basis could be susceptible to lead poisoning. That’s after a female oil painter was found having a high level of lead in her body.

Oil paintings are built with various layers. But since the paint used contains lead white, zinc white, and titanium dioxide, the chemicals could pose a health hazard if used over a long time. It could also be dangerous if paint gets stuck in one’s fingernails.

Recently a female oil painter was diagnosed with a high level of lead, after complaining about abdominal pain and a headache.    [FULL  STORY]