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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]17:34 again.

It is true that you have to be VERY careful of the"low-VOC" labels out there. However, low-VOC Ben Moore's Aura was an acceptable choice for us.

To 21:02, saying "I am fine and we have painted for years with oil-base" is an idiotic comment. 
We are talking heightened long-term risk for cancer, particularly for the baby! You could develop cancer many years from now, partly caused by your increased exposure to toxic paint solvents. The baby's risk would be even graver, since exposure to carcinogens during infancy multiplies cancer risk. This is why we need more science education at the high school level.[/quote]

Not the poster you are responding to and I do actually agree that it's silly to make that comment when the effects could crop up years and years from now.  I'm the poster who just stripped and painted my cabinets and I too researched it and spoke with my doctor first.  It does seem that low VOC should be fine.  Mind you I wore gloves and did most of my painting outside.  But of course had to paint cabinet frames inside.  I was amazed that there was absolutely no odor.  None.  And of course I do understand that does not mean it's not off-gassing to some degree.  But you do seem to be very overwrought about this and seem to be over analyzing to a point of really causing yourself distress that is above and beyond.  Unfortunately we cannot avoid every single chemical out there in the world.  But it does sound like you are doing everything you can to avoid them.  So by that alone you are already giving your child a great start.  [/quote]

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