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Reference summary — not medical advice or a personal risk estimate.

Oil-based paint

Traditional solvent-thinned paints; still common for trim, doors, and metal.

Also known as: alkyd paint, solvent paint

What this does NOT mean

Finding a factor documented in this product category does not establish that ordinary use of oil-based paint causes cancer. It means research — through regulatory testing, recall records, or IARC review — has found that chemical present in this category. Whether it matters for you depends on formulation, dose, frequency, and route of exposure.

What has been documented

  • Benzene
    IARC Group 1
    Contains · high confidence

    Present as solvent or contaminant in some oil-based paints and thinners.

    Evidence source: EPA CPDat

  • Formaldehyde
    IARC Group 1
    Contains · medium confidence

    Used in some paint preservatives and resins.

    Evidence source: EPA CPDat

How to read this page

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