Health problems caused by dust and oilbase polyurethane

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Problems With Ordinary Floor Refinishing
Having your wood floors refinished can expose you and your family to large amounts of dust, terrible odors, and toxic chemicals. Your home can be unhealthy for months afterward. The finish materials most commonly used in Connecticut have been banned in many states due to health, and environmental concerns.


DUST
Ordinary sanding equipment produces tremendous amounts of dust that can spread throughout the entire house. So called curtain walls, or plastic over doorways offers little protection.
The National Institutes for Health have determined that sanding with ordinary equipment can expose your family to dangerous levels of lead, heavy metals, and other toxic chemicals. more information
The dust from many species of wood is a carcinogen, and can trigger dangerous allergic reactions. more information
Dust from refinishing can linger for months and continue to pose health risks.
Inhaling fine - INVISIBLE - wood dust can develop into respiratory illnesses as well as aggravate existing health conditions. more information




CAUTION: Most companies claiming to be "dust free" use outdated equipment connected to an ordinary vacuum cleaner. This so-called "dust free"equipment does little to reduce dust, and can increase the amount of dangerous fine dust in the air.

FINISHES

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection warns against using oil based floor finishes due to health risks.
View the D.E.P. bulletin.

Chemicals found in many finishes have been linked to cancer, respiratory conditions, allergic reactions, reproductive disorders, and other serious health issues.

Fumes given off by flammable finish materials have caused fires and explosions, resulting in property loss and death. more information

Many states have outlawed the use of Oil-base polyurethanes, because of the severe health risks they pose, & because they contribute to air pollution. more information

Dangerous fumes are released into homes for about a month after oil based finishes are applied.

The amount of pollution-causing solvents ( Volatile Organic Compounds (V.O.C's) contained in waterborne polyurethanes varies greatly by brand.

Many waterborne polyurethanes contain chemicals that have been linked to cancer, and other diseases.

Some finishes contain formaldehyde.

Very few manufacturers seem to have made a real commitment to producing high quality water-borne finishes that are genuinely health conscious and environmentally responsible.