Fresh Latex Paint (VOCs)
Newly painted interior walls off-gassing solvents.
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 81.6Chemical hazard 4 × 4.6−18.4
- 71.4Everyday exposure 3 × 3.4−10.2
- 66Persistence 2 × 2.6−5.2, then rounded to 66
- LowThe band66 sits in 60–79.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 4/10 | unsourced input |
| Everyday exposure | 3/10 |
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| Persistence | 2/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
Conventional paint releases volatile organic compounds for days to weeks after application. Zero-VOC formulas plus ventilation dramatically cut what you breathe.
Evidence strength: strong
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