Rust-Oleum
Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Protective Enamel (Oil-Based)
Paint
45
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (6)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alkyd Resin (oil-based) | Avoid | Petroleum-derived oil-modified resin; releases significant VOCs (400 g/L) during curing |
| Anti-Skinning Agent (methyl ethyl ketoxime) | Caution | Prevents surface film in can; skin and respiratory irritant |
| Crystalline Silica (in pigment grind) | Avoid | Present in dry pigment form; inhalation carcinogen per IARC; respiratory hazard during sanding |
| Heavy Metal Drier Salts (cobalt, manganese) | Avoid | Metallic catalysts to accelerate drying; cobalt is a possible carcinogen |
| Mineral Spirits (petroleum distillate) | Avoid | Primary solvent; contains toluene, xylene, and other aromatic hydrocarbons; neurotoxic |
| Titanium Dioxide | Low Risk | Standard mineral pigment |
