I have a small amount of latex paint, its in a semi-solid state after having sat around for a while, can I solidify the paint and throw it into the trash?

Answer - Yes, as a last resort, small amounts of latex paint not containing heavy metals for pigmentation can be solidified. Safety precautions Solidify paint in well-ventilated areas that are inaccessible to children and pets. Do not solidify the paint in a basement or inside a building.

Avoid inhalation of fumes. If you can smell it, you are breathing the product. Wear protective gloves to avoid skin contact while handling the paint.

How to solidify paint Warning! This management option can cause harm to human health and the environment if the described procedures are not followed carefully. Materials needed • Protective gloves • Paint can / Bucket • Stirring stick • Non-flammable absorbent, such as clay-based kitty litter Procedures To solidify small quantities, such as an inch or two in the bottom of a can, simply remove the lid, add non-flammable absorbent and stir until all the liquid is absorbed.

When the paint is solidified, place the absorbent and paint cans inside a garbage ... more.

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