Dear Greenengineer:
For toxicity information related to ethylene glycol, check out:
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/mhmi/mmg96.html#bookmark02
Ethylene glycol is odorless and not absorbed well through the skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth). It is also not well absorbed when inhaled.
That being said, there are other volatile chemicals in paints that could be related to your symptoms. There are probably not long-term health consequences to the symptoms that you are describing. I would recommend taking more frequent breaks to allow you to get some fresh air.
I'd be happy to answer another question if you see other chemical names on the paint's label that you may have questions about.
http://www.paint.org/issues/greenbuilding.cfm
I hope this is helpful to you.
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thank you Dr. Parks for your answer to this question. I will follow your suggestions in the future!
Sincerely,
Greenengineer