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Sherwin-WilliamsA-100 Exterior Fast Dry Stain Blocking Alkyd Wood PrimerN/A · White—Not enough dataReplace
Sherwin-WilliamsProBlock Premium All-Purpose Water-Based Interior/Exterior PrimerN/A · Deep Base70GoodReplace
Sherwin-Williams A-100 Exterior Fast Dry Stain Blocking Alkyd Wood Primer N/A White vs Sherwin-Williams ProBlock Premium All-Purpose Water-Based Interior/Exterior Primer N/A Deep Base
Sherwin-WilliamsA-100 Exterior Fast Dry Stain Blocking Alkyd Wood PrimerN/A · White—Not enough dataReplaceSherwin-WilliamsProBlock Premium All-Purpose Water-Based Interior/Exterior PrimerN/A · Deep Base70GoodReplaceSherwin-Williams A-100 Exterior Fast Dry Stain Blocking Alkyd Wood Primer has no score yet because the maker hasn't published every document we need. Missing data is not evidence of harm.
| Fact | A-100 Exterior Fast Dry Stain Blocking Alkyd Wood Primer | ProBlock Premium All-Purpose Water-Based Interior/Exterior Primer |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Exterior primer | Exterior primer, Interior primer |
| Sheen · base | N/A · White | N/A · Deep Base |
| VOC (untinted) | 338 g/L | 0 g/L |
| VOC added by tint | Not stated | Not stated |
| Emissions testing | Not documented | Tested (GREENGUARD, LEED emissions) |
| Health certification | None found | None found |
| Safety Data Sheet warnings | None | 2 |
| Ingredient disclosure | Partial (environmental data sheet) | Partial (environmental data sheet) |
| Safety Data Sheet revised | Not dated | 8/12/2026 |
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Sherwin-Williams A-100 Exterior Fast Dry Stain Blocking Alkyd Wood Primer
Sherwin-Williams ProBlock Premium All-Purpose Water-Based Interior/Exterior Primer