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Valspar Core Interior Paint + Primer Semi-Gloss Base C vs Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec 500 Interior Paint Semi-Gloss Base 2

Valspar Core Interior Paint + Primer canValsparCore Interior Paint + PrimerSemi-Gloss · Base C—Not enough dataReplace
Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec 500 Interior Paint canBenjamin MooreUltra Spec 500 Interior PaintSemi-Gloss · Base 278ExcellentReplace

Valspar Core Interior Paint + Primer has no score yet because the maker hasn't published every document we need. Missing data is not evidence of harm.

Documented facts for both products
FactCore Interior Paint + PrimerUltra Spec 500 Interior Paint
UseInterior paintInterior paint
Sheen · baseSemi-Gloss · Base CSemi-Gloss · Base 2
VOC (untinted)Not disclosed0 g/L
VOC added by tintNot statedMaker states none
Emissions testingNot documentedTested (CDPH)
Health certificationNone foundNone found
Safety Data Sheet warnings3None
Ingredient disclosureSafety Data Sheet onlySafety Data Sheet only
Safety Data Sheet revised9/12/20263/14/2025

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Sources

Valspar Core Interior Paint + Primer
Safety Data Sheet (rev. 9/12/2026)Product data sheetProduct page
Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec 500 Interior Paint
Safety Data Sheet (rev. 3/14/2025)Technical data sheetProduct page