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Valspar Defense Exterior Paint + Primer Satin Ultra White vs Sherwin-Williams Solo 100% Acrylic Interior/Exterior Latex Paint Satin Deep Base
| Fact | Defense Exterior Paint + Primer | Solo 100% Acrylic Interior/Exterior Latex Paint |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Exterior paint | Exterior paint, Interior paint |
| Sheen · base | Satin · Ultra White | Satin · Deep Base |
| VOC (untinted) | <50 g/L | 33 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 | 3 | 2 |
| Ingredient disclosure | Safety Data Sheet only | Partial (environmental data sheet) |
| Safety Data Sheet revised | 8/27/2026 | 8/15/2026 |
Highlighted rows are where the two products differ. Facts come from each maker's documents; "not disclosed" means the maker hasn't published it, not that the product failed a test.
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