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Valspar Defense Exterior Paint + Primer Semi-Gloss Ultra White vs Behr Behr Premium Interior/Exterior Direct-to-metal Semi-Gloss Black
| Fact | Defense Exterior Paint + Primer | Behr Premium Interior/Exterior Direct-to-metal |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Exterior paint | Exterior paint, Interior paint |
| Sheen · base | Semi-Gloss · Ultra White | Semi-Gloss · Black |
| VOC (untinted) | <50 g/L | 40 g/L |
| VOC added by tint | Not stated | Not stated |
| Emissions testing | Not documented | Tested (GREENGUARD) |
| Health certification | None found | None found |
| Safety Data Sheet warnings | 3 | 1 |
| Ingredient disclosure | Safety Data Sheet only | Full list (Health Product Declaration) |
| Safety Data Sheet revised | 8/27/2026 | 1/28/2026 |
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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Valspar Defense Exterior Paint + Primer
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