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Valspar Expressions Select Interior Paint + Primer Flat Clear Base vs Sherwin-Williams Emerald Interior Acrylic Latex Paint Flat Accent Base
| Fact | Expressions Select Interior Paint + Primer | Emerald Interior Acrylic Latex Paint |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Interior paint | Interior paint |
| Sheen · base | Flat · Clear Base | Flat · Accent Base |
| VOC (untinted) | <50 g/L | 0 g/L |
| VOC added by tint | Not stated | Not stated |
| Emissions testing | Tested (GREENGUARD) | Tested (GREENGUARD, LEED emissions) |
| Health certification | None found | None found |
| Safety Data Sheet warnings | 1 | None |
| Ingredient disclosure | Safety Data Sheet only | Partial (environmental data sheet) |
| Safety Data Sheet revised | 8/29/2026 | 8/14/2026 |
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 Expressions Select Interior Paint + Primer
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