Side-by-side comparison
Valspar Oil-Based Interior Primer Flat White vs Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial DTM Acrylic Primer/Finish Flat White
| Fact | Oil-Based Interior Primer | Pro Industrial DTM Acrylic Primer/Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Interior primer | Exterior primer, Interior paint, Interior primer |
| Sheen · base | Flat · White | Flat · White |
| VOC (untinted) | <350 g/L | 38 g/L |
| VOC added by tint | Not stated | Not stated |
| Emissions testing | Not documented | Tested (LEED emissions) |
| Health certification | None found | None found |
| Safety Data Sheet warnings | 7 | 4 |
| Ingredient disclosure | Safety Data Sheet only | Partial (environmental data sheet) |
| Safety Data Sheet revised | 9/5/2026 | 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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