Behr Dynasty Exterior

Semi-Gloss · Deep Base · Exterior paintAll 9 sheens and bases28PoorLow emissions

VOC g/L: 41
Sheen: Semi-Gloss
Base: Deep Base
Warnings: 2

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Health score

28Poor

Main concerns

Cancer warning-15Contains Benzophenone, a suspected carcinogen present in the paint itself, not only as dust.
Skin allergen-8May cause an allergic reaction.

Indoor air13 of 40 pointsWeak

VOC level, VOC added by tint, emissions testing

Low VOC+841 g/L VOC in the untinted base, per the maker's Safety Data Sheet.

Tint VOC not disclosed0The maker does not state how much VOC colorants add when tinted.

Ingredient hazards12 of 35 pointsWeak

Warnings on the Safety Data Sheet

Skin allergen-8May cause an allergic reaction.

Cancer warning-15Contains Benzophenone, a suspected carcinogen present in the paint itself, not only as dust.

Transparency3 of 15 pointsWeak

How fully the maker lists ingredients

Limited disclosure+3Only the Safety Data Sheet lists ingredients, and it names only hazardous ones. No full or volatile ingredient list is published.

Independent verification0 of 10 pointsWeak

Health certifications confirmed with the certifier

No ingredient certification0No independent ingredient or health certification found (for example Asthma & Allergy Friendly or Green Seal).

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How this compares to other exterior paints

Health scoreTop 71%Scores higher than 29% of 572 products

VOCLowerLower VOC than 69% of products

Healthier options

Same use and semi-gloss sheen, higher score.

Ingredients the maker lists

From the Safety Data Sheet, which names ingredients that carry a hazard classification.

Kaolin1-5%
Benzophenone0.1-1%
Diuron (biocide)0.1-1%
Bis(pentamethylpiperidyl) sebacate (light stabilizer)0.1-1%
Methyl pentamethylpiperidyl sebacate (light stabilizer)0.1-1%
2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one0-0.1%

Product details

Product number: 5653
Barcodes: Not published by the maker. Search by name.
VOC (untinted): 41 g/L
Hazard classes: Sensitization, skin cat 1a; Carcinogenicity cat 1b
Safety Data Sheet: Revised 9/11/2025

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Sources

Safety Data Sheet (rev. 9/11/2025)Technical data sheet GREENGUARD certificate Product page

Preliminary score, method v1.0. Product photo from the maker, shown for identification.