Behr Marquee Exterior

Flat · Medium Base · Exterior paintAll 9 sheens and bases28PoorLow emissions

Health score

28Poor

Genetic damage warning-15Suspected of causing genetic defects (germ cell mutagenicity), from an ingredient in the paint itself.
Reproductive warning-15Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Skin allergen-8May cause an allergic reaction.

Indoor air13 of 40 pointsWeak

VOC level, VOC added by tint, emissions testing

Low VOC+821 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 hazards0 of 35 pointsWeak

Warnings on the Safety Data Sheet

Skin allergen-8May cause an allergic reaction.

Genetic damage warning-15Suspected of causing genetic defects (germ cell mutagenicity), from an ingredient in the paint itself.

Cancer warning (dust only)-3Listed ingredients are hazards as inhaled dust. Wear a mask when sanding or spraying.

Reproductive warning-15Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Transparency15 of 15 pointsStrong

How fully the maker lists ingredients

Full ingredient disclosure+15Publishes a Health Product Declaration listing its ingredients and their known health hazards.

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

VOCLowerLower VOC than 94% of products

Same use and flat sheen, higher score.

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

Product number: 4454
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VOC (untinted): 21 g/L
Hazard classes: Sensitization, skin cat 1a; Germ cell mutagenicity cat 1b; Carcinogenicity cat 1b; Reproductive toxicity cat 1b
Safety Data Sheet: Revised 8/15/2025

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