Is Behr Interior/Exterior Metal Primer toxic?
No paint is risk-free, and "toxic" depends on how much you're exposed to and for how long. Here is what Behr's own documents show. Behr Interior/Exterior Metal Primer scores 58 out of 100. Its untinted VOC is 38 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet lists no hazard classifications. We found no third-party emissions testing for it.
- Health score
- 58
- VOC g/L
- 38
- Use
- Exterior primer, Interior primer
Safety Data Sheet warnings
None. The Safety Data Sheet lists no hazard classifications.
Evidence beyond the label
- Emissions testing: none found
- Health certification: none found
- Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): published
Product
Updated October 12, 2026. Scores summarize the evidence makers publish. They don't guarantee safety or predict individual health outcomes. No brand pays to be listed. How we score