Is Behr Premium Elastomeric Masonry, Stucco & Brick Paint 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 Premium Elastomeric Masonry, Stucco & Brick Paint scores 28–32 out of 100 across its 2 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 25–43 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: cancer warning (all versions), reproductive warning (1 of 2 versions), skin allergen (all versions) and organ toxicity warning (1 of 2 versions). It documents third-party low-emissions testing (GREENGUARD).
- Health score
- 28–32
- VOC g/L
- 25–43
- Use
- Exterior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Cancer warningall versionsContains Benzophenone, a suspected carcinogen present in the paint itself, not only as dust.
- Reproductive warning1 of 2 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- Skin allergenall versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
- Organ toxicity warning1 of 2 versionsMay affect organs through repeated or high exposure (for example solvent vapors).
Evidence beyond the label
- Emissions testing: documented (GREENGUARD)
- Health certification: none found
- Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): published
All 2 versions
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