Is Behr Premium Plus Interior 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 Plus Interior scores 57–80 out of 100 across its 16 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 1–3 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (4 of 16 versions) and skin allergen (14 of 16 versions). It documents third-party low-emissions testing (GREENGUARD).

Health score

57–80

VOC g/L

1–3

Use

Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Reproductive warning4 of 16 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• Skin allergen14 of 16 versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.

Evidence beyond the label

• Emissions testing: documented (GREENGUARD)
• Health certification: none found
• Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): published

All 16 versions

• Flat · Medium BaseVOC 1 g/L · 1 warning80Excellent
• Flat · Ultra Pure WhiteVOC 1 g/L · 1 warning80Excellent
• Eggshell · Deep BaseVOC 2 g/L · 1 warning72Good
• Eggshell · Medium BaseVOC 2 g/L · 1 warning72Good
• Eggshell · Swiss CoffeeVOC 2 g/L · 1 warning72Good
• Eggshell · Ultra Pure WhiteVOC 2 g/L · 1 warning72Good
• Flat · Deep BaseVOC 2 g/L · 1 warning72Good
• Satin · Deep BaseVOC 3 g/L · 1 warning72Good
• Satin · Medium BaseVOC 1 g/L · 1 warning72Good
• Satin · Swiss CoffeeVOC 2 g/L · 1 warning72Good
• Semi-Gloss · Deep BaseVOC 3 g/L · 1 warning72Good
• Semi-Gloss · Medium BaseVOC 3 g/L · 1 warning72Good
• Flat · Swiss CoffeeVOC 1 g/L · 3 warnings57Good
• Flat · WhiteVOC 1 g/L · 3 warnings57Good
• Satin · Ultra Pure WhiteVOC 2 g/L · 2 warnings57Good
• Semi-Gloss · Ultra Pure WhiteVOC 3 g/L · 2 warnings57Good

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