Is Behr Premium Plus Interior/Exterior Paint & 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 Premium Plus Interior/Exterior Paint & Primer scores 59–75 out of 100 across its 4 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 47–145 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (1 of 4 versions), skin allergen (3 of 4 versions) and organ toxicity warning (1 of 4 versions). It documents third-party low-emissions testing (GREENGUARD).
- Health score
- 59–75
- VOC g/L
- 47–145
- Use
- Exterior paint, Interior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Reproductive warning1 of 4 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- Skin allergen3 of 4 versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
- Organ toxicity warning1 of 4 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 4 versions
Hi-Gloss · Deep BaseVOC 47 g/L · 1 warning75Excellent- Hi-Gloss · Ultra Pure WhiteVOC 47 g/L · 1 warning75Excellent
- Hi-Gloss · Black No. 8620 (Not 100% Acrylic)VOC 145 g/L · 1 warning67Good
- Hi-Gloss · Medium BaseVOC 47 g/L · 2 warnings59Good
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