Is Behr Premium Urethane Alkyd 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 Urethane Alkyd scores 50–70 out of 100 across its 4 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 37–39 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: cancer warning (2 of 4 versions) and skin allergen (1 of 4 versions). It documents third-party low-emissions testing (GREENGUARD).

Health score

50–70

VOC g/L

37–39

Use

Exterior paint, Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Cancer warning2 of 4 versionsContains 2-Butanone oxime, a suspected carcinogen present in the paint itself, not only as dust.
• Skin allergen1 of 4 versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
• Cancer warning (dust only)2 of 4 versionsListed ingredients are hazards as inhaled dust. Wear a mask when sanding or spraying.

Evidence beyond the label

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

All 4 versions

• Satin · WhiteVOC 37 g/L · 2 warnings70Good
• Semi-Gloss · WhiteVOC 38 g/L · 2 warnings70Good
• Satin · Deep BaseVOC 39 g/L · 2 warnings58Good
• Semi-Gloss · Deep BaseVOC 38 g/L · 3 warnings50Good

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