Is Behr Ultra 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 Ultra Interior scores 65 out of 100 across its 12 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 6–47 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: skin allergen (all versions). It documents third-party low-emissions testing (GREENGUARD).
- Health score
- 65
- VOC g/L
- 6–47
- Use
- Interior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Skin allergenall 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 12 versions
Eggshell · Deep BaseVOC 45 g/L · 1 warning65Good- Eggshell · Medium BaseVOC 44 g/L · 1 warning65Good
- Eggshell · Ultra Pure WhiteVOC 44 g/L · 1 warning65Good
Extra Durable Flat · Deep BaseVOC 6 g/L · 1 warning65Good- Extra Durable Flat · Medium BaseVOC 47 g/L · 1 warning65Good
- Extra Durable Flat · Ultra Pure WhiteVOC 42 g/L · 1 warning65Good
Satin · Deep BaseVOC 39 g/L · 1 warning65Good- Satin · Medium BaseVOC 42 g/L · 1 warning65Good
- Satin · Ultra Pure WhiteVOC 45 g/L · 1 warning65Good
Semi-Gloss · Deep BaseVOC 41 g/L · 1 warning65Good- Semi-Gloss · Medium BaseVOC 43 g/L · 1 warning65Good
- Semi-Gloss · Ultra Pure WhiteVOC 44 g/L · 1 warning65Good
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