Is Benjamin Moore Advance Interior/Exterior Paint toxic?

No paint is risk-free, and "toxic" depends on how much you're exposed to and for how long. Here is what Benjamin Moore's own documents show. Benjamin Moore Advance Interior/Exterior Paint scores 23–38 out of 100 across its 6 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 44 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (2 of 6 versions) and skin allergen (all versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.

Health score

23–38

VOC g/L

44

Use

Interior paint, Exterior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Reproductive warning2 of 6 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• Skin allergenall versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
• Cancer warning (dust only)1 of 6 versionsListed ingredients are hazards as inhaled dust. Wear a mask when sanding or spraying.

Evidence beyond the label

• Emissions testing: none found
• Health certification: none found
• Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): not published

All 6 versions

• High Gloss · Base 2VOC 44 g/L · 2 warnings38Poor
• High Gloss · Base 3VOC 44 g/L · 2 warnings38Poor
• High Gloss · Base 4VOC 44 g/L · 2 warnings38Poor
• High Gloss · BlackVOC 44 g/L · 3 warnings35Poor
• High Gloss · Base 1VOC 44 g/L · 3 warnings23Bad
• High Gloss · WhiteVOC 44 g/L · 3 warnings23Bad

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