Is Benjamin Moore Advance Interior 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 Paint scores 23–46 out of 100 across its 12 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 43.2–48.5 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (1 of 12 versions) and skin allergen (11 of 12 versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.

Health score

23–46

VOC g/L

43.2–48.5

Use

Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Reproductive warning1 of 12 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• Skin allergen11 of 12 versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
• Cancer warning (dust only)2 of 12 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 12 versions

• Satin · Base 2VOC 48.5 g/L · 0 warnings46Poor
• Satin · Base 3VOC 48.5 g/L · 1 warning38Poor
• Satin · Base 4VOC 48.5 g/L · 1 warning38Poor
• Satin · WhiteVOC 48.5 g/L · 1 warning38Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Base 1VOC 43.2 g/L · 1 warning38Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Base 2VOC 43.2 g/L · 1 warning38Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Base 3VOC 43.2 g/L · 1 warning38Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Base 4VOC 43.2 g/L · 1 warning38Poor
• Semi-Gloss · WhiteVOC 43.2 g/L · 1 warning38Poor
• Satin · BlackVOC 48.5 g/L · 2 warnings35Poor
• Semi-Gloss · BlackVOC 43.2 g/L · 2 warnings35Poor
• Satin · Base 1VOC 48.5 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