Is Benjamin Moore Elastite 10 Mil 100% Acrylic Elastomeric Coating 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 Elastite 10 Mil 100% Acrylic Elastomeric Coating scores 16 out of 100. Its untinted VOC is 50 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: genetic damage warning, reproductive warning and skin allergen. We found no third-party emissions testing for it.
- Health score
- 16
- VOC g/L
- 50
- Use
- Exterior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Genetic damage warningSuspected of causing genetic defects (germ cell mutagenicity), from an ingredient in the paint itself.
- Reproductive warningSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- Skin allergenMay cause an allergic reaction.
- Cancer warning (dust only)Listed 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
Product
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