Is Benjamin Moore Floor & Patio Latex Enamel 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 Floor & Patio Latex Enamel scores 26–61 out of 100 across its 19 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 50 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: genetic damage warning (8 of 19 versions), reproductive warning (8 of 19 versions) and skin allergen (1 of 19 versions). It documents third-party low-emissions testing.

Health score

26–61

VOC g/L

50

Use

Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Genetic damage warning8 of 19 versionsSuspected of causing genetic defects (germ cell mutagenicity), from an ingredient in the paint itself.
• Reproductive warning8 of 19 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• Skin allergen1 of 19 versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
• Cancer warning (dust only)17 of 19 versionsListed ingredients are hazards as inhaled dust. Wear a mask when sanding or spraying.

Evidence beyond the label

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

All 19 versions

• Low Sheen · Low Sheen Country RedwoodVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
• Low Sheen · Low Sheen GreenVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
• Low Sheen · Base 1VOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Low Sheen · Base 2VOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Low Sheen · Base 3VOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Low Sheen · Base 4VOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Low Sheen · BrownVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Low Sheen · Low Sheen Deck GrayVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Low Sheen · Low Sheen Light GrayVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Low Sheen · Low Sheen Platinum GrayVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Low Sheen · Low Sheen WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• High Gloss · Base 1VOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings28Poor
• High Gloss · Base 2VOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings28Poor
• High Gloss · Base 3VOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings28Poor
• High Gloss · Deck GrayVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings28Poor
• High Gloss · Light GrayVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings28Poor
• High Gloss · Platinum GrayVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings28Poor
• High Gloss · WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings28Poor
• High Gloss · Base 4VOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings26Poor

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