Is Benjamin Moore GarageGuard 1-Part Concrete & Garage Floor 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 GarageGuard 1-Part Concrete & Garage Floor Paint scores 11 out of 100 across its 5 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 50 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: genetic damage warning (all versions), reproductive warning (all versions) and skin allergen (all versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.

Health score

11

VOC g/L

50

Use

Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Genetic damage warningall versionsSuspected of causing genetic defects (germ cell mutagenicity), from an ingredient in the paint itself.
• Reproductive warningall versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• Skin allergenall versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
• Cancer warning (dust only)1 of 5 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 5 versions

• Satin · Base 1VOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings11Bad
• Satin · Base 4VOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings11Bad
• Satin · Desert SandVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings11Bad
• Satin · Knight GrayVOC <50 g/L · 5 warnings11Bad
• Satin · Welded GrayVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings11Bad

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