Is Benjamin Moore Lead Block Lead Encapsulating 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 Lead Block Lead Encapsulating Coating scores 30 out of 100. Its untinted VOC is 100 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: skin allergen. We found no third-party emissions testing for it.
- Health score
- 30
- VOC g/L
- 100
- Use
- Interior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Skin allergenMay cause an allergic reaction.
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