Is Benjamin Moore Regal Select Exterior High Build 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 Regal Select Exterior High Build Paint scores 16–21 out of 100 across its 30 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 50 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: genetic damage warning (29 of 30 versions), reproductive warning (29 of 30 versions) and skin allergen (27 of 30 versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.
- Health score
- 16–21
- VOC g/L
- 50
- Use
- Exterior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Genetic damage warning29 of 30 versionsSuspected of causing genetic defects (germ cell mutagenicity), from an ingredient in the paint itself.
- Reproductive warning29 of 30 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- Skin allergen27 of 30 versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
- Cancer warning (dust only)8 of 30 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 30 versions
- Soft Gloss · Walmart GreenVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings21Bad
- Soft Gloss · Walmart OrangeVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings21Bad
- Flat · Amherst GrayVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings16Bad
- Flat · Base 1VOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Flat · Base 2VOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Flat · Base 3VOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Flat · Base 4VOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Flat · Butte RockVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Flat · Cape May CobblestoneVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Flat · Ebony KingVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings16Bad
- Flat · Maple ShadowsVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings16Bad
- Flat · NimbusVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Flat · Toucan BlackVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings16Bad
- Flat · Vanilla MilkshakeVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Flat · Walmart CharcoalVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings16Bad
- Flat · WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Flat · White ChocolateVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Low Lustre · Amherst GrayVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings16Bad
- Low Lustre · Butte RockVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Low Lustre · Cape May CobblestoneVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Low Lustre · ClayVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Low Lustre · Maple ShadowsVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings16Bad
- Low Lustre · NimbusVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Soft Gloss · Base 1VOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings16Bad
- Soft Gloss · Base 3VOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Soft Gloss · Base 4VOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Soft Gloss · BlackVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings16Bad
- Soft Gloss · Walmart Medium BlueVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings16Bad
- Soft Gloss · WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings16Bad
- Flat · MarrónVOC not disclosed · 0 warnings—Not enough data
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