Is Benjamin Moore Regal Select Exterior MoorGard 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 MoorGard scores 36–51 out of 100 across its 6 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 50 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (1 of 6 versions) and organ toxicity warning (3 of 6 versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.

Health score

36–51

VOC g/L

50

Use

Exterior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Reproductive warning1 of 6 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• Organ toxicity warning3 of 6 versionsMay affect organs through repeated or high exposure (for example solvent vapors).
• Cancer warning (dust only)3 of 6 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 6 versions

• Low Lustre · Medium BaseVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings51Good
• Low Lustre · WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings51Good
• Low Lustre · BlackVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings40Poor
• Low Lustre · Deep BaseVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings40Poor
• Low Lustre · Ultra BaseVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings40Poor
• Low Lustre · Pastel BaseVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning36Poor

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