Is Benjamin Moore Regal Select Exterior MoorLife 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 MoorLife scores 40–51 out of 100 across its 5 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 50 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: organ toxicity warning (2 of 5 versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.

Health score

40–51

VOC g/L

50

Use

Exterior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Organ toxicity warning2 of 5 versionsMay affect organs through repeated or high exposure (for example solvent vapors).
• Cancer warning (dust only)2 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

• Flat · Medium BaseVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings51Good
• Flat · Pastel BaseVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings51Good
• Flat · WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings51Good
• Flat · Deep BaseVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings40Poor
• Flat · Ultra BaseVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings40Poor

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