Is Benjamin Moore Regal Select Interior 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 Interior Paint scores 35–61 out of 100 across its 40 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 50–100 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet lists no cancer, reproductive, genetic, allergen or organ warnings. It documents third-party low-emissions testing.
- Health score
- 35–61
- VOC g/L
- 50–100
- Use
- Interior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Cancer warning (dust only)3 of 40 versionsListed ingredients are hazards as inhaled dust. Wear a mask when sanding or spraying.
Evidence beyond the label
- Emissions testing: documented
- Health certification: none found
- Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): not published
All 40 versions
Eggshell · Base 1VOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Eggshell · Base 2VOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Eggshell · Base 3VOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Eggshell · Base 4VOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Eggshell · Chantilly LaceVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Eggshell · Decorators WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Eggshell · Linen WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Eggshell · Super WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Eggshell · WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Flat · Base 1VOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Flat · Base 3VOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Flat · Base 4VOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Flat · Decorator's WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Flat · Linen WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Flat · Navajo WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Flat · Super WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Flat · WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Flat · White DoveVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Matte · Base 1VOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Matte · Base 2VOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Matte · Base 3VOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Matte · Base 4VOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Matte · WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Satin/Pearl · Base 1VOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Satin/Pearl · Base 2VOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Satin/Pearl · Base 3VOC <50 g/L · 1 warning61Good
Satin/Pearl · Base 4VOC <50 g/L · 1 warning61Good
Satin/Pearl · WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 0 warnings61Good
Flat · Base 2VOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
Flat · BlackVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
Semi-Gloss · Base 1VOC <100 g/L · 1 warning38Poor
Semi-Gloss · Base 2VOC <100 g/L · 0 warnings38Poor
Semi-Gloss · Base 3VOC <100 g/L · 0 warnings38Poor
Semi-Gloss · Base 4VOC <100 g/L · 0 warnings38Poor
Semi-Gloss · Decorator's WhiteVOC <100 g/L · 1 warning38Poor
Semi-Gloss · Linen WhiteVOC <100 g/L · 1 warning38Poor
Semi-Gloss · Super WhiteVOC <100 g/L · 1 warning38Poor
Semi-Gloss · WhiteVOC <100 g/L · 1 warning38Poor
Semi-Gloss · White DoveVOC <100 g/L · 1 warning38Poor
Semi-Gloss · BlackVOC <100 g/L · 2 warnings35Poor
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