Is Benjamin Moore Stays Clear Acrylic Polyurethane 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 Stays Clear Acrylic Polyurethane scores 45 out of 100 across its 3 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 275 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: skin allergen (all versions). It documents third-party low-emissions testing.

Health score

45

VOC g/L

275

Use

Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Skin allergenall versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.

Evidence beyond the label

• Emissions testing: documented
• Health certification: none found
• Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): not published

All 3 versions

• Flat · ClearVOC <275 g/L · 2 warnings45Poor
• High Gloss · ClearVOC <275 g/L · 3 warnings45Poor
• Low Lustre · ClearVOC <275 g/L · 2 warnings45Poor

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