Is Benjamin Moore Waterborne Amine Epoxy 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 Waterborne Amine Epoxy scores 3–22 out of 100 across its 11 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 250 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (2 of 11 versions), organ toxicity warning (10 of 11 versions), acute toxicity (7 of 11 versions) and skin allergen (1 of 11 versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.

Health score

3–22

VOC g/L

250

Use

Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Reproductive warning2 of 11 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• Organ toxicity warning10 of 11 versionsMay affect organs through repeated or high exposure (for example solvent vapors).
• Acute toxicity7 of 11 versionsHarmful if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skin.
• Skin allergen1 of 11 versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
• Serious eye or skin damage10 of 11 versionsCan cause serious eye damage or skin burns.
• Cancer warning (dust only)9 of 11 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 11 versions

• Pastel BaseVOC <250 g/L · 5 warnings22Bad
• Tint BaseVOC <250 g/L · 5 warnings22Bad
• WhiteVOC <250 g/L · 5 warnings22Bad
• CatalystVOC <250 g/L · 4 warnings15Bad
• Battleship GrayVOC <250 g/L · 6 warnings14Bad
• Clear BaseVOC <250 g/L · 6 warnings14Bad
• Deep BaseVOC <250 g/L · 6 warnings14Bad
• SandstoneVOC <250 g/L · 6 warnings14Bad
• Silver GrayVOC <250 g/L · 6 warnings14Bad
• Terra CottaVOC <250 g/L · 6 warnings14Bad
• ClearVOC <250 g/L · 6 warnings3Bad

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