Is Benjamin Moore Waterborne Urethane 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 Urethane scores 21–45 out of 100 across its 3 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 100 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: skin allergen (all versions), acute toxicity (1 of 3 versions), respiratory allergen (1 of 3 versions) and organ toxicity warning (1 of 3 versions). It documents third-party low-emissions testing.

Health score

21–45

VOC g/L

100

Use

Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Skin allergenall versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
• Acute toxicity1 of 3 versionsHarmful if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skin.
• Respiratory allergen1 of 3 versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
• Organ toxicity warning1 of 3 versionsMay affect organs through repeated or high exposure (for example solvent vapors).

Evidence beyond the label

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

All 3 versions

• ClearVOC <100 g/L · 1 warning45Poor
• WhiteVOC <100 g/L · 1 warning45Poor
• CatalystVOC <100 g/L · 6 warnings21Bad

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