Is KILZ Original Interior Water-Based Primer toxic?
No paint is risk-free, and "toxic" depends on how much you're exposed to and for how long. Here is what KILZ's own documents show. KILZ Original Interior Water-Based Primer scores 53 out of 100. Its untinted VOC is 20 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: skin allergen. It documents third-party low-emissions testing (GREENGUARD).
- Health score
- 53
- VOC g/L
- 20
- Use
- Interior primer
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Skin allergenMay cause an allergic reaction.
Evidence beyond the label
- Emissions testing: documented (GREENGUARD)
- Health certification: none found
- Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): not published
Product
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