Is Sherwin-Williams All Surface Enamel Latex Primer toxic?
No paint is risk-free, and "toxic" depends on how much you're exposed to and for how long. Here is what Sherwin-Williams's own documents show. Sherwin-Williams All Surface Enamel Latex Primer scores 40 out of 100. Its untinted VOC is 38 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: skin allergen. We found no third-party emissions testing for it.
- Health score
- 40
- VOC g/L
- 38
- Use
- Exterior primer, Interior primer
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Skin allergenMay cause an allergic reaction.
- Cancer warning (dust only)Listed 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
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