Is Sherwin-Williams Cashmere Interior Acrylic Latex Paint 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 Cashmere Interior Acrylic Latex Paint scores 25–55 out of 100 across its 22 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 0–32 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (6 of 22 versions) and organ toxicity warning (3 of 22 versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.
- Health score
- 25–55
- VOC g/L
- 0–32
- Use
- Interior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Reproductive warning6 of 22 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- Organ toxicity warning3 of 22 versionsMay affect organs through repeated or high exposure (for example solvent vapors).
- Cancer warning (dust only)19 of 22 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 22 versions
Eg-Shel · Ultradeep BaseVOC 0 g/L · 3 warnings55Good
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