Is Sherwin-Williams Duration Home 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 Duration Home Interior Acrylic Latex Paint scores 40–70 out of 100 across its 25 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 0–38 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (6 of 25 versions) and organ toxicity warning (5 of 25 versions). It documents third-party low-emissions testing.
- Health score
- 40–70
- VOC g/L
- 0–38
- Use
- Interior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Reproductive warning6 of 25 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- Organ toxicity warning5 of 25 versionsMay affect organs through repeated or high exposure (for example solvent vapors).
- Cancer warning (dust only)all versionsListed ingredients are hazards as inhaled dust. Wear a mask when sanding or spraying.
Evidence beyond the label
- Emissions testing: documented
- Health certification: none found
- Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): not published
All 25 versions
Flat · Accent BaseVOC 0 g/L · 1 warning70Good
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