Is Sherwin-Williams Gallery Series Waterborne Topcoat 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 Gallery Series Waterborne Topcoat scores 40–43 out of 100 across its 6 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 174–206 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet lists no cancer, reproductive, genetic, allergen or organ warnings. We found no third-party emissions testing for it.

Health score

40–43

VOC g/L

174–206

Use

Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Cancer warning (dust only)3 of 6 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 6 versions

• 10 Gloss · ClearVOC 201 g/L · 0 warnings43Poor
• 20 Gloss · ClearVOC 203 g/L · 0 warnings43Poor
• 40 Gloss · ClearVOC 206 g/L · 0 warnings43Poor
• 10 Gloss · WhiteVOC 174 g/L · 1 warning40Poor
• 20 Gloss · WhiteVOC 174 g/L · 1 warning40Poor
• 40 Gloss · WhiteVOC 176 g/L · 1 warning40Poor

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