Is Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial DTM Acrylic 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 Pro Industrial DTM Acrylic scores 43–51 out of 100 across its 47 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 34–42 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: cancer warning (all versions) and skin allergen (6 of 47 versions). It documents third-party low-emissions testing.
- Health score
- 43–51
- VOC g/L
- 34–42
- Use
- Interior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Cancer warningall versionsContains Benzophenone, a suspected carcinogen present in the paint itself, not only as dust.
- Skin allergen6 of 47 versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
Evidence beyond the label
- Emissions testing: documented
- Health certification: none found
- Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): not published
All 47 versions
Eg-Shel · Deep BaseVOC 38 g/L · 1 warning51Good
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