Is Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial Pre-Catalyzed Water Based Epoxy 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 Pre-Catalyzed Water Based Epoxy scores 63 out of 100 across its 10 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 26–44 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet lists no cancer, reproductive, genetic, allergen or organ warnings. It documents third-party low-emissions testing (GREENGUARD).
- Health score
- 63
- VOC g/L
- 26–44
- Use
- Interior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- 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 (GREENGUARD)
- Health certification: none found
- Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): not published
All 10 versions
Eg-Shel · Deep BaseVOC 30 g/L · 1 warning63Good
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