Is Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial Water Based Acrolon 100 Polyurethane 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 Water Based Acrolon 100 Polyurethane scores 17–25 out of 100 across its 23 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 37–98 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (20 of 23 versions) and skin allergen (20 of 23 versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.
- Health score
- 17–25
- VOC g/L
- 37–98
- Use
- Interior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Reproductive warning20 of 23 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- Skin allergen20 of 23 versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
- Cancer warning (dust only)19 of 23 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 23 versions
Gloss · BlackVOC 40 g/L · 3 warnings25Poor
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