Is Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial Water Based Alkyd Urethane 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 Alkyd Urethane scores 33–48 out of 100 across its 25 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 5–43 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (4 of 25 versions) and organ toxicity warning (1 of 25 versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.
- Health score
- 33–48
- VOC g/L
- 5–43
- Use
- Interior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Reproductive warning4 of 25 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- Organ toxicity warning1 of 25 versionsMay affect organs through repeated or high exposure (for example solvent vapors).
- Cancer warning (dust only)22 of 25 versionsListed ingredients are hazards as inhaled dust. Wear a mask when sanding or spraying.
- Dust hazard when sanding3 of 25 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 25 versions
Gloss · ClearVOC 5 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
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