Is Sherwin-Williams ProClassic Waterborne Interior Acrylic Enamel 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 ProClassic Waterborne Interior Acrylic Enamel scores 25–48 out of 100 across its 8 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 28–122 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (3 of 8 versions) and organ toxicity warning (2 of 8 versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.

Health score

25–48

VOC g/L

28–122

Use

Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Reproductive warning3 of 8 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• Organ toxicity warning2 of 8 versionsMay affect organs through repeated or high exposure (for example solvent vapors).
• 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: none found
• Health certification: none found
• Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): not published

All 8 versions

• Gloss · Extra WhiteVOC 28 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
• Gloss · High Reflective WhiteVOC 30 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
• Satin · Deep BaseVOC 28 g/L · 2 warnings48Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Deep BaseVOC 35 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Extra WhiteVOC 48 g/L · 2 warnings33Poor
• Semi-Gloss · High Reflective WhiteVOC 47 g/L · 2 warnings33Poor
• High Gloss · Extra WhiteVOC 122 g/L · 2 warnings32Poor
• Satin · Extra WhiteVOC 32 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