Is Sherwin-Williams Scuff Tuff Interior Waterbased 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 Scuff Tuff Interior Waterbased Enamel scores 48–63 out of 100 across its 12 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 30–40 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (4 of 12 versions). It documents third-party low-emissions testing.
- Health score
- 48–63
- VOC g/L
- 30–40
- Use
- Interior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Reproductive warning4 of 12 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- 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
- Health certification: none found
- Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): not published
All 12 versions
Eg-Shel · Deep BaseVOC 37 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