Is Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint Exterior Acrylic Latex Paint 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 SuperPaint Exterior Acrylic Latex Paint scores 53–59 out of 100 across its 19 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 0–44 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: skin allergen (1 of 19 versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.
- Health score
- 53–59
- VOC g/L
- 0–44
- Use
- Exterior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Skin allergen1 of 19 versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
- Cancer warning (dust only)18 of 19 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 19 versions
High Gloss · Ultradeep BaseVOC 0 g/L · 1 warning59Good
Flat · Deep BaseVOC 36 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Flat · Extra WhiteVOC 28 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Flat · Light YellowVOC 27 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Flat · Super WhiteVOC 28 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Flat · Ultradeep BaseVOC 37 g/L · 2 warnings53Good
Gloss · Deep BaseVOC 36 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Gloss · Extra WhiteVOC 35 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Gloss · Super WhiteVOC 35 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Gloss · Tricorn BlackVOC 40 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Gloss · Ultradeep BaseVOC 35 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Low Lustre · Deep BaseVOC 37 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Low Lustre · Extra WhiteVOC 32 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Low Lustre · Ultradeep BaseVOC 42 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Satin · Deep BaseVOC 44 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Satin · Extra WhiteVOC 32 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Satin · Light YellowVOC 32 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Satin · Super WhiteVOC 32 g/L · 1 warning53Good
Satin · Ultradeep BaseVOC 38 g/L · 1 warning53Good
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