Is Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint Interior 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 Interior Acrylic Latex Paint scores 25–58 out of 100 across its 17 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 0–44 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (4 of 17 versions) and organ toxicity warning (1 of 17 versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.
- Health score
- 25–58
- VOC g/L
- 0–44
- Use
- Interior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Reproductive warning4 of 17 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- Organ toxicity warning1 of 17 versionsMay affect organs through repeated or high exposure (for example solvent vapors).
- Cancer warning (dust only)16 of 17 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 17 versions
Flat · Ultradeep BaseVOC 0 g/L · 0 warnings58Good
Satin · Extra WhiteVOC 2 g/L · 1 warning55Good
Satin · Ultradeep BaseVOC 0 g/L · 3 warnings55Good
Velvet · Ultradeep BaseVOC 0 g/L · 1 warning55Good
Flat · Deep BaseVOC 27 g/L · 2 warnings48Poor
Flat · Extra WhiteVOC 36 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
Flat · High Reflective WhiteVOC 9 g/L · 4 warnings48Poor
Satin · Deep BaseVOC 18 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
Semi-Gloss · Deep BaseVOC 40 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
Semi-Gloss · Ultradeep BaseVOC 44 g/L · 3 warnings48Poor
Velvet · Deep BaseVOC 19 g/L · 4 warnings48Poor
Velvet · Extra WhiteVOC 21 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
Velvet · Extra WhiteVOC 10 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
Satin · High Reflective WhiteVOC 26 g/L · 2 warnings33Poor
Semi-Gloss · Extra WhiteVOC 35 g/L · 2 warnings33Poor
Semi-Gloss · High Reflective WhiteVOC 39 g/L · 2 warnings33Poor
Velvet · High Reflective WhiteVOC 16 g/L · 5 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