Is Sherwin-Williams Waterborne Acrylic Dryfall 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 Waterborne Acrylic Dryfall scores 63 out of 100 across its 7 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 24–42 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet lists no cancer, reproductive, genetic, allergen or organ warnings. It documents third-party low-emissions testing.

Health score

63

VOC g/L

24–42

Use

Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• 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 7 versions

• Eg-Shel · WhiteVOC 42 g/L · 3 warnings63Good
• Eg-Shel · WhiteVOC 41 g/L · 3 warnings63Good
• Flat · BlackVOC 31 g/L · 4 warnings63Good
• Flat · Ultradeep BaseVOC 36 g/L · 3 warnings63Good
• Flat · WhiteVOC 24 g/L · 2 warnings63Good
• Semi-Gloss · WhiteVOC 27 g/L · 1 warning63Good
• Semi-Gloss · WhiteVOC 33 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