Is Valspar 4000 Interior Paint toxic?

No paint is risk-free, and "toxic" depends on how much you're exposed to and for how long. Here is what Valspar's own documents show. Valspar 4000 Interior Paint scores 43 out of 100 across its 7 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 50 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet lists no cancer, reproductive, genetic, allergen or organ warnings. We found no third-party emissions testing for it.

Health score

43

VOC g/L

50

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: none found
• Health certification: none found
• Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): not published

All 7 versions

• Dead Flat · Base CVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning43Poor
• Dead Flat · White BaseVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings43Poor
• Eggshell · Base CVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings43Poor
• Eggshell · White BaseVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings43Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Base CVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning43Poor
• Semi-Gloss · High Hide WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning43Poor
• Semi-Gloss · White BaseVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings43Poor

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