Is Valspar Accolade Interior Paint + Primer 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 Accolade Interior Paint + Primer scores 35–58 out of 100 across its 9 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 25 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (2 of 9 versions) and organ toxicity warning (1 of 9 versions). It documents third-party low-emissions testing (GREENGUARD).
- Health score
- 35–58
- VOC g/L
- 25
- Use
- Interior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Reproductive warning2 of 9 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- Organ toxicity warning1 of 9 versionsMay affect organs through repeated or high exposure (for example solvent vapors).
- 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 (GREENGUARD)
- Health certification: none found
- Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): not published
All 9 versions
Matte · Clear BaseVOC <25 g/L · 1 warning58Good
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