Is Valspar Cabinet & Furniture Oil-Enriched Enamel 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 Cabinet & Furniture Oil-Enriched Enamel scores 28–43 out of 100 across its 6 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 50 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (3 of 6 versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.

Health score

28–43

VOC g/L

50

Use

Exterior paint, Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Reproductive warning3 of 6 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• 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 6 versions

• Flat · Base CVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning43Poor
• Satin · Base CVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning43Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Base CVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning43Poor
• Flat · Ultra WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings28Poor
• Satin · Ultra WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings28Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Ultra WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings28Poor

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