Is Valspar Core 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 Core Interior Paint + Primer isn't scored yet, because the maker hasn't published every document we need. The maker doesn't publish a VOC figure. Its Safety Data Sheet lists no cancer, reproductive, genetic, allergen or organ warnings. We found no third-party emissions testing for it.

Health score

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VOC g/L

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Use

Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

No warnings that affect the score.

Evidence beyond the label

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

All 8 versions

• Eggshell · Base CVOC not disclosed · 4 warnings—Not enough data
• Eggshell · Ultra WhiteVOC not disclosed · 2 warnings—Not enough data
• Flat · Base CVOC not disclosed · 1 warning—Not enough data
• Flat · Ultra WhiteVOC not disclosed · 2 warnings—Not enough data
• Satin · Base CVOC not disclosed · 4 warnings—Not enough data
• Satin · Ultra WhiteVOC not disclosed · 2 warnings—Not enough data
• Semi-Gloss · Base CVOC not disclosed · 3 warnings—Not enough data
• Semi-Gloss · Ultra WhiteVOC not disclosed · 2 warnings—Not enough data

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