Is Valspar Expressions Select Exterior 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 Expressions Select Exterior Paint & Primer scores 33–48 out of 100 across its 11 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 50 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (3 of 11 versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.

Health score

33–48

VOC g/L

50

Use

Exterior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Reproductive warning3 of 11 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 11 versions

• Flat · Tint BaseVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
• Flat · White BaseVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings48Poor
• Satin · Clear BaseVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
• Satin · Tint BaseVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Clear BaseVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Pastel BaseVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Tint BaseVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
• Semi-Gloss · White BaseVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
• Flat · Pastel BaseVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings33Poor
• Satin · Pastel BaseVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings33Poor
• Satin · White BaseVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings33Poor

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