Is Valspar Pro-Hide Gold Ultra Exterior Self-Priming 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 Pro-Hide Gold Ultra Exterior Self-Priming Paint scores 16–48 out of 100 across its 9 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 50 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (3 of 9 versions), genetic damage warning (2 of 9 versions), skin allergen (2 of 9 versions) and organ toxicity warning (1 of 9 versions). We found no third-party emissions testing for it.
- Health score
- 16–48
- VOC g/L
- 50
- Use
- Exterior paint
Safety Data Sheet warnings
- Reproductive warning3 of 9 versionsSuspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
- Genetic damage warning2 of 9 versionsSuspected of causing genetic defects (germ cell mutagenicity), from an ingredient in the paint itself.
- Skin allergen2 of 9 versionsMay cause an allergic reaction.
- 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: none found
- Health certification: none found
- Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): not published
All 9 versions
Flat · Clear BaseVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning48Poor
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