Is Valspar Pro-Hide Gold Ultra Interior 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 Interior Self-Priming Paint scores 43–58 out of 100 across its 17 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 50 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet carries these warnings: reproductive warning (5 of 17 versions). It documents third-party low-emissions testing (GREENGUARD).

Health score

43–58

VOC g/L

50

Use

Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• Reproductive warning5 of 17 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: documented (GREENGUARD)
• Health certification: none found
• Full ingredient list (Health Product Declaration): not published

All 17 versions

• Eggshell · Clear BaseVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings58Good
• Eggshell · Tint WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Flat · BlackVOC <50 g/L · 4 warnings58Good
• Flat · Clear BaseVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Flat · Pastel BaseVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings58Good
• Flat · Super One Coat WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings58Good
• Flat · Tint WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings58Good
• Satin · Clear BaseVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings58Good
• Satin · Tint WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Semi-Gloss · Clear BaseVOC <50 g/L · 3 warnings58Good
• Semi-Gloss · Pastel BaseVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Semi-Gloss · Tint WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Eggshell · Pastel BaseVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings43Poor
• Eggshell · Super One Coat WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings43Poor
• Satin · Pastel BaseVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings43Poor
• Satin · Super One Coat WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings43Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Super One Coat WhiteVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings43Poor

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