Is Valspar Signature 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 Signature Interior Paint + Primer scores 43–58 out of 100 across its 12 sheens and bases. Its untinted VOC is 50 g/L. Its Safety Data Sheet lists no cancer, reproductive, genetic, allergen or organ warnings. It documents third-party low-emissions testing (GREENGUARD).

Health score

43–58

VOC g/L

50

Use

Interior paint

Safety Data Sheet warnings

• 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 12 versions

• Eggshell · Base BVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Eggshell · Base CVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings58Good
• Eggshell · Ultra White Base AVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning58Good
• Flat · Base BVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings58Good
• Flat · Base CVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings58Good
• Flat · Ultra White Base AVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings58Good
• Satin · Base BVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning43Poor
• Satin · Base CVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning43Poor
• Satin · Ultra White Base AVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning43Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Base BVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings43Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Base CVOC <50 g/L · 2 warnings43Poor
• Semi-Gloss · Ultra White Base AVOC <50 g/L · 1 warning43Poor

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