Coating comparison: Clear spray

Manufacturer	Product name/ type (numbers)	Major components	Clean-up	Dry time	Comments	Links
Krylon	Clear Polyurethane, 7005 (gloss), 7006 (satin)	Polyurethane; solvent mix (acetones, aliphatic HC)	solvent	Touch: 15 min; Handle: 4 hours	Designed as water-proof coating for furniture and countertops; does not yellow; Flammable aerosol, insoluble in water	SDS(gloss)
Krylon	Workable Fixatif, 1306	Polymer, solvents mix (acetone, toluene)	water	n/a	Reworkable finish designed to protect soft materials such as pencil, pastels, chalk from smudging; non-wrinkling; non-yellowing	SDS
Krylon	Fine Art Fixatif, 1374	Polymer, solvents mix (acetone, xylenes, ethyl benzene), UV stabilizer (p-chlorobenzotrifluoride)	isopropyl alcohol	Touch: 15 min; Handle: 2 hours	Designed to protect artwork from light, dust and smudging; Flammable aerosol	SDS
Krylon	Matte Finish Spray coating, 1311	Polymer; amorphous silica; solvent mix (acetone, n-butyl acetate, xylenes; ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate)	mineral spirits	Touch: 15 min; Handle: 15 min	Designed to be a permanent, non-gloss finish; non-yellowing; moisture-resistant; flammable aerosol; insoluble in water	SDS
Krylon	Crystal Clear Acrylic coating, 1303	Acrylic polymer; solvent mix (acetone, n-butyl acetate, ethyl benzene, xylenes)	mineral spirits	Touch: 10 min; Handle: 2 hours	Designed to provide a permanent protective finish that is moisture-resistant and smudge proof; non-yellowing; Aerosol, flammable, insoluble in water	SDS
Krylon	ColorMaxx Crystal Clear coating, 5515 (gloss), 5562 (satin), 5547 (flat)	Polymer;solvent mix (acetone, n-butyl acetate, xylenes; naphtha, ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate, ethyl benzene)	mineral spirits	listed as fast drying	Designed to provide excellent adhesion and durability; non-yellowing; Aerosol, flammable, insoluble in water	SDS(gloss)
Krylon	UV Archival Varnish, 1375 (gloss), 1377 (satin), 1378 (matte)	Polymer; solvent mix (aliphatic HCs, acetone, di-isobutyl ketone, aromatic naphtha, Stoddard, solvent, naphthalene, trimethyl benzene); HALS and UV stabilizers	mineral spirits	Touch: 10 min; Handle: 2 hours	Designed to provide maximum UV protection; Aerosol, flammable, insoluble in water	SDS(gloss)
Liquitex
Rust-Oleum	Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray/ Clear (249117n249859), Matte (334022), Semi-gloss (249859), Gloss (334029), Satin (346952)	Acrylic polymer, solvent mix (acetone n-butyl acetate, xylenes, ethyl benzene ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate, toluene), butyl methacrylate	mineral spirits	Touch: 20 min; Handle: 1 hour; Fully dry: 24 hrs	Premium general purpose spray for ultimate coverage; Flammable aerosol, use in ventilated area	SDS(gloss)
Rust-Oleum	Stops Rust Clear enamel/ Gloss(7701830), Satin (285092), Matte (285093)	Acrylic polymer, solvent mix (acetone n-butyl acetate, xylenes, ethyl benzene ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate, toluene), butyl methacrylate	mineral spirits		Flammable aerosol, use in ventilated area	SDS(gloss)