Krylon

Krylon crystal clear acrylic spray

Description

A registered trademark for a series of paints, primers and fixatives. In 1947, Philadelphia businessman Howard E. Kester founded Krylon, Inc. and in the process revolutionized the paint industry by using the new technology for aerosol cans for the application of paint (Krylon history). Krylon clear Acrylic resin aerosol was first introduced in 1948 to protect artwork and advertisements. The company soon added colored spray paints to the Krylon product line.

As of 2024, the following options are available for Krylon aerosol clear coatings: (See also Clear coating comparison)

Product name	Major components	Appearance/Color	Clean up	Dry time	Comments	Links (SDS, Oddy)
Clear Acrylic 1301	Paraloid B-66 (20%)				No longer available
Artist Fixative	Cellulose nitrate				No longer available
Clear Polyurethane, 7005 (gloss), 7006 (satin)	Polyurethane; solvent mix (acetones, aliphatic HC)	Colorless in gloss or satin	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)]
Workable Fixatif, 1306	Polymer, solvent mix (acetone, toluene)	Colorless; satin finish	water	n/a	Reworkable finish designed to protect soft materials such as pencil, pastels, chalk from smudging; non-wrinkling; non-yellowing	[SDS]
Fine Art Fixatif, 1374	Polymer, solvent mix (acetone, xylenes, ethyl benzene), UV stabilizer (p-chlorobenzotrifluoride)	Colorless; satin finish	isopropyl alcohol	Touch: 15 min; Handle: 2 hours	Design to protect artwork from light, dust and smudging; Flammable aerosol	[SDS]
Matte Finish Spray coating, 1311	Polymer; amorphous silica; solvent mix (acetone, n-butyl acetate, xylenes; ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate)	Colorless; matte finish	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]
Crystal Clear Acrylic coating, 1303	Acrylic polymer; solvent mix (acetone, n-butyl acetate, ethyl benzene, xylenes)	Colorless; gloss finish	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], [product tested 2015]
ColorMaxx Crystal Clear coating, 5515 (gloss), 5562 (satin), 5547 (flat)	Polymer;solvent mix (acetone, n-butyl acetate, xylenes; naphtha, ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate, ethyl benzene)	Colorless; gloss finish	mineral spirits	listed as fast drying	Designed to provide excellent adhesion and durability; non-yellowing; Aerosol, flammable, insoluble in water	[SDS(gloss)]
UV Archival Varnish, 1375 (gloss), 1377 (satin), 1378 (matte)	Polymer; solvent mix (aliphatic HCs, acetone, di-isobutyl ketone, aromatic naptha, Stoddard, solvent, naphthalene, trimethyl benzene); HALS and UV stabilizers	Colorless; gloss, satin or matte finish	mineral spirits	Touch: 10 min; Handle: 2 hours	Designed to provide maximum UV protection; Aerosol, flammable, insoluble in water	[SDS(gloss)]
Color Master, Flat Crystal Clear Spray Paint, 3430						does not appear in the Krylon website

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As of 2024, the following options are available for Krylon spray paint/primer:

Product name/ primer colors (numbers)	Major components	Application/clean-up	Dry time	Comments	Links (SDS, Oddy)
ACRYLI-QUIK Acrylic Lacquer Enamel/ flat gray (1318), flat brown (1317), flat black (1316), flat white (1315), flat platinum (1314)	Acrylic alkyd, solvent mix (acetone, dimethyl carbonate, ethylbenzene, aliphatic HCs, 2-methyl-1-propanol, xylenes), pigments	Aerosol/ clean with lacquer thinner	Touch: 12 min; Recoat: anytime	High solids, fast-drying times; good protection and durability, VOC compliant	[SDS (black)], [5 products tested 2017,2018,2019]
TOUGH COAT Advanced Enamel/ flat gray (8290), gloss white (9290); gloss black (7999), galvanizing gray (8290)	Modified alkyd, solvent mix (acetone, dimethyl carbonate, ethylbenzene, aliphatic HCs, 2-methyl-1-propanol, xylenes), pigments	Aerosol or liquid/ clean with mineral spirits when wet	Touch: 30 min; Handle: 1 hour	Enamel paint/primer with very good adhesion, durability and coverage, rust and corrosion protection; insoluble in water, VOC compliant	[SDS (gray)], [product tested 2019]
RUST TOUGH Acrylic Alkyd Enamel	Acrylic alkyd, solvent mix (acetone, n-butyl acetate, ethylbenzene, aliphatic HCs, ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate, xylenes), pigments	Aerosol or liquid/ clean with mineral spirits when wet	Touch: 25 min; Handle: 1 hour	One coat (no primer needed) rust-preventive formula, excellent hiding and durability, VOC compliant	[SDS (white)]
COLORMAXX Paint + Primer/ white (5584), red (5583), gray (5582), black (5581)	Modified alkyd, solvent mix (acetone, ethylbenzene aliphatic HCs, xylenes), pigments	Aerosol/ clean with mineral spirits	Touch: 10 min; Handle: 1 hour	Excellent adhesion and durability; corrosion protection, fast drying, insoluble in water	[SDS (white)]
TOUGH COAT QUIK-DRY Alkyd Enamel/ black (780113), white (780404), clear (787253)	Modified alkyd; solvent mix (xylenes, toluene, ethylbenzene, aromatic HCs, trimethyl benzenes, naphtha) pigments	Liquid	Touch: 5-10 min; Handle: 10-15 min: Recoat: 30 min	Corrosion resistant, high gloss, durable finish, resists chipping and peeling	[SDS (black)]
IRON GUARD Water-Based Acrylic Enamel/ red (1801), gray (1802), white (1803)	Acrylic; propylene glycol, water, pigments	Liquid/clean with soap and water	Touch: 15-30 min; Handle: 1-2 hours; Recoat: 4 hrs	High gloss, waterborne, corrosion resistant, excellent adhesion; low VOC; moisture resistant	[SDS (black)], [3 products test 2019]

Risks

• Aerosol sprays are flammable
• Most paints contain organic solvents

Resources and Citations

• Krylon: Website
• Conservation Materials Ltd., Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog