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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