Krylon

== 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
Category:Materials databaseCategory:MWGCategory:CoatingsCategory: Coating: Solvent-based