Stays Clear Acrylic Polyurethane

Low Lustre · Clear · Interior paintAll 3 sheens and bases45PoorLow emissions

VOC g/L: <275
Sheen: Low Lustre
Base: Clear
Warnings: 2

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Health score

45Poor

Main concerns

Skin allergen-8May cause an allergic reaction.

Indoor air15 of 40 pointsWeak

VOC level, VOC added by tint, emissions testing

High VOC0under 275 g/L VOC in the untinted base, per the maker's technical data sheet.

Tint VOC not disclosed0The maker does not state how much VOC colorants add when tinted.

Low emissions tested+15Maker's technical data sheet states it is CDPH emissions certified (California's indoor-air emissions test).

Ingredient hazards27 of 35 pointsStrong

Warnings on the Safety Data Sheet

Skin allergen-8May cause an allergic reaction.

Transparency3 of 15 pointsWeak

How fully the maker lists ingredients

Limited disclosure+3Only the Safety Data Sheet lists ingredients, and it names only hazardous ones. No full or volatile ingredient list is published.

Independent verification0 of 10 pointsWeak

Health certifications confirmed with the certifier

No ingredient certification0No independent ingredient or health certification found (for example Asthma & Allergy Friendly or Green Seal).

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How this compares to other interior paints

Health scoreTop 74%Scores higher than 26% of 1,144 products

VOCHigherLower VOC than 3% of products

Healthier options

Same use and low lustre sheen, higher score.

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Ingredients the maker lists

From the Safety Data Sheet, which names ingredients that carry a hazard classification.

Propylene glycol1-5%
Triethylamine0.5-1%
Tetramethyl decynediol (surfactant)0.5-1%

Product details

Product number: W42300
Barcodes: Not published by the maker. Search by name.
VOC (untinted): <275 g/L
Hazard classes: Serious eye damage/eye irritation cat 2a; Skin sensitization cat 1
Safety Data Sheet: Revised 5/13/2026

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Sources

Safety Data Sheet (rev. 5/13/2026)Technical data sheet Product page

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