Paint Base: ACRYLIC/LATEX/WATERBASE Finish: GLOSS . Minwax gives you an easy way to get the protection and beauty you need for your wood surfaces • Produces a hard finish that resists damage from: scuffing, chipping, liquid spills and contact with household chemicals • FEATURES: Single component formula - no dangerous crosslinker required • Specifically formulated without Acrylonitrile (Carcinogen) • Water cleanup: no solvents like turpentine needed to clean your brushes • Fast drying: to the touch in 30 minutes • Low odour/nonflammable: year round, indoor use is more pleasant • Crystal clear: perfect for use on all wood surfaces, especially light woods (maple, ash, etc.) and wood coloured with pastel stains • Non-yellowing