The formulation specifics of any coating or finish are highly variable. Clears may tend to be a little simpler than color coatings, but can still have the same storage stability issues. As for stains - not much difference in chemistry from paint.

Edison Coatings, Inc. 
Michael P. Edison 
President 
3 Northwest Drive 
Plainville, CT 06062 
Phone: (860) 747-2220 or (800)341-6621 
Fax: (860)747-2280 
Internet: www.edisoncoatings.com 
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Subject: Re: [BP] anything wrong with using 5 year old paint...

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> Sounds like we might as well throw away all our old paint cans now, whether they've been opened or not.  Does this go for clear coat finishes and stain, too?
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> Ralph  
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