Physical properties of sodium silicate-based substances make them very attractive for commercial/industrial use. Liquids and solids based on sodium silicate and produced by PQ Corporation have a density from 1.6g/cubic cm. to about 1.4 g/cubic cm.
A very big difference between acrylic and oil paint is the drying time. Acrylics dry in a matter of minutes to hours and oils dry in a matter of hours to weeks! This is a huge factor when choosing whether or not to choose oils versus acrylics.
Latex paints or acrylic paints are fast-drying water-based paints. Oil based paint is a slow drying paint made with oil. Latex paints are generally better for the interior of homes and on large surfaces.Oil-based paints are generally used on metals, wood and for paintings.The difference between oil-based and latex paint lies in their composition, properties, and ease of use.dit Difference in Composition of oil-based and latex paints. Latex paints are water-based and contain a mix of water and acrylic polymer which makes this paint more flexible and likely to be used in areas exposed to heat and cold. Because it contains only water, it is less likely to feed mildew.