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.
Once the acrylic and latex paints were produced, it replaced oil and alkyd paints. Though both paints are similar in some respects, they have many differences between them. When latex paint is more used for painting homes or other structures, acrylic is mainly used in artwork. Latex paint is available everywhere, and you can buy them from any hardware store or paint shop. On the other hand, acrylic paint can be bought mainly from craft stores. When latex paint is water based, acrylic is chemical based. As the acrylic has chemicals, it is more elastic than latex paint. The acrylic paint contracts and expands better than the latex paint because of this elasticity. The acrylic paint is more durable as it resists flaking, chalking, and peeling.