What is the difference between water-based shoe paint wetting agents and oil-based shoe paint wetting agents?

What is the difference between water-based shoe paint wetting agents and oil-based shoe paint wetting agents?

There are significant differences between water-based shoe paint wetting agents and oil-based shoe paint wetting agents in many aspects. The following is a specific comparative analysis:

1. Solvent type

Water-based shoe paint wetting agent: mainly uses water as a solvent, and the resin and pigment are dispersed in water.

Oil-based shoe paint wetting agent: mainly uses mineral oil or other organic solvents as solvents, and the resin and pigment are dissolved in the solvent.

2. Wetting performance

Water-based shoe paint wetting agent: Due to the high surface tension of water, water-based shoe paint wetting agents need to have a lower surface tension to effectively wet the surface of the shoe. This is usually achieved by adding special surfactants or wetting agents.

Oil-based shoe paint wetting agent: The surface tension of oily solvents is low, so oil-based shoe paint wetting agents are relatively easier to achieve in terms of wetting performance.

3. Environmental protection

Water-based shoe paint wetting agent: Since water is mainly used as a solvent, the volatile organic compound (VOC) content is low, the impact on the environment and health is relatively small, and it is more environmentally friendly.

Oil-based shoe paint wetting agent: Due to the use of organic solvents, the volatile organic compound content is high, the impact on the environment and health is relatively large, and the environmental protection is poor.

4. Construction performance

Water-based shoe paint wetting agent: Water-based shoe paint usually dries faster and has high construction efficiency. At the same time, water-based paint is more convenient to clean, and tools and equipment can be directly cleaned with water.

Oil-based shoe paint wetting agent: Oil-based shoe paint dries slower and usually requires a longer waiting time. Cleaning is also relatively complicated, and solvents are required to clean tools and equipment.

5. Application field

Water-based shoe paint wetting agent: Suitable for shoe coating fields that require fast drying and high environmental protection requirements.

Oil-based shoe paint wetting agent: Suitable for shoe coating fields that require high wear resistance and weather resistance.

In summary

Water-based shoe paint wetting agents and oil-based shoe paint wetting agents have significant differences in solvent type, wetting performance, environmental protection, construction performance and application areas. When choosing, it is necessary to choose the appropriate wetting agent type according to the specific coating needs and environmental protection requirements.