Environmentally friendly metallic pigments with special encapsulation treatment, mainly composed of flaky aluminum particles, water and a small amount of water-based solvents.
Oil-water coexisting system containing a large amount of organic solvents.
Encapsulation Process
Dense silica encapsulation or passivation treatment (thinner layer).
Usually simple surface treatment with incomplete coating layers.
Dispersion Medium
Water is the main dispersion medium, with a small amount of alcohol ether solvents optionally added.
Contains a large amount of hydrophilic alcohol ether-based co-solvents.
Comparison Dimension
Water-based aluminium Paste (True Water-based)
Fake Water-based aluminium Paste
VOC Emissions
Extremely low VOC emissions, which can reduce VOC levels by more than 60%.
High VOC content, poor environmental performance.
Odor
Only a faint odor of alcohol or ether-based solvents.
Strong pungent odor with a prominent oily smell.
Safety
Non-toxic, pollution-free, and meets environmental requirements.
May contain large amounts of low-flash-point solvents such as ethanol, which are flammable and explosive.
Environmental Certifications
Complies with strict standards such as EU RoHS and PAHs.
Difficult to pass strict environmental testing.
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Comparison Dimension
Water-based aluminum Paste (True Water-based)
Fake Water-based aluminum Paste
Dispersibility
Disperses uniformly in water and can be directly diluted with water.
Produces white bubbles when dispersed in water, with poor dispersibility.
Stability
Silica-encapsulated type has a shelf life of 6-12 months.
Poor stability, prone to problems such as gas generation and caking.
Metallic Effect
Excellent metallic luster and decorative properties, with strong weather resistance and corrosion resistance.
Unstable metallic effect, easily affected by the environment.
Workability
Requires high standards for stirring and coating; prone to issues like bubbles and loss of gloss.
Relatively simple construction process, but the effect is unstable.
Storage Stability
Stable for one week in a 50°C constant temperature oven with no adverse effects; can be stored for half a year at room temperature.
Poor storage stability, prone to reactions during storage.
