Latex or emulsion.
No, there are no chemicals in water borne latex paint that will catch fire, no matter how hard you might try.
Emulsion paint is water based - thinned with water, brushes cleaned with water.Solvent paints are thinned with solvents/thinners, and the brushes are cleaned in turps, etc.
In the past oil paints referred to either petroleum based paints or linseed based paints. Today in the USA petroleum based paints are no longer sold and it is difficult to find linseed based paints though they do exist with a small proportion of linseed oil. Alkyd paints are made with synthetic oil and are readily available and have come to be known as "oil" paint.
A muralist or mural artist paints large artwork scenes directly onto walls or ceilings and may use techniques such as fresco. Water based paints, oil based paints, and acrylic paints are commonly used to create large works of art.
In interior or exterior house paints.... Acrylics, emulsions and latex are, oils, lacquers and shellacs are not. In artists' paints... acrylic, watercolour, gouache, and some water based airbrush paints are, oils are not..
Water paints are more often called water colours when talking about art, and water-based paints when decorating the home. It simply means the liquid in them is water, rather than something oil based.
Oil-based paints use oil as a binder, while latex-based paints use water. Oil-based paints are more durable and provide a smoother finish, but they take longer to dry and have a strong odor. Latex-based paints dry faster, are easier to clean up with water, and have less odor, but may not be as durable as oil-based paints.
No, there are no chemicals in water borne latex paint that will catch fire, no matter how hard you might try.
Painting?
Regardless of the color, oil-based paints use solvent, normally mineral spirits, as a solvent Vs. water for water-based and oil-based paints dry harder than latex paints making them more scrubable. Water-based paints don't yellow or crack as they age and can be formulated to dry fairly hard while still retaining some elasticity. Both oil and water-based white paints should cover to opacity in a single coat.
Water paints are more often called water colours when talking about art, and water-based paints when decorating the home. It simply means the liquid in them is water, rather than something oil based.
Gloss paints are available in all types of bases. The most common gloss paints used in homes are either oil based or water based alkyds or water based acrylic or vinyls latexes.
Unfortunately combining oil and water in paint always results in disaster. Oil based paints must be thinned with solvent. Brushes used to paint oil based paints also need to be cleaned with solvent.
Watercolor and acrylic paints are both examples of water-based paints. Watercolors use water as their primary solvent and are known for their transparency and fluidity. Acrylic paints, while also water-soluble when wet, become water-resistant when dry and can mimic both watercolor and oil paint techniques. Both types allow for easy cleanup with water.
Acrylic paints are water-based and dry quickly to a durable finish, while latex paints are also water-based but contain vinyl or rubber particles for added flexibility and durability. Acrylic paints are more commonly used for art projects, while latex paints are typically used for household painting projects.
Emulsion paint is water based - thinned with water, brushes cleaned with water.Solvent paints are thinned with solvents/thinners, and the brushes are cleaned in turps, etc.
In the past oil paints referred to either petroleum based paints or linseed based paints. Today in the USA petroleum based paints are no longer sold and it is difficult to find linseed based paints though they do exist with a small proportion of linseed oil. Alkyd paints are made with synthetic oil and are readily available and have come to be known as "oil" paint.