What is the main diluent for water-borne paints?

Water.

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Why: Water is the main diluent for water-borne paints, even the co-solvent types.

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Water-based paint keeps water as its thinner.
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Answer: Water. Water is the main diluent for water-borne paints, even the co-solvent types.

  1. Paint en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paint
    Water is the main diluent for water-borne paints, even the co-solvent types.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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