High-Performance Additives

Matting Agent
GMATT®

Achieve perfect gloss reduction with our silica matting agents, featuring high-purity (SiO2 ≥ 99.8%) synthetic silica. Engineered for UV and wood coatings, GMATT® solutions provide high transparency, refined surface texture, and low-viscosity rheology.

Silica Matting Agent Light Scattering Mechanism
Wood & Furniture

Premium Wood Coatings

Achieve an ideal balance of gloss reduction and high transparency, preserving the natural texture of wood substrates.

  • Optical Clarity: Exceptional transparency without haze, ideal for deep-colored wood grains.
  • Suspension Stability: Advanced anti-settling properties ensure consistent gloss across large batches.
  • Surface Texture: Optimized particle size distribution provides a sophisticated silk-smooth touch.
UV-Curable Systems

UV Coating Technology

Engineered to overcome viscosity challenges and energy absorption issues in fast-curing UV environments.

  • Viscosity Management: Minimal impact on system rheology, allowing for higher additive loading.
  • Curing Efficiency: High UV transmittance ensures reliable through-curing at rapid line speeds.
  • Scratch Resistance: Surface-treated grades enhance the mechanical durability of the cured film.
Industrial & Coil

Industrial Coil Coatings

Focused on specialized low-sheen requirements for high-speed, continuous metal coating applications.

  • Sheen Reduction: Large particle size options for efficient reduction of low-angle reflection.
  • Consistent Uniformity: Ensures batch-to-batch gloss stability in demanding industrial processes.
  • Cost Efficiency: High matting efficiency allows for reduced dosage and optimized formulations.
Haptic & Leather

Soft-Touch & Haptic Finishes

Delivers a refined sensory experience for automotive interiors and high-end consumer electronics.

  • Haptic Preservation: Provides efficient matting without compromising the specific soft-feel effect.
  • Color Depth: Maintains the richness and intensity of dark substrates without whitening.
  • Precision Smoothness: Fine-grade particles eliminate surface graininess for a luxury finish.

Technical Specifications (TDS)

Performance analysis of micronized silica for advanced coating systems.

Product GradeParticle Size (d₅₀) [μm]Pore Volume [ml/g]Surface TreatmentIndustrial Application
Standard Efficiency (101/103/106)3.5 – 6.0≥ 1.8UntreatedHigh-purity SiO₂ for general industrial and decorative coatings.
High Clarity Grade (TS 100 Equiv.)9.5-UntreatedOptimized for maximum clarity in waterborne UV systems.
Enhanced Resistance (203/205/206)4.0 – 6.5≥ 1.8Organic / WaxPremium wood coatings requiring scratch resistance.
UV-System Optimized (700/708/709)7.0 – 8.51.0 – 1.5Special OrganicLow-viscosity UV-curable systems.

Knowledge Base

How do silica matting agents reduce gloss and how to select them?

Our silica matting agents reduce gloss by creating a Micro-Rough Surface that scatters light. Selection depends on film thickness: smaller particles (4 μm - 5 μm) for thin coatings and larger grades for high-build industrial systems.

What is the difference between organically treated and untreated silica?

Organically Treated grades are designed to prevent hard-cake sedimentation and improve scratch resistance, while untreated silica offers maximum matting efficiency and cost-effectiveness in waterborne systems.

How do matting agents perform in UV-Curable Systems?

For UV-Curable Systems, we provide specialized low-absorption silica that minimizes viscosity impact and avoids interfering with UV light transmittance, ensuring proper through-curing.

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