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Silica Matting Agent

Silica Matting Agents represent the pinnacle of sophistication and versatility in coating technology. Crafted from premium synthetic amorphous precipitated silica, these products impart a luxurious matte finish to coatings, paints, varnishes, lacquers, inks and other finishes.

Since debuting in the 1960s, silica product portfolio offers a diverse range of options, including various porosities, particle sizes, and physical properties, ensuring precise customization for every application.

Available as wax-treated and non-treated products, flatting agents offer maximum formulation flexibility for manufacturers of solvent-based, waterborne, clear and pigmented coatings seeking to balance desired characteristics and performance such as:

Flatting efficiency
Ease of dispersion
Heat-age stability
Leveling and smoothness
Color stability and matching
Resistance to settling

Typical applications flatting agents include:

Coil coatings
General industrial finishes
UV coating
Aircraft coatings
Wood coatings
Leather and Textile coatings
Overprint varnishes
Printing inks