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Matting agents

The development of matte coatings presents numerous challenges: inconsistent surface appearance, limited transparency, gloss variations at different viewing angles, and limited compatibility with modern, environmentally friendly binder systems complicate formulation.

CAB-O-SIL® MT-6460 provides a powerful solution:

a fumed silica specifically designed for water-based wood and leather coatings – with excellent performance even in demanding systems.

What makes CAB-O-SIL® MT-6460 special?

  • Excellent matting performance
  • Uniform, smooth surface appearance
  • High transparency
  • Versatile applications: Ideal for water-based acrylic, PU, and epoxy resins – also suitable for UV and non-polar systems.

Validated performance:

In extensive internal studies conducted at our Innovation Center, CAB-O-SIL® MT-6460 demonstrated comparable or superior matting performance compared to commercially available products – while maintaining stable rheological properties and high disperability.

Enova® Aerogel is a very effective matting agent, even for systems that are difficult to matt, e.g. for UV systems, decorative films and leather coatings. In addition to its matting properties, Enova® Aerogel is highly hydrophobic and has low thermal conductivity. Another special matting agent is silicone elastomer particles, available as powder or aqueous suspension. These silicone elastomers carry epoxy functions so that they can react with the matrix and are firmly bonded. This reduces the tendency of gleaming. These silicone elastomers are mainly used for leather coatings and in release agents, in the latter they matt the surface of the moulded part. Waxes and wax dispersions can also be used to matt surfaces. Depending on the melting point of the wax, properties such as scratch and abrasion resistance, lubricity or anti-slip function can also be specifically controlled.

Do you need more information?

Would you like to learn more about Enova® Aerogel or Cab-O-Sil® MT-6460? Then please contact us.

Your contact person

Matting agents

Simone Jöhnk
Performance Chemicals

Phone: +49 40 77173 2528
spezialitaeten@bcd-chemie.de



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