By definition, additives are added in small quantities, often less than one point percent, to re-inforce selected chemical or physical properties of the finished paint. The powder coatings sector is no exception, and has some limitations that are intrinsic to the technology itself, which are linked to the physical state of the paint before application on the piece to be painted.

These post-addable additives can be effectively utilized as post-addible solutions to alter smooth or glossy stocked powder coatings into matted or textured finishes while circumventing the high research and development, and production costs normally associated with small, quick turnaround orders and reducing manufacturing complexities.

Additives based on hyper-branched polymers with tailor- made particle-affinic groups lead to very high-performing products to be used in silica matted solvent-free UV-curing coatings.

According to a new study released by Research and Markets, the global matting agents market is witnessing growth due to increasing applications, technological advancements, and increased demand in the Asia-Pacific region, mainly from Southeast Asia, China and India. 

A new technology for powder coating applications, PowderAdd™ 9553 is a matting agent that provides consistently reproducible and uniform matting.

The Syloid® A series provides paint formulators with more efficient matting agents that deliver improved performance in premium interior flat paints.