Coatings & Surface Treatments

Surface Innovation Starts Here: Coatings That Perform and Protect

Surfaces define first impressions and influence lasting performance. In industries where durability, aesthetics, and functionality converge, Evonik supplies formulators with advanced solutions for coatings and surface treatments. Our additives and materials address formulation functions ranging from scratch resistance to gloss control across diverse coating and surface-treatment applications.

Whether you're developing architectural coatings, industrial finishes, or automotive surfaces, Evonik delivers proven technologies that meet your toughest challenges.

Why Choose Evonik for Coatings & Surface Treatments?

Innovative Chemistry: Trusted brands like ACEMATT®, AEROSIL®, TEGO®, and NANOCRYL® drive performance and formulation flexibility.
Formulation Options: Selected Evonik products support waterborne and low-VOC formulation approaches.
Application Expertise: Tailored solutions for architectural, industrial, automotive, and specialty coatings.
Global Support: Our experts partner with you to optimize formulations and accelerate innovation.

Solutions by Application Area

Architectural & Decorative Coatings
Create surfaces that inspire—indoors and out.

ACEMATT® – Matting agents for elegant, low-gloss finishes with excellent transparency and scratch resistance.
AEROSIL® / AEROXIDE® – Fumed silica and metal oxides for rheology control, anti-settling, and improved mechanical properties.
TEGO® Foamex / Airex / Wet / Glide / Flow – Additives for defoaming, wetting, leveling, and slip enhancement.
SURFYNOL® / TEGOPREN – Multifunctional surfactants for improved substrate wetting and extended open time.

Industrial & Protective Coatings
Engineered for endurance in harsh environments.

TEGO® Addbond / Dispers / Rad / Twin – Dispersants, adhesion promoters, and radiation-curable additives for high-performance industrial coatings.
ZETASPERSE® – Advanced dispersing agents for pigment stabilization and color strength.
SIPERNAT® / CARPLEX – Silica-based additives for matting, anti-blocking, and texture control.

Automotive & Mobility Coatings
Performance meets precision.

NANOCRYL® / NANOPOL® – Nanotechnology-based additives for scratch resistance, UV protection, and surface durability.
AERODISP® – Colloidal dispersions for enhanced clarity and mechanical strength in clear coats and topcoats.

Selected Formulation Options

Selected Evonik coating additives support waterborne and low-VOC formulation approaches. Product selection and performance depend on the coating system and application requirements.

Your Evonik Advantage

Formulation Freedom: Compatible with waterborne, solventborne, and radiation-curable systems.
Reliable Supply: Global production and logistics ensure consistent availability.
Digital Tools: Explore COATINO®, Evonik’s smart formulation network, for instant product recommendations and expert insights.

Ready to Transform Your Surfaces?

Explore Evonik coating and surface-treatment solutions for defined formulation functions in selected applications.

Explore our solutions or contact our experts to start your journey toward smarter coatings.

ACEMATT®

ACEMATT® matting agents are high‑performance thermal and precipitated silicas designed to deliver precise gloss reduction in coatings. They offer excellent transparency, easy incorporation, stable suspension, and consistent surface appearance - supporting matte, semi‑matte, and soft‑feel finishes across wood, UV, coil, and low‑VOC coating systems.

AERODISP®

AERODISP® ready‑to‑use dispersions combine fumed silica and metal oxides in stable, low‑viscosity formulations. They simplify processing, ensure consistent quality, and enable high‑solids, dust‑free incorporation. Used in coatings, sealants, building materials, and battery separator coatings, AERODISP® enhances stability, scratch resistance, and performance across demanding applications.

AEROSIL®

AEROSIL® fumed silica is a versatile rheology modifier, anti‑caking agent, and free‑flow enhancer produced via flame hydrolysis. Available in hydrophilic and hydrophobic grades, it stabilizes fluids, prevents settling, and improves powder flow - supporting applications from adhesives, sealants, and cosmetics to food, pharma, and advanced technologies like EV batteries.

AEROXIDE®

The portfolio of AEROXIDE® fumed metal oxides comprises highly pure
nanostructured aluminum oxides, titanium dioxides, and mixed oxides for various technical applications, like coatings, batteries and silicones .

ALBIDUR®

ALBIDUR® are advanced resins for high-performance coatings that improve the durability, flexibility, and corrosion resistance in your coating formulations.

NANOCRYL®

NANOCRYL® nano‑modified acrylate resins enhance scratch and abrasion resistance while maintaining full transparency in UV‑curable and high‑performance coatings. Their nanosilica‑reinforced structure improves toughness, barrier properties, adhesion, and cure shrinkage - supporting durable, high‑clarity finishes on metal, plastic, glass, wood, and dental materials.

NANOPOL®

NANOPOL® nano‑silica concentrates disperse surface‑modified SiO₂ particles in organic solvents to create transparent, low‑viscosity, sedimentation‑free formulations. They significantly enhance fracture toughness, tear strength, modulus, and abrasion resistance in reactive adhesives and high‑performance coatings - enabling highly filled, clear systems for structural bonding, electronics, composites, and 3D‑printing applications.

SURFYNOL®

SURFYNOL® specialty wetting agents and low‑foam surfactants deliver fast surface wetting, dynamic defoaming, and improved leveling across water‑based formulations. Designed for coatings, inks, adhesives, and industrial cleaners, SURFYNOL® additives enhance substrate wetting, pigment dispersion, and application uniformity while minimizing foam for high‑quality, defect‑free performance.

TEGO® RC

Ensure reliable, controlled release on paper and film substrates. TEGO® RC solvent-free, UV-cured silicone release coatings deliver tight to easy release for release liners, pressure-sensitive labels, self-adhesive tapes and hygiene products. Ready-to-use one-component grades simplify processing, or develop your own custom formulation flexibility with Evonik’s expert technical application support.