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ACEMATT® Matting Agents for Coatings

Elevate your coatings - with precision matte performance

Make every surface stand out with ACEMATT®

From walls and furniture to automotive coatings, printing inks and interior design elements, modern coatings demand matte finishes that deliver style, protection, and durability. ACEMATT® matting agents empower formulators to create high‑performance coatings that combine premium aesthetics with robust functionality.

Backed by decades of silica expertise, Evonik Coating Additives provides matting solutions that meet the evolving needs of industrial, architectural, and automotive applications across all substrates - wood, metal, plastics, and more.

Matting Solutions for Every Coating Technology

Waterborne systems – efficiency meets sustainability

As waterborne coatings continue to rise in importance, formulators need solutions that balance environmental responsibility with high performance. 

ACEMATT® offers:

  • Excellent matting efficiency at low dosages
  • Low impact on viscosity, enabling easy formulation
  • Smooth, even surfaces with minimal haze
  • Consistent gloss control, even in challenging clearcoat systems

Selected ACEMATT® grades are hydrophilic or specially treated to ensure optimal dispersion and long-term stability in waterborne formulations.

UV-curing systems – high-speed, high-quality matting

Where fast processing and long-lasting surfaces matter, UV‑curing coatings are the preferred choice for applications such as furniture, flooring, and specialty design elements. ACEMATT® delivers:

  • Outstanding transparency for colored, clear and natural finishes
  • High matting efficiency even under rapid curing conditions
  • Improved scratch and abrasion resistance
  • Very fine particle size for velvety, premium haptics

These properties make ACEMATT® ideal for furniture and flooring lines where process speed and appearance cannot be compromised.

Solventborne systems – reliable performance and deep matte effects

Solventborne technologies remain essential for certain industrial and high-end wood applications. ACEMATT® agents for solventborne coatings provide: 

  • Strong matting performance across a wide gloss range
  • Excellent compatibility with common resin systems
  • High surface smoothness without sedimentation issues
  • Long-lasting clarity and uniform appearance

Their robust nature enables formulators to achieve gloss levels from satin to ultra matte while maintaining excellent coating durability. matte while maintaining excellent coating durability.

Why choose ACEMATT®?

  • Consistent particle morphology for reproducible gloss control

  • Tailored surface treatments to match specific binder and system requirements

  • High purity silica, ensuring clarity and stability

  • Technical expertise and global support from Evonik Coating Additives 

ACEMATT® matting agents help you design coatings that feel as good as they look –natural, soft-touch, and perfectly matte.

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Your matte coating outperformance starts here

Whether you are developing next generation waterborne finishes, high-speed UV-curing systems, or traditional solventborne coatings, ACEMATT® offers the flexibility and performance you need to create differentiated wood coatings.

Explore the full ACEMATT® portfolio and connect with our coating experts from Evonik Coating Additives today.