Additive

ACEMATT® 3400

ACEMATT® 3400 is a specially after-treated thermal silica with a unique property profile. Along with high matting efficiency and high transparency, it can be used in a large variety of coatings. Especially for water-based coatings and soft-touch formulations with a high surface smoothness.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Matting & haptics

Sustainability

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Powder
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Solventfree
Waterborne

Manufacturer

ACEMATT Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • highly efficient
  • high transparency
  • soft-feel effect
  • high surface smoothness

Technical data

carbon content
3.0 %
Grindometer value
30 µm
particle size, d50
7.0 µm
pH-value
7.7
specific surface area (N2)
190 m²/g

Properties

Matting efficiency
4/5
Transparency
5/5
Viscosity
4/5
Smoothness/Haptic
5/5
Sedimentation behavior
5/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 1.5 - 4.5 %.

Processing instructions

Addition to the coating as supplied or as a predilution is possible.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture. We recommend to store the product in closed containers under dry conditions and to protect the material from volatile substances.