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How to achieve the best matting effect

Tuesday, 10 March, 2026

Finmatt products are matting agents derived from organic and inorganic components. They are supplied in solid form and are easy to disperse, offering an optimal balance between matting efficiency and surface resistance.

They can be used in a wide range of floor finishes, wood varnishes, furniture coatings and industrial paints.

1) Efficient matting agents for smooth, durable surfaces in conventional systems.

  • Finmatt. High matting efficiency.

     Particle size D50 [µm]Gloss level 60°Gloss level 85°Transparency (%)Viscosity
    at 10 rpm [mPas]
    Finmatt 55.0515151,760
    Finmatt 87.556161,860

    (Tests carried out in a waterborne glossy PU parquet coating with the incorporation of 7% matting agent and a dry film thickness of 25 µm. Measurements performed using a Brookfield viscometer with SC4-29 spindle. Base viscosity without additives: 100 mPas)..
     
  • Finmatt R and XR. Higher surface resistance. Superior mechanical and chemical resistance.
    • (R) Improved surface resistance.
    • (XR) Maximum surface resistance.

       Particle size D50 [µm]Gloss level 60°Gloss level 85°Transparency (%)Viscosity
      at 10 rpm [mPas]
      Finmatt 5 R 5715211,690
      Finmatt 8 R 886241,340
      Finmatt 4 XR 4151242308
      Finmatt 8 XR 814638397

      (Tests carried out in a waterborne glossy PU parquet coating with the incorporation of 7% matting agent and a dry film thickness of 25 µm. Measurements performed using a Brookfield viscometer with SC4-29 spindle. Base viscosity without additives: 100 mPas)
  • Finmatt S. Soft grades for flexible coatings and soft-touch finishes.

     Particle size D50 [µm]Gloss level 60°Gloss level 85°Transparency (%)Viscosity
    at 10 rpm [mPas]
    Finmatt 8 S 871019238
    Finmatt 9 S 9146391,090

    (Tests carried out in a waterborne glossy PU parquet coating with the incorporation of 7% matting agent and a dry film thickness of 25 µm. Measurements performed using a Brookfield viscometer with SC4-29 spindle. Base viscosity without additives: 100 mPas).

2) High-efficiency matting agents for 100% UV systems with low viscosity impact.

  • Finmatt UV R, XR, E and S. Hard grades for smooth surfaces
    • (R) Improved surface resistance.
    • (XR)Maximum surface resistance.
    • (E) Eco grades with >50% bio-based content.

       Particle size D50 [µm]Particle size D90 [µm]Gloss level 60°Gloss level
      85°      		Viscosity
      at 25 rpm [mPas]
      Finmatt UV 6 RE 6.014.51211551
      Finmatt UV 8 R 8.015.0107180
      Finmatt UV 8 XR 8.015.0814311
      Finmatt UV 9 8.520.01112233
      Finmatt UV 9 9.022.01830195

      (Tests carried out in a glossy 100% UV furniture coating with 12% matting agent. Air-mix application with a film thickness of 10 µm. Measurements performed using a Brookfield viscometer with SC4-29 spindle. Base viscosity without additives: 100 mPas).
  • Finmatt UV XRS. Soft grade for slip control and soft-touch finishes.

     Particle size D50 [µm]Particle size D90 [µm]

    Gloss level 60°

    		Gloss level
    85°    		Viscosity
    at 25 rpm [mPas]
    Finmatt UV 10 XRS 9.53379330

    (Tests carried out in a glossy 100% UV furniture coating with 12% matting agent. Air-mix application with a film thickness of10 µm. Measurements performed using a Brookfield viscometer with SC4-29 spindle. Base viscosity without additives: 100 mPas).
     
  • Finmatt S. Surface-treated grades. Maximum matting efficiency for ultra-matt UV coatings.

     Particle size D50 [µm]Particle size D90 [µm]Gloss level 60°Gloss level
    85°    		Viscosity
    at 25 rpm [mPas]
    Finmatt S-H6 6.51144248
    Finmatt S-H8 8.01344244
    Finmatt S-H11 10.11844236

    (Tests carried out in a glossy 100% UV furniture coating with 12% matting agent. Air-mix application with a film thickness of10 µm. Measurements performed using a Brookfield viscometer with SC4-29 spindle. Base viscosity without additives: 100 mPas).

3) Matting agents for haptic surfaces.

  • Finmatex XR. Hard texturing agents.

     Particle size D50 [µm]Gloss level 60°Gloss level 85°Transparency [%]Viscosity
    at 25 rpm [mPas]
    Finmatex 15 XR 1515436206
    Finmatex 18 XR 1815232221
    Finmatex 30 XR3016238206
    Finmatex 37 XR3717234210

    (Tests carried out in a waterborne acrylic-PU coating on plastic test panels with 7% matting agent and a dry film thickness of 25 µm).
     
  • Finmatex RXS, SE. Soft grades for soft-touch finishes.
    • (S) Soft additives and (XS) Extra-soft additives.
    • (E) Eco grades with > 50% bio-based content.

       Particle size D50 [µmGloss level 60°Gloss level 85°Transparency [%]Viscosity
      at 25 rpm [mPas]
      Finmatex 8 RXS 8161142210
      Finmatex 11 SE 1113637413
      Finmatex 12 SE 1213837405
      Finmatex 16 RXS 1616644210
      Finmatex 27 RXS 2717444187

      (Tests carried out in a waterborne acrylic-PU coating on parquet test panels with 7% matting agent and a dry film thickness of 25 µm)..
       

Comindex, together with Finma, offers versatile solutions for controlling gloss, texture and tactile properties in coatings, combining efficiency with surface resistance. An ideal choice for formulators seeking uniform, high-quality finishes.

At Comindex we can support you throughout your process. Simply contact our team of technical sales advisors.

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