The function and principle of matting agents, and how to choose a matting agent？
Jul 08, 2025
Matting Agent Principle A clear varnish film without a matting agent is in a specular-smooth state. When light reaches this mirror-like surface, part of the incident light is absorbed, and part is reflected. This reflected portion gives the film its high gloss. A paint film containing a silica (white carbon black) matting agent has these particles uniformly distr...
