Matting agents play a crucial role in the formulation of a wide array of paints and coatings including architectural, industrial, automotive, and furniture coatings.  Their primary function is to impart aesthetic appeal by modifying a coating’s visual properties and creating various degrees of surface mattness.

They consist of microscopic particles with specific surface characteristics that scatter and diffuse incident light, resulting in a matte or satin appearance.  The choice of matting agent depends on the desired level of gloss reduction, compatibility with the coating system, and the targeted application.