Products in Wood Coatings & Finishes: Flattener

Lo-Vel® 2018 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® 275 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® 2010 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Pergopak® M3 is a matting agent used in the paint and varnish industries. It has a low impact on rheology and improved scratch and abrasion resistance, along with improved adhesion and elasticity. On the other hand, Pergopak® M3 provides excellent weather resistance and gloss retention.

Nicron® 503 is a high purity, 5-Hegman microcrystalline talc product with minimal viscosity build. Nicron® 503 is part of the Engineered Series of Magris Talc products that offer unique particle size distributions for improved paint performance properties. Nicron® 503 is an excellent choice for modern protective coating applications due to its hydrophobic nature, very low mineral solubility, and proven anti-corrosion performance. Nicron® 503 disperses easily in high-solids and solventborne coatings and gives very good paint stability, rheology, and anti-settling properties.

Lo-Vel® 6200 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® HSF belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® 27 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

LO-VEL® 8300 flatting agent is a synthetic amorphous precipitated silica treated with a functionalized wax. It is designed for use in waterborne and solvent-borne coatings, and is suitable for coatings with a dry film thickness of less than 1 mil (< 20 microns).

Pergopak® M5 is a matting agent used in the paint and varnish industries. It has a low impact on rheology and improved scratch and abrasion resistance, along with improved adhesion and elasticity. On the other hand, Pergopak® M5 provides excellent weather resistance and gloss retention.

Lo-Vel® 2003 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Pergopak® M6 is a matting agent used in the paint and varnish industries. It has a low impact on rheology and improved scratch and abrasion resistance, along with improved adhesion and elasticity. On the other hand, Pergopak® M6 provides excellent weather resistance and gloss retention.

LO-VEL® 8100 flatting agent is a high-efficiency flatting agent that is ideal for use in a variety of coating systems. It is a synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide, wax-treated silica designed for use where a Hegman value of 6 to 6.75 is required. Moreover, its high flatting efficiency, resistance to settling and heat-age stability provide formulation flexibility and expanded process capability.

Pergopak® M4 is a matting agent used in the paint and varnish industries. It has a low impact on rheology and improved scratch and abrasion resistance, along with improved adhesion and elasticity. On the other hand, Pergopak® M4 provides excellent weather resistance and gloss retention.

Lo-Vel® 2023 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® 66 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® 2000 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Deuteron® OG 8803 comprises fine PMU (polymethyl urea) particle dispersions in DPGDA. Its versatility allows usage as a scratch-resistant additive for high gloss applications or as a matting agent for high-quality finishes, depending on the addition level. Preferred applications for this product family include overprint varnishes, floor coatings (such as PVC, laminate flooring, and wood floors), and wood coatings.

Deuteron® OG 8824 includes fine PMU (polymethyl urea) particle dispersions in TMP (EO)3 TA (ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate) specifically developed for UV-radical curing processes. These dispersions are offered in a dispersed form, tailored to facilitate and enhance various applications within UV curing systems.

Deuteron® OG 8820 consists of fine PMU (polymethyl urea) particle dispersions in TMP (EO)3 TA (ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate). This system is designed for UV-radical curing processes. Deuteron® OG 8820 also offers a range of versatile applications within this curing method.

Deuteron® OG 8807 comprises fine PMU (polymethyl urea) particle dispersions in DPGDA. Its versatility allows usage as a scratch-resistant additive for high gloss applications or as a matting agent for high-quality finishes, depending on the addition level. Preferred applications for this product family include overprint varnishes, floor coatings (such as PVC, laminate flooring, and wood floors), and wood coatings.

Deuteron® OG 8805 comprises fine PMU (polymethyl urea) particle dispersions in DPGDA. Its versatility allows usage as a scratch-resistant additive for high gloss applications or as a matting agent for high-quality finishes, depending on the addition level. Preferred applications for this product family include overprint varnishes, floor coatings (such as PVC, laminate flooring, and wood floors), and wood coatings.

Deuteron® MM 677 stands as an additive-free dispersion centered on Deuteron® PMU (polymethyl urea) matting plastics. The incorporation of Deuteron® MM 677 results in robust matting effects coupled with high flexibility, imparting a velvety feel and exceptional mechanical properties. Its appearance is characterized by a white dispersion, delivering a specialized solution for achieving desired tactile and mechanical properties in various applications.

Deuteron® UV RMP is a micronized wax compound specifically crafted as a matting additive for UV-curable inks and coatings. When incorporated into UV-curable systems undergoing free radical polymerization, Deuteron® UV RMP induces controlled incompatibility during the curing process. This micronized wax compound offers robust matting effects for 100% UV systems and is free from monomers.

Deuteron® OG 8822 includes fine PMU (polymethyl urea) particle dispersions in TMP (EO)3 TA (ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate) specifically developed for UV-radical curing processes. These dispersions are offered in a dispersed form, tailored to facilitate and enhance various applications within UV curing systems.

Deuteron® MK-F is an organic duromeric matting agent suitable for a wide range of coating applications, including water-borne, solvent-borne, and 100% systems. These matting agents can be employed as stand-alone additives or in conjunction with other materials to enhance their properties. The distinctive synthesis of Deuteron MK matting agents results in highly amorphous particle structures with a comparatively high surface area (BET), making them outstanding matting agents.

Deuteron® WAX TF is a micronized PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)-modified polyolefin with a fine particle size distribution and excellent ease of dispersion. PTFE imparts coatings with superior mar resistance and anti-blocking properties. Given the high cost of pure PTFE powders, this product provides a cost-effective solution by combining PTFE with polyolefin, offering many of the outstanding properties of pure PTFE.

Deuteron® MK-F6 is an organic duromeric matting agent suitable for a wide range of coating applications, including water-borne, solvent-borne, and 100% systems. These matting agents can be employed as stand-alone additives or in conjunction with other materials to enhance their properties. The distinctive synthesis of Deuteron MK matting agents results in highly amorphous particle structures with a comparatively high surface area (BET), making them outstanding matting agents.

Deuteron® MK is an organic duromeric matting agent that can be utilized in nearly all coating applications, including water-borne, solvent-borne, and 100% systems. These matting agents can be used independently or in combination with other materials to enhance their properties. The unique synthesis of Deuteron MK matting agents results in highly amorphous particle structures with a comparatively high surface area (BET), making them excellent matting agents.

AquaMatte® 26HDA are very fine grade of densified oxidized polyethylene for gloss reduction and optimum stability in water-based paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts burnish and abrasion resistance. Optimized density of 1.08 eliminates flotation and ensures maximum in-can stability. Ideal for water based systems. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing.

Propyltex® 270S-18523 is Micronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica Adds a mild texture effect to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Narrow cut mean particle size grades available for maximum texture control Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

AquaTex® 230 are Fine particle size grades of oxidized polyethylene for reducing gloss and adding surface texture.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Adds a mild texture to the surface. Oxidized polyethylene provides lubricity and mar resistance. High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation. Ideal for water based systems.

MicroMatte® 1213 UVW is modified polypropylene wax densified with silica for consistent gloss control with clarity and stability in water-based and UV/EB coatings.Features and Benefits Effective gloss control with good in-can stability. Adds slip with scratch and mar resistance. Nonabrasive wax technology imparts a smoother surface feel vs. silica-based additives. Provides burnish and blocking resistance. Improved film clarity vs. MicroMatte 1011 UVW.

Micropro 600VF is High performance modified high molecular weight polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with excellent mar and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Ideal for applications where higher COF is desired. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.

Propyltex® 325S-11125 is Micronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica Adds a mild texture effect to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Narrow cut mean particle size grade available for maximum texture control For a finer texture, try PropylMatte 31

PropylMatte 500 is Finely micronized polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control in paints, inks and industrial coatings.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with good clarity, a smoother surface feel, and no viscosity effects when compared to silica additives Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts superior burnish and abrasion resistance vs. silica Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces In powder coatings, lowers gloss, reduces slip, and functions as a highly effective degassing agent vs. benzoin Eliminates powder coating pinholes and improves surface adhesion when overcoating or using silicone sealants Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings