Surface appearance modification

Plastic Matting Agent

A matte additive for plastic surfaces that need lower gloss, higher haze and a premium frosted visual effect without paint or secondary surface treatment.

Plastic Matting Agent for PP, PE, PVC plastic applications, Surface appearance modification additive product sample
Product Overview

Creates a durable frosted matte surface while preserving smooth feel and cleanability.

A matte additive for plastic surfaces that need lower gloss, higher haze and a premium frosted visual effect without paint or secondary surface treatment.

Representative Grades

Available model references for this product family

Matting Agents / Matting Masterbatches

Matting and frosted-surface grades for gloss reduction.

Applicable Materials

  • PP
  • PE
  • PVC
  • TPU
  • ABS
  • PC
  • PA
  • PET
  • PETG
  • POM
  • PBT
  • PMMA
  • HIPS
  • GPPS
  • AS
  • PLA
  • PBAT

Typical Applications

  • PP, PE, PVC, TPU, ABS, PC, PA, PET, PETG, PMMA and GPPS parts
  • Matte containers, consumer goods, profiles and decorative surfaces
  • Applications needing gloss reduction and a frosted appearance

Key Benefits

  • Reduces surface brightness and increases matte visual texture
  • Can keep the surface smooth and easier to clean than rough coatings
  • Matte effect is built into the plastic formulation

Selection Notes

  • Evaluate powder or masterbatch route based on feeding and dispersion needs.
  • Typical trial range depends on required matte level and resin transparency.
  • Suitable for compounding, injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, film or sheet trials depending on the resin system.
  • Share base resin, target performance, part thickness and process route before final grade selection.
  • Use TDS/SDS and small-batch testing to confirm dosage, appearance and final performance before mass production.
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