Exilva® Matting Agent

Bio-based, non-silica matting solutions for water-based paints.

Exilva® is a next-generation, bio‑based, EU Ecolabel‑compliant, VOC‑free, Zero Dust additive designed to boost matting efficiency with good transparency in paints and coatings, without compromising performance.

Its patented structure offers a safe and sustainable alternative to conventional matting agents, promoting healthier working conditions.

Bio-based & VOC-free

Supports low‑emission, ecolabel formulations and replaces mined or synthetic mineral matting agents.

Zero-Dust Handling 

Supplied dust‑free, improving worker safety and reducing airborne contamination during production.

Reinforces the Film While Matting

Improves film integrity and can improve scrub and blocking resistance.

Broad Resin Compatibility

Works with acrylic, PU, styrene acrylic, vinyl acetate, VEOVA systems.

Technical highlights

  • VOC content: 0 g/L
  • Odor: Odorless
  • Recommended dosage: 2.0–3.0 wt%
    (add during grind)
  • Appearance: White paste
  • Mechanism: Patented technology offers safe and sustainable matting properties.

Performance snapshot

Main property With Exilva Without Exilva
Surface feel Smooth Rougher
Scrub resistance May increase May decrease
Water resistance Improved May decrease
Sag resistance High Low
Stability Improved May decrease

How Exilva help

CONTROLLED MATTING

Adjustable gloss reduction (up to ~30 GU at 60° depending on dosage).

SOFT-TOUCH FEEL

Delivers smoother surfaces than mineral particles.

LOW VISCOSITY INFLUENCE

Delivers matting without a viscosity jump.

THERMAL STABILITY

Suitable for elevated‑
temperature processing
(up to 250 °C).

How Exilva works

Exilva® forms a three dimensional fibril network within the drying film. During film formation, this network creates a fine micro texture that catters light, producing a uniform matte finish. This mechanism differs from silica or CaCO₃ matting agents, which rely on larger hard particles to roughen the surface.

  • Works in low‑ to mid‑PVC wall paints, matte furniture paints, and premium decorative finishes

  • No impact on colour acceptance or tinting strength

  • Helps stabilize the wet paint and reduce syneresis

  • Can reduce the need for additional thickeners or matting agents

  • No agglomeration or over‑grinding risk

Exilva® – The sustainable, non-silica alternative for modern matte finishes.

Try Exilva today

Contact us to discover how Exilva® can deliver clean processing, safe handling, and premium matte performance in water‑based coatings.