Difference between revisions of "Flatting agent"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A substance added to [ | + | A substance added to [[paint|paints]] and [[varnish|varnishes]] to reduce [[gloss]] in the dried film. A flatting agent typically has small, irregular shaped particles that disperse incident light rays in many different directions, thus producing a [[matte]] appearance. Examples of flatting agents are [[beeswax]], [[fumed silica]], [[diatomaceous earth]], and heavy metal soaps. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Latest revision as of 11:42, 15 January 2014
Description
A substance added to paints and varnishes to reduce Gloss in the dried film. A flatting agent typically has small, irregular shaped particles that disperse incident light rays in many different directions, thus producing a Matte appearance. Examples of flatting agents are Beeswax, Fumed silica, Diatomaceous earth, and heavy metal soaps.
Synonyms and Related Terms
flattening agent (incorrect)