ENOVA aerogel
FOR MATTE FINISH
COATINGS FORMULATIONS
Enova aerogel is an innovative fine particle silica-based aerogel, highly treated to create a hydrophobic
material with an extremely large surface area. Combined with its high porosity and complete
treatment, its unique chemistry makes Enova aerogel an ideal solution for a variety of low gloss
and light diffusion formulations, including 100% UV-curable systems. As a global leader providing
solutions for over 130 years, Cabot partners with customers to deliver advanced products that
address tomorrows challenges.
Enova aerogel provides a wide range of benefits for matte finish coatings:
Unmatched compatibility with resins and solvents
o Standard incorporation methods
o Superior dispersion uniformity
o High transparency, clarity
o Greater formulation flexibility
Highly efficient matting at exceptionally low loading (<3%)
o Reduced coating formulation cost
o Increased freedom to incorporate other performance additives
o No anti-settling additives needed
Long coating lifetime in exterior applications
Minimal moisture adsorption
Long storage shelf life
Limitless application possibilities
Enables reduced-VOC formulations
Enova aerogel delivers substantial performance
advantages in matting applications:
Advanced rheology modification
Enhanced oil absorption
Extreme hydrophobicity
High porosity
Unmatched light diffusion
ENOVA aerogel FOR MATTE FINISH COATINGS FORMULATIONS
Enova aerogel represents a new
class of hydrophobic silica particles Matting Performance Advantage
distinguished by:
Porosity - 2-4x higher than 18 20
traditional silicas 18
16
Surface area - 2-5x higher than 16
14
traditional silicas
Matting Agent Loading (%)
14
12 Loading level
Surface chemistry 12
10
Morphology 10
8
Coating clarity 8
6 6
Unique combinations of these
4 4
characteristics create opportunities
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to improve performance in a variety of 2
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coatings applications. 0
Silica Gel Enova Blend* Enova Aerogel
* Measurement method:
Silica Blending
Coating thickness 1mil
Gloss measured at 60 with micro-TRI-gloss meter
Certain formulations will benefit from
Viscosity measured with TA instruments AR2000ex rheometer at 1/10s shear rate, 4mm plate
a blending of Enova aerogel with other Enova blend is a mix of Enova aerogel and silica gel
silica-based matting agents or waxes,
often in a 1:3 to 1:5 ratio.
Contact us for more information Exclusive Attributes
including specific coatings formulations.
Particle Size 7-11 microns (d50)
Surface Area 700-800 m2/g
Tap Density 30-45 kg/m3
Surface treatment >99% surface coverage
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