DECOSPHAERA® & DECOSPHAERA® BIO

Polyurethane Matting Agents & Effect Pigments

What are DECOSPHAERA® and ADIMATT?Lamberti Chemical Specialties has a large selection and range of aliphatic anionic polyurethane matting agents that impart functional properties (very low gloss), tactile effect and soft feel to water based, solvent base, and 100% UV coating. These matting agents are distinct polyurethane beads available in various form, range of particle sizes and colors. They contain no phthalates, no formaldehyde, no heavy metals and are also APEO free and VOC free.

Properties of DECOSPHAERA® and ADIMATT• Matting effect (free of silica and waxes)• Can be used in combination with standard matting agents• Soft touch• High transparency• No burnishing• Uniform and smooth appearance• Excellent abrasion and scratch resistance• Variety of color (black, white, blue, brilliant red, brilliant yellow)

Compression test We test mechanical properties of our microsphere with micro compression tester.

A good balance of softness and hardness* with elasticity** makes DECOSPHAERA® the first option, if properly formulated, to create coating with excellent surface aspect and mechanical behavior like: warm touch, abrasion resistance, burnishing resistance. Combining above properties with inherently matting structure, DECOSPHAERA® develops outstanding performances in area of deep matt. *Measured by Compression Test**Measured by Compression Rate and Recovery Rate, Load Unload Test

Description of DECOSPHAERA® and ADIMATT

DECOSPHAERA® ADIMATT

Free flowing dry powder 99% Liquid (36% PU beads)Transparent and colored Transparent

Fully crosslinked Free of silica and waxesNo free isocyanate Compatible with all resinsInsoluble in solvent Compatible with silica and waxes

Stable from acid to basic pH systemsRange of particle size distribution

Imparts natural lookCompatible with all resins

Compatible with silica and waxes

Compression test DECOSPHAERA®

Load_Unload (elasticity) DECOSPHAERA®

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Load_unload typical graph

Force [mN]

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4011 3.3581 9.1 38242 Maximum force applied

63 0.9949 9.1 600 10% deformation

Force [mN]

Disp1 [um]

Disp2 [um]

Dia. [um]

Compression rate [%]

Recovery rate [%]

402.22 11.3733 4.4264 18.355 61.963 37.848

MCT 510 Shimadzu

Main markets and benefits at a glancePVC floor and vinyl floorMatting, slip control, waxy feeling, burnishing resistance

Wood• Furniture: matting, smooth surface, scratch resistance• Parquet: natural look, burnishing resistance, slip control

UV systemsSoft touch, deep matt effect, antiscratch, burnishing resistance

Wall decorativeVisual and tactile effects, deep matt, good wet and dry burnishing resistance and high durability

Natural and artificial leather (car interiors, upholstery etc.)High taber values, chemical & thermal resistance, deep matt effect (below one gloss), absence of polishing before and after embossing process, no squeak, high hydrolysis resistance

Product selection guideDECOSPHAERA® transparent typical values

Grade D50 µm Oil absorption TG Refractive index

DECOSPHAERA® 8-20 5 - 8 70 - 120 -58 1.52

DECOSPHAERA® 15 F 11 - 15 70 - 120 -58 1.52

DECOSPHAERA® 30 F 22 - 30 70 - 120 -58 1.52

DECOSPHAERA® 8-20 HT 5 - 8 70 - 120 -58 1.52

DECOSPHAERA® 8 PC 5 - 8 60 - 80 -38 1.52

DECOSPHAERA® 15 PC 11 - 15 60 - 80 -38 1.52

DECOSPHAERA® BIO 8 TRGrade D50 µm % Renewable solid TG Oil absorption

DECOSPHAERA® BIO 8 TR 5 - 8 50 -78 60 - 110

ADIMATT typical valuesGrade D50 µm Solid content TG Refractive index

ADIMATT 8 FT 5 - 8 35 - 37 -58 1.52

ADIMATT 77-36 5 - 8 35 - 37 -58 1.52

DECOSPHAERA® colored seriesGrade D50 µm Transparent White Black Permanent yellow Blue Permanent red

DECOSPHAERA® 15 F 11 - 15 • • • • • •DECOSPHAERA® 30 F 22 - 30 • • •DECOSPHAERA® 50-250 45 - 65 • • • •

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