In March 2026, solutions for the scratch resistance of water-based two-component matte paint were officially released, providing a clear direction for the coating industry to solve the performance shortcomings of environmentally friendly paints. With the advantages of low VOC and soft texture, water-based two-component matte paint is widely used in civil and industrial coating fields. However, the addition of matting powder and low crosslink density make its scratch and wear resistance inherently insufficient, which has become an urgent problem to be solved in the industry. The four major solutions launched this time each have their own focuses: adding wax or wax emulsion can form a lubricating layer to reduce friction; increasing the amount of curing agent can improve the crosslink density to enhance the film hardness; adding hard fillers such as glass powder and PMMA can improve wear resistance through physical filling; adding silicone hand feel additives can reduce surface energy to reduce scratches. Each method has a unique mechanism of action, and also has corresponding side effects such as blurring, cracking and pinholing. Formulators can flexibly deploy according to the actual application scenarios.
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