Polyurethane beads 

Our Technology

Decosphaera® are high-quality, crosslinked polyurethane beads produced with a waterborne technology designed for advanced coatings and high-value applications. Their unique combination of toughness and elasticity, along with a gaussian controlled particle size distribution, makes them an exceptional ingredient for various industries. Widely used in high-quality paints and special coatings, Decosphaera® enhance both performance and aesthetics. They serve as matting agents, achieving low gloss levels even at 85°, haptic modifiers, providing smooth, soft-touch or textured effects and functional fillers, improving mechanical and chemical resistance.

Key Features & Benefits

• Material: Spherical crosslinked polyurethane for durability and flexibility.
• Compatibility: Suitable for solvent-based, water-based, and UV/EB coatings (compatibility testing recommended).
• Low Oil Absorption: Enables high loading levels for deep matte finishes without affecting rheology.
• Particle Size Range: Available from 3µm to 50µm to tailor surface effects.
• Density: ~1.0 g/cm³, ensuring good suspension stability in the most common systems.
• Transparent Beads: Allow surface modification without altering the base material’s appearance—high black jetness, ideal for clear topcoats on wood to maintain a natural look.
• Coloured Beads: Create decorative effects, such as a material-like, fabric, textured, or spatulated finish. When applied over non-uniform surfaces, coloured PU beads can highlight textures with high colour contrasts, for example enhancing wood grain visibility.
• Improved Mechanical & Surface Properties: Enhance coating flexibility, impact resistance, and abrasion protection while also absorbing vibrations and noise. Additionally, they provide superior surface durability with excellent scratch, burnishing, and chemical resistance for a long-lasting finish.

Available variants

Particle Size: Customize surface finish by selecting from our wide range of grades, from 3 up to 50µm. 

Delivery Forms:

• Decosphaera® 100% solid content (dry powder)
• Decosphaera® Wet 60-75% solid content (wet powder) 
• Adimatt 30-40% solid content (water borne pumpable suspension) 

Coloured Grades: White, black, and main colours

Bio-Based Option: Sustainable alternative with long-lasting performance.