Innovation for Oil & Grease Stains on Matte, Dark Laminates

Dark, ultra-matte laminates are the ongoing trend in modern furniture and kitchen design. Their smooth, non-reflective look adds a sophisticated, high-end touch to interiors — but these beautiful surfaces come with a challenge:

• They’re prone to oil and grease stains, often requiring special cleaners to maintain a spotless appearance.
• Touch-to-open systems, which are widely used in modern furniture, make the problem worse, as surfaces are touched more frequently.

Here’s where we come in.

By integrating our additive FENTAK® SA31708 into the melamine paper impregnation process, laminate manufacturers can achieve a persistent Easy-to-Clean effect. As shown in the video:

--> Grease, oil, and even hand marks can be wiped off — dry, without any cleaner.

✅ Reduces dirt pickup and improves oil & water repellency

✅ Works with all decors — from ultra-matte to high gloss, from bright to dark surfaces

✅ Delivers persistent effect within the typical service life of the laminate surface

✅ Perfect for kitchens, offices, hotels, restaurants, hospitals & other high-traffic areas

✅ Easy to integrate into existing impregnation lines in the MF coating step — no investment in new production tools is needed

In addition to FENTAK® SA31708, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of additives that help you fine-tune your formulation and maximize the Easy-to-Clean effect for your specific needs.

BMK, a free paper impregnator, has produced Pre-pregs in Industrial Scale containing 1% of MÜNZING’s Easy-to-Clean Additive FENTAK® SA31708 on liquid Melamine Formaldehyde Resin.

We also partner with HUECK Rheinische GmbH, who developed a specially textured press plate to further enhance the Easy-to-Clean effect of FENTAK® SA31708.