Orgasol® and Rilsan®D Polyamide Powders

Adding Performance without Compromise!

ORGASOL® and RILSAN® D additives are ultra-fine polyamide powders with unique morphology giving benefits across a wide variety of Coating and Ink applications. The lubricity and durability of polyamide enhances the mechanical performance of the film while maintaining properties such as flexibility and in-can stability. The narrow particle size distribution gives creative leverage to the formulator for matting effects and soft to textured feel.

Performance Features

Abrasion, Mar & Scratch Resistance
Stain & Chemical Resistance
Matting and Gloss Control
Easy Dispersion without impacting Viscosity
Soft Touch or Texturizing Effect
Good Sanding Behavior and Recoat-Ability
Anti-Blocking
Good Transparency

Learn more on how Orgasol and Azelis Canada together provide you with Innovation through Formulation

Orgasol 2002 ES5 under a microscope — Orgasol® 2002 ES5

Rilsan D40 NAT viewed under a microscope — Rilsan® D40 NAT

Add+ Mechanical Properties

The Orgasol® and Rilsan® D polyamide micro-particles add hardness and decrease the coefficient of friction in the final film. This results in superior abrasion and mar resistance for long-lasting performance coatings, particularly where high traffic and repeated wear are concerned. The morphology of the polyamide powders additionally improves stain and chemical resistance.

Abrasion resistance comparison - without additives, paint wears more quickly than when using 5% Orgasol Concentration. — Left - without additives
Right - with Orgasol® Concentration: 5%
Paint thickness - 20 µm

Orgasol Powders lose less relative weight per 500/1000 Taber cycles vs PUD varnish, treated silica, and polymethyl urea.

Orgasol performs better than untreated silica in Levelling, Soda resistance, and TABER Scratch, and performs equally in Sun cream resistance and MEK resistance (rub out)

Add+ Matting and Surface Enhancements

The range of Orgasol® and Rilsan® D powders allow the formulator to change the look and feel of the final coating surface. These powders are easily dispersed and will not impact viscosity in comparison to commonly used matting and surface modifying agents. Texturizing or soft feel-effects can be achieved by selecting the right product for the coating’s dry-film thinkness.

Orgasol provides excellent matting efficiency compared to polymethyl urea and treated silica. Orgasol can also adjust to many surface finishes, from low to highly textured, by increasing the concentration of Orgasol powder in your formulation.

Orgasol powders do not affect viscosity as compared to treated silicas.

Product Selection

The correct grade of Orgasol® or Rilsan®D polyamide powder is determined by the desired texture effect and dry film thickness of the coating.

Typical Properties of Orgasol® Powders
	Polyamide	Average particle size µm	Specific surface area m³/g	Melting point °C	Comments
2001 UD NAT1	12	5	5	177
2001 UD NAT2	12	5	5	177	Food contact approved
2001 EXD NAT1	12	10	10	177
2002 EXD NAT1	12	10	10	177	Food contact approved
2002 D NAT1	12	20	20	177
2002 ES3 NAT3	12	30	30	177
2002 ES4 NAT3	12	40	40	177
2002 ES5 NAT3	12	50	50	177
2002 ES6 NAT3	12	60	60	177
1002 D NAT1	6	20	20	217
1002 ES5 NAT1	6	50	50	217
3501 EXD NAT1	6/12	10	10	143
3502 D NAT1	6/12	20	20	143

Typical Properties of Rilsan® Powders
	Polyamide	Average particle size µm	Specific surface area m³/g	Melting point °C	Comments
D30 NAT	11	21-27	< 1	186
D40 NAT	11	27-31	< 1	186
D50 NAT	11	40-46	< 1	186
D60 NAT	11	43-55	< 1	186
D80 NAT	11	95-105	< 1	186
ES MAC COLOR	11	28-36	< 1	186	several colors

Orgasol® and Rilsan®D are registered trademarks of ARKEMA