ORGASOL® FINE POWDERS

Orgasol® is Arkema’s range of high-performance ultra-fine polyamide powders used as additives in paints, varnishes, inks, and technical compounds to improve the properties of highly demanding coatings applications.

KEY FEATURES OF ORGASOL® POWDERS

  • Polymers and copolymer of lauryllactame and /or caprolactame (PA 12, PA6 and PA 6/12)
  • Direct polymerization process
  • Micro-porous spherical beads with unique morphology
  • Very narrow particle size distribution
  • Different particle sizes (from 5 to 60 micron), specific surface areas and melting points.

The structure, shape and properties of Orgasol contrast with other powders made by grinding or precipitation. Orgasol also stand out from other additive like polyethylene-polypropylene PTFE Waxes and acrylic powders by their higher melting point, outstanding chemical resistance and stability in formulation

ORGASOL® PROPERTIES IN COATING APPLICATION

Thanks to their particular morphology and narrow particle size distribution, Orgasol Ultra-fine polyamide powders offer unique properties for coatings applications:

ORGASOL® FOR WATER-BASED VARNISHES

Water-based varnishes are widely used in the paint industry. Many segments require specific formulations adapted to the different substrates: wood, plastic, metal, glass. Also, with the public awareness and the industry showing high responsibility towards the environment, water-based formulations are now progressively replacing existing solvent-based ones.

Visual effect of a typical PUD varnish containing ORGASOL 3501 EXD NAT1 (left) vs the uncoated glossy black ABS panel (right)

Using Orgasol provides the following properties:

High scratch and abrasion resistance

Gloss level adjustment

Improvement of the coating’s flexibility

No impact on its recoat ability

To understand more about Orgasol please contact our team of professionals at sales@maha.asia

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