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Multifunctional coating additives 

The Orgasol® and Rilsan® D products are high-performance, multi-functional coating additives based on polyamide chemistry.  These materials are problem solvers for your waterborne, solvent-borne and UV-coating formulations. The products provide benefits with both in terms of coating performance and processability of the coating.

Orgasol® polyamide powders

Orgasol® is a range of high-performance ultra fine
polyamide powders are used as additives in coatings, ink varnishes, and technical compounds.
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Rilsan® D fine powders

Rilsan® D fine powders are a range of high-performance polyamide powders manufactured from a 100% renewable resource (castor plant) and are used as an additive in coatings.
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Surface Modification

Easy to Use

  • Good dispersion capacity
  • Compatible with SB, WB, and UV formulations
  • Reduced impact on rheology
  • Low density (no settlement)

Mechanical Properties

Comparison between Orgasol® Powders and Other Coating Additives

  Orgasol® Powders

PE/PP

 PMMA Silica PTFE - PE
Abrasion resistance ++ - - - ++
Scratch resistance ++ + - - +
Gloss reduction ++ + + ++ +
Texturing effect ++ ++ ++ + ++
Other properties

Good slip control / Improved cleanability

  

Poor solvent resistance in some cases

Increase in viscosity

Poor stability / Recoatability issue

The Orgasol® and Rilsan® D products provide a multitude of benefits to coating formulations.  However, the best fit for the use of these materials is when the coating formulator wants to improve two or more aspects of coating performance.  For example, if a formulator is happy with a formulation and just needs to lower the gloss, the formulator should use silica.  However, if the formulator wants to reduce gloss and improve abrasion resistance or reduce gloss without a viscosity spike making the formulation unprocessable, these are ideal situations for the Orgasol® and Rilsan® D technology.  In these types of situations, the use of the Orgasol® or Rilsan® D products will help create a formulation that is both technically and commercially viable.

Orgasol® and Rilsan® D Fine Powders Particle Size Distribution


The Arkema patented polymerization process used to produce Orgasol® ultrafine powder leads to a product with a unique shape and narrow particle size distribution. Made without the grinding step used to manufacture most of other powders, Orgasol® offers spherical particles, in seven sizes from 5 to 60 microns, and a very accurate control of particle size distribution.
The unique Orgasol® process is designed to target accurate and well-controlled fine average particle sizes from 5 to 60 microns. This large product range enables Orgasol® to be incorporated in formulations designed for the can coating market as well as to get unique textured finishes.

Download the Orgasol® and Rilsan® D Coating Additives Brochure


In this brochure, we present the full product range of multifunctional additives. You can discover a detailed explanation of the benefits of the additives in various coatings including water-based varnishes, UV finishes, UV-curable overprint varnishes, coil coating, water-borne PU and acrylic wood finishes. 

Download the brochure here

Discover Orgasol® and Rilsan® D Coating Additives' application markets

Coil coating

Orgasol® powder is ideally used for organic coating on metal (most often aluminum or steel) thanks to its abrasion and scratch resistance.

Coiled Steel
Coiled Steel
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Can coating

In the can coating sector, Orgasol® powder features high abrasion and scratch resistance as weel as high gloss and flexibility.

Orgasol® can be used for internal can coating
Orgasol® can be used for internal can coating
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Floor coating

All flooring requires a protective top coat which must withstand abrasion, scratches and stains with an aesthetic role making Orgasol® powder the best material.

Shiny Floor Coating
Shiny Floor Coating
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Wood coating

With a very smooth to the touch and a satin gloss coating, Orgasol® powder can fully withstand the requirements of this market.

Furniture Coatings
Furniture Coatings
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Plastic coating

Thanks to its smooth finish and scratch resistance, Orgasol® powder provides major benefits in electronic appliances.

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Rubber coating

Thanks to its smaller coefficient of friction, chemical, heat, and abrasion resistance, Orgasol® powder is an efficient solid lubricant.

Rubber Coating on Conveyor Belt
Rubber Coating on Conveyor Belt
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Inks - OPVs

Ink manufacturers have noticed growing sales in the packaging inkjet market, for which high surface properties are essential.

Colorful Inks
Colorful Inks
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Inkjet transfer paper

Orgasol® powder features hydrophilic properties, porous structure, and laundering resistance that are essential for this market.

Transfer Paper
Transfer Paper
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Composites

Orgasol® powder can help avoid delamination in interlayered carbon fiber/epoxy composites thanks to its controlled particle size.

Jet Engine
Jet Engine
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Laser sintering

Orgasol® powder features outstanding viscosity stability, excellent contour resolution, and surface appearance that are major benefits in the rapid manufacturing process.

Laser Sintering
Laser Sintering
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Metal injection molding

With its solid lubricant and high mechanical properties, Orgasol® powder can be used as a binder for metal powders injection molding parts.

Injection Molded Metal Gears
Injection Molded Metal Gears
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