Orgasol® Powders
Adding Lubricity
Orgasol® powders can also be used as smoothing agent to help reduce the coefficient of friction and add lubricity to the final coating. These REACH-compliant polyamide powders are manufactured without the use of PFOA or any other PFAS, so they make an excellent alternative to PTFE waxes. Now formulators have a great alternative to PTFE waxes for reducing the coefficient of friction/slip aid and improving abrasion resistance while staying compliant with the changing regulatory landscape.
Coefficient of friction
As you can see in the chart below, a small amount of Orgasol® powder reduced the dynamic coefficient of friction to a similar level as that of the PTFE/PE wax evaluated. Additionally, the Orgasol® powder at the same time imparts other great properties like abrasion resistance, gloss control, and stain & chemical resistance. So when you need lubricity in addition to other properties, Orgasol® powders are a great option.
FORMULATION
| Ingredient | Grade | Weight % |
| UV oligomers (Sartomer) | CN 981 | 31.3 |
| UV monomers (Sartomer) |
SR 506D SR 238 SR 454 SR 399 |
13.4 35.2 5.2 5.2 |
| Photo-initiators |
Irgacure 1173 Benzophenone |
1.9 2.8 |
| Additive |
Orgasol® 2001UD Nat 1 (5µm) or PTFE wax / PE wax (3.5 - 5.5µm) |
5.0 |
PTFE wax alternative
Why should you consider looking for an alternative to PTFE wax?
- Certain PTFE waxes are produced with the use of PFAS surfactants
- Because Orgasol® powders are manufactured without the use of PFOA or any other PFAS, these polyamide powders are compliant with European Union REACH Annex XVII (as of 4 July 2020). This provides formulators with an alternative slip aid additive that also improves abrasion resistance while remaining compliant to current regulatory requirements.
- To request an official regulatory compliance letter, contact our team here.
Orgasol® powders as an alternative to PTFE wax
Arkema does not use PFOA or any other PFAS in the manufacturing of Orgasol® powders. Additionally these powders have...
- European Food Contact and FDA approval :
- Orgasol® 2001 UD NAT 2 and Orgasol® 2002 EXD NAT 1 are compliant with FDA 177-1500 and 175-300
- Density close to 1: limited tendency to settle or float
- Refractive index (1,52-1,53): limited haze
- Smooth, surface with reduce coefficient of friction
- Improved scratch and abrasion resistance
- Limited impact on gloss (if adapted particle size is selected)
- High temperature resistance (melting point at 177°C)
