Arkema : introduces new Rilsan® fine powders grade for outdoor furniture

The Rilsan®fine powders product line has expanded its range of bio-based polyamide coating powders for the outdoor furniture market.

Along with Rilsan®T Grey 9102 MAC and Rilsan®ES 9132 MAC, Arkema now offers two grey-colored (RAL 7021) grades designed for fluidized bed dipping and electrostatic spraying.

These two grades were formulated to offer outstanding UV-resistance, while keeping core properties brought byRilsan®fine powdersPA11 coatings. These properties include:

• long-term resistance to extreme maritime and industrial environments*,
• anti-graffiti properties,
• fire resistance,
• electrical insulation,
• chemical resistance.

Outstanding mechanical propertiesare also inherited, which include impact resistance, flexibility, abrasion resistance, a unique grip, and warm-to-the-touch feel.

As a thermoplastic powder for coatings, Rilsan®fine powders offer anexceptional choice in processing methods, which allows coating complex parts with various geometries.

Combining beauty and function, Rilsan®polyamide 11 coatings offer a solution for the most demanding applications. The Rilsan®brand has become the reference for industries looking for the ultimate solution in metal protection, such as automotive, oil and gas, and fluid transfer.

Rilsan®fine powders are derived from castor oil,a 100% vegetable, non-toxic, and renewable resource. Here, Arkema offers a great way to combine eco-responsibility with outstanding performance.

* Up to 15 years in C5-I, C5-M environments as defined in ISO 12944:1998 Part 2. According to internal coating results; applied using Arkema recommended procedures.