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Arkema Rilsan® Powder D40 Natural Nylon 11, Coating Grade

Subcategory: Nylon; Nylon 11; Polymer; Thermoplastic

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Arkema, formed in 2004, was formerly Atofina Chemicals and before that Elf Atochem.

Key Words: PA11; Polyamide 11

Material Notes:
Powder D40 NATURAL - RILSAN POLYAMIDE 11 (PA11) POWDER

Unpigmented and clear Powder as an additive for paints. Improves the scratch and abrasion resistance of paints. Allows for different texture depending on the granulometry used. Can be dispersed completely in liquid media.

Excellent chemical resistance.

The range includes several colors.

The properties listed in the data base have been measured on a corresponding RILSAN PA11 Granule.

ISO data provided by the manufacturer, Arkema.

Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Density	1.04 g/cc	0.0376 lb/in³
Water Absorption	1.9 %	1.9 %
Electrical Properties
Electrical Resistivity	1e+014 ohm-cm	1e+014 ohm-cm
Surface Resistance	1e+014 ohm	1e+014 ohm
Dielectric Strength	30 kV/mm	762 kV/in
Thermal Properties
Melting Point	185 °C	365 °F	10°C/min
Vicat Softening Point	160 °C	320 °F	50°C/hr; 50N
Flammability, UL94	HB	HB	1.6 mm
Flammability, UL94	V-2	V-2	3.2 mm