A composition including a three-dimensional metal printing powder; an organic polymeric additive on at least a portion of an external surface of the three-dimensional metal printing powder; and optionally, an inorganic additive on at least a portion of an external surface of the three-dimensional metal printing powder. A process for preparing a three-dimensional metal printing powder having an organic polymeric additive disposed thereon. A process for employing the three-dimensional metal printing powder including selective laser sintering.