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is an ideal wetting and leveling agents for paints, stains, primers, inks, coil coatings, adhesives, clearcoats, resins and floor coverings.
are hollow glass microspheres with a high strength to density ratio. They are lightweight but with a strength for processing survival. Potential enhancements include high filler loading, reduced warpage/shrinkage, sandability and more.
are high strength, fine particle ceramic microspheres. Potential enhancements include high filler loading/low viscosity, reduced VOCs, abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance, gloss control and hardness.
are low-density ceramic microspheres that offer lower cost for many applications. Potential enhancements: sandability/machinability, thermal conductivity reduction, high temperature resistance, weight reduction, water and chemical resistance, etc.
are an aqueous fluorinated polyurethane dispersion that add stain resistance and release characteristics to porous surfaces such as concrete, grout, unglazed tile, granite, clay, slate, limestone and terra cotta. They can also be used in concentrate form as an additive for coatings and sealers.
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3M™ Glass Bubbles |
3M™ Ceramic Microspheres |
3M™ Hollow Ceramic Microspheres |
Abrasion resistance |
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Chemical stability |
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Corrosion resistance |
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Gloss control |
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Hardness |
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High filler loading |
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Low viscosity |
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Reduced dielectric constant |
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Reduced warpage/shrinkage |
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Sandability/machinability |
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High temperature resistance |
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Thermal insulation |
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Water resistance |
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Weight reduction |
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