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3M™ Products for Paints and Coatings

Formulators and manufacturers around the world rely on 3M additive technologies to help reduce costs, improve quality and add more customer-pleasing properties to a broad range of architectural and industrial paints, adhesives and specialty coatings.

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3M™ Novec™ Fluorosurfactants
Advanced wetting and leveling agents, used to improve performance in a broad range of aqueous and solvent-borne coatings.

3M™ Ceramic Microspheres
High-strength, fine particle fillers used for improved abrasion resistance, gloss control and more.

3M™ Glass Bubbles
Hollow glass spheres used for density reduction, reduced shrinkage and more.

3M™ Stain Resistant Additives
Aqueous PUD for enhancing stain resistance and release characteristics.

3M™ Performance Coatings
Durable, polyurea-based compositions used as a protective coating.

In the U.S., industrial and professional users can buy sample sizes and small boxes of 3M Glass Bubbles and 3M Ceramic Microspheres online at Shop3M.com. To place an order for a larger quantity, contact 3M Customer Service at 800-367-8905 or Contact Us.

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