3M™ Glass Bubbles

3M™ Glass Bubbles K46 are engineered hollow glass microspheres that are alternatives to conventional fillers and additives such as silicas, calcium carbonate, talc, clay, etc., for many demanding applications. These low-density particles are used in a wide range of industries to reduce part weight, lower costs and enhance product properties. The unique spherical shape of 3M glass bubbles offers a number of important benefits, including: higher filler loading, lower viscosity/improved flow and reduced shrinkage and warpage. It also helps the 3M glass bubbles blend readily into compounds and makes them adaptable to a variety of production processes including spraying, casting and molding. The chemically stable soda-lime-borosilicate glass composition of 3M glass bubbles provides excellent water resistance to create more stable emulsions. They are also non-combustible and non- porous, so they do not absorb resin. And, their low alkalinity gives 3M glass bubbles compatibility with most resins, stable viscosity and long shelf life.

3M™ Glass Bubbles S60 are high-strength polymer additives made from a water-resistant and chemically stable soda-lime-borosilicate glass. The S60 product can be used in a variety of industries and applications, such as automotive, injection molding, transportation, and oil and gas wherever a low-density filler with intermediate crush strength is required. These hollow glass microspheres can be used as a low-density filler material ideal for plastic and rubber parts created from injection molding, extrusion processes, or other vigorous processing equipment (e.g., Banbury mixers). 3M™ Glass Bubbles S60 help reduce weight, noise, vibration, and harmonics; reduce thermal expansion; and contribute to cost savings. They are ideal additive materials in the automotive, truck, rail, and aerospace industries.

3M™ Glass Bubbles XLD3000 are high-strength additives for polymers made from a water-resistant and chemically stable soda-lime-borosilicate glass. These hollow glass bubbles can be compounded with a variety of polymers to reduce the overall thermal conductivity of the composite. These composites can be coated or incorporated into deep sea oil pipelines to improve the flow assurance properties of the system.

3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS19K46 provide a low-density solution ideal for drilling and cementing across highly depleted zones and weaker formations. They help prevent issues such as fluid loss, lost circulation, differential sticking, and formation damage by minimizing excessive overbalance conditions. This results in improved penetration rates and enhanced well productivity in challenging environments.

3M™ Glass Bubbles A20/1000 is engineered hollow glass microspheres that are alternatives to conventional fillers and additives such as silicas, calcium carbonate, talc, clay, etc., for many demanding applications. These low density particles are used in a wide range of industries to reduce part weight, lower costs and enhance product properties. The spherical shape of 3M™ Glass Bubbles A20/1000 offers a number of important benefits, including: higher filler loading, lower viscosity/improved flow, and reduced shrinkage and warpage. It also helps the 3M™ Glass Bubbles A20/10000 blend readily into compounds, and makes them adaptable to a variety of production processes, including spraying, casting and molding. In addition, they offer greater survivability under demanding processing conditions, such as injection molding, and also produce stable voids, which results in low thermal conductivity and a low dielectric constant. The chemically stable soda-lime-borosilicate glass composition of 3M™ Glass Bubbles A20/1000 provides excellent water resistance, to create more stable emulsions. They are also non-combustible and non-porous, so they do not absorb resin. And, their low alkalinity gives 3M™ Glass Bubbles A20/1000 compatibility with most resins, stable viscosity and long shelf life.

3M™ Glass Bubbles S60HS are engineered hollow glass microspheres that are alternatives to conventional fillers and additives such as silicas, calcium carbonate, talc, clay, etc., for many demanding applications. These low density particles are used in a wide range of industries to reduce part weight, lower costs and enhance product properties. The unique spherical shape of 3M glass bubbles offers a number of important benefits, including: higher filler loading, lower viscosity/improved flow and reduced shrinkage and warpage. It also helps the 3M glass bubbles blend readily into compounds and makes them adaptable to a variety of production processes including spraying, casting and molding. The chemically stable soda-lime-borosilicate glass composition of 3M glass bubbles provides excellent water resistance to create more stable emulsions. They are also non-combustible and non- porous, so they do not absorb resin. And, their low alkalinity gives 3M glass bubbles compatibility with most resins, stable viscosity and long shelf life.

3M™ Glass Bubbles K37 are high strength polymer additives made from a water-resistant and chemically-stable soda lime borosilicate glass. These hollow glass microspheres can be used as a low density filler material that is ideal for plastic and rubber parts created from compression molding, extrusion processes, and/or other vigorous processing equipment. 3M glass bubbles help to reduce weight, reduce noise, vibration and harmonics, reduce thermal expansion, and contribute to cost savings. They are used in a variety of applications in diverse markets, including automotive, construction materials, electronics, marine and paints and coatings.

3M™ Glass Bubbles K11 is a filler used in plastics and elastomers. It offers enhanced physical properties, chemical stability, and excellent processing stability. This cost-effective solution improves flow, provides higher filler loading, and ensures low density, low alkalinity, and excellent water resistance. Additionally, it has a long shelf life and is lightweight, making it suitable for various applications.

3M™ Glass Bubbless H50/10000 are engineered hollow glass microspheres that are alternatives to conventional fillers and additives such as silicas, calcium carbonate, talc, clay, ctc., for many demanding applications. These low-density particles are used in a wide range of industrics to reduce part weight, lower costs and enhance product properties. The spherical shape of 3M™ Glass Bubbles Types H50/10000 offers a number of important benefits, including: higher filler loading, lower viscosity, improved flow, and reduced shrinkage and warpage. It also helps the 3M glass bubbles blend readily into compounds, and makes them adaptable to a varicty of production processes, including spraying, casting and molding. In addition, they offer greater survivability under demanding processing conditions, such as injection molding, and also produce stable voids, which results in low thermal conductivity and a low dielectric constant. The chemically stable soda-lime-borosilicate glass composition of 3M™ Glass Bubbles Types H50/10000 provides excellent water resistance, to create more stable emulsions. They are also non-combustible and non-porous, so they do not absorb resin. And, their low alkalinity gives 3M™ Glass Bubbles Types H50/10000 compatibility with most resins, stable viscosity and long shelf life.

3M™ Glass Bubbles S38HS are high-strength polymer additives made from a water-resistant and chemically-stable soda-lime-borosilicate glass. These glass bubbles are designed for buoyancy and insulation in ultra-deep water applications in oil and gas drilling.The bubbles produce strong, stable voids and low thermal conductivity, helping coatings achieve the necessary compressive strength.

3M™ Glass Bubbles iM16K are high-strength polymer additives made from a water-resistant and chemically-stable soda-lime borosilicate glass. These hollow glass microspheres can be used as a low density filler material ideal for plastic and rubber parts created from injection molding, extrusion processes, or other vigorous processing equipment (e.g., Banbury mixers, etc.), offering improved processing over many conventional fillers. They can reduce final part weight by 15% or more without compromising the mechanical integrity. 3M™ Glass Bubbles iM16K help to reduce weight, improve dimensional stability, reduce shrinkage and sink marks, and contribute to material and process cost savings. They may be ideal additive materials for applications in the automotive, heavy truck, aerospace, electrical, sports and leisure, electronics, appliance and durable goods industries. 3M glass bubbles are also valuable in construction products such as polymer/wood composites and siding helping not only to reduce part weight, but also to improve dimensional stability and nail-ability.

3M™ Glass Bubbles K20 are specially formulated to provide a high strength-to-weight ratio. This enhances survivability under demanding processing conditions, such as injection molding. These glass bubbles create stable voids, leading to low thermal conductivity and a low dielectric constant.

3M™ Glass Bubbless H20/1000 is a engineered hollow glass microspheres that are alternatives to conventional fillers and additives such as silicas, calcium carbonate, talc, clay, etc., for many demanding applications. These low- density particles are used in a wide range of industries to reduce part weight, lower costs and enhance product properties.

3M™ Glass Bubbles S28HS are high-strength additives for polymers made from a water-resistant and chemically stable soda-lime borosilicate glass. These hollow glass bubbles can be compounded with a variety of polymers to reduce the overall thermal conductivity of the composite. These composites can be coated or incorporated into deep sea oil pipelines to improve the flow assurance properties of the system.