3M™ Ceramic Microspheres W-210

3M™ Ceramic Microspheres W-210 is a unique, semi-transparent, white-colored, fine particle size, high-strength microspheres. 3M™ Ceramic Microspheres W-210 is typically used to reduce VOC levels; increase filler loadings; improve hardness; and add burnish, scrub and abrasion resistance to a variety of coating formulations. Due to the ceramic chemistry of 3M™ Ceramic Microspheres W-210, it is also UV transparent down to 250 nm and have utility in radiation-curable and thin-film powder coatings.

Principal: 3M Advanced Materials

Functions: Extender, Filler

Chemical Family: Ceramics

End Uses: House Paints, Powder Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Stain-Resistant Paint, Wall Paints

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Country of Origin
Product Code
MITM00094
Product Functions
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Features

Applications & Uses

Cure Method
Product End Uses
Markets
Applications
Formulation Information

3M™ Ceramic Microspheres W-210 is best dispersed by using sand, ball and roller mills. For optimal dispersion, microspheres should be added to the grind stage along with pigments and other filler materials. Use of a dispersant can aid in the wet-out and dispersion of 3M™ Ceramic Microspheres W-210

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002409
Principal

Other

Appearance
White solid spheres
Color (SDS)
White
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Physical Form
Protect from Freezing
No
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Constant3.19-
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness6.0mohMohs scale
Isostatic Crush Strengthmax. 60000.0psi
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index1.53-Becke Line Test predominant
Whitenessmin. 95.0-ASTM D2244
Whitenessmin. 95.0-L Value
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density1.5g/cm³
Density2.4g/cm³
Oil Absorption46.0g/100cm³
Particle Size1.0µm10th%
Particle Size3.0µmat 50% solution
Particle Size9.0µmat 90%
Particle Size12.0µmat 95%
Softening Point1020.0°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density (SDS)60.0-80.0lb/ft³
Density (SDS)2.1-2.5g/cm³
Melting Point (SDS)1000.0°C
Specific Gravity (SDS)2.1-2.5-Water = 1
pH (SDS)9.0-11.0-at 1% aqueous solution
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life730.0d
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thermal Conductivity2.3W/m·K