3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS19K46

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.

Principal: 3M Advanced Materials

Functions: Filler, Filler

Chemical Family: Borosilicates

Processing Methods: Casting, Injection Molding, Molding, Spraying

End Uses: Aerospace Syntactic Foam, Aerospace Syntactic Foam, Hydrospace Syntactic Foam, Hydrospace Syntactic Foam, Printed Wire Boards, Radomes

Features: Cost Effective, High Filler Loading, Improved Flow, Light Weight, Long Shelf Life, Low Alkalinity, Low Thermal Conductivity, Low Viscosity, Low Warpage, Minimize Shrinkage, Viscosity Stability, Water Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Country of Origin
Function
Filler
Industrial Additives Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM12254
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Glass, oxide, chemicals, Oxide glass chemicals, Glass Fiber
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Product Benefits

 

  • Successfully and predictably reduce the control fluid density.
  • Incompressible and more homogeneous control fluid properties compared to aerated systems.
  • Eliminate the need for specialized equipment used in foamed cement
  • Compatible with both water and oil based systems
  • More economical and allow a greater density reduction window than synthetic oils
  • Light:  When synthetic oils are used as base fluid, densities as low as 0.66 kg/l can be achieved.
  • Tiny: 3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS19K46 remain in the fluid when circulating through solids control equipment, including shale shakers, hydrocyclones and centrifuges.
  • Tough: Resistant to shear and impact forces when circulating through bit nozzles and impacting formation walls.
  • Offer the potential for higher performance through increased rate of penetration
  • Reduce your cost through reconditioning and reuse of the lightweight fluid.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Effective Densities at Pressure Graph

Safety & Health

Safety Information

 

  • Select and use eye/face protection to prevent contact based on the results of an exposure assessment and safety glasses with side shields are recommended.
  • Wear respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate to prevent overexposure. An exposure assessment may be needed to decide if a respirator is required. If a respirator is needed, use respirators as part of a full respiratory protection program. Based on the results of the exposure assessment, select from the following respirator type to reduce inhalation exposure: Half facepiece or full facepiece air-purifying respirator suitable for particulates.
  • Provide local exhaust ventilation at transfer points. Use general dilution ventilation or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne exposures to below relevant Exposure Limits or control dust. If ventilation is not adequate, use respiratory protection equipment.

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002409
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Ideal storage conditions include unopened cartons in a dry and temperature-controlled warehouse. Extended exposure of 3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS19K46 boxes to high humidity and conditions susceptible to condensation may result in some amount of caking of the 3M™ Glass Bubbles.

Other

Color (SDS)
White
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thermal Conductivity0.2 W/m·KW/m·Kat 21°C
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH9.2-9.5-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.57-0.63 g/cm³g/cm³
Flotation90.0 %%
Packing Factor57.0-63.0-
Particle Size15.0 µmµm10th%
Particle Size30.0 µmµm50Th Percentile
Particle Size55.0 µmµm90Th Percentile
Particle Size20.0 µmµmD50
Sieve Fractionation (Through)12.0 %%
Sieve Fractionation (Through)20.0 %%D50
Sieve Fractionation (Through)30.0 %%D90
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)0.25-0.63 g/cm³g/cm³
Softening Point (SDS)min. 600.0 °C°C
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.25-0.63-
Volatile Content (SDS)max. 0.5 %(W/W)%(W/W)