Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Blend
- No
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Composite Materials Functions
- Country of Origin
- Function
- Filler
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Product Code
- MITM00050
- Single Ingredient
- Yes
- Synonyms
- Glass, oxide, chemicals, Oxide glass chemicals, Glass Fiber
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Composites End Use
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Markets
- Applications
- Formulation Information
- Flow properties: 3M™ glass bubbles iM16K will remain free flowing for at least two years from the date of manufacture when stored in the original, unopened container in accordance with the recommended storage conditions.
- Glass bubble breakage: Breakage may occur if the product is severely processed. To minimize breakage, minimize exposure to high shear processes and point contact shear, such as gear pumps and 3-roll mills. When adding to an extrusion process, the material should be added downstream of the feed hopper via a side stuffer or top feeder (similar to adding glass fiber).
Properties
- Physical Form
Regulatory & Compliance
Safety & Health
- Safety Precautions
- Use safety glasses with side shields for eye protection. To minimize the dusting potential during handling, consider the following:
- Do not open glass bubbles packages until ready to use.
- Upon opening, have an appropriate local exhaust ventilation near the opening to pull away airborne particles. Dust collection equipment may be required (check local OSHA and other regulations).
- Remove glass bubbles with a suction “wand” (with slight positive pressure aeration) and transfer to a closed mixing tank inside fully contained piping. If a closed mixing tank is not available, use dust collection equipment as close as practical to the point of entry. Pneumatic conveying systems have been used successfully to transport glass bubbles without dusting from shipping containers to batch mixing equipment.
- Static eliminators should be used to prevent static buildup.
- An air-purifying respirator suitable for particulates may be selected for protection after an optional exposure assessment is performed for your specific application.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
Principal Information
- Group Principal Number
- S002409
- Principal
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- Ideal storage conditions include unopened cartons in a dry and temperature-controlled warehouse.
- Extended exposure of 3M™ Glass Bubbles iM16K boxes to high humidity and/or conditions susceptible to condensation may result in some amount of “caking” of the glass bubbles.
- To minimize the potential for caking and maximize storage life, the following suggestions are offered:
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Carefully re-tie opened bags immediately after use.
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If the polyethylene bag is punctured during shipping or handling, seal the hole as soon as possible or insert the contents into an undamaged bag.
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During hot and/or humid months, store boxes in the driest, coolest space available. - If controlled storage conditions are unavailable, carry a minimum inventory, and process on a first/in first out basis.
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Due to the low weight and small particle size of 3M glass bubbles iM16K, avoid creating dust while handling and processing.
Other
- Appearance
- Off white powdery hollow spheres with thin walls
- Color (SDS)
- White
- Item Number
- Odor (SDS)
- Odorless
- USA/DOT UN Number
- Not Applicable
- Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions pH 9.5 - at 5 wt% loading in water - Shelf Life & Stability
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Shelf Life 730.0 d d - Mechanical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Isostatic Crush Strength 16000.0 psi psi at 90% survival by volume - Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density 0.46 g/cm³ g/cm³ Softening Point 600.0 °C °C - Material Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Volatile Content 0.5 % % By Weight - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density (SDS) 0.1-0.6 g/cm³ g/cm³ Softening Point (SDS) min. 600.0 °C °C Specific Gravity (SDS) 0.1-0.6 - Volatile Content (SDS) max. 0.5 %(W/W) %(W/W)