3M™ Glass Bubbles K11

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.

Principal: 3M Advanced Materials

Chemical Family: Borosilicates

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Country of Origin
Function
Filler
Product Code
MITM00057
Product Functions
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Glass, oxide, chemicals, Oxide glass chemicals, Glass Fiber
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002409
Principal

Storage & Handling

Handling Conditions
  • Carefully re-tie open bags after use.
  • If the polyethylene bag is punctured during shipping or handling, use this bag as soon as possible, patch the hole, or insert the contents into an undamaged bag.
  • During humid summer months, store in the driest, coolest space available.
  • If good storage conditions are unavailable, carry a minimum inventory, and process on a first in/first out basis.
Storage Conditions
  • 3M™ Glass Bubbles have been made from a chemically stable glass and are packaged in a heavy-duty polyethylene bag within a cardboard container.
  • Minimum storage conditions should be unopened cartons in an unheated warehouse.
  • Under high humidity conditions with an ambient temperature cycling over a wide range, moisture can be drawn into the bag as the temperature dropsand the air contracts.
  • The result may be moisture condensation within the bag.
  • Extended exposure to these conditions may result in “caking” of the 3M™ Glass Bubbles to various degrees and the air contracts.
  • The result may be moisture condensation within the bag. Extended exposure to these conditions may result in “caking” of the 3M™ Glass Bubbles to various degrees

Other

Appearance
Off-white, powdery
Color (SDS)
White
Item Number
Labeling Claims
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Physical Form
Processing & Application Methods
Product End Uses
Protect from Freezing
No
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Isostatic Crush Strength1.4MPa
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.11g/cm³
Minimum Fractional Survival80.0%(V)
Particle Size36.0µmD10
Particle Size66.0µmD50
Particle Size105.0µmD90
Particle Size120.0µmD95
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)0.1-0.6g/cm³
Softening Point (SDS)min. 600.0°C
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.1-0.6-
Volatile Content (SDS)max. 0.5%(W/W)
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life730.0d
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thermal Conductivity0.045W/m·K