3M™ Glass Bubbless H50/10000

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.

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

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Country of Origin
Function
Filler
Industrial Additives Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM00048
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Glass, oxide, chemicals, Oxide glass chemicals, Glass Fiber
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002409
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

To help ensure ease of storage and handling while maintaining free flowing properties, 3M™ Glass Bubbles Types H50/10000 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 warchouse. Under high humidity conditions with the ambient temperature cycling over a wide range, moisture can be drawn into the bag as the temperature drops and the air contracts. The result may be moisture condensation within the bag. Extended exposure to these conditions may result in "eaking" of the 3M™ Glass Bubbles Types H50/10000 to various degrees. To minimize the potential for "caking" and prolong the storage life, the following suggestions are made:

  • 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, insert the contents into an undamaged bag.
  • During hot and humid months, store 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.
Handling Information

Dusting that may occur while handling and processing can be minimized by the following procedures:

  • For eye protection wear chemical safety goggles. For respiratory system protection wear an appropriate NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
  • Use appropriate ventilation in the work area.
  • Pneumatic conveyor systems have been used successfully to transport 3M glass bubbles without dusting from shipping containers to batch mixing equipment. Static eliminators should be used to help prevent static charges.

Diaphragm pumps have been used to successfully convey 3M™ Glass Bubbles Types H50/10000. Vendors should be consulted for specific recommendations.

Other

Color (SDS)
White
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alkalinitymax. 0.3 meq/gmeq/g
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Contentmax. 0.5 %(W/W)%(W/W)
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Isostatic Crush Strength6000.0 psipsiASTM D3102 Nitrogen Isostatic Crush Strength, 80% Minimum Fractional Survival, 80% Target Fractional Survival, in glycerol
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.48-0.52 g/cm³g/cm³
Oil Absorption31.0-36.0 g/100cm³g/100cm³ASTM D1483
Sieve Fractionation (Through)max. 3.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)US 200 seive, 74 microns
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)0.2-0.6 g/cm³g/cm³
Softening Point (SDS)min. 600.0 °C°C
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.2-0.6-
Volatile Content (SDS)max. 0.5 %(W/W)%(W/W)
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life730.0 dd
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thermal Conductivity0.06-0.16 W/m·KW/m·KAt 20°C
Thermal Stability600.0 °C°C