Resources

3M™ Microspheres are supported by global sales, technical and customer

3M
The choice is yours service resources, with fully-staffed technical service laboratories and an
authorized distributor network in the U.S., Europe, Japan, Latin America and
3M™ Microspheres provide a wide choice of unique Southeast Asia. Users benefit from 3M’s broad technology base and
enhancements. Select from a range of microsphere continuing attention to product development, performance, safety and

™
characteristics (see chart on inside page) to help you meet environmental issues—including development of innovative solutions such as
specific processing and end use requirements. surface-treated and metal-coated products.

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Potential enhancement Microsphere considerations For additional technical information on 3M microspheres in the United States,
call 3M Specialty Materials Division, 800-367-8905.

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Abrasion resistance High Strength Ceramic Microspheres
Chemical stability Any microsphere in this brochure For other 3M global offices, and information on additional 3M products, visit
our web site at: www.3m.com/specialtymaterials
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Corrosion resistance
Explosive sensitization
High Strength Ceramic Microspheres
Glass Bubbles ph
Gloss control High Strength Ceramic Microspheres eres
Hardness High Strength Ceramic Microspheres
Innovativ
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Low viscosity Any microsphere in this brochure ol
In high solids
Reduced dielectric constant Glass Bubbles ut
industrial coatings,
3M™ High Strength Ceramic Reduced warpage/shrinkage Any microsphere in this brochure io
Microspheres can help Sandability/machinability Glass Bubbles or

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reduce VOCs, and help Hollow Ceramic Microspheres
improve hardness,
Temp resistance up to 2200°F High Strength or
corrosion resistance,

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Hollow Ceramic Microspheres
abrasion resistance,
and sprayability. Thermal insulation Glass Bubbles or

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Hollow Ceramic Microspheres
Water resistance Any microsphere in this brochure

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Weight reduction Glass Bubbles or
Hollow Ceramic Microspheres

United States Europe Canada Japan Asia Pacific,

3M Specialty Materials
3M Center, Building 223-6S-04
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
800 367 8905
3M Specialty Materials 3M Canada Company Sumitomo 3M Limited Africa and
3M Belgium N. V. Specialty Materials 33-1, Tamagawadai 2-chome Latin America
Haven 1005, Canadastraat 11 P.O. Box 5757 Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Call (U.S.) 651 736 6060
B-2070 Zwijndrecht London, Ontario 158-8583 Japan
32 3 250 7511 N6A 4T1 813 3709 8250

p
800 364 3577

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Important Notice to Purchaser: The information in this publication is based on tests that we believe are reliable. Your

ic
results may vary due to differences in test types and conditions. You must evaluate and determine whether the product
is suitable for your intended application. Since conditions of product use are outside of our control and vary widely, the

a
following is made in lieu of all express or implied warranties (including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for

t
a particular purpose): Except where prohibited by law, 3M’s only obligation and your only remedy, is replacement or, at

i
3M's option, refund of the original purchase price of product that is shown to have been defective when you received it.
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In no case will 3M be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including, without s
In
limitation, lost profits, goodwill, and business opportunity) based on breach of warranty, condition or contract,
automotive
negligence, strict tort, or any other legal or equitable theory.
applications,
3M™ Glass Bubbles
can help provide cost-effective 3
weight reduction in sealers,
Specialty Materials
adhesives and molded plastic
3M Center, Building 223-6S-04

3I
parts including SMC, BMC, RIM,
and thermoplastics. St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
4830 (HB)
www.3m.com/specialtymaterials Issued: 7/04 © 2004 3M 98-0212-3750-2
 Composition Target Crush Strength True Density Particle Size ( microns, by volume) Color Comments Application Ideas
3M™ High (90% survival, psi) (g/cc) Distribution Effective top (unaided eye)
Strength Ceramic 10th% 50th% 90th% size (95%) Problem solving
Microspheres— 3M™ Glass Bubbles — for many industries
fine particles specially formulated 3M™ Glass Bubbles General Purpose Series
with very high for highest strength to
K11 Soda-lime- 200 0.11 30 65 110 120 white Lowest density glass bubble Bowling balls, cast polyester, cast syntactic foam, 3M microsphere technology
strength. weight ratio.
Lightweight but with K1 borosilicate 250 0.125 30 65 110 120 white Most economical 3M glass bubble caulk, explosives, polyester putty, sealants, offers solutions to a wide range
K15 glass 300 0.15 30 60 105 115 white shallow water pipe insulation, potting compounds, of manufacturing challenges.
the strength for
tooling boards, spackling compound, and RTM.
Series processing survival. S15 300 0.15 25 55 90 95 white Smaller version of K15 For example, it can help reduce
”W” S22 400 0.22 20 35 60 75 white Small particle size the dielectric constant in printed
K20 500 0.20 30 65 110 120 white circuit boards. Enhance features
or a wide choic
eered f
K25 750 0.25 25 55 95 105 white in sporting goods. Reduce
Series e of
gin S32 2,000 0.32 20 40 75 80 white BMC, deep sea pipe insulation, golf balls, RIM,
”G”
En uni SMC, pultrusion, sprayable PVC sealer, sprayable weight in aircraft in syntactic
qu S35 3,000 0.35 18 40 75 85 white
foam. Optimize sensitization in
ee K37 3,000 0.37 20 40 80 85 white syntactic foam, spray-up/lay-up, and
nh 15 40 75 85 white
thermoplastics. emulsion explosives. Reduce
S38 4,000 0.38
cracking and shrinkage in

an
Global competition, S38HS 5,500 0.38 15 40 75 85 white

ce
3M™ Hollow K46 6,000 0.46 15 40 70 80 white spackling compound.
escalating materials costs, higher

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Ceramic 10,000 0.60 15 30 55 65 white For extrusion processing
S60

nts
customer expectations, environmental Microspheres —
11 30 50 60 white For injection molding Here are just a few more of the
S60HS 18,000 0.60
regulations—these and other factors can put Low density, lower
cost microspheres for
many areas where 3M
3M™ Glass Bubbles Floated Series
serious pressure on your bottom line. utility applications. microspheres have demonstrated
A16/500 Soda-lime- 500 0.16 35 70 115 135 white MCC* surface treatment Aerospace and hydrospace syntactic foams, their usefulness:
Spherical simplicity But now, with 3M microsphere
technologies, you have a powerful
A20/1000
H20/1000
borosilicate
glass
1,000
1,000
0.20
0.20
30
30
60
60
100
100
120
120
white
white
MCC* surface treatment
Epoxy silane surface treatment
potting compounds and radomes; and printed
circuit boards.
• Building materials: caulks,
to help solve resource to help solve or avoid D32/4500
H50/10,000 EPX
4,500
10,000
0.32
0.50
20
20
40
40
70
50
85
60
white
white
MCC* surface treatment
Epoxy silane surface treatment
adhesives, cultured marble,
many of the complex design, mastics, paints, and roof
complex problems production and marketing 3M™ Hollow Ceramic Microspheres coatings.
challenges you face.
G-3125 Silica- 2,000 0.7 50 95 120 125 gray Bowling balls, cultured marble, oil well cements, • Lightweight plastics: injection
G-3150 alumina 2,000 0.7 55 105 135 145 gray plywood patch, roof coatings, refractory materials,
Derived from nature’s simplest shape, grinding wheels, lightweight cement, polymer concrete,
molded thermoplastics, SMC,
G-3500 ceramic 2,000 0.7 65 130 200 225 gray Most economical 3M hollow ceramic microsphere exterior insulating finishes, and synthetic stucco. BMC, RIM, RTM, and
3M™ Microspheres are engineered to help you Series “G”
All 3M™ reduce costs, enhance properties and pultrusion.
Zeeospheres™ 3M™ High Strength Ceramic Microspheres
improve processability in a wide • Aerospace and marine
Ceramic Microspheres, G-200 Silica- >60,000 2.5 1 4 9 12 gray Finest standard product, least gloss reduction Industrial paints, film anti-block, and powder coatings.
range of applications. composites, potting
3M Z-Light Spheres
™ ™
G-400 alumina >60,000 2.4 1 5 14 24 gray 6 Hegman grind Maintenance paints and adhesives.
Ceramic Microspheres, and G-600 ceramic >60,000 2.3 1 6 24 40 gray 325 mesh compounds and radomes.
3M™ Scotchlite™ Glass Bubbles G-800 >60,000 2.2 2 18 75 200 gray Lowest cost/pound, broad distribution Polymer concrete, textured coatings and epoxy grouts
are now being sold under the G-850 >60,000 2.1 12 40 100 200 gray Fewer fines than G-800 and flooring. Other application ideas range
3M brand name. from oil field casing cements to
W-210 Alkali >60,000 2.4 1 3 9 12 white Finest white product, least gloss reduction Light colored, thin film coating and anti-block for clear trailer liner panels; film anti-
alumino of any white grade or white film.
Higher filler loading Lower viscosity and improved flow Cost effective per unit volume block to flotation devices and
W-410 silicate >60,000 2.4 1 4 15 24 white 6 Hegman grind Burnish-resistant wall and house paints; most
ceramic light colored industrial and maintenance paints. autobody putty.
With the lowest surface area to Unlike irregularly shaped fillers, Lightweight 3M microspheres occupy
volume ratio of 3M microspheres roll easily over one more space than an equal weight of W-610 >60,000 2.4 1 10 28 40 white 325 mesh, most gloss reduction of any Maintenance paints thicker than 2 mils, low
white grade gloss paints, adhesives and decorative flooring.
any shape, another. typical mineral filler. This means that,
3M microspheres when you consider cost per unit NOTE: Technical information and data shown here should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. Refer to product data pages for additional technical information. * MCC – Methacrylato Chromic Chloride
Depending on your
increase volume volume instead of cost per
application, this
loading capacity. pound, 3M microspheres
trait can offer a
That can mean can be a cost effective
number of
higher solids/ choice in many
potential benefits. For
reduced VOCs, applications—
example, in molded plastics,
reduced especially when you
3M microspheres can help
shrinkage, and factor in the
reduce warpage. Other
reduced cost through lower enhancements
potential enhancements are
resin demand in certain possible with 3M
noted on the flap at right.
applications. microsphere technology.

Reduced dielectric constant for printed circuit boards. Variety of sporting goods enhancements. Syntactic foam to help reduce aircraft weight. Spackling compound that resists cracking.
 Composition Target Crush Strength True Density Particle Size ( microns, by volume) Color Comments Application Ideas
3M™ High (90% survival, psi) (g/cc) Distribution Effective top (unaided eye)
Strength Ceramic 10th% 50th% 90th% size (95%) Problem solving
Microspheres— 3M™ Glass Bubbles — for many industries
fine particles specially formulated 3M™ Glass Bubbles General Purpose Series
with very high for highest strength to
K11 Soda-lime- 200 0.11 30 65 110 120 white Lowest density glass bubble Bowling balls, cast polyester, cast syntactic foam, 3M microsphere technology
strength. weight ratio.
Lightweight but with K1 borosilicate 250 0.125 30 65 110 120 white Most economical 3M glass bubble caulk, explosives, polyester putty, sealants, offers solutions to a wide range
K15 glass 300 0.15 30 60 105 115 white shallow water pipe insulation, potting compounds, of manufacturing challenges.
the strength for
tooling boards, spackling compound, and RTM.
Series processing survival. S15 300 0.15 25 55 90 95 white Smaller version of K15 For example, it can help reduce
”W” S22 400 0.22 20 35 60 75 white Small particle size the dielectric constant in printed
K20 500 0.20 30 65 110 120 white circuit boards. Enhance features
or a wide choic
eered f
K25 750 0.25 25 55 95 105 white in sporting goods. Reduce
Series e of
gin S32 2,000 0.32 20 40 75 80 white BMC, deep sea pipe insulation, golf balls, RIM,
”G”
En uni SMC, pultrusion, sprayable PVC sealer, sprayable weight in aircraft in syntactic
qu S35 3,000 0.35 18 40 75 85 white
foam. Optimize sensitization in
ee K37 3,000 0.37 20 40 80 85 white syntactic foam, spray-up/lay-up, and
nh 15 40 75 85 white
thermoplastics. emulsion explosives. Reduce
S38 4,000 0.38
cracking and shrinkage in

an
Global competition, S38HS 5,500 0.38 15 40 75 85 white

ce
3M™ Hollow K46 6,000 0.46 15 40 70 80 white spackling compound.
escalating materials costs, higher

me
Ceramic 10,000 0.60 15 30 55 65 white For extrusion processing
S60

nts
customer expectations, environmental Microspheres —
11 30 50 60 white For injection molding Here are just a few more of the
S60HS 18,000 0.60
regulations—these and other factors can put Low density, lower
cost microspheres for
many areas where 3M
3M™ Glass Bubbles Floated Series
serious pressure on your bottom line. utility applications. microspheres have demonstrated
A16/500 Soda-lime- 500 0.16 35 70 115 135 white MCC* surface treatment Aerospace and hydrospace syntactic foams, their usefulness:
Spherical simplicity But now, with 3M microsphere
technologies, you have a powerful
A20/1000
H20/1000
borosilicate
glass
1,000
1,000
0.20
0.20
30
30
60
60
100
100
120
120
white
white
MCC* surface treatment
Epoxy silane surface treatment
potting compounds and radomes; and printed
circuit boards.
• Building materials: caulks,
to help solve resource to help solve or avoid D32/4500
H50/10,000 EPX
4,500
10,000
0.32
0.50
20
20
40
40
70
50
85
60
white
white
MCC* surface treatment
Epoxy silane surface treatment
adhesives, cultured marble,
many of the complex design, mastics, paints, and roof
complex problems production and marketing 3M™ Hollow Ceramic Microspheres coatings.
challenges you face.
G-3125 Silica- 2,000 0.7 50 95 120 125 gray Bowling balls, cultured marble, oil well cements, • Lightweight plastics: injection
G-3150 alumina 2,000 0.7 55 105 135 145 gray plywood patch, roof coatings, refractory materials,
Derived from nature’s simplest shape, grinding wheels, lightweight cement, polymer concrete,
molded thermoplastics, SMC,
G-3500 ceramic 2,000 0.7 65 130 200 225 gray Most economical 3M hollow ceramic microsphere exterior insulating finishes, and synthetic stucco. BMC, RIM, RTM, and
3M™ Microspheres are engineered to help you Series “G”
All 3M™ reduce costs, enhance properties and pultrusion.
Zeeospheres™ 3M™ High Strength Ceramic Microspheres
improve processability in a wide • Aerospace and marine
Ceramic Microspheres, G-200 Silica- >60,000 2.5 1 4 9 12 gray Finest standard product, least gloss reduction Industrial paints, film anti-block, and powder coatings.
range of applications. composites, potting
3M Z-Light Spheres
™ ™
G-400 alumina >60,000 2.4 1 5 14 24 gray 6 Hegman grind Maintenance paints and adhesives.
Ceramic Microspheres, and G-600 ceramic >60,000 2.3 1 6 24 40 gray 325 mesh compounds and radomes.
3M™ Scotchlite™ Glass Bubbles G-800 >60,000 2.2 2 18 75 200 gray Lowest cost/pound, broad distribution Polymer concrete, textured coatings and epoxy grouts
are now being sold under the G-850 >60,000 2.1 12 40 100 200 gray Fewer fines than G-800 and flooring. Other application ideas range
3M brand name. from oil field casing cements to
W-210 Alkali >60,000 2.4 1 3 9 12 white Finest white product, least gloss reduction Light colored, thin film coating and anti-block for clear trailer liner panels; film anti-
alumino of any white grade or white film.
Higher filler loading Lower viscosity and improved flow Cost effective per unit volume block to flotation devices and
W-410 silicate >60,000 2.4 1 4 15 24 white 6 Hegman grind Burnish-resistant wall and house paints; most
ceramic light colored industrial and maintenance paints. autobody putty.
With the lowest surface area to Unlike irregularly shaped fillers, Lightweight 3M microspheres occupy
volume ratio of 3M microspheres roll easily over one more space than an equal weight of W-610 >60,000 2.4 1 10 28 40 white 325 mesh, most gloss reduction of any Maintenance paints thicker than 2 mils, low
white grade gloss paints, adhesives and decorative flooring.
any shape, another. typical mineral filler. This means that,
3M microspheres when you consider cost per unit NOTE: Technical information and data shown here should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. Refer to product data pages for additional technical information. * MCC – Methacrylato Chromic Chloride
Depending on your
increase volume volume instead of cost per
application, this
loading capacity. pound, 3M microspheres
trait can offer a
That can mean can be a cost effective
number of
higher solids/ choice in many
potential benefits. For
reduced VOCs, applications—
example, in molded plastics,
reduced especially when you
3M microspheres can help
shrinkage, and factor in the
reduce warpage. Other
reduced cost through lower enhancements
potential enhancements are
resin demand in certain possible with 3M
noted on the flap at right.
applications. microsphere technology.

Reduced dielectric constant for printed circuit boards. Variety of sporting goods enhancements. Syntactic foam to help reduce aircraft weight. Spackling compound that resists cracking.
 Composition Target Crush Strength True Density Particle Size ( microns, by volume) Color Comments Application Ideas
3M™ High (90% survival, psi) (g/cc) Distribution Effective top (unaided eye)
Strength Ceramic 10th% 50th% 90th% size (95%) Problem solving
Microspheres— 3M™ Glass Bubbles — for many industries
fine particles specially formulated 3M™ Glass Bubbles General Purpose Series
with very high for highest strength to
K11 Soda-lime- 200 0.11 30 65 110 120 white Lowest density glass bubble Bowling balls, cast polyester, cast syntactic foam, 3M microsphere technology
strength. weight ratio.
Lightweight but with K1 borosilicate 250 0.125 30 65 110 120 white Most economical 3M glass bubble caulk, explosives, polyester putty, sealants, offers solutions to a wide range
K15 glass 300 0.15 30 60 105 115 white shallow water pipe insulation, potting compounds, of manufacturing challenges.
the strength for
tooling boards, spackling compound, and RTM.
Series processing survival. S15 300 0.15 25 55 90 95 white Smaller version of K15 For example, it can help reduce
”W” S22 400 0.22 20 35 60 75 white Small particle size the dielectric constant in printed
K20 500 0.20 30 65 110 120 white circuit boards. Enhance features
or a wide choic
eered f
K25 750 0.25 25 55 95 105 white in sporting goods. Reduce
Series e of
gin S32 2,000 0.32 20 40 75 80 white BMC, deep sea pipe insulation, golf balls, RIM,
”G”
En uni SMC, pultrusion, sprayable PVC sealer, sprayable weight in aircraft in syntactic
qu S35 3,000 0.35 18 40 75 85 white
foam. Optimize sensitization in
ee K37 3,000 0.37 20 40 80 85 white syntactic foam, spray-up/lay-up, and
nh 15 40 75 85 white
thermoplastics. emulsion explosives. Reduce
S38 4,000 0.38
cracking and shrinkage in

an
Global competition, S38HS 5,500 0.38 15 40 75 85 white

ce
3M™ Hollow K46 6,000 0.46 15 40 70 80 white spackling compound.
escalating materials costs, higher

me
Ceramic 10,000 0.60 15 30 55 65 white For extrusion processing
S60

nts
customer expectations, environmental Microspheres —
11 30 50 60 white For injection molding Here are just a few more of the
S60HS 18,000 0.60
regulations—these and other factors can put Low density, lower
cost microspheres for
many areas where 3M
3M™ Glass Bubbles Floated Series
serious pressure on your bottom line. utility applications. microspheres have demonstrated
A16/500 Soda-lime- 500 0.16 35 70 115 135 white MCC* surface treatment Aerospace and hydrospace syntactic foams, their usefulness:
Spherical simplicity But now, with 3M microsphere
technologies, you have a powerful
A20/1000
H20/1000
borosilicate
glass
1,000
1,000
0.20
0.20
30
30
60
60
100
100
120
120
white
white
MCC* surface treatment
Epoxy silane surface treatment
potting compounds and radomes; and printed
circuit boards.
• Building materials: caulks,
to help solve resource to help solve or avoid D32/4500
H50/10,000 EPX
4,500
10,000
0.32
0.50
20
20
40
40
70
50
85
60
white
white
MCC* surface treatment
Epoxy silane surface treatment
adhesives, cultured marble,
many of the complex design, mastics, paints, and roof
complex problems production and marketing 3M™ Hollow Ceramic Microspheres coatings.
challenges you face.
G-3125 Silica- 2,000 0.7 50 95 120 125 gray Bowling balls, cultured marble, oil well cements, • Lightweight plastics: injection
G-3150 alumina 2,000 0.7 55 105 135 145 gray plywood patch, roof coatings, refractory materials,
Derived from nature’s simplest shape, grinding wheels, lightweight cement, polymer concrete,
molded thermoplastics, SMC,
G-3500 ceramic 2,000 0.7 65 130 200 225 gray Most economical 3M hollow ceramic microsphere exterior insulating finishes, and synthetic stucco. BMC, RIM, RTM, and
3M™ Microspheres are engineered to help you Series “G”
All 3M™ reduce costs, enhance properties and pultrusion.
Zeeospheres™ 3M™ High Strength Ceramic Microspheres
improve processability in a wide • Aerospace and marine
Ceramic Microspheres, G-200 Silica- >60,000 2.5 1 4 9 12 gray Finest standard product, least gloss reduction Industrial paints, film anti-block, and powder coatings.
range of applications. composites, potting
3M Z-Light Spheres
™ ™
G-400 alumina >60,000 2.4 1 5 14 24 gray 6 Hegman grind Maintenance paints and adhesives.
Ceramic Microspheres, and G-600 ceramic >60,000 2.3 1 6 24 40 gray 325 mesh compounds and radomes.
3M™ Scotchlite™ Glass Bubbles G-800 >60,000 2.2 2 18 75 200 gray Lowest cost/pound, broad distribution Polymer concrete, textured coatings and epoxy grouts
are now being sold under the G-850 >60,000 2.1 12 40 100 200 gray Fewer fines than G-800 and flooring. Other application ideas range
3M brand name. from oil field casing cements to
W-210 Alkali >60,000 2.4 1 3 9 12 white Finest white product, least gloss reduction Light colored, thin film coating and anti-block for clear trailer liner panels; film anti-
alumino of any white grade or white film.
Higher filler loading Lower viscosity and improved flow Cost effective per unit volume block to flotation devices and
W-410 silicate >60,000 2.4 1 4 15 24 white 6 Hegman grind Burnish-resistant wall and house paints; most
ceramic light colored industrial and maintenance paints. autobody putty.
With the lowest surface area to Unlike irregularly shaped fillers, Lightweight 3M microspheres occupy
volume ratio of 3M microspheres roll easily over one more space than an equal weight of W-610 >60,000 2.4 1 10 28 40 white 325 mesh, most gloss reduction of any Maintenance paints thicker than 2 mils, low
white grade gloss paints, adhesives and decorative flooring.
any shape, another. typical mineral filler. This means that,
3M microspheres when you consider cost per unit NOTE: Technical information and data shown here should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. Refer to product data pages for additional technical information. * MCC – Methacrylato Chromic Chloride
Depending on your
increase volume volume instead of cost per
application, this
loading capacity. pound, 3M microspheres
trait can offer a
That can mean can be a cost effective
number of
higher solids/ choice in many
potential benefits. For
reduced VOCs, applications—
example, in molded plastics,
reduced especially when you
3M microspheres can help
shrinkage, and factor in the
reduce warpage. Other
reduced cost through lower enhancements
potential enhancements are
resin demand in certain possible with 3M
noted on the flap at right.
applications. microsphere technology.

Reduced dielectric constant for printed circuit boards. Variety of sporting goods enhancements. Syntactic foam to help reduce aircraft weight. Spackling compound that resists cracking.
 Resources
3M™ Microspheres are supported by global sales, technical and customer

3M
The choice is yours service resources, with fully-staffed technical service laboratories and an
authorized distributor network in the U.S., Europe, Japan, Latin America and
3M™ Microspheres provide a wide choice of unique Southeast Asia. Users benefit from 3M’s broad technology base and
enhancements. Select from a range of microsphere continuing attention to product development, performance, safety and

™
characteristics (see chart on inside page) to help you meet environmental issues—including development of innovative solutions such as
specific processing and end use requirements. surface-treated and metal-coated products.

Mi
Potential enhancement Microsphere considerations For additional technical information on 3M microspheres in the United States,
call 3M Specialty Materials Division, 800-367-8905.

cr
Abrasion resistance High Strength Ceramic Microspheres
Chemical stability Any microsphere in this brochure For other 3M global offices, and information on additional 3M products, visit
our web site at: www.3m.com/specialtymaterials
os
Corrosion resistance
Explosive sensitization
High Strength Ceramic Microspheres
Glass Bubbles ph
Gloss control High Strength Ceramic Microspheres eres
Hardness High Strength Ceramic Microspheres
Innovativ
High filler loading Any microsphere in this brochure e s
Low viscosity Any microsphere in this brochure ol
In high solids
Reduced dielectric constant Glass Bubbles ut
industrial coatings,
3M™ High Strength Ceramic Reduced warpage/shrinkage Any microsphere in this brochure io
Microspheres can help Sandability/machinability Glass Bubbles or

ns
reduce VOCs, and help Hollow Ceramic Microspheres
improve hardness,
Temp resistance up to 2200°F High Strength or
corrosion resistance,

fo
Hollow Ceramic Microspheres
abrasion resistance,
and sprayability. Thermal insulation Glass Bubbles or

r d
Hollow Ceramic Microspheres
Water resistance Any microsphere in this brochure

emanding ap
Weight reduction Glass Bubbles or
Hollow Ceramic Microspheres

United States Europe Canada Japan Asia Pacific,

3M Specialty Materials
3M Center, Building 223-6S-04
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
800 367 8905
3M Specialty Materials 3M Canada Company Sumitomo 3M Limited Africa and
3M Belgium N. V. Specialty Materials 33-1, Tamagawadai 2-chome Latin America
Haven 1005, Canadastraat 11 P.O. Box 5757 Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Call (U.S.) 651 736 6060
B-2070 Zwijndrecht London, Ontario 158-8583 Japan
32 3 250 7511 N6A 4T1 813 3709 8250

p
800 364 3577

l
Important Notice to Purchaser: The information in this publication is based on tests that we believe are reliable. Your

ic
results may vary due to differences in test types and conditions. You must evaluate and determine whether the product
is suitable for your intended application. Since conditions of product use are outside of our control and vary widely, the

a
following is made in lieu of all express or implied warranties (including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for

t
a particular purpose): Except where prohibited by law, 3M’s only obligation and your only remedy, is replacement or, at

i
3M's option, refund of the original purchase price of product that is shown to have been defective when you received it.
on
In no case will 3M be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including, without s
In
limitation, lost profits, goodwill, and business opportunity) based on breach of warranty, condition or contract,
automotive
negligence, strict tort, or any other legal or equitable theory.
applications,
3M™ Glass Bubbles
can help provide cost-effective 3
weight reduction in sealers,
Specialty Materials
adhesives and molded plastic
3M Center, Building 223-6S-04

3I
parts including SMC, BMC, RIM,
and thermoplastics. St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
4830 (HB)
www.3m.com/specialtymaterials Issued: 7/04 © 2004 3M 98-0212-3750-2
 Resources
3M™ Microspheres are supported by global sales, technical and customer

3M
The choice is yours service resources, with fully-staffed technical service laboratories and an
authorized distributor network in the U.S., Europe, Japan, Latin America and
3M™ Microspheres provide a wide choice of unique Southeast Asia. Users benefit from 3M’s broad technology base and
enhancements. Select from a range of microsphere continuing attention to product development, performance, safety and

™
characteristics (see chart on inside page) to help you meet environmental issues—including development of innovative solutions such as
specific processing and end use requirements. surface-treated and metal-coated products.

Mi
Potential enhancement Microsphere considerations For additional technical information on 3M microspheres in the United States,
call 3M Specialty Materials Division, 800-367-8905.

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Abrasion resistance High Strength Ceramic Microspheres
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