Principals

3M Energy & Advanced Materials Div.

Bubbles, microspheres, fluorosurfactants

Glass Bubbles,  Ceramic Microspheres,  NOVEC™ Fluorosurfactants

Dynamar™ Fluoropolymer Processing Additives
Dyneon™ Polymer Additives


Features and Benefits:
  • 3M microspheres glass bubbles offer:
    • High strength to density ratio
    • Lightweight
    • High filler loading
    • Reduced warpage/shrinkage
    • Sandable
  • 3M ceramic microspheres (W Series) offer: 
    • Easy color matching
    • Abrasion resistance
    • Chemical stability
    • Corrosion resistance
    • Gloss control
    • Higher filler loading
    • Reduced warpage/shrinkage
    • High temperature resistance
    • Water resistant
  • 3M Novec™ fluorosurfactants offer:
    • Wetting and leveling
    • Surface tension reduction
    • Water-soluble 
    • Low odor
  • 3M Stain Resistant Additive SRC 220 offers:
    • Aqueous dispersion
    • Stain resistance and release characteristics
  • Dynamar™ polymer processing additives:
    • Broaden/improve processing capabilities of polyolefins and other polymers 
    • Reduce or eliminate die build-up
    • Reduce or eliminate melt fracture
    • Reduce operating pressure 
    • Reduce time for color changeover 
    • Improve throughput 
    • Reduce production downtime 
    • Improve surface appearance 
  • Dyneon™ PTFE polymer additives:
    • Effective across broad range of polymers - both thermoset and thermoplastic 
    • Provide excellent wear/mar resistance
    • Reduce surface friction; improve sliding properties 
    • Provide anti-drip properties
  • Dynamar™ HC-1101
    • High MW polyetheramine
    • Reactive with standard epoxy resins, other polymers with functional end groups
    • Reactive amine end groups may be substituted for other functionality
    • Good acid/alkali resistance
    • Excellent thermal resistance
    • Excellent hydrolytic stability
    • Excellent toughness

Categories:
  • Functional Additives
Industries:
  • Adhesives & Sealants
  • Composites
  • Construction
  • Paint & Coatings
  • Plastics
Green Chemistry: