3M™ Glass Bubbles XLD3000, 22.6 kg/SM Case

3M Product Number XLD3000
3M ID 7100030182
UPC 00051135718810

Low density Glass Bubbles with excellent strength-to-density ratio

Smaller particle size

Higher filler loading feasible and lower VOC for paints and coatings

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Low density Glass Bubbles with excellent strength-to-density ratio
Smaller particle size
Higher filler loading feasible and lower VOC for paints and coatings
Temperature resistance
Chemical stability and inertness
Thermal conductivity reduction

3M™ Glass Bubbles XLD3000 are hollow microspheres made of soda-lime borosilicate glass with a true density of 0.23 g/cm³ and an isostatic crush strength of 3000 psi / 210 bar.

These Glass Bubbles are designed for numerous applications such as deep water syntactic foams and airless spray coatings. They are high-strength additives with high thermal insulation properties, and can be used for deep sea oil pipelines to improve and maintain the flow properties of the oil.

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Appearance (Unaided Eye)	White Powder
Brands	3M™
Composition	Soda-lime Borosilicate Glass
Crush Strength (Imperial)	3000 psi (90% Minimum Fractional Survival)
Crush Strength (Metric)	20.68 MPa (90% Minimum Fractional Survival)
Industries	Paints and Coatings, Insulation and Buoyancy, Rubber and Plastic
Net Weight (Imperial)	50 lb.
Net Weight (Metric)	22.68 kg
Shape	Thin-walled Hollow Spheres
Typical Density	0.23 g/cc
Typical Median Particle Diameter	30 µm

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