Expancel 980 DU 100, Preparation/Chemical mixture, Polymer, Dry powder of unexpanded thermoplastic microspheres used as a blowing agent in thermoplastic applications. It expands at a temperature range of 169-229°C and the particle size is around 100 µm in its expanded form.

Expancel 980 MB 100, Preparation/Chemical mixture, Polymer, Masterbatch of dry, unexpanded thermoplastic microspheres mixed with a carrier and used as a blowing agent in thermoplastics and similar applications. It has a particle size of around 100 µm in its expanded form.

Expancel FG41 DU 80, Dry powder of unexpanded thermoplastic microspheres used as a blowing agent in food contact applications. FG41 DU 80 is FDA approved for use in agglomerated cork stoppers. It expands at a temperature range of 93-153°C and the particle size is around 80 µm in its expanded form.

Expancel FG92 DU 120, Preparation/Chemical mixture, Polymer, Dry powder of unexpanded thermoplastic microspheres used as a blowing agent in food contact applications. It expands at a temperature range of 118-203°C and the particle size is around 120 µm in its expanded form.

Expancel FG92 MB 120, Preparation/Chemical mixture, Polymer, Masterbatch of unexpanded thermoplastic microspheres mixed with a carrier and used as a blowing agent in food contact applications. The particle size is around 120 µm in its expanded form.

Expancel microspheres are used as a blowing agent in plastisols, for underbody coatings and sealants and for lightweight body fillers with improved sandability.

Expancel HP92 DET 80 d45, Preparation/Chemical mixture, Polymer, Dry powder of expanded thermoplastic microspheres used as a lightweight filler in automotive applications. It has a particle size of around 80 µm.

Expancel HP92 DU 80, Preparation/Chemical mixture, Polymer, Dry powder of unexpanded thermoplastic microspheres used as a blowing agent in automotive applications. It expands at a temperature range of 116-200°C and the particle size is around 80 µm in its expanded form.

Expancel XS200 WEA 10 d70, Polymer, Wet, expanded thermoplastic microspheres used as a lightweight filler in paints and coatings. It has a very small particle size of around 10 µm.

Expancel® BIO microspheres are designed to reduce reliance on fossil-based materials with a partially biobased polymer shell.

Lightweight materials are in high demand from automotive manufacturers to meet increasingly strict emission regulations and strong consumer interest in fuel-efficient vehicles that do not compromise on performance or passenger comfort.

Regulations-approved solution for highly-resilient, anti-shrink wine corks

Expancel® Microspheres is a lightweight filler and a blowing agent in one. Read more on how it can enhance and be used in a multitude of applications.

Extra-small microsphere tailored for the global interior paint sector, Expancel® XS200 empowers paint formulators to now seamlessly integrate the magic of microsphere technology into paint products.

Nouryon today announced that it has expanded its alkoxylation footprint in Southeast Asia through an asset purchase on Jurong Island, Singapore. The acquired plant will enhance Nouryon’s ability to serve growing regional customer demand in key end-markets including Agriculture and Food, Home and Personal Care, Natural Resources and Paints and Coatings.