Novi, Michigan, USA

Lightweight performance with Expancel® microspheres

Discover the power of Expancel® microspheres—versatile solutions that bring unique performance advantages to material formulations. Acting as both a foaming agent and a lightweight filler, they help create exceptionally light materials with a uniform, closed-cell structure while reducing the need for additional binders and lowering VOC levels.
 
In sports and protective gear, Expancel® microspheres support high performance with less weight. From ice hockey helmets to American football pads, they enable designs that enhance protection, comfort, and mobility.
 
Compatible with key materials used in protective equipment, Expancel® microspheres offer tailorable grades to match your process and performance needs—on the ice or on the field.

 

Discover Expancel® microspheres as a debonding
additive in adhesive systems

Expancel® microspheres enable reliable bonding during use and controlled release on demand under defined thermal conditions. When heated to a specific activation temperature, the microspheres expand, creating a gentle, uniform force that weakens the bond and enables clean separation. This supports design for disassembly while maintaining performance, safety, and process efficiency.

  • Controlled thermomechanical expansion for predictable debonding
  • A broad activation temperature window for diverse applications
  • Compatibility with waterborne and solvent-based adhesive systems
  • Easy integration into many existing adhesive formulations
  • A wide particle size range to suit different adhesive layer thicknesses
  • Tailored grades to meet specific application and processing needs

Visit the Nouryon booth #1110 and discover how Expancel® microspheres can elevate your next innovation. 

Find out more about FoamExpo North America here

 

    • FoamExpo North America
    • Booth #1110
    • Vibe Credit Union Showplace
    • Novi, Michigan
    • USA

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