3M™ Glass Bubbles K46 by 3M is a high strength soda-lime-borosilicate glass filler. Exhibits chemical inertness, exterior solar reflectivity, low thermal conductivity, low dielectric constant and easier washability. Offers uniform sheen, high-build, low-slump, higher filler loading, reduced gloss, shrinkage and warpage. Shows chemical-, water-, abrasion-, scrub and burnish resistance. Recommended for oil & gas outdoor storage tanks, cryogenic tanks & tankers and gel coats for boat cabins. It has low alkalinity, low density and lower film permeability. It improves opacity, viscosity, flow, levelling and sprayability. 3M™ Glass Bubbles K46 is also used in solar reflective coatings for roofs, exterior walls, mobile phones, caravans, refrigerated storage warehouses and refrigerated trucks. It is a non-combustible and non-porous grade. Applicable for architectural, anti-condensation and industrial paints & coatings like maintenance coatings for bridges, truck under-carriages & other exposed metal structures and epoxy floor coatings.
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| Alkalinity | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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| Oil Absorption Number (OAN) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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| Particle Size Distribution, D10 | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Particle Size Distribution, D90 | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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