Lightweight polymers
Expancel® Microspheres for thermoplastics
In thermoplastic processing, Expancel® Microspheres' uniform, closed cell structure results in a stable, controlled foaming process and is a phenomenal blowing agent on its own or combined with a chemical blowing agent.
Our Expancel®microspheres can be used in applications with process temperatures up to 235°C (455°F). It can be found in PVC, TPR, TPU, and rubber - across a wide range of thermoplastic applications. The advantages it delivers will help you achieve lighter products with higher quality in thermoplastics.
Expancel®DU and Expancel® DE are highly suited to help produce lightweight plastic automotive interiors and are used to reduce weight and dampen sound.
Our Expancel® DU products are used in the production of automotive weather strips for low weight and to improve sealing.
Expancel® DU and Expancel® MB allow you to produce low weight shoe soles and at the same time achieve a very important factor during the foaming process – control.
Thermoplastic processing methods with Expancel® Microspheres
No expensive equipment or licensing is necessary. Just add Expancel® microspheres.
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Expancel® is a registered trademark of Nouryon in a number of territories worldwide.
