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High-performance hollow glass bead is a kind of ultra-lightweight inorganic non-

metallic powder with hollow glass microsphere, and it is a versatile and high-

performance new lightweight material developed in recent years.

It will be the new composite mainstream materials at twenty-first century. Its true

density is 0.20-0.60g/cm3 with 2-120μm in diameter.

It owns features with light weight, large bulky, low thermal conductivity, high compressive strength, smoothly mobility.

It can be used in cementing slurry, paint and coatings, rubber, plastics, glass, steel, artificial stone, putty and other

products as filler and weight-reducing agent. It can also be the excellent sensitizer for emulsion explosives;

Because of its high compressive properties, it can be used to produce high-strength low-density cement slurry and low-

density drilling fluid in oil and gas extraction industry.

Storage and Handling
To help ensure ease of storage and handling while maintaining free flowing properties, Hollow glass microspheres have been made from

a chemically stable glass and are packaged in a heavy-duty polyethylene bag within a cardboard container.

Minimum storage conditions should be unopened cartons in an unheated warehouse.

Under high humidity conditions with an ambient temperature cycling over a wide range, moisture can be drawn into the bag as the tem-

perature drops and the air contracts. The result may be moisture condensation within the bag. Extended exposure to these conditions

may result in “caking” of the hollow glass microspheres to various degrees. To minimize the potential for “caking” and prolong

the storage life, the following suggestions are made:

1.Carefully re-tie open bags after use.

2.If the polyethylene bag is punctured during shipping or handling, use this bag as soon as possible, patch the hole, or insert the

contents into an undamaged bag.

3.During humid summer months, store in the driest, coolest space available.

4.If good storage conditions are unavailable, carry a minimum inventory, and process on a first in/first out basis.

Dusting problems that may occur while handling and processing can be minimized by the following procedures:

1.For eye protection wear chemical safety goggles. For respiratory system protection wear an appropriate NIOSH/ MSHA approved resp-

irator. (For additional information about personal protective equipment, refer to Material Safety Data Sheet.)

2.Use appropriate ventilation in the work area.

3.Pneumatic conveyor systems have been used successfully to transport hollow glass microspheres without dusting from shipping cont-

ainers to batch mixing equipment. Static eliminators should be used to help prevent static charges.

Diaphragm pumps have been used to successfully convey hollow glass microspheres. Vendors should be consulted for specific recommendat-

ions.

The high-performance hollow glass microspheres breakage may occur if the product is improperly processed. To minimize breakage, avoid

high shear processes such as high speed Cowles Dissolvers, point contact shear such as gear pumps or 3-roll mills, and processing pre-

ssures above the strength test pressure for each product.

Health and Safety Information

For product Health and Safety Information, refer to product label and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using product.

The high-performance hollow glass microspheres, a kind of ultra-light inorganic non-metallic powder with hollow “ball-bearing” shapes, have been developed into a new type of high performance lightweight material and have been widely applied in recent years. It will be the main direction for new-type compound materials in the 21st century. Its true density is 0.15-0.60 g/cm3; particle size is 5-180μm，and the crush resistance is beyond 60Mpa; Due to its excellent advantages of light weight, bulk density, lower thermal conductivity, higher compressive strength, improved dispersion and liquidity, and excellent chemical stability, it can be used as filler in painting, rubber, plastics, FRP, artificial stone, putty, exploitation of oil and gas and other materials.

The high-performance hollow glass microspheres are alternatives to conventional fillers and additives, such as silica, calcium carbonate, talc, clay, etc., for many demanding applications. These low-density particles are used in a wide range of industries to reduce part weight, lower costs and enhance product properties.

The unique spherical shape of hollow glass microspheres offers a number of important benefits, including: higher filler loading, lower viscosity/improved flow and reduced shrinkage and warpage. It also helps the hollow glass microspheres blend readily into compounds and makes them adaptable to a variety of production processes including spraying, casting and molding.

The chemically stable soda-lime-borosilicate glass composition of hollow glass microspheres provides excellent water resistance to create more stable emulsions. They are also non-combustible and nonporous, so they do not absorb resin. And, their low alkalinity gives hollow glass microspheres compatibility with most resins, stable viscosity and long shelf life.

Detailed Product Description

Adjust density; weight- reduction; lower cost

Improve the flow properties

More substitute ability for resin

Low shrinkag

High-performance hollow glass bead is a kind of ultralightweight inorganic nonmetallic powder with hollow microsphere, and it is a versatile

and high-performance new lightweight material developed in recent years. It will be the new composite mainstream materials at twenty-first century. Its true density is 0.20-0.60g/cm3 with 2-120μm in diameter. It owns features with light weight, large bulky,

low thermal conductivity, high compressive strength, smoothly mobility. It can be used in cementing slurry, paint and coatings, rubber,

plastics, glass, steel, artificial stone, putty and other products as filler and weightreducing agent. It can also be the excellent sensitizer

for emulsion explosives; Because of its high compressive properties, it can be used to produce high-strength low-density cement slurry

and low-density drilling fluid in oil and gas extr-action industry.

Product informations:
CAS No.： 65997-17-3  
Other Names： glass bubbles  
Place of Origin： Anhui, China (Mainland)  
Grade Standard： Industrial Grade  
Purity： pure white  
Appearance： white  
Application： filler  
Brand Name： SINOSTEEL  
Model Number： T20 - T60  
Color： White

Detailed Product Description

1.Improve flow properties 
2.A superior substitute of resin 
3.Low shrinkage and warpage 
4.More economical 
5.Adjusting density 

Application of hollow glass microspheres in the synthetic foam.

Appearance:     White fine powder

Particle shape:  Hollow sphere

Composition:     Soda lime borosilicate quality

True density:    0.15-0.60g/cc

Average particle size: about 30-60μ

Compressive strength:  about 3-60MPa

Thermal conductivity:  0.03-0.06w/m.k


The composite material of hollow glass microspheres and resin is commonly referred as synthetic foam with its main characteristics of low density.

With high mechanical properties, it is a wide set of multifunctional composite materials for vibration damping, insulation, fire prevention. Now

it is mainly used in manufacturing of aircraft, spacecraft, and ship. The synthetic foam with addition of hollow glass microspheres has not only

the porous structure, but also makes core materials own low moisture absorption and high compressive strength due to the closed cell structure.

Product Details:
CAS No.： 65997-17-3  
Other Names： glass bubbles  
MF： Soda Lime Borosilicate  
Place of Origin： Anhui, China (Mainland)  
Grade Standard： Industrial Grade  
Purity： 100%  
Appearance： pure white  
Application Industrial： Chemicals Additives  
Brand Name： SINOSTEEL  
Model Number： T32, T40,T46, T60  
True density： 0.15-0.60g/cc  
Average particle size： about 30-60μm  
Compressive strength： about 1.5-60MPa  
Thermal conductivity： 0.03-0.06w/m.k

Detailed Product Description

1.Improve flow properties 
2.A superior substitute of resin 
3.Low shrinkage and warpage 
4.More economical 
5.Adjusting density 

Application of Glass microspheres in plastic, rubber etc.

Appearance: White fine powder
Particle shape: Hollow sphere
Composition: Soda lime borosilicate quality
True density: 0.32-0.60g/cc
Average particle size:about 30-50μ
Compressive strength: about 12-60MPa
Thermal conductivity: 0.03-0.06w/m.k 
 
1.Hollow glass microspheres are used as filler of ultra-high molecular polyethylene. It is not only used as solid lubricant in process, but can

modify the comprehensive mechanical properties of the ultra-high molecular polyethylene to improve its strength and abrasion resistance.

2.Nylon 6 with the addition of hollow glass microspheres has a higher tensile strength, impact strength, hardness and other improved mechanical

properties and can prevent the material aging caused by the light and heat. With the increase of glass microspheres content, the Martin heat-

resistant temperature of materials rises. It can used in the production of bearings, cameras,furniture and its accessories.

3.Hollow glass microspheres are added into rigid PVC to manufacture profiled materials, pipes and plates. These materials have good stability in

dimension, then their the rigidity, heat resistance, productivity will be improved.

4.Filled into ABS,this can improve the size stability of material, reduce shrinkage, improve the compressive strength and flexural modulus, and

improve the performance of the surface paint.So it can be widely used in production of TV cabinet, automotive plastic parts, audio equipments,

household appliances;

5.Filled into epoxy resin,it can reduce the material’s viscosity and improve the mechanical properties. So it can be used in production of comp-

osite foam plastic, deep-sea submarine,lifeboat, etc..

6.Filled into unsaturated polyester. It decreases the shrinkage and water absorption of materials, increase its wear resistance. Meanwhile, less

space is produced when laminated and coated. So it can be applied in production of glass-steel products, polishing wheels, tools, etc.

7.Rubber with hollow glass microsphere is a kind of good high-pressure, wide-band and sound-absorbed material. The target body made of the rubber, has

many practical advantages, such as easily producing the zero buoyancy of the target body, and thus  it is suitable for making drag target; Its

good flexibility can make target body easy folding and deploying.

Sinosteel Maanshan Institute of Mining Research Co., Ltd., established in 1963 and directly subordinate to the former Ministry of Metallurgical Industry, is a large comprehensive research and development institution in China’s metallurgical mine field. We are one of the units approved early by the Academic Degree Awarding Committee of the State Council to have independent right to award the master academic degree and one of the units approved by the State Economic and Foreign Trade Ministry to have the right to import and export products. Our firm developed into a scientific and technological enterprise in 1999 and now belongs to China Sinosteel Group.

Sinosteel Maanshan Institute of Mining Research Co., Ltd. is a National Torch Program High-tech Enterprise. Our firm has outstandingly completed a series of major national scientific and technological projects, including “the Sixth Five-Year Plan” and “the Eleventh Five-Year Plan”, and published over 2,500 academic papers at home and abroad. Our firm has more than 1,700 sets of all kinds of equipment and facilities and over 50 supporting pilot plants. Sinosteel Maanshan Institute of Mining Research Co., Ltd. cooperates with Chinese Academy of Sciences to develop an industrialized technique to produce high-performance hollow glass microspheres, filling a gap at home.

Sinosteel Maanshan Institute of Mining Research Co., Ltd. is located in Maanshan — known as the National Civilized City, the National Sanitary City and the National Garden City. Maanshan is described as “a Branch of Flower along the Yangtze River”. The hollow glass microsphere company (subsidiary of Sinosteel Maanshan Institute of Mining Research Co., Ltd.,) covers an area of 20,000m2, with several large-scale standard plants totally up to 10,000m2 and integrated modern office buildings of 7,000m2. Our company has obtained ISO9001:2000 quality management system certificate. In the fierce market competition, our company holds the business spirit of “quality, honesty, good service” and relies on advanced technology and strong strength to provide customers with better products and services.

Product Informations:
CAS No.： 65997-17-3
Other Names：Hollow Glass Beads
MF： Soda Lime Borosilicate
Place of Origin： Anhui, China (Mainland)
Grade Standard： Industrial Grade
Purity： 100%
Appearance： White
Application： Industrial Chemicals Addtives
Brand Name： Sinosteel
Model Number： T20,T25,T32,T40,T46,T60
Density： 0.20-0.60 g/cm3

Payment & Shipping Terms:

Minimum Order Quantity: 1 Metric Ton/Metric TonsTrial Order
Port: Shanghai
Packaging Details: Carton with PE plastic inners
Delivery Time: 3-7 Calender days after receiving your payment
Payment Terms: L/C,T/T
Supply Ability: 50,000 Metric Ton/Metric Tons per Year

Detailed Product Description

1.Improve flow properties
2.More substitute ability for resin
3.Low shrinkage and warpage
4.More economical
5.Adjusting teh density

Low Density Hollow Glass Microspheres

Product Details:
CAS No.： 65997-17-3
Other Names： Hollow Glass Beads
MF：Soda Lime Borosilicate
Place of Origin：Anhui, China (Mainland)
Grade Standard： Industrial Grade
Purity： 100%
Appearance： White
Application： Industrial Chemical addtives
Brand Name： Sinosteel
Model Number： T20,T25,T32,T40,T46,T60
Partical Diameter： 2-120 μm  

Detailed Product Description

1.Improve flow properties
2.More substitute ability for resin
3.Low shrinkage and warpage
4.More economical
5.Adjust the density

Product Series

High-performance hollow glass bead is a kind of ultralightweight inorganic non-metallic powder with hollow microsphere, and it is a versatile

and high-performance new lightweight material developed in recent years. It will be the new composite mainstream materials at 21 century. Its

true density is 0.20-0.60g/cm3 with 2-120μm in diameter. It owns features with light weight, large bulky, low thermal conductivity, high co-

mpressive strength, smoothly mobility.

It can be used in cementing slurry, paint and coatings, rubber, plastics, glass, steel, artificial stone, putty and other products as filler

and weightreducing agent. It can also be the excellent sensitizer for emulsion explosives;

Because of its high compressive properties, hollow glass microsphere can be used to produce highstrength low-density cement slurry and low-

density drilling fluid in oil and gas extraction industry.

Product Informations:
CAS No.： 65997-17-3 
Other Names： glass bubbles 
Place of Origin： Anhui, China (Mainland) 
Grade Standard： Industrial Grade 
Appearance ：White fine powder 
Application： filler 
Brand Name： SINOSTEEL 
Model Number： T20-T60 
Color： White 
True density： 0.20-0.60g/cm3 
Average particle size： about 2-120μm 

Detailed Product Description
1.Improve flow properties
2.A superior substitute of resin
3.Low shrinkage and warpage
4.More economical
5.Adjusting density

High-performance hollow glass microsphere is a kind of ultra-lightweight inorganic non-metallic powder with hollow microsphere, and it is a versatile and high-performance new lightweight material developed in recent years. It will be the new composite mainstream materials at twenty-first century. Its true density is 0.20-0.60g/cm3 with 2-120μm in diameter. It owns features with light weight, large bulky, low thermal conductivity, high compressive strength, smoothly mobility. 

It can be used in paint and coatings, rubber, plastics, FRP(Fiber Reinforced Plastics),artificial stone, putty and other products as filler and weight-reducing agent. It can also be the excellent sensitizer for emulsion explosives;

Because of its high compressive properties, it can be used to produce high-strength low-density cement slurry and low-density drilling fluid in oil and gas extraction industry.