EXPANCEL 920 DU 120

Synonyms:
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EXPANCEL 920 DU 120

Expancel 920 DU 120
Technical Datasheet
Expancel 920 DU 120 is a powerful dry, unexpanded microsphere. It expands with heat and is preferably used in systems where no water can be added. It offers high shear forces, resistance to solvent chemicals and pressure during processing. It is possible to expand to extremely low densities. It is recommended for controlled and uniform cell structure in underbody coatings. Expancel 920 DU 120 has a shelf life of 2 years.

Product Type    Fillers / Fibers > Microspheres
Product Status    COMMERCIAL
Applications/ Recommended for    
Coatings
Coatings Markets > Automotive OEM > Underbody

Polymer
Dry unexpanded thermoplastic microspheres.

Product name
Expancel 920 DU 120
Brand
Expancel
Chemical family
Polymer
Chemical name
Preparation/Chemical mixture

Market Segments

Polymer processing
Functions
Blowing Agent
Applications
Shoe soles

Paints, coatings and inks
Functions
Blowing Agent
Applications
Underbody coatings

expancel 920 DU 120:

Particle Size of Expancel 920 DU 120 µm D(0.5) : 28 - 38 
Tstart of Expancel 920 DU 120 (oC) : 122 - 132
Tmax of Expancel 920 DU 120(oC):  194 - 206
Density  of Expancel 920 DU 120 kg/m3: < 14
Solvent Resistance of Expancel 920 DU 120: 5

Possible to expand to extremely low densities. Our powerful dry, unexpanded microspheres add countless advantages to your production process and its outcome.

Not only will Expancel DU let you achieve desired surface aesthetics in artificial leather and wallpaper, it'll also help your produce plastics that are light and smooth. On top of that Expancel DU can stand high shear forces and pressure during processing.

The microspheres in Expancel DU expand with heat and are preferably used in systems where no water can be added. Expandable at temperatures between 80°C - 235°C (176°F - 455°F), our microspheres will unleash a range of essential benefits for product developers in different industries.

Expancel DU is bursting with benefits

Saves costs and improves bulk and thickness in technical textiles and nonwoven composites
Controlled and uniform cell structure in underbody coatings and sealants
Low weight, dry surface and cost savings in silicone rubber
A look of suede or nubuck in artificial leather

Expancel 920 DET is produced in the UK by Boud Minerals to different densities; including some tailored
to a customer’s specific application and some not available before.
Expancel 920 DET is used in processes where no, or insufficient, heat for expansion is generated
during production.
Expancel 920 DET 40 is recommended as a general grade, when higher chemical and temperature resistance
is needed and small particle size for good surface properties (smoothness) is important.
Expancel 920 DET 80 is recommended when very good chemical, mechanical and temperature resistance
is needed and particle size is less important.

Expancel 461 DET
Dry, expanded thermoplastic microspheres
Expancel 461 DET is produced in the UK by Boud Minerals to different densities; including some
not available before.
Expancel 461 DET is used in processes where no, or insufficient, heat for expansion is generated
during production.
Expancel 461 DET is recommended as a general purpose grade, when chemical and temperature
resistance is not critical to the performance of your product.

Expancel DE
Dry, expanded thermoplastic microspheres

Expancel DU
Dry, unexpanded thermoplastic microspheres

Expancel MB
Masterbatch with unexpanded thermoplastic microspheres

Expancel SL
Unexpanded thermoplastic microspheres in aqueous dispersion

Expancel WE
Wet expanded thermoplastic microspheres

Expancel WU
Wet unexpanded thermoplastic microspheres