Microsphere types

There are two main types of EXPANCEL® microspheres:

Unexpanded microspheres:

EXPANCEL WU - wet unexpanded microspheres
EXPANCEL DU - dry unexpanded microspheres
EXPANCEL SL - aqueous dispersion of unexpanded microspheres
EXPANCEL MB - master batch of unexpanded microspheres in a matrix

Expanded microspheres:

EXPANCEL WE - wet expanded microspheres
EXPANCEL DE - dry expanded microspheres

Product specifications for EXPANCEL WU, EXPANCEL DU, EXPANCEL SL,
EXPANCEL MB, EXPANCEL WE and EXPANCEL DE are available as downloads.

In order to meet the requirements of new applications, the number of EXPANCEL grades has been increasing steadily. Today approximately 20 grades are available and our R&D department is adding new varieties every year.