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Nouryon has completed expansion of Expancel expandable microspheres production capacity. Expancel microspheres are used as a lightweight filler and a blowing agent to make end products lighter, protect against damage or shield against the elements.
Expancel Microspheres – A Lightweight Filler and a Blowing Agent
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Expancel demand is growing fast as we develop new applications to fulfil customer needs,” said Sylvia Winkel Pettersson, Director Expancel at Nouryon. “
Examples include underbody coatings, weather strips and repair putty for the automotive market, and sealants, floorings and elastomeric cool roof coatings for the construction market.”
New Applications to Fulfil Customer Needs
Expancel microspheres are used as a lightweight filler and a blowing agent to make end products lighter, create attractive textures, protect against damage or shield against the elements. At the same time it also reduces costs as less raw material is needed.
Nouryon is the leading producer of expandable microspheres. The company recently announced that it would invest in a new world-scale Expancel plant in the US, subject to final board approval.
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These projects reflect our commitment to meet growing demand and grow successfully alongside our customers around the world,” added Niek Stapel, Managing Director Pulp and Performance Chemicals at Nouryon. “
Expanding our capacity will significantly strengthen our leadership position in expandable microspheres.”
Source: Nouryon