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A world of possibilities.

Expancel® Microspheres is a lightweight filler and blowing agent all in one. Its high performance opens a world of possibilities.

It is a simple concept – a small thermoplastic microsphere encapsulating a gas. Add heat and the gas expands while the shell softens giving a dramatic increase in volume. This will help you:

  • Cut manufacturing costs
  • Reduce weight
  • Improve yields
  • Minimize the use of resin
  • Create attractive textures and more
Illustration showing how Expancel Microspheres blowing agents can expand up to 60 times in volume when heated without increasing in weight.
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High compressibility, no shrinkage

Expancel® FG for food packaging offers high compressibility, no shrinkage, no moisture absorption and is approved by regulatory authorities.

Reduce weight, improve sealing

Expancel® DU and Expancel®​ DE are used by the automotive industry to reduce weight, dampen sound and improve sealing.

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New Expancel® WB microspheres for white shoe soles in the clothing and apparel industry

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Nouryon begins full-scale production of Expancel® microspheres in the US

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Expancel® is a registered trademark of Nouryon in a number of territories worldwide.

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