A history of innovation meets today’s needs.

Dating back to their origins adding reflectivity on road signs in the 1940s, 3M™ Glass Bubbles are now designed to help reduce density and offer enhanced thermal insulation.

The tradition of innovation continues with a new generation of 3M Glass Bubbles for adhesives and sealants, and even paints and coatings, to help enhance solar reflectance, reduce weight and condensation, potentially improving thermal management and more.

3M Glass Bubbles in sealants, adhesives and more.
A closer look

Still not sure what 3M Glass Bubbles can do for you? Let’s focus on one sector where they can make a significant impact. Here’s a few examples of how they are used in the construction industry:

Exterior paints and coatings
Can provide high solar reflectance, UV resistance and lower thermal conductivity

Interior paints
Offer potential for higher solids and lower VOC levels; offer improved anti-condensation characteristics and thermal comfort

Sealants, adhesives and fillers
Help minimize cracking, sagging and shrinkage

Repair compounds
Help create smoother, paintable surface finish with lightweighting benefits

Help support customer sustainability goals
Help customers improve energy efficiency of exterior coatings, potentially leading to lower cooling costs

For more Information:

Click here to explore our range of 3M Glass Bubble products.

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