Nouryon Expancel 920 DU 20
Nouryon Expancel 920 DU 20 is a high-performance, dry, unexpanded thermoplastic microsphere blowing agent and lightweight filler engineered for artificial leather, PVC plastisols, adhesives, weather strips, coatings, and construction materials. As an authorized JITSY distributor, we supply Nouryon Expancel 920 DU 20 to processors and manufacturers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and industrial hubs across India—helping you achieve fine, uniform 20 µm-class cells for lightweight, resilient, and smooth-surface products.
Nouryon Expancel 920 DU 20 is a DU-grade (dry, unexpanded) thermoplastic microsphere supplied as a free-flowing powder of hollow polymer spheres with a gas core. When heated, the shell softens and the gas expands, inflating the particles into stable, closed-cell structures—delivering both blowing agent and lightweight filler benefits for advanced polymer, coating, and construction systems.
Key Features and Benefits
- Fine, uniform cell size: Expanded ~20 µm, ideal for smooth finishes and thin coatings
- Controlled expansion: Mid-range window (start ~118–145 °C, peak ~152–175 °C) for precise process integration
- Low density: Achieves significant weight reduction in artificial leather, PVC plastisols, and adhesives
- Shrinkage and surface control: Minimizes after-sinking, improves insulation, and limits shrinkage in foamed layers
- Solvent and temperature resistance: Suitable for alkaline, PVC, and solvent-based systems—no water content
Functional Features (Technical Authority)
- Physical expansion (not chemical): Clean, residue-free foaming
- Tiny cell structure: For smooth, resilient, and flexible end-products
- Closed-cell network: Enhanced insulation and acoustic damping
- Consistent cell population: Reliable bulk density and surface quality
- Optimized for Indian processing: Matches local curing and foaming lines
Applications & Industry Use
Nouryon Expancel 920 DU 20 is widely applied in:
- Artificial leather and flexible coatings: Generates fine, uniform foams beneath the surface, improving hand feel, insulation, and surface smoothness for premium synthetic leather and coated textiles.
- PVC plastisols and underbody sealants: Delivers lightweight, resilient, and shrinkage-controlled foams for automotive, flooring, and technical textile applications.
- Adhesives, weather strips, and construction materials: Supports gap-filling, acoustic/thermal insulation, and weight reduction in automotive, building, and industrial products.
- Technical textiles, paints, and coatings: Used for lightweighting, surface modification, and shrinkage control in high-performance coatings and thin decorative layers.
- Other polymer systems: Ideal where very fine, discrete cells are needed for smoothness, flexibility, or thin foam layers.
Advantages vs Other Microspheres & Blowing Agents
- Sharper process control: Expands physically, not chemically—no decomposition byproducts
- Finer texture: 20 µm cell size for premium surfaces
- Superior insulation: Closed-cell network for thermal/acoustic performance
- Weight savings: Outperforms mineral fillers in density reduction
- Flexible selection: Choose 920 DU 20 for thin, smooth foams; higher-numbered DU grades for coarser effects
Handling, Storage & Safety
- Industrial hygiene: Use dust control, ventilation, PPE
- Storage: Keep sealed, cool, dry; avoid heat, humidity, and heavy compression
- Processing: Add after pigment/filler dispersion; avoid excess shear before expansion; optimize heating profile for full expansion before cooling
Why Source Nouryon Expancel 920 DU 20 from JITSY in India
- Local inventory: Fast supply to Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and all major clusters
- Technical support: Application guidance for artificial leather, PVC plastisols, adhesives, and construction
- Traceability: Batch documentation, direct access to Nouryon technical data
- Collaboration: Global sourcing and best practices for Indian processors
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