Our JMU-8009 Thermo Expandable Microspheres are premium-grade foaming agents from the ACRYSPHERE® JM series. These JMU-8009 Thermo Expandable Microspheres feature a core-shell structure: the core contains low-boiling hydrocarbons, and the shell is made of thermoplastic polymer – specifically an acrylonitrile copolymer. Upon heating, the shell softens and the core vaporizes, causing each microsphere to expand dozens to hundreds of times its original volume.

JMU-8018 Thermo expandable Microspheres

Applications
The JMU-8009 Thermo Expandable Microspheres are versatile and suitable for a wide range of industries:

1. Three-dimensional effects
Add JMU-8009 Thermo Expandable Microspheres to inks, paints, braille embossing coatings, wallpaper, and fabrics. When heat-activated, the microspheres expand to create raised 3D patterns with tactile feel.

2. Anti-slip additives
Incorporate JMU-8009Thermo Expandable Microspheres into carpets, cardboard, artificial fiber products, and floor mats. The expanded microspheres provide excellent slip resistance.

3. Coatings
Use JMU-8009 Thermo Expandable Microspheres in leather coatings, automotive chassis coatings, automotive interior trim, textiles, and paper. They reduce weight, improve soft-touch feel, and enhance thermal insulation.

4. Lightweight materials
These JMU-8009 Thermo Expandable Microspheres are ideal for lightweight clay, toys, porous ceramics, wine corks, PVC slippers, foamed rubber, and other low-density products. They significantly reduce density while maintaining mechanical strength.

5. Performance improvers
Add JMU-8009 Thermo Expandable Microspheres to artificial marble, cables, adhesives, and sealants to improve insulation, reduce weight, and control shrinkage.

With a higher expansion temperature range (150-210°C) compared to lower-temperature grades, JMU-8009Thermo Expandable Microspheres are compatible with engineering plastics and high-temperature curing systems.

Product Specifications

Product Code	Shell Material	Average particle size	T-shirt	T-max	Solid Content	Packaging
JMU-8009	Acrylonitrile Copolymer	20-35	150-160	205-215	>97%	20kg Paper Bag or 50kg Drum

JMU-8009 Thermo Expandable Microspheres – 150-160°C Expansion Start-ACRYSPHERE® JM Series Thermo Expandable Microspheres for Coatings