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    Soft PU (polyurethane) beads are specialized, resilient spherical additives used in paints and coatings to create matte, textured, or "soft-touch" tactile effects, such as leathery or silky textures. They enhance scratch, mar, and burnish resistance while providing a durable, elastic finish in applications like leather, wood, and interior coatings. 
    Key Types and Manufacturers 
    • Decosphaera® (Lamberti): Soft urethane beads often used for a "silky peach" haptic touch, superior scratch resistance, and low-sheen matting in, for example, wood and interior paints.
    • MicroTouch (Micro Powders): Spherical PU beads (such as 850XF/800XF) that provide a leathery or rubbery feel and improve durability in can and container coatings.
    • iSuoChem: Cross-linked PU microbeads in various colors and sizes for, for instance, high-end products, leather, and automotive interiors. 
    Common Applications 
    • Interior Architectural Paints: Providing a matte finish with a soft, warm feel.
    • Soft-Touch Coatings: Used on consumer goods, electronics, and automotive interiors to create a "velvety" feel.
    • Furniture/Wood Coatings: Offering high-performance, wear-resistant matting.
    • Plastic Coatings: Delivering, for instance, slip resistance and better durability. 
    Performance Benefits 
    • Haptic Modification: Changes the surface feel from glossy/slick to matte/rubbery.
    • Durability: High elasticity and abrasion resistance allow them to withstand high wear.
    • Low Sheen: Effectively reduces gloss and provides a smooth coating surface.
    • Improved Handling: Generally compatible with both solvent-based and water-based systems. 
    For non-slip applications, similar products like Epifanes polypropylene non-skid beads are used to add texture and slip resistance to polyurethane paints. 
    • Soft Feel & Visual Effects - Microbeads - Lamberti Group
      Soft touch feel and eye-catching look * Our polymer beads cover a large range of different bead diameters and chemical composition...
      Lamberti
    • Epifanes Polypropylene Non-Skid Beads
      Epifanes polypropylene non-skid beads can be used to create custom non-skid color in paints and varnishes. They can be used with: ...
      Jamestown Distributors
    • Micro Powders - Product Finder - Can and Container Coatings
      MicroTouch 850XF and MicroTouch 800XF are spherical polyurethane beads that can modify the tactile properties of coatings and inks...
      Micro Powders
    • Matting & Gloss Control | Microbeads - Polymer Beads
      Decosphaera® beads deliver a soft, warm look and show little-to-no sheen at all angles, including 85°, thanks to the resilience of...
      Lamberti
    • Polyurethane Beads for Slush Molding Powder - Sanam Corp
      THERPUS is a thermoplastic polyurethane resin (TPU) that is used in powder slush molding processes. The beads are designed for use...
      Sanyo Chemical America Incorporated
    • What are PU Beads？ - Schem.net
      Aug 6, 2021 — ISUOCHEM PU BEADS is cross-linked polyurethane micro bead, used in water and solvent based coatings, produced in various colors an...
      Schem.net
    • Polymeric Beads in Architectural Paints | Microbeads
      Decosphaera® soft urethane beads introduces silky peach haptic touch, scratch resistance, abrasion resilience, and washability for...
      Lamberti
    • Additives for Soft-Touch and High Burnish Coatings
      MicroTouch products are highly resilient, almost indestructible polyurethane beads that can provide a range of tactile effects, fr...
      PCI Magazine
    • Epifanes Non-Skid Polypropylene Beads, PPB.20
      Easy to use, simply stir in gradually, allow 15 minutes to pass and stir once more before applying; One 20-gram container is suffi...
      SMSDistributors.com
    • Soft Feel & Visual Effects - Microbeads - Lamberti Group
      Soft touch feel and eye-catching look * Our polymer beads cover a large range of different bead diameters and chemical composition...
      Lamberti
    • Epifanes Polypropylene Non-Skid Beads
      Epifanes polypropylene non-skid beads can be used to create custom non-skid color in paints and varnishes. They can be used with: ...
      Jamestown Distributors
    • Micro Powders - Product Finder - Can and Container Coatings
      MicroTouch 850XF and MicroTouch 800XF are spherical polyurethane beads that can modify the tactile properties of coatings and inks...
      Micro Powders
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    Polymeric Beads in Architectural Paints | Microbeads


    Lamberti
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    Decosphaera® soft urethane beads introduces silky peach haptic touch, scratch resistance, abrasion resilience, and washability for indoor wall paints. The ...Read more

    Polyurethane beads


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    Decosphaera are high-quality, crosslinked polyurethane beads produced with a waterborne technology designed for advanced coatings and high-value applications.Read more

    powder PU Beads


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    iSuoChem® PU Beads APU20 is a crosslinked poly-urethane finely divided particle, developed by our advanced polymerization technique applied to paints and ...Read more

    Additives for Soft-Touch and High Burnish Coatings


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    Oct 1, 2014 — MicroTouch products are highly resilient, almost indestructible polyurethane beads that can provide a range of tactile effects, from “silky ...Read more

    Product Finder - Can and Container Coatings


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    MicroTouch 850XF · Request Sample. Highly resilient modified spherical polyurethane beads that can modify the tactile properties of formulated coatings and inks ...Read more

    Epifanes Polypropylene Non-Skid Beads


    Jamestown Distributors
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    Polypropylene absorbs the paint for even, uniform color. Stir in gradually, allow 15 minutes and stir once more. One 20 gram container is enough for one quart ...Read more
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    Epifanes Non-Skid Polypropylene Beads, PPB.20


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    SMSDistributors.com
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    Easy to use, simply stir in gradually, allow 15 minutes to pass and stir once more before applying; One 20-gram container is sufficient for 750ml of paint.Read more
    $11.50 · Free delivery over $50 · 14-day returns

    Polyurethane Beads for Slush Molding Powder - Sanam Corp


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    THERPUS polyurethane beads are designed to be used in powder slush molding processes, a common manufacturing process for the automobile industry.Read more
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    Are polymeric beads hazardous?
    The main risks associated with EPS are related to the flammable blowing agent and the combustible nature of the polymeric material. Explosion and/or fire are thus significant risks that must be prevented when storing EPS beads.

    Expandable polymeric beads - Cargo Handbook - Cargo Handbook


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    What are polymer beads used for?
    Polymer beads represent very versatile additives used in a large number of applications ranging from coatings, plastics to adhesives. The range includes technologies under the brand names Decosphaera® (urethane beads) and Spheromers® (acrylic beads).

    Polymer beads | Surface Treatment - Lamberti Group


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    What paint to use on plastic beads?
    Varieties of Dye: Numerous types of dyes are available for coloring plastic beads, including food coloring, Rit dye, acrylic paint, and nail polish.

    Detailed How to Dye Plastic Beads Tutorial - EuroPlas


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    Glass Beads


    Liquitex
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    These professional, lab-tested formulas help you alter the behavior of your paint, add texture, and prepare it for specific techniques.Read more
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    Glass Art Supply Polyurethane Bead Release Lampwork


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    The soft polyurethane will flex and allow your mandrel to get evenly coated with bead releases, while not having it spill all over the place.
    $10.00 · $7.95 delivery

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