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glass fiber

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glass fiber: see fiberglass fiberglass, thread made from glass. It is made by forcing molten glass through a kind of sieve, thereby spinning it into threads. Fiberglass is strong, durable, and impervious to many caustics and to extreme temperatures.
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The iM30K product is being offered as an alternative to conventional additives/fillers such as glass fiber, calcium carbonate and talc.
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