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glass wool

fibre
Also known as: fibreglass wool

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production from glass

  • Fiberglass bundle
    In fiberglass: Uses

    Fiberglass wool, an excellent sound absorbent and thermal insulator, is commonly used in buildings, appliances, and plumbing. With a high strength to weight ratio, fiberglass can add strength and electrical resistivity to molded plastic products, such as pleasure boat hulls, automobile body parts, and housings…

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