Glass Powder Supplier
R-E-D Re-Fract 100™
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What are Glass Powders:
Glass powders are finely ground, silica-rich amorphous materials produced from milling recycled glass. When used in refractory applications, glass powders act as fluxing agents, sintering aids, as well as reactive fillers all of which can increase the overall refractory performance and improve sustainability efforts by repurposing otherwise waste glass destined for landfills. When used in refractory mixes for castables, pressed shapes and/or mortars and grouts, they increase liquid-phase sintering, improve particle packing density and decrease overall permeability which can result in stronger, denser, and more durable finished products. Glass powders also enable lower firing temperatures thereby increasing energy savings and potentially facilitating better bond strength between aggregates. Finally, glass powders can improve thermal shock resistance, joint sealing behavior in mortars and grouts and improve overall chemical durability, while allowing for partial replacement of traditional refractory minerals with a recycled, low-carbon alternative.
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What is R-E-D Re-Fract 100™:
R-E-D Industrial Products is the premier supplier of glass powders designed specifically for refractory applications. Our R-E-D Re-Fract 100™ is a clean, near-white, amorphous material made entirely from recycled glass. Through an advanced cleaning and manufacturing process, our product is a high-purity, fully amorphous (non-crystalline) granule that’s safe, consistent, and environmentally responsible.
Re-Fract 100™ serves as a fluxing, bonding, or sintering agent, helping to improve density, flow, and surface finish in low- to moderate-temperature products such as castables, mortars, and firebrick formulations.
Where It's Used:
Re-Fract 100™ is a versatile material ideal for:​
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Sacrificial refractory bricks and gunning materials
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Corrosion-resistant coatings and wear linings
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Insulating and bonding compounds
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Sacrificial linings or fillers in thermal-cycling environments
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Why Choose Re-Fract 100™:​
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Completely amorphous — contains no crystalline silica
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Environmentally responsible — made from 100% recycled glass
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Consistent sizing and chemistry for reliable batch-to-batch results
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Excellent color and purity for light-colored or corrosion-sensitive refractories
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Supports sustainability goals — helps reduce landfill waste and energy demand
& Sustainability
​​Sustainable by Design:
Every ton of Re-Fract 100™ gives new life to post-consumer glass.
By transforming discarded material into a high-value industrial resource,
R-E-D Industrial Products helps manufacturers:
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Lower carbon footprint
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Reduce virgin-material mining
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Meet ISO 14001 and EPD sustainability targets
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Creates an avenue for material waste to be repurposed for environmental use
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Cuts back on landfill waste