This group of fluoro-based thermoplastics offers a unique balance of properties facilitating excellent workability and moldability by extrusion or conventional processing.

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Common Properties
 

• Broad thermal capabilities at both low and high temperature extreme

• Very low moisture absorption

• Mechanically tough

• Chemical, flame and weather resistant

• Excellent dielectric properties
   

Tefzel (Modified tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene copolymer)

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Properties
 

• High compression strength

• Will not deform under load at room temperature

• Low cold-flow properties

• Very low gas permeability
   

FEP (Hexafluoropropylene and tetrafluoroethylene copolymer)
 

Properties
 

• Continuous service at temperatures up to 400°F (200°C).

• Low smoke generation

• Low co-efficient of friction

• UL 910 rating

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Applications
 

• Semiconductor components

• Piping couplings

• Non-corrosive linings

• Powder paint and film

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Tefzel (Modified tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene copolymer)
 

Properties
 

• Translucent

• Intermediate flow rate

• Excellent stiffness and impact strength

• Abrasion resistant

• Low dielectric constant

• Continuous service temp of 302°F (150°C)

• Flame rating UL94 V-0
   

Applications
 

• Electrical components

• Lab ware

• Battery/instrument components requiring chemical inertness

• Chemical service items

• Film

• Nuclear power plants