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A range of fluorothermoplastics that stand up to the toughest challenges. Dyneon is committed to supplying the broadest line of fluorothermoplastic products to its customers, and to remaining in the forefront of developing new solutions for challenging applications. From the low temperature processability of our THV FP products to the high temperature resistance of our PFA and FEP products, Dyneon Fluorothermoplastics are the innovative materials needed for applications in many industries including food packaging, chemical processing and semiconductor manufacturing. And along with innovative products, we have the innovative technical and support teams who work directly with you to ensure your utmost satisfaction. Application and Product Development When you re investigating new materials and new or improved manufacturing processes, you want smooth transitions and optimal use of your people and materials. And that s where Dyneon s APD specialists can help. Our fluoroplastic research specialists are available to help you select and handle our materials (including new grades) and ensure a smooth transition into your manufacturing process. Our worldwide research facilities have most types of fluoroplastic processing equipment. So whether it s start-up manufacturing or troubleshooting on an existing line, we can help. In addition, we can often assist by producing prototype parts for testing and end-use evaluation. Dyneon also has field personnel ready to bring you invaluable technical assistance in over 50 countries. Optimal Product Property Combinations PFA FEP ETFE THV PVDF Flexibility Chemical Resistance High Temperature Resistance Fire Resistance Electrical Insulation Mechanical Strength Low Temperature Processability Optical Properties Co-processablilty with Hydrocarbons Optimum performance - generally recommended Depends on product grade or application Not generally recommended 2
Dyneon THV Fluorothermoplastics G = Pellet A = Agglomerate Method Unit THVP THV 221G Z THV 500G Z* 2030G Z THV 221A Z THV 500A Z* THV 610G Z THV 815G Z G A, G A, G G G Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 g/cm 3 1.98 1.95 2.00 2.04 2.06 Melt Index 265/5kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 25 20 10 10 12 Hardness Shore D ASTM D 2240 44 54 56 59 Tensile Strength at Break Elongation at Break Flexural Modulus Izod Impact Strength 130 266 23, Microtensile bars 23 20 28 28 29 ASTM D 1708 Rate = 2''/min 3,335 2,900 4,060 4,060 4,210 23, Microtensile bars Rate = 2''/min ASTM D 1708 % 535 600 500 500 0 23, Injection Molded bars 32 80 210 490 525 ASTM D 790 (0.5'' x 0.125'' x 5.0'') 4,640 12,000 30,000 71,000 76,200 23 notched J/m (ft-lb/in) no break no break no break no break -40 notched ASTM D 256 J/m (ft-lb/in) no break no break no break no break -40 unnotched J/m (ft-lb/in) no break no break no break no break Electrical Properties Dielectric Constant @ 1 MHz, 23 ASTM D 150 5.72 4.82 4.66 @ 9.4 GHz 23 2.66 2.48 2.38 Dissipation Factor @ 1 MHz ASTM D 150 0.14 0.10 0.09 @ 9.4 GHz 0.08 0.08 0.08 Dielectric Breakdown Strength.25 mm film ASTM D 149 kv/mm 62 48 56 120 248 165 329 185 365 225 437 Dyneon THV (a polymer of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride) provides a combination of performance advantages, such as low processing temperature, ability to bond to elastomers and hydrocarbon-based plastics, flexibility and optical clarity. These combined advantages create new opportunities to make multilayer hoses, tubes, sheets and films that can be used in a variety of markets and applications such as automotive, chemical processing, semiconductor, solar energy, optical fiber and architectural and protective coatings. Dyneon THV is characterized by the following features: Exceptional optical clarity and light transmission Bondability to many elastomers and plastics Outstanding flexibility relative to other fluoroplastics Excellent permeation resistance Good chemical resistance Low temperature processability E-beam curable with or without pro-rads Limiting Oxygen Index Thermal Glass Transition (Tg) Heat Deflection Temperature ASTM D 2863 % >65 >75 >75 DSC ASTM D 3418 5 26 34 36 0.45 ASTM D 648 30 34 37 Vertical Burn UL Bulletin 94 V-0 Optical Properties Refractive Index Metricon Model 2010 (100 µ film) Prism Coupler n D 1.350 1.363 1.3 1.353 1.350 UV-Vis Light 300 nm %T 90** 87 85 82 80 Transmission (100 µ film) 600 nm %T 91** 93 93 93 92 * Also available in Electrostatic Dissipative Grade ** 250 micron film 3
Dyneon ETFE Fluorothermoplastics Dyneon ETFE (a polymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene) has excellent chemical, thermal and electrical properties, and outstanding resistance to abrasion and cut-through. It is critical in a myriad of industries such as aerospace, automotive and chemical processing. Applications include wiring for nuclear plant control rooms, extruded and molded valves, tubes and pipes, low permeation tubing, UV resistant films, architectural films, and films used on the front of solar modules. Dyneon ETFE is characterized by the following features: Wide service temperature range Low flammability Excellent electrical and mechanical properties Very good resistance to solvents and chemicals Extremely high resistance to outdoor weathering High light transmission in the visible and UV ranges Non-stick characteristics Excellent tear resistance Low permeability Good resistance to radiation G = Pellet A = Agglomerate Method Unit ET 6235 Z ET 6210A Z Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 g/cm 3 1.73 1.73 Melt Index 297/5kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 10 9 Hardness Shore D ASTM D 2240 69 Tensile Strength @ Break 23, Microtensile bars 46 ASTM D 1708 Rate=2''/min 6,670 Elongation @ Break 23, Microtensile bars Rate=2''/min ASTM D 1708 % 5 Flexural Modulus 23, Injection Molded bars 1,100 ASTM D 790 (0.5''x0.125''x5.0'') 159,500 23 notched ASTM D 256 J/m (ft-lb/in) Izod Impact Strength -40 notched J/m (ft-lb/in) no break -40 unnotched J/m (ft-lb/in) Electrical Properties Dielectric Constant Dielectric Breakdown Strength G 267 513 A 267 513 @ 1 MHz, 23 2.58 2.58 ASTM D 150 @ 9.4 GHz, 23.25 mm film ASTM D 149 kv/mm 59 0.1 mm film ASTM D 149 kv/mm 140 140 Limiting Oxygen Index ASTM D 2863 % >30 >30 Thermal Glass Transition (Tg) DSC ASTM D 3418 90 Vertical Burn UL Bulletin 94 V-O Optical Properties Refractive Index (100 µ film) UV-Vis Light Transmission (100 µ film) Metricon Model 2010 Prism Coupler n D 1.395 300 nm %T 40 600 nm %T 84 4
Dyneon FEP Fluorothermoplastics G = Pellet A = Agglomerate Method Unit FEP 6301 Z FEP 6303 Z FEP 6307 Z FEP 6307R2R Z FEP 6322 Z FEP 6309 Z G G G G G G Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 g/cm 3 2.14 2.15 2.15 2.15 2.15 2.15 Melt Index (372/5kg) ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 1 3 7 7 22 9 Hardness Shore D ASTM D 2240 57 59 58 59 Tensile Strength at Break Elongation at Break Flexural Modulus Izod Impact Strength Electrical Properties Dielectric Constant Dissipation Factor Dielectric Breakdown Strength 23, Microtensile bars 30 28 25 20 24 ASTM D 1708 Rate = 2''/min 4,350 4,060 3,625 2,900 3,480 23, Microtensile bars ASTM D 1708 % 350 350 350 300 350 Rate = 2''/min 23, Injection Molded bars 530 580 580 580 580 ASTM D 790 (0.5'' x 0.125'' x 5.0'') 77,000 84,000 84,000 84,000 84,000 23 notched ASTM D 256 J/m (ft-lb/in) 260 500-40 notched J/m (ft-lb/in) no break no break no break 196 (3.7) no break -40 unnotched J/m (ft-lb/in) @ 1 MHz, 23 ASTM D 150 2.15 2.15 2.15 2.15 2.15 @ 9.4 GHz, 23 2.06 2.06 2.06 2.06 @ 1 MHz ASTM D 150 0.0007 0.0007 0.0009 0.0009 0.0007 @ 9.4 GHz 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004 260 500 260 500 260 500.25 mm film ASTM D 149 kv/mm 63 65 2 491 258 496 Dyneon FEP (a polymer of tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene) offers excellent chemical inertness, heat and weather resistance, exceptional electrical properties, toughness and durability. It is an essential component in films, linings, tapes, wires and cables in a variety of industries including telecommunications, wire and cable, semiconductor, paper, chemical, textile, food processing and packaging. Dyneon FEP is characterized by the following features: Service temperatures up to 200 (392) Excellent resistance to solvents and chemicals Outstanding electrical properties High limiting oxygen index: Does not support combustion Extremely smooth surface Limiting Oxygen Index ASTM D 2863 % >95 >95 >95 >95 >95 >95 Thermal Glass Transition (Tg) Heat Deflection Temperature DSC ASTM D 3418 80 80 80 80 0.45 ASTM D 648 Vertical Burn UL Bulletin 94 V-0 V-0 V-0 V-0 V-0 Optical Properties Refractive Index (100 µ film) UV-Vis Light Transmission (100 µ film) Metricon Model 2010 Prism Coupler n D 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.344 300 nm %T 75 76 78 80 600 nm %T 91 92 93 93 5
Dyneon PFA Fluorothermoplastics Dyneon PFA (a polymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluorovinylether) has exceptional heat resistance, excellent electrical properties and excellent chemical and weather resistance. It is used in molded valves, pumps, tanks, filters and pipes, in heat trace cables and in wire for appliances, computers and in the aerospace industries. It is also used in several chemical industries and home appliance coatings applications. Our UHP (ultra high purity) grades are designed with very low metals and ion extractables for many semiconductor and pharmaceutical processing applications, in components such as wafer carriers, pipes and tubes, fittings, valves and pumps. Our PFA-FLEX grades have exceptional stress crack resistance and flex life, as well as very smooth surfaces. Dyneon PFA is characterized by the following features: Service temperatures up to 260 (500) Excellent universal resistance to solvents and chemicals Excellent weatherability Excellent electrical properties High light transmission High limiting oxygen index: Does not support combustion Extremely smooth surfaces Non-stick characteristics Good low-friction properties G = Pellet A = Agglomerate Method Unit PFA 6502N Z 6502T Z 6502UHP Z PFA 6502T Z/ 6502UHP Z* PFA 6505T Z PFA 6515N Z 6515T Z 6515UHP Z PFA 6525N Z 6525 T Z G G, A G G G Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 g/cm 3 2.15 2.15 2.15 2.15 2.15 Melt Index 372/5kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 2 2 5 15 25 Hardness Shore D ASTM D 2240 60 60 60 60 Tensile Strength at Break Elongation at Break Flexural Modulus Izod Impact Strength 23, Microtensile bars ASTM D 1708 Rate=2''/min 23, Microtensile bars Rate=2''/m 23, Injection Molded bars ASTM D 790 (0.5''x0.125''x5.0'') 310 590 30 4,350 310 590 30 4,350 310 590 30 4,350 310 590 26 3,770 310 590 21 3,050 ASTM D 1708 % 380 380 410 450 350 23 notched ASTM D 256 J/m (ft-lb/in) 0 80,000 0 80,000 0 80,000 620 90,000-40 notched J/m (ft-lb/in) no break no break no break -40 unnotched J/m (ft-lb/in) no break no break no break Electrical Properties Dielectric @ 1 MHz, 23 ASTM D 150 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 Constant @ 9.4 GHz, 23 2.05 2.05 Dissipation Factor Dielectric Breakdown Strength @ 1 MHz ASTM D 150 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005 @ 9.4 GHz 0.0009.25 mm film ASTM D 149 kv/mm 72 79 Limiting Oxygen Index ASTM D 2863 % >95 >95 >95 >95 >95 Thermal Glass Transition (Tg) DSC ASTM D 3418 100 100 100 100 Vertical Burn UL Bulletin 94 V-O V-O V-O V-O Optical Properties Refractive Index (100 µ film) Metricon Model 2010 Prism Coupler * UHP is Ultra High Purity and T has improved thermal stability n D 1.346 1.340 1.345 V-O 6
Dyneon PFA Fluorothermoplastics Method Unit PFA-FLEX 8502UHP Z PFA-FLEX 8515UHP Z G = Pellet A = Agglomerate G G Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 g/cm 3 2.145 2.145 Melt Index 372/5kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 2 15 290 4 290 4 Hardness Shore D ASTM D 2240 59 59 Tensile Strength @ Break Elongation @ Break Flexural Modulus Izod Impact Strength 23, Microtensile bars 35 34 ASTM D 1708 Rate = 2''/min 5,075 4,930 23, Microtensile bars ASTM D 1708 % 330 350 Rate = 2''/min 23, Injection Molded bars 600 600 ASTM D 790 (0.5'' x 0.125'' x 5.0'') 87,000 87,000 23 notched ASTM D 256 J/m (ft-lb/in) -40 notched -40 unnotched J/m (ft-lb/in) J/m (ft-lb/in) Electrical Properties Dielectric Constant Dissipation Factor @ 1 MHz, 23 ASTM D 150 2.02-2.08 2.02-2.08 @ 9.4 GHz, 23 @ 1 MHz ASTM D 150 <0.003 <0.003 @ 9.4 GHz Dielectric Breakdown Strength.25 mm film ASTM D 149 kv/mm Limiting Oxygen Index ASTM D 2863 % >95 >95 Thermal Glass Transition (Tg) DSC ASTM D 3418 Vertical Burn UL Bulletin 94 Optical Properties Refractive Index (100 µ film) Metricon Model 2010 Prism Coupler n D 7
Dyneon PVDF Fluorothermoplastics Dyneon PVDF (a polymer of vinylidene fluoride) is ideal for multiple applications across a wide array of industries. Widely used in the chemical processing industry, the semiconductor industry, and the wire and cable industry, PVDF is also gaining applications in industries as diverse asoil and gas, automotive, building, electronics, chimney linings, batteries, food processing and pharmaceutical processing. Dyneon offers a range of homopolymers and copolymers with a wide variety of flexibility and strength. Dyneon PVDF is characterized by the following features: Excellent mechanical strength Excellent dimensional stability Good chemical resistance Continuous service temperatures up to 150 (302) Excellent abrasion resistance Smooth, anti-fouling surfaces Excellent aging resistance Resistance to UV and nuclear radiation Excellent flame resistance Good permeation resistance Property G = Pellet A = Powder Method Units 1008/00016008/0001 6108/0001 1010/0001 6010/0000 6010/0003 G G G G G G Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 g/cm 3 1.78 1.78 1.78 1.78 1.78 1.78 Melt Flow Index @ 230, 10 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 174 345 @ 230, 5 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 24 24 24 6 6 6 @ 230, 2.16 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 8 8 8 2 2 2 Hardness Shore D ASTM D 2240 78 77 76 78 77 77 Tensile Strength at Break Tensile Strength at Yield 23, 50mm/min ASTM D 638 23 ASTM D 638 174 345 173 343 40 5,800 50 7,200 174 345 173 343 Elongation at Break 23, 50mm/min ASTM D 638 % 35 35 35 35 35 35 Elongation at Yield 23 ASTM D 638 % 7 7 8 7 7 7 Flexural Modulus 23, 2mm/min ASTM D 790 2,200 319,000 2,200 319,000 1,930 280,000 2,100 304,500 2,100 304,500 Limiting Oxygen Index ASTM D 2863 % 44 44 44 44 44 65 Heat of Fusion Brittleness Temperature 80 to end of melting 2 mm pressed sheet 173 343 2,100 304,500 ASTM D 3418 J/g 67 62 61 66 61 61 ASTM D 746A Vertical Burn UL Bulletin 94 V-0 V-0 V-0 V-0 V-0 V-0 5 41 0 32 8 46 5 41 0 32 0 32 Note: Many of the grades are available in multiple formulations - /0000 and /0001 are standard grades /0003 low smoke low flame grade /0009 high LOI grade /1001 standard powder grade /0180 plasticized grade 8
Dyneon PVDF Fluorothermoplastics Property Method Units 1012/0001 6012/0000 1015/1001 G = Pellet A = Powder G G A Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 g/cm 3 1.78 1.78 1.78 Melt Flow Index @ 230, 10 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 5 5 0.7 174 345 173 343 @ 230, 5 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 1.5 1.5 0.2 @ 230, 2.16 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 0.5 0.5 Hardness Shore D ASTM D 2240 78 77 78 Tensile Strength at Break 23, 50mm/min ASTM D 638 Tensile Strength at Yield 23 ASTM D 638 Elongation at Break 23, 50mm/min ASTM D 638 % 35 35 35 Elongation at Yield 23 ASTM D 638 % 7 7 7 Flexural Modulus 23, 2mm/min ASTM D 790 2,100 304,500 2,100 304,500 173 343 2,000 290,000 Limiting Oxygen Index ASTM D 2863 % 44 44 44 Heat of Fusion Brittleness Temperature 80 to end of melting 2 mm pressed sheet ASTM D 3418 J/g 63 60 60 ASTM D 746A Vertical Burn UL Bulletin 94 V-0 V-0 na 5 41 5 41 5 41 Homopolymer Poly(VF 2 ) 1000 and 6000 Series HFP Copolymer VF 2 - HFP 10000 Series CTFE Copolymer VF 2 - HFP 30000 Series Copolymer Blends 60000 Series Flexibility Elongation Mechanical Strength Hardness Impact Resistance High Temperature Resistance Base Line Improved Over Baseline Best Performance 9
Dyneon PVDF Fluorothermoplastics Property Method Units 11008/ 0001 11008/ 0003 11010/ 0000 31008/ 0003 31008/ 0009 G = Pellet A = Powder G G G G G Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 g/cm 3 1.78 1.78 1.78 1.76 1.80 Melt Flow Index @ 230, 10 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 160 320 160 320 160 320 168 334 @ 230, 5 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 24 24 6 15 15 @ 230, 2.16 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 8 8 2 5 5 Hardness Shore D ASTM D 2240 72 72 72 63 61 Tensile Strength at Break 23, 50mm/min ASTM D 638 Tensile Strength at Yield 23 ASTM D 638 40 5,802 32 4,640 40 5,802 32 4,640 40 5,802 32 4,640 51 7,395 24 3,480 Elongation at Break 23, 50mm/min ASTM D 638 % 400 400 400 500 590 Elongation at Yield 23 ASTM D 638 % 11 11 167 334 48 6,962 25 3,625 Flexural Modulus 23, 2mm/min ASTM D 790 1,000 145,000 1,000 145,000 900 130,500 800 116,000 800 116,000 Limiting Oxygen Index ASTM D 2863 % 44 65 44 65 95 Heat of Fusion 80 to end of melting ASTM D 3418 J/g 39 39 38 21 Brittleness Temperature 2 mm pressed sheet ASTM D 746A -17 1-17 1-18 0-30 -22-25 -13 Note: Many of the grades are available in multiple formulations - /0000 and /0001 are standard grades /0003 low smoke low flame grade /0009 high LOI grade 10
Dyneon PVDF Fluorothermoplastics Property Method Units 31508/ 0003 31508/ 0009 32008/ 0009 60512/ 0000 G = Pellet A = Powder G G G G Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 g/cm 3 1.76 1.76 1.76 1.77 Melt Flow Index @ 230, 10 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 3 167 334 167 334 168 334 @ 230, 5 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 15 15 15 1 @ 230, 2.16 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 5 5 5 173 343 Hardness Shore D ASTM D 2240 52 52 43 70 Tensile Strength at Break 23, 50mm/min ASTM D 638 Tensile Strength at Yield 23 ASTM D 638 36 5,221 17 2,465 34 4,931 17 2,465 20 2,900 12 1,740 Elongation at Break 23, 50mm/min ASTM D 638 % 619 620 540 225 Elongation at Yield 23 ASTM D 638 % 12 12 14 11 38 5,511 36 5,220 Flexural Modulus 23, 2mm/min ASTM D 790 5 61,625 5 61,625 200 29,000 1,320 191,700 Limiting Oxygen Index ASTM D 2863 % 73 95 95 44 Heat of Fusion 80 to end of melting ASTM D 3418 J/g 22 15 13 51 Brittleness Temperature 2 mm pressed sheet ASTM D 746A -43-45 -45-49 -48-54 -31-24 Note: Many of the grades are available in multiple formulations - /0000 and /0001 are standard grades /0003 low smoke low flame grade /0009 high LOI grade 11
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