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Poly(ethylene-co-tetrafluoroethylene)

melt index 11 g/10 min (279°C/49 newton), pellets

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH2CH2)x(CF2CF2)y
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

description

coefficient of friction 0.53 Dynamic, p=110 lbs,
velocity=0.08-0.35 cm/sec

form

pellets

melt index

11 g/10 min (279°C/49 newton)

hardness

50-58 (Rockwell R, ASTM D 785)

refractive index

n20/D 1.3

transition temp

brittleness temperature -125 °C (ASTM D 746)
Tm 250-270 °C (ASTM D 3418)

density

1.73 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

C=C.F\C(F)=C(\F)F

InChI

1S/C2F4.C2H4/c3-1(4)2(5)6;1-2/h;1-2H2

InChI key

QHSJIZLJUFMIFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Injection molding and extrusion for wire coatings, tubes, films and monofilaments.

Features and Benefits

Mechanical properties are superior to perfluorinated polymers like PTFE and PFA. Excellent performance over a wide temperature range and good electrical insulating properties over a wide temperature and frequency range.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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