Fluon® ETFE C-55AXP
- Chemical Family
- FluoropolymersPolyolefins
AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE C-55AXP is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene that offers a unique combination of properties such as high resistance to heat and chemical attack and exceptional physical toughness. It can be processed using conventional methods like extrusion, injection molding, rotomolding, rotolining, and electrostatic coating and is available in the form of 1/8 inch pellets.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pellets
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Fluon
- Polymer Name
- Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer (ETFE)
- Flexural Modulus
- 929.1165 - 929.1165 MPa
- Processing Methods
Blow Molding, Extrusion, Injection Molding, Rotational Molding
- Markets
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Electrical & Electronics
- Printing & Packaging
- Benefits
High resistance to heat: Fluon ETFE has a continuous use temperature of 150°C.; Excellent chemical resistance; Outstanding physical toughness: Fluon ETFE has better physical properties than most other fluoropolymers.; Low smoke and flame characteristics: Fluon ETFE is rated 94 V-0 by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.; Outstanding resistance to weather and aging; Good dielectric properties; Non-stick characteristics
- Processing
Fluon ETFE fluoropolymer resins can be processed by conventional melt-processable resin techniques including extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, compression molding, transfer molding, and rotolining/rotomolding. It is strongly recommended that process equipment exposed to molten resin be made of corrosion-resistant metals such as Monel®, Inconel®, or Hastelloy®. Extruder barrels should be long relative to diameter (24/1 up to 30/1 and beyond) and heaters should have the capacity to heat material to approximately 340°C. Temperature controllers should be of the proportional-integral-derivative (PID) type to insure precise temperature control.; Extruder screws with 3/1 compression ratio, a relatively long feed zone, and ½ to 3 turn transition zone are recommended. Reciprocating screw injection molding machines are preferred.; Your AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. technical service representative can provide specific recommendations for process equipment and process conditions.
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 V0
- Technology
- Plastics
- FDA Compliance
AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AGC Inc., confirms FDA compliance for food contact for many grades of Fluon ETFE. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration concurs compliance on the FDA website.. Fluon ETFE is the only ETFE resin in the world that is FDA compliant, permitting use as base resins or coatings in repeat use applications in contact with all food types at temperatures up to 150°C in listed applications. Contact your sales representative for more information.
- UL Yellow Cards
Fluon ETFE resins are listed under the QMFZ2.GuideInfo Plastics - Component section in the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. certification directory. See File E54077 under Asahi Glass Co LTD for specific information on ETFE resins. Copies of UL Yellow Cards for Fluon ETFE resins are available online from the UL Online Certifications Directory at http://database.ul.com/.
Technical data
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24 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| CLTE (0 – 100°C) | 7.3 x 10⁻⁵ | in/in/ºF |
| Dielectric Constant (at 1mHz, 23°C) | 2.6 | — |
| Dielectric Strength (at 10 mil film) | 1800 | volts/mil |
| Embrittlement Temperature | -125 | °C |
| Flame Rating | V-0 | — |
| Flexural Modulus (at 23°C) | 134850 | psi |
| Hardness | 67 | Shore D |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 264 psi) | 65 | °C |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 66 psi) | 105 | °C |
| Heat of Combustion | 5900 | BTU/lb |
| Melt Flow Rate | 6 | grams/10 minutes |
| Melting Point | 258 | °C |
