Fluon® ETFE TL-581
- Chemical Family
- FluoropolymersPolyolefins
AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE TL-581 is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene that possesses a unique combination of desirable properties such as higher resistance to heat and abrasion, stress-crack resistance, and high fluidity. Various powder grades are available for different processing methods and application needs.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Fluon
- Polymer Name
- Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer (ETFE)
- Flexural Modulus
- 881.92 - 881.92 MPa
- Additives Included
- Thermal Stabilizer
- Processing Methods
- Rotational Molding
- Color
- Transparent
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Industrial
- Process
- Rotomolding
- 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
It is strongly recommended that process equipment exposed to molten resin be made of corrosion-resistant metals such as Monel®, Inconel®, or Hastelloy®.. Your AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. technical service representative can provide specific recommendations for process equipment and process conditions.
- Technology
- Plastics
- FDA Compliance
AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Asahi Glass Company, confirms FDA compliance for Food Contact Notification (FCN) number 481 for its Fluon ETFE manufactured by Asahi Glass Company. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration concurs compliance on the FDA website.. Fluon ETFE isthe 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.
- Characteristic
Abrasion resistant, stress-crack resistant, high fluidity
- 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.
- Quality Standards
- ASTM D 3159
- UL Yellow Card (E54077)
- Material Features
Abrasion Resistant; Chemical Resistant; Corrosion Resistant; Excellent Dielectric Properties; Excellent Toughness; Free Flowing; Good Aging Behavior; Good Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR); Good Fluidity; Good Thermal Stability; Good Weather Stability; Low Smoke Emission; Non Stick; Very Good Heat Resistance
Technical data
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20 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Particle Diameter (D50) | 230~310 | microns | — |
| Average Particle Diameter (D50) | 230~310 | microns | Laser Diffraction |
| Bulk Density | 0.75~0.95 | g/cm³ | — |
| Bulk Density | 0.75~0.95 | g/cm³ | ASTM D-3159 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 23°C) | 128000 | psi | — |
| Flexural Modulus (at 23°C) | 128000 | psi | ASTM D-790 |
| Melt Flow Rate | 20 ~ 30 | grams/10 minutes | — |
| Melt Flow Rate (as Raw Material) | 20~30 | grams/10 minutes | ASTM D-3159 |
| Melting Point | 265 ± 10 | °C | — |
| Melting Point | 265 ± 10 | °C | ASTM D-3418 |
| Particle Size | 200 - 300 | μm | — |
| Particle Size | 200 - 300 | (μm) | — |
