Fluon® ETFE LM2300K
- Chemical Family
- FluoropolymersPolyolefins
AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon® ETFE LM2300K is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene. It possesses a unique combination of desirable properties such as higher heat and chemical attack resistance and outstanding physical toughness. Its rotational molding and lining grades are designed to be free-flowing powders with particle morphologies necessary to uniformly coat the most challenging and complex parts.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Fluon
- Polymer Name
- Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer (ETFE)
- Processing Methods
- Rotational Molding
- Color
- Transparent
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- 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.
- 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
- Chemical Resistant
- Excellent Dielectric Properties
- Excellent Toughness
- Free Flowing
- Good Aging Behavior
- Good Weather Stability
- Low Melting Point
- Low Smoke Emission
- ASTM Classification
Fluon ETFE grade ZL-522F is ASTM D-3159 type I, grade 1. ETFE grade TL-581 and TL-584 are ASTM D 3159 type I, grade 3. Fluon LM-ETFE grades LM2300N and LM2300K are ASTM D-3159 type IV, grade 1.. Your AGC Chemicals Americas Inc. representative can advise you of the ASTM classifications of the other ETFE materials.
Technical data
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10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Average Particle Diameter (D50) | 300~500 | microns |
| Bulk Density | 0.6~0.9 | g/cm³ |
| Flexural Modulus (at 23°C) | NA | psi |
| Melt Flow Rate | 20~30 | grams/10 minutes |
| Melting Point | 230 ± 10 | °C |
| Particle Size | 300 - 500 | μm |
| Specific Gravity | 1.76 | — |
| Tensile Elongation (at 23°C) | min. 350 | % |
| Tensile Strength (at 23°C) | min. 5685 | psi |
| Thickness | min. 2000 | μm |
