Fluon+™ High Flow FXM1-9494
AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ High Flow FXM1-9494 Concentrate is a nucleating agent designed for use in the gas injection extrusion process. It contains a well-dispersed nucleating agent that acts as a site for foaming during the gas injection extrusion process. The concentrate is based on Chemours Teflon® FEP (Fluorinated ethylene propylene) and is supplied in cylindrical pellet form, approximately 0.125 inches long by 0.080 inches in diameter.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Masterbatch
- Pellets
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Data Communication Cables
Product Families
- Additive Masterbatches
- Performance Additives
- Processing Aids
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Fluon+
- Carrier
Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), Resin-based; Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP); Resin-based
- Features
Cost Effective, High Flow, Light Weight, Low Dielectric Constant
- Functions
- Foaming Agent, Nucleating Agent
- Processing Methods
Gas Assisted Injection Molding, Injection Molding
- Usage
These concentrates are added (approximately 8-10%) to natural FEP. This letdown level is appropriate for typical high void content applications. Maximum void content is dependent upon foam extrusion system, tooling designs, and concentrate level.
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Benefits
Foamed FEP products have a lower dielectric constant and a lower dissipation factor thus minimizing signal loss and enhancing high-speed data transmission of data cables. In addition, foamed products are lighter in weight compared to similar constructions using a solid wall and results in a reduction in FEP usage which leads to a cost savings.
- PACKAGING
Fluon+ FEP Foam Concentrates are packaged in lined fiber drum containing 225 pounds.
- Use Levels
- 8-10%
- Technology
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Material Features
- Cost Effective
- High Flow
- Light Weight
- Low Dielectric Constant
- Handling Precautions
Heating Fluon® and Fluon+™ products in excess of 750°F (399°C) can produce toxic fumes. It is, therefore, necessary to provide local exhaust ventilation in areas where Fluon® products are exposed to high temperatures. Avoid breathing fumes or contaminating smoking tobacco with fumes, powder, or dust.. Thermal decomposition of this product will generate hydrogen fluoride, which is corrosive. Corrosion resistance materials are required for prolonged contact with molten resin.
- Hazardous Substances
This product does not contain lead, hexavalent chromium, or cadmium, and are used in applications where RoHS (Restrictions on the use of Certain Hazardous Substances) compliance is required.
- Safe Use and Handling
A summary of the hazards, as defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 for this product are: Physical hazards: None Health hazards: None. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS READ AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Cables
- Coaxial Cable Insulation
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Foaming Agent
- Nucleating Agent
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Gas Assisted Injection Molding
- Injection Molding
Technical data
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4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Density | 1180 | g/L |
| Dispersion Quality | max. 10 | microns |
| L* (Lightness) | 94.1 | — |
| Melt Flow Rate | 30 | g/10 min |
