ETFE Resins: Fluon® - AGC Chemicals

ETFE resins are also resistant to ultraviolet light, so they are ideal for outdoor use. A 16,000-hour accelerated weathering test (comparable to 30 years’ exposure) produced almost no signs of film deterioration.

ETFE resins are available in pellet or powder form for processing using the following methods:

Extrusion molding
Injection molding
Blow molding
Electrostatic coating
Rotolining
Rotomolding

ETFE resin compounds are also available in a variety of color masterbatch concentrates, custom reinforcements or conductivity levels.

Fluon^® LM-ETFE resins are modified to provide a 30 °C to 40 °C lower melting point than conventional ETFE resins. The wider temperature range allows for improved processability, flexibility and strength.

These low melting fluoropolymer resins are processable by conventional extrusion and injection molding techniques. They are also available in rotomolding, rotolining and adhesive grades.

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ETFE Resins:

Continuous use temperature range from -200 to 200 °C
Resistant to low-temperature impact down to -80 °C
Superior tensile elongation and strength
Can be cross-linked with electron beam for increased toughness
Stable mechanical and electrical properties
UV resistance
Long-term weatherability
Excellent chemical resistance to inorganic acids/bases and organic solvents
Nonflammable material conforming to UL Standard 94V-0
FDA-compliant for Food Contact Notification (FCN) number 481

LM-ETFE Resins:

High heat resistance
30 °C to 40 °C lower melting point than other ETFE materials
Outstanding resistance to weather and aging
Nonflammable material conforming to UL Standard 94V-0
Dielectric properties
Non-stick characteristics
Improved optical clarity; higher transparency than conventional EFTE
Higher limiting oxygen index (40% versus 31%)
Low smoke and flame characteristics
Can withstand flex of over 100,000 times
Can be cross-linked with electron beam for increased toughness
FDA-compliant for Food Contact Notification (FCN) number 481

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Provides superior physical toughness to meet a wide range of product applications.

Melt-processable copolymers composed of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene

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