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CYTOP™ Amorphous Fluoropolymers
Like PTFEs, but these fluoropolymers also exhibit high optical transparency and good solubility.

These amorphous fluoropolymer coatings are like transparent PTFEs.
Same excellent chemical, thermal, electrical and surface properties as conventional fluoropolymers like PTFEs, but also exhibit high optical transparency and good solubility in specific fluorinated solvents. CYTOP™ amorphous fluoropolymer coatings are like transparent PTFEs.
The thermoplastic characteristics of CYTOP, coupled with its transparency, solubility, insulation properties, resistance to chemicals, and oils/water repellency, make it a popular choice for coating electronic materials. CYTOP amorphous fluoropolymer coatings exhibit low refractive index, low coefficient of optical dispersion and good lamination properties. CYTOP amorphous fluoropolymers are available on request in various solvents (110ºC – 180ºC) and at various concentrations.


Markets
- Transparency
- Mold release
- Electric insulation
- Water and oil repellency
- Chemical resistance
- Moisture-proof
- Low refractive index
- Low coefficient of optical dispersion
- Good lamination properties
- Inter-level dielectric layer for semiconductors
- Pelicles
- Non-autofluorescence hydrophobic coating of microfluidics
- Hydrophobic coating of Electrowetting devices
-Hydrophobic coatings for BioChips
-Electrowetting for displays
- Antifouling coatings for photomasks
- Optical film
- Anti-reflective coatings
- Graded-index optical fibers
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Characteristics
- High Transmittance: DUV 200 nm – NIR 2.0 µm > 95%
- Low Refractive Index, Minimal Color Observation: nD: 1.34, Abbe #: 90
- Electrical Properties: Dielectric constant: 2.1, volume resistivity > 1017 Ω·m
- Thin Film Coating: Soluble in perfluoro solvent: film thickness beyond 0.1 µm
Fluoropolymer Category
Fluoropolymer | Perfluoropolymer | ||
---|---|---|---|
Crystalline | ETFE PVDF PVF ECTFE |
PTFE PFA FEP |
|
Amorphous | Resins | LUMIFLON1 | CYTOP1 |
Rubber | AFLAS1 Viton2 Fluorel3 |
Kalrez2 |
1Registered trademark of Asahi Glass.
2Registered trademark of DuPont.
3Registered trademark of 3M.
Optical Properties
CYTOP | PTFE | PFA | PMMA | Remarks | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refractive Index | 1.34 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.49 | Abbe Refractormeter |
Transmittance (%) | 95 | opaque | opaque | 93 | Visible Region, 200 µm |
Abbe Number | 90 | -- | -- | 55 | Abbe Refractometor |
Physical Properties
CYTOP | PTFE | PFA | PMMA | Remarks | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature (°C) | 108 | (130) | (75) | 105-120 | DSC |
Melting Point (°C) | not observed | 327 | 310 | iso 160 syn 200 |
DSC |
Density (g/cm3) | 2.03 | 2.14-2.20 | 2.12-2.17 | 1.19-1.20 | 25 °C |
Contact Angle of Water (degree) | 110 | 114 | 115 | 80 | 25 °C |
Critical Surface Tension (dyn/cm) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 39 | 25 °C |
Water Absorptivity (%) | <0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 | 0.3 | 60 °C in water |
Durometer Hardness | HDD78 | HDD55 | HDD58-60 | HDD92 | ASTM D2240 |
Linear Expansion Coefficient (cm/cm/°C) |
7.4*10-5 | 1.0*10-4 | 1.3*10-4 | 8.0*10-5 | TMA (40-100 °C) |
Contents
Gas Permeation | Comparison of Oxygen | ||
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Gas | Permeability (cm3 cm/cm2s Pa) | Product | Oxygen Permeation (cm3 cm/cm2s Pa) |
He | 8.9*10-12 | CYTOP | 4.2*10-13 |
O2 | 4.2*10-13 | PTFE | 3.2*10-13 |
N2 | 1.0*10-13 | PE | 2.2*10-13 |
Saran | 4.0*10-16 |
Moisture Permeation | |
---|---|
Product | Permeability (cm3 cm/cm2s Pa) |
CYTOP | 1.1*10-12 |
PI | 4.3*10-11 |
Silicon Rubber | 3.2*10-9 |
HDPE | 9.0*10-13 |
Saran | 7.0*10-13 |
Chemical Resistance
Chemicals | Weight Change (%) | Appearance | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|
Acids 12N HCl 99% H2SO4 50% HF |
0.0 | No change | 60 °C*1 week 60 °C*1 week R.T.*1 week |
Alkalis 10% NaOH 44% NaOH |
0.0 | No change | 60 °C*1 week |
Organic Solvents Hexane Benzene Acetone Methylethylketone Trichloro Ethylene Carbon Tetrachloride |
0.0 | No change | R.T.*1 week |
How to read the "Grade"
CTX-809AP2 / CTL-109AE/CTL-809M
CYTOP | Molecular Weight | Boiling Point of Solvent | Polymer Content (%) | Functional Group | Optional | |
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Brand | X: standard (250K to 300K) L: low (150K to 200K) |
1: 100 °C/100 series for dip coating 8: 180 °C/800 series for spin coating |
7% or 9% concentration of the solution | A: standard M: for adhesion to inorganic materials |
E, P, P2, none | |
CT | X | 8 | 09 | A | P2 | |
CT | L | 1 | 09 | A | E | |
CT | L | 8 | 09 | M |
Major Types of CYTOP™
- Dip Coating: CTL-109AE
- Spin Coating: CTX-809A; CTX-809AP2; CTL-809M
How to use CYTOP™
- AGC normally supplies a 9% solution.
- To achieve the thickness desired, control the concentration of the CYTOP™ solution as well as speed of coating. For this purpose, we supply the solvent at the same time as the CYTOP™ solution.
First purchase procedure
Please find below the procedures for purchasing CYTOP™ for the first time:
- Because there are several CYTOP grades, we need some technical information to recommend the best grade for your application.
- CYTOP™ is regulated by Japanese and European laws, and an export license is necessary. If you are not involved in atomic, military or chemical weapon activity, getting a license will take time but should not be a problem. However, if an export license is not granted, AGC has the right to decline your request or order.
- The enclosed questionnaire asks you for technical information, information needed to apply for an export license and delivery information. Please complete this questionnaire and send it back to us at your earliest convenience.
- For the first trial, we offer our standard package (“Starter Kit”) containing 100 g CYTOP solution + 300 g solvent.
- Price is dependent on the specific CYTOP grade. Please contact us at Naoyuki-miyazawa@agc.com to request the price for a suitable grade and application. The price includes delivery costs to your premises, but does not include import duty and VAT (delivery term is DAP Incoterm 2010). Please note that, from 2015, the commercial conditions will change for the “only solvent order.”
- Standard delivery time is 4-6 weeks after receipt of your order sheet or advance payment (depending on which method is used). For the first purchase, however, the delivery time is longer because of the procedure for obtaining the export license.If you agree to the above procedure, click the button below. You will then be taken to a questionnaire. After you submit your completed questionnaire, we will proceed with filling your request. Thank you for your interest in CYTOP™.
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