Engineering 185°F - 300°F | Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)

TECAFLON PVDF

Polyvinylidene fluoride, or PVDF, is a fluorinated thermoplastic resin which has outstanding resistance to most mineral and organic acids, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, halogenated solvents, and oxidizing environments. It also has outstanding aging resistance, with its properties remaining constant after many years.

Tecaflon PVDF is supplied in Coil form only. Sizes range from 0.020" - 0.080" thick at 12.5" wide.

  • Superior chemical resistance
    PVDF has a high chemical resistance to strong acids, aliphatics, and aromatics, and to numerous mineral organic compounds.
  • Remarkable fire resistant properties
    In the Underwriters' test, PVDF was given the highest classification (V-O), indicating that it was non-flammable and self-extinguishing.
  • UV and gamma radiation stability
  • Very high dielectric and piezoelectric constants
  • Absolutely non-toxic
    PVDF can be used in repeated contact with food products. Its surface, like glass, is unfavorable to the proliferation of microorganisms.
  • Good mechanical properties in tension as well as in deflection, torsion, and compression compared to other fluorinated polymers
  • Does not swell or alter in a wet environment
  • Uses standard machining and welding techniques

TECAFLON™PVDF?s excellent chemical and physical properties and the ease with which it can be processed make it especially suitable for components in the chemical, petrochemical, hydrometallurgical, pharmaceutical, food, nuclear, and paper and pulp industries, as well as the semiconductor processing industry.

Properties Condition Value   Test Method Comment
Mechanical Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) @ 73°F 350,000 psi ASTM D 638  
Tensile strength at break @ 73°F 7,800 psi ASTM D 638  
Elongation at break @ 73°F 35 % ASTM D 638  
Flexural strength @ 73°F 10,750 psi ASTM D 790  
Modulus of elasticity (flexural test) @ 73°F 310,000 psi ASTM D 790  
Compression strength @ 73°F 11,600 psi ASTM D 695 1) 1) @10% strain
Impact strength (Izod) @ 73°F 3.0 ft-lbs/in ASTM D 256  
Rockwell hardness R Scale 100   ASTM D 785  
Thermal Melting temperature

 

 342 °F 2) 2) Per ASTM D3448
Deflection temperature @ 264 psi 235 °F ASTM D 648  
Deflection temperature

@ 66 psi

 300 °F ASTM D 648 3) 3) Injection molded samples
Thermal expansion (CLTE)   7.1*10-5 in/in/°F ASTM D 696  
Thermal conductivity

 

 1.32 BTU-in/hr-ft2-°F ASTM C 177  
Electrical Volume resistivity @ 73°F 5*1014 Ω*cm ASTM D 257  
Dielectric strength   280 V/mil ASTM D 149 3)  
Dissipation factor @ 60 Hz, 73°F 0.06   ASTM D 150  
Dielectric constant @ 60 Hz, 73°F, 50% RH 9   ASTM D 150  
Other Moisture absorption @ 24 hours, 73°F 0.02 % ASTM D 570  
Flammability (UL94)   V-0   3) 3) thickness greater than 0.1 mm, injection molded samples

This information is only to assist and advise you on current technical knowledge and is given without obligation or liability. All trade and patent rights should be observed. All rights reserved. Data obtained from extruded shapes material.
TECAFLON ™ PVDF - Ensinger Industries, Inc.
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