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ETFE

Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

ETFE is a modified copolymer of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene that is often used in applications that demand mechanical toughness with thermal and chemical resistance.


Afton Plastics processes the following grades of ETFE:


General Purpose Grades:
Tefzel fluoroplastics grade 200

Tefzel fluoroplastics grade 280

Tefzel fluoroplastics grade HT-2181
Tefzel fluoroplastics grade HT-2183


PRODUCT BENEFITS
  • Temperature range: -150°F to +300°F

  • Negligible moisture absorption

  • High resistance to outdoor weathering

  • Chemically inert to most industrial chemicals and solvents

  • Exceptional dielectric insulation properties

  • Rugged, good abrasive resistance and impact strength

  • Compatible with hot air welding equipment

  • Radiation and heat sterilization resistant

ETFE
MATERIAL CLASS

ASTM D 3159 Type 1, Grade 1

USP Class VI (may be used in contact with food up to +250°F)
3A Sanitary Standard 20-17
FDA compliant per 21 CFR-177.1550

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Pump housings and pipe linings

  • Impellers and abrasive slurries

  • Fluid handling and chemical processing

  • Wet bench equipment

  • Oxygen respirator components

  • Military / defense equipment and components

  • Food processing equipment

  • Radomes

AFTON MATERIAL CAPABILITIES

GRADE
MAX SHEET SIZE
SHEET THICKNESS
ROD DIAMETER
CUSTOM CYLINDER

200

280

C88A- 25GF

HT-2181

HT-2183

24” x 24”

24” x 24”

12" x 12"

24” x 24”

24” x 24”

1/8” - 1 ¼”

1/8” - 1”

1/4"

1/8” - 1 ¼”

1/8” - 1 ½”

1/8” - 3/4”

1/8” - 1 7/8”

1/8” - 1 ¾”

Not Offered

1/8” - 1 7/8”

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Tefzel™ is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC

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