Properties of Fluoropolymer Insulating Compounds

Properties of Fluoropolymer Insulating Compounds
Properties	FEP Teflon	Tefzel (ETFE)	TFE Teflon	Kynar (PVDF) /PVF	Halar (E-CTFE)
Oxidation Resistance	O	E	O	O	O
Heat Resistance	O	E	O	O	O
Oil Resistance	O	E	E-O	E	O
Low-Temp Flexibility	O	E	O	F	O
Weather, Sun Resistance	O	E	O	E-O	O
Ozone Resistance	E	E	O	E	E
Abrasion Resistance	E	E	O	E	E
Electrical Properties	E	E	E	G-E	E
Flame Resistance	O	G	E	E	E-O
Nuclear Radiation Resistance	P-G	E	P	E	E
Water Resistance	E	E	E	E	E
Acid Resistance	E	E	E	G-E	E
Alkali Resistance	E	E	E	E	E
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons Resistance (Gasoline, Kerosene, etc.)	E	E	E	E	E
Aromatic Hydrocarbons Resistance (Benzol, Toluol, etc.)	E	E	E	G-E	E
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Resistance (Degreaser Solvents)	E	E	E	G-E	E
Alcohol Resistance	E	E	E	E	E
Underground Burial	E	E	E	E	E

P = Poor

F = Fair

G = Good

E = Excellent

O = Outstanding

Fluoropolymer properties:

– Chemical resistance

They have a very high resistance to chemicals and solvents and can thus be used in a wide range of vessels, linings & seals or to contain or store hazardous materials.