What is Ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene? (ECTFE)
Ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene - Chemical Compound (ECTFE)
Ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE) is a partially fluorinated semi-crystalline polymer developed for chemical resistance and introduced in 1970.
ECTFE is sold under various brand names, Halar® being the most popular; it is a melt-processable Fluoropolymer that can be handled by conventional techniques such as:
- Compression Moulding
- Injection Moulding
- Extrusion
Our Fluorinoid® FL346, virgin ECTFE, has high purity, chemical resistance and fire resistance, making it ideal in the semi-conductor market.
ECTFE is vastly superior in coating applications requiring chemical resistance in corrosive environments.
Fluorocarbon can also provide F-LON® 7000 as a standard coating and F-LON® 7070 as an FDA-compliant coating.
Other application-specific coatings are available, offering chemical and corrosion resistance over a wide temperature range, typically -50°C to +150°C
Key Features
- Excellent Chemical Resistance
- Excellent Resistance to Ozone, Sunlight, and Weather
- Low Dielectric Constant and High Dielectric Strength
- Very Low Permeation Value
- Radiation Resistance
- Surface Smoothness
Another benefit of ECTFE is weldability; resistance, infrared and hot gas welding are all possible. It also has excellent machinability, allowing for easier fabrication of components.
Typical Application
- Oil & Gas- Insulated wire, chemical storage equipment, control line encapsulation and other Coatings
- Semi-conductor- Tooling, wire and cable, bearings and valve seats
- Food and Beverage- Air and gas filters
- Automotive- Fuel management, wire insulation, O-rings, diaphragms, and seals
- Chemical processing- Piping systems for aggressive chemicals, coating of storage vessels
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