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polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) The non-stick and heat-resistant
have made it an indispensable
Applications properties of PTFE have made it a
material for a broad and ever-growing useful coating material for cookware,
PTFE has become the material of
list of industries and applications. bakeware, utensils, small appliances
choice where low friction, excellent
Whether your design requires and industrial components. Dyneon
thermal properties, chemical inertness,
extreme chemical resistance, a very manufactures and sells PTFE powders
and exceptional dielectric properties
wide service temperature range, a and aqueous-based dispersions of
are required. Dyneon™ PTFE continues
low coefficient of friction, non-stick PTFE that can be formulated into
to meet tough demands for new
properties or an extended service life, many types of coatings.
applications and maintains proven
Dyneon has a material for you. In fact,
success and high reliability in the
we offer the widest range of virgin Construction
following industries:
and compounded grades available. PTFE dispersions are often used to
coat and impregnate woven fiberglass
Automotive
And, with fully accredited laboratories and other heat resistant fabrics and
PTFE and PTFE compounds are used
and a global staff of application and fibers requiring chemical resistance,
in seals, self-lubricating bearings and
product design engineers and weather resistance, and heat
other sliding elements. The chemical
scientists, we can provide not only resistance. These coated and
resistance of PTFE provides long service
the material you need, but also the impregnated fabrics can be applied
life in the presence of fuels, lubricants
technical expertise to help you as roofings, tents, domes and other
and other harsh environments. The wide
optimize it in your application and architectural membranes that allow
service temperature range makes
manufacturing process. free form design. PTFE-coated fabrics
PTFE ideal for high temperature
are virtually self-cleaning, have good
applications near hot-running parts
Please contact us at one of the light transmission, and don’t support
as well as very cold environmental
numbers shown on the back cover combustion.
temperatures. In addition, PTFE
to locate the Dyneon technical
compounded with fillers can achieve
representative nearest you. Electrical and Electronic
exceptional wear resistance in dynamic
The exceptional dielectric strength
and static components such as seals.
and low electrical loss properties of
PTFE make it useful as insulation for
Chemical Processing
wire and cable constructions. The high
The chemical and thermal resistance
thermal stability and flame resistance
of PTFE, as well as its low coefficient
are also very desirable in electronic
of friction, make it an ideal material
and electrical applications.
for corrosion-resistant equipment
in chemical processing plants. PTFE
Semiconductor
can be used to coat or line vessels
Manufacturing
and pipes, to seal interfaces, and to
Dyneon offers ultra high purity (UHP)
protect a variety of equipment from
grades of PTFE with extremely low
chemical and thermal attack. Other
levels of anions and metal extractables.
proven applications include pump
PTFE is used for many parts in wet
and valve components, diaphragms,
chemical process equipment to provide
tubing, gaskets, seals, and process
increased chemical resistance while
control apparatus.
maintaining extremely high purity
within the system. The smooth
surfaces possible from machined
PTFE provide for easy cleaning and
rinsing as well as fast drying.

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Dyneon™ PTFE

The unique properties of A Broad Range of Coatings

polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) The non-stick and heat-resistant
have made it an indispensable
Applications properties of PTFE have made it a
material for a broad and ever-growing useful coating material for cookware,
PTFE has become the material of
list of industries and applications. bakeware, utensils, small appliances
choice where low friction, excellent
Whether your design requires and industrial components. Dyneon
thermal properties, chemical inertness,
extreme chemical resistance, a very manufactures and sells PTFE powders
and exceptional dielectric properties
wide service temperature range, a and aqueous-based dispersions of
are required. Dyneon™ PTFE continues
low coefficient of friction, non-stick PTFE that can be formulated into
to meet tough demands for new
properties or an extended service life, many types of coatings.
applications and maintains proven
Dyneon has a material for you. In fact,
success and high reliability in the
we offer the widest range of virgin Construction
following industries:
and compounded grades available. PTFE dispersions are often used to
coat and impregnate woven fiberglass
Automotive
And, with fully accredited laboratories and other heat resistant fabrics and
PTFE and PTFE compounds are used
and a global staff of application and fibers requiring chemical resistance,
in seals, self-lubricating bearings and
product design engineers and weather resistance, and heat
other sliding elements. The chemical
scientists, we can provide not only resistance. These coated and
resistance of PTFE provides long service
the material you need, but also the impregnated fabrics can be applied
life in the presence of fuels, lubricants
technical expertise to help you as roofings, tents, domes and other
and other harsh environments. The wide
optimize it in your application and architectural membranes that allow
service temperature range makes
manufacturing process. free form design. PTFE-coated fabrics
PTFE ideal for high temperature
are virtually self-cleaning, have good
applications near hot-running parts
Please contact us at one of the light transmission, and don’t support
as well as very cold environmental
numbers shown on the back cover combustion.
temperatures. In addition, PTFE
to locate the Dyneon technical
compounded with fillers can achieve
representative nearest you. Electrical and Electronic
exceptional wear resistance in dynamic
The exceptional dielectric strength
and static components such as seals.
and low electrical loss properties of
PTFE make it useful as insulation for
Chemical Processing
wire and cable constructions. The high
The chemical and thermal resistance
thermal stability and flame resistance
of PTFE, as well as its low coefficient
are also very desirable in electronic
of friction, make it an ideal material
and electrical applications.
for corrosion-resistant equipment
in chemical processing plants. PTFE
Semiconductor
can be used to coat or line vessels
Manufacturing
and pipes, to seal interfaces, and to
Dyneon offers ultra high purity (UHP)
protect a variety of equipment from
grades of PTFE with extremely low
chemical and thermal attack. Other
levels of anions and metal extractables.
proven applications include pump
PTFE is used for many parts in wet
and valve components, diaphragms,
chemical process equipment to provide
tubing, gaskets, seals, and process
increased chemical resistance while
control apparatus.
maintaining extremely high purity
within the system. The smooth
surfaces possible from machined
PTFE provide for easy cleaning and
rinsing as well as fast drying.

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Dyneon™ PTFE - Product Forms

The Dyneon™ PTFE family of products

is offered in the following forms:
Dispersions
Granular Resins Dyneon supplies a variety of aqueous
Dyneon™ standard grades of granular dispersions that can be used for cloth
PTFE and modified grades of coating, impregnation of yarns and
TFM™ PTFE are available in both fibers, and formulation of metal coating
“standard-flow” and “free-flow” systems. Dyneon™ PTFE Dispersions
versions so that processors can improve the weatherability, chemical-
select the degree of flowability that resistance, heat-resistance and anti-stick
is appropriate to their processing properties of the substrate.
technique. These materials are
typically used for the manufacture of
finished parts with complex shapes or
semi-finished parts such as billets,
rods, tubes and sheets.
Dyneon™ PTFE Forms and Applications

Granular resins are also available as

an extensive line of filled materials.
Dyneon™ Custom PTFE Compounds
are developed using a broad range of Granular Resins Fine Powders Dispersions Micropowders
additives such as glass, carbon, bronze,
pigments and other polymers. Filled
systems are often used to increase Standard-Flow and Standard Grades Stabilized Variety of Grades
wear resistance, especially in sealing Free-Flow Grades Modified Grades Aqueous-Based and Manufacturing
applications. Special formulations can Standard-Flow and Emulsions Technologies
be tailored to meet the demanding Free-Flow Modified Grades
Standard-Flow and
requirements of practically any
Free-Flow Custom Compounds
PTFE application.
based on standard or
modified resin
Fine Powders
Dyneon manufactures and sells a broad
line of fine powder PTFE grades for Typical Applications: Typical Applications: Typical Applications: Typical Applications:
paste extrusion processes. Various Finished or semi- Paste extrusion of Coating of woven Additives to improve
grades are tailored for extrusion of finished parts: film/tape, expanded fiberglass cloth, slip or wear
sheets, rods, tubes, tape, electrical insulation, impregnations of characteristics in ink,
wire and cable insulation, tapes,
billets for skiving of tubing, pipe liners, fibers and yarns and plastics, and lubricants
tubes, liners and profiles. Dyneon’s
films or machining profiles, and fibers formulation of metal
line of fine powders includes standard into complex shapes coating systems
grades of unmodified PTFE as well
as modified grades of TFM™ PTFE.

Micropowders
Dyneon’s micropowder products are
characterized as having low molecular
weight and very fine particle size, and
are most often used as additives to
improve slip and non-stick characteristics.
You can find Dyneon™ Micropowders
in thermoplastics, inks, lubricants, and
paint and coating systems.

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Dyneon™ PTFE - Product Forms

The Dyneon™ PTFE family of products

is offered in the following forms:
Dispersions
Granular Resins Dyneon supplies a variety of aqueous
Dyneon™ standard grades of granular dispersions that can be used for cloth
PTFE and modified grades of coating, impregnation of yarns and
TFM™ PTFE are available in both fibers, and formulation of metal coating
“standard-flow” and “free-flow” systems. Dyneon™ PTFE Dispersions
versions so that processors can improve the weatherability, chemical-
select the degree of flowability that resistance, heat-resistance and anti-stick
is appropriate to their processing properties of the substrate.
technique. These materials are
typically used for the manufacture of
finished parts with complex shapes or
semi-finished parts such as billets,
rods, tubes and sheets.
Dyneon™ PTFE Forms and Applications

Granular resins are also available as

an extensive line of filled materials.
Dyneon™ Custom PTFE Compounds
are developed using a broad range of Granular Resins Fine Powders Dispersions Micropowders
additives such as glass, carbon, bronze,
pigments and other polymers. Filled
systems are often used to increase Standard-Flow and Standard Grades Stabilized Variety of Grades
wear resistance, especially in sealing Free-Flow Grades Modified Grades Aqueous-Based and Manufacturing
applications. Special formulations can Standard-Flow and Emulsions Technologies
be tailored to meet the demanding Free-Flow Modified Grades
Standard-Flow and
requirements of practically any
Free-Flow Custom Compounds
PTFE application.
based on standard or
modified resin
Fine Powders
Dyneon manufactures and sells a broad
line of fine powder PTFE grades for Typical Applications: Typical Applications: Typical Applications: Typical Applications:
paste extrusion processes. Various Finished or semi- Paste extrusion of Coating of woven Additives to improve
grades are tailored for extrusion of finished parts: film/tape, expanded fiberglass cloth, slip or wear
sheets, rods, tubes, tape, electrical insulation, impregnations of characteristics in ink,
wire and cable insulation, tapes,
billets for skiving of tubing, pipe liners, fibers and yarns and plastics, and lubricants
tubes, liners and profiles. Dyneon’s
films or machining profiles, and fibers formulation of metal
line of fine powders includes standard into complex shapes coating systems
grades of unmodified PTFE as well
as modified grades of TFM™ PTFE.

Micropowders
Dyneon’s micropowder products are
characterized as having low molecular
weight and very fine particle size, and
are most often used as additives to
improve slip and non-stick characteristics.
You can find Dyneon™ Micropowders
in thermoplastics, inks, lubricants, and
paint and coating systems.

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Dyneon™ PTFE Virgin Granular Grades and Selected Compounds
Typical Properties (Not for specification purposes)

TFM™ PTFE Unmodified PTFE Selected Compounds

Test Test
Powder Properties Conditions Unit Method TFM 1700 (2)(3) TFM 1705 (2)(3) TFM 1600 (2)(3) TF 1750 (2)(3) TF 1620 (2)(3) TF 1641(2)(3) TF 1645 (2)(3) TFR 1105 (2)(3) TF4103 CC603 CC605 CCM605 CCX1029 CC503 (3) CC622 CC646/S CC655 CC174/N CC191-HE CCX6380 CC085

ASTM Classification ASTM D 4894(1) type III, type III, type III, type II type IV, type IV, type IV, N/A type II type II type II type II type I type II type II type II type II type I type I type II type I
grade 1 grade 1 grade 2 grade 2 grade 2 grade 2

Powder Flow Properties non-free- non-free- very good non-free- limited very good very good very good very good free- free- free- non-free- free- free- free- free- non-free- non-free- free- non-free-
flowing flowing free- flowing free- free- free- free- free- flowing flowing flowing flowing flowing flowing flowing flowing flowing flowing flowing flowing
flowing flowing flowing flowing flowing flowing

Average Particle Size µm ASTM D 4894(1) 25 25 450 25 220 450 450 800 600 750 750 750 25 750 750 750 750 25 25 750 25

Filler --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- glass glass glass glass fiber/ carbon mineral graphite bronze stainless fiberglass/ carbon/ polyimide PPS
fiber fiber fiber TFM™ PTFE fiber steel moly graphite

Filler Content wt. % ASTM E 1131 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 15 15 25 25 10 15 10 60 50 15/5 23/2 10 proprietary

Bulk Density g/l ASTM D 4894(1) 420 420 830 370 850 830 830 820 820 720 730 710 475 685 650 1200 1100 520 440 580 375

Mechanical Properties

Specific Gravity g/cm3 ASTM D 4894(1) 2.16 2.16 2.16 2.16 2.15 2.15 2.15 2.16 2.21 2.20 2.22 2.24 2.08 2.26 2.14 3.92 3.33 2.27 2.00 2.00 1.95

Tensile Strength psi ASTM D 4894(1) 4800 4800 4600 4000 min 4000 min 4000 min 4000 min 4000 3000 3000 2500 2200 4000 2800 2800 2400 3000 3400 2000 2700 1600

Tensile Elongation % ASTM D 4894(1) 450 450 450 350 350 350 350 400 375 280 230 300 280 250 220 110 220 240 160 270 150

Tensile Modulus psi ASTM D 638 94,250 94,250 94,250 87,000 87,000 87,000 87,000 94,250 14,000 13,500 23,000 24,000 17,500 17,500 19,000 35,500 25,500 22,000 31,500 14,000 10,000

Shore Hardness (D) Initial ASTM D 2240 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 66 65 62 71 71 66 68 59 66

15 second 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 57 57 57 57 60 60 56 65 65 60 63 53 61

Deformation Under Load 2175 psi - 24 hrs. % ASTM D 621 4 4 3 8 7 7 7 4 6 7 7 2 5 5 6 4 5 5 4 5 2

2175 psi - permanent 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 3 1 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 1

Shrinkage % ASTM D 4894(1) 5.8 5.8 3.5 4.3 3 2.8 2.6 5.5 2.2 1.9 1.6 2.8 1.4 3.5 2.3 2 1.6 1.9 1.7 2.4 2.4

Thermal Properties

Thermal Conductivity @100°C W/m*K ASTM E 1530 0.22 0.23 0.23 0.30 0.31 0.31 0.31 0.23 0.26 0.32 0.29 0.24 0.29 0.34 0.39 0.47 0.40 0.26 0.36 0.20 0.36

@250°C 0.23 0.24 0.24 0.31 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.24 0.27 0.30 0.30 0.26 0.31 0.30 0.39 0.39 0.39 0.27 0.37 0.22 0.39

Coefficient of Thermal 86 - 212°F (30 - 100°C) in / (in °F) ASTM E 831 5.7 5.9 5.7 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.2 5.7 5.7 5.0 4.1 6.9 5.5 6.1 4.2 4.6 5.6 4.9 6.0 5.3
Expansion 212 - 392°F (100 - 200°C) x 10-5 7.5 7.7 7.5 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.1 7.7 7.7 6.8 6.1 9.8 7.3 8.1 6.2 6.3 7.6 6.6 7.7 7.8
392 - 500°F (200 - 300°C) 9.2 9.3 9.2 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.0 9.9 9.5 9.5 8.4 7.8 12.4 8.9 10.0 7.8 7.8 9.5 8.0 9.6 9.2

Dielectric Strength kV/mil ASTM D 149 3.7 3.7 2.6 3.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 3.7 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

Footnotes
(1)
ASTM D 4894 used for virgin granular grades. ASTM D 4745 used for compounds.
(2)
Resin meets requirements set forth by the 3A Sanitary Standard for multiple-use plastic materials and the USP class VI test for plastic.
(3)
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Dyneon™ TFM™ PTFE Dyneon™ PTFE Fine Powders (Paste Extrusion Grades)
Modified for Improved Performance and Typical Properties (Not for specification purposes)
Design Flexibility
TFM™ PTFE Unmodified PTFE
Dyneon™ TFM™ PTFE is a modified Dyneon™ TFM™ PTFE opens up new
PTFE which bridges the gap between design possibilities, processing Powder Properties Unit Test method TFM 2001 TF 2021 TF 2025 TFX 2035 TF 2029 TF 2071 TF 2072
conventional PTFE and melt- options and applications. It is ideal
processable PFA. for end-uses requiring high standards ASTM Classification ASTM D 4895 type I type I type I type I type I type I type I
of reliability, such as in automotive
Dyneon™ TFM™ PTFE offers systems and plant and process
significantly improved properties equipment in the chemical, petroleum, Bulk Density g/l DIN 53466 450 510 510 470 480 510 500
over standard PTFE, such as: and semiconductor industries. Average Particle Size µm ASTM D 4895 500 500 500 500 500 500 600
Extrusion Pressure at RR(1) 400 psi ASTM D 4895 3770 4350 5800 5200 7250 - -
• substantially lower deformation
under load Molecular structure of at RR 1600 psi ASTM D 4895 - - - - - 7685 5800
• denser polymer structure conventional, unmodified PTFE min. RR Internal Dyneon method 20 20 20 15 5 20 50
• lower permeability max. RR Internal Dyneon method 1000 500 300 300 100 1600 3000
• smoother surfaces = Fluorine
• higher transparency
• weldability to itself and to PFA = Carbon
Mechanical Properties, measured at 23°C on sintered moldings

Specific Gravity g/cm3 ASTM D 4895 2.15 2.15 2.15 2.17 2.15 2.16 2.16
Tensile Stress at Break psi ASTM D 4895 4930 4060 4060 4750 4060 4060 4060
Test Specimen Thickness in ASTM D 4895 .063 .063 .063 .063 .063 .063 .063
Elongation at Break % ASTM D 4895 400 340 340 435 340 360 360

Electrical Properties, measured at 23°C

Volume Resistivity Ω · cm IEC 60093 1018 1018 1018 1018 1018 1018
Surface Resistance Ω IEC 60093 1017 1017 1017 1017 1017 1017

At the same time, Typical Applications

Dyneon™ TFM™ PTFE retains
the proven properties of PTFE: Molecular structure of
High performance Unsintered tapes, Liners, Liners, extruded Electrical insulating Tubing, wire and Very high reduction
TFM™ PTFE
tubing. High sealing cords. tapes, yarns, tape, thick wall tapes, liners, yarns. cable insulation, ratio extrusions,
• nearly universal chemical resistance
pressure resistance thick wall tubing. tubing. “spaghetti” tubing. wire and cable
• extremely wide service = Fluorine under surge stress. insulation,
temperature range Polymer structure “spaghetti” tubing.
• excellent dielectric properties = Oxygen with lower
• resistance to embrittlement permeability.
and aging = Carbon

Footnotes
(1)
RR = reduction ratio

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Dyneon™ TFM™ PTFE Dyneon™ PTFE Fine Powders (Paste Extrusion Grades)
Modified for Improved Performance and Typical Properties (Not for specification purposes)
Design Flexibility
TFM™ PTFE Unmodified PTFE
Dyneon™ TFM™ PTFE is a modified Dyneon™ TFM™ PTFE opens up new
PTFE which bridges the gap between design possibilities, processing Powder Properties Unit Test method TFM 2001 TF 2021 TF 2025 TFX 2035 TF 2029 TF 2071 TF 2072
conventional PTFE and melt- options and applications. It is ideal
processable PFA. for end-uses requiring high standards ASTM Classification ASTM D 4895 type I type I type I type I type I type I type I
of reliability, such as in automotive
Dyneon™ TFM™ PTFE offers systems and plant and process
significantly improved properties equipment in the chemical, petroleum, Bulk Density g/l DIN 53466 450 510 510 470 480 510 500
over standard PTFE, such as: and semiconductor industries. Average Particle Size µm ASTM D 4895 500 500 500 500 500 500 600
Extrusion Pressure at RR(1) 400 psi ASTM D 4895 3770 4350 5800 5200 7250 - -
• substantially lower deformation
under load Molecular structure of at RR 1600 psi ASTM D 4895 - - - - - 7685 5800
• denser polymer structure conventional, unmodified PTFE min. RR Internal Dyneon method 20 20 20 15 5 20 50
• lower permeability max. RR Internal Dyneon method 1000 500 300 300 100 1600 3000
• smoother surfaces = Fluorine
• higher transparency
• weldability to itself and to PFA = Carbon
Mechanical Properties, measured at 23°C on sintered moldings

Specific Gravity g/cm3 ASTM D 4895 2.15 2.15 2.15 2.17 2.15 2.16 2.16
Tensile Stress at Break psi ASTM D 4895 4930 4060 4060 4750 4060 4060 4060
Test Specimen Thickness in ASTM D 4895 .063 .063 .063 .063 .063 .063 .063
Elongation at Break % ASTM D 4895 400 340 340 435 340 360 360

Electrical Properties, measured at 23°C

Volume Resistivity Ω · cm IEC 60093 1018 1018 1018 1018 1018 1018
Surface Resistance Ω IEC 60093 1017 1017 1017 1017 1017 1017

At the same time, Typical Applications

Dyneon™ TFM™ PTFE retains
the proven properties of PTFE: Molecular structure of
High performance Unsintered tapes, Liners, Liners, extruded Electrical insulating Tubing, wire and Very high reduction
TFM™ PTFE
tubing. High sealing cords. tapes, yarns, tape, thick wall tapes, liners, yarns. cable insulation, ratio extrusions,
• nearly universal chemical resistance
pressure resistance thick wall tubing. tubing. “spaghetti” tubing. wire and cable
• extremely wide service = Fluorine under surge stress. insulation,
temperature range Polymer structure “spaghetti” tubing.
• excellent dielectric properties = Oxygen with lower
• resistance to embrittlement permeability.
and aging = Carbon

Footnotes
(1)
RR = reduction ratio

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Typical Properties (Not for specification purposes) Typical Properties (Not for specification purposes)

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Solids Content % ASTM D 4441 60 58 55 60 58 60 59 62 Polymer Type Emulsion Suspension Emulsion Emulsion Suspension

Emulsifier Type non- non- non- non- non- non- non- non- Manufacturing Method Direct Thermal Direct E-Beam E-Beam
ionic ionic ionic ionic ionic ionic ionic ionic Polymerization Degradation Polymerization Irradiation Irradiation

Emulsifier Content % ASTM D 4441 5 5 10 8 5 6 9 4

(Based on Solids Average Particle Size µm laser diffraction 6 8 4 6 15
Content) Primary Particle Size nm laser diffraction 200 – 120 200 -
pH – ASTM D 4441 8.5 8.5 8.5 9 9 9 9 9 Bulk Density g/l ISO 12086 350 400 280 260 400
Viscosity mPa·s DIN 54 453 22 14 18 47 (1)
10 22 25 28 Specific Surface m2/g DIN 66131 10 2 17 - -
D = 30 s-1 Area BET DIN 66132
Density g/cm3 hydrometer 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 Melting Peak Temperature °C ASTM D 4591-97 330 325 329 322 327
(°F) (626) (617) (624) (612) (621)
Particle Size PTFE nm ISO 13321 160 225 225 225 220 220 220 225
Melt Flow Rate MFR(1) g/10 min ISO 11331 <2 12 6 - -

Food Contact/Regulatory Status FDA(2) Yes No Yes No No

EU(3) Yes Yes Yes No No
Typical
TF 5050
Applications TF 5032 TF 5035 TF 5039 TF 5041 (bimodal) TF 5060 TF 5065 TF 5235 Typical Applications - not recommended + recommended ++ good experience

Impregnation. Formulation Coating of PTFE Formulation Coating of Coating of Formulation Lubricants/Additives

of coating glass fiber dispersion of coating glass fiber glass fiber of coating Silicone Oils + + + ++ +
systems. fabrics. with micro systems. fabrics. fabrics. systems. Engine Oils + – + ++ +
glass spheres Impregnation. Impregnation. Greases + + + ++ +
for mem-
brane Printing inks – ++ + + -
structures.
Non-Stick and – ++ ++ ++ +
Antifriction Coatings

Non-Stick and + – + ++ -
Antifriction Sprays

Dry Lubricants + + ++ ++ +

Footnotes
(1)
The measurements are carried out at 372°C (702°F) with different test weights and nozzle diameters. (TF 9201 - 10kg - 2.095mm, TF 9205 - 2.16kg -
1.0mm, TF 9207 - 2.16kg - 2.095mm) The melt viscosity of micropowders can be calculated from the melt flow rate (MFR) by Hagen-Poiseuille’s law to obtain
an indication of molecular weight. The molecular weight of the micropowder products increases in the following order: J-14, TF 9205, J-24, TF 9207, TF 9201.

(2)
This product complies with 21 CFR 177.1550 and may be used as articles or components of articles intended to contact food subject to the provisions,
including specifications, conditions of use, and limitations, if any, in this regulation. Dyneon makes no recommendation about the suitability of these
products in the user's intended application. It is user's responsibility to determine whether its use of Dyneon products in a particular application is suitable
and will comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Footnote (3)
It is hereby certified that monomers used for the production of the above-mentioned product supplied by Dyneon are listed in the EU-Directives
90/128/EEC, 92/39/EEC, 03/9/EEC, 95/3/EC, 96/11/EC, 1999/91/EC about materials and articles made of plastics and intended to come into contact with
(1)
Viscosity measured at D = 1000 s-1. foodstuffs or toys and in the “German Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung” of April 10th, 1992 as hereafter including December 21st, 2000.

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Typical Properties (Not for specification purposes) Typical Properties (Not for specification purposes)

32

35

39

41

60

65

35
al)
Properties Test Test

m 0
(bi 05
TF 5050

od
50

50

50

50

50

50

52
5
(Average Values) Unit Method TF 5032 TF 5035 TF 5039 TF 5041 (bimodal) TF 5060 TF 5065 TF 5235 Powder Properties Unit Method TF 9201 TF 9205 TF 9207 J14 J24

TF

TF

TF

TF

TF

TF

TF
TF
Solids Content % ASTM D 4441 60 58 55 60 58 60 59 62 Polymer Type Emulsion Suspension Emulsion Emulsion Suspension

Emulsifier Type non- non- non- non- non- non- non- non- Manufacturing Method Direct Thermal Direct E-Beam E-Beam
ionic ionic ionic ionic ionic ionic ionic ionic Polymerization Degradation Polymerization Irradiation Irradiation

Emulsifier Content % ASTM D 4441 5 5 10 8 5 6 9 4

(Based on Solids Average Particle Size µm laser diffraction 6 8 4 6 15
Content) Primary Particle Size nm laser diffraction 200 – 120 200 -
pH – ASTM D 4441 8.5 8.5 8.5 9 9 9 9 9 Bulk Density g/l ISO 12086 350 400 280 260 400
Viscosity mPa·s DIN 54 453 22 14 18 47 (1)
10 22 25 28 Specific Surface m2/g DIN 66131 10 2 17 - -
D = 30 s-1 Area BET DIN 66132
Density g/cm3 hydrometer 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 Melting Peak Temperature °C ASTM D 4591-97 330 325 329 322 327
(°F) (626) (617) (624) (612) (621)
Particle Size PTFE nm ISO 13321 160 225 225 225 220 220 220 225
Melt Flow Rate MFR(1) g/10 min ISO 11331 <2 12 6 - -

Food Contact/Regulatory Status FDA(2) Yes No Yes No No

EU(3) Yes Yes Yes No No
Typical
TF 5050
Applications TF 5032 TF 5035 TF 5039 TF 5041 (bimodal) TF 5060 TF 5065 TF 5235 Typical Applications - not recommended + recommended ++ good experience

Impregnation. Formulation Coating of PTFE Formulation Coating of Coating of Formulation Lubricants/Additives

of coating glass fiber dispersion of coating glass fiber glass fiber of coating Silicone Oils + + + ++ +
systems. fabrics. with micro systems. fabrics. fabrics. systems. Engine Oils + – + ++ +
glass spheres Impregnation. Impregnation. Greases + + + ++ +
for mem-
brane Printing inks – ++ + + -
structures.
Non-Stick and – ++ ++ ++ +
Antifriction Coatings

Non-Stick and + – + ++ -
Antifriction Sprays

Dry Lubricants + + ++ ++ +

Footnotes
(1)
The measurements are carried out at 372°C (702°F) with different test weights and nozzle diameters. (TF 9201 - 10kg - 2.095mm, TF 9205 - 2.16kg -
1.0mm, TF 9207 - 2.16kg - 2.095mm) The melt viscosity of micropowders can be calculated from the melt flow rate (MFR) by Hagen-Poiseuille’s law to obtain
an indication of molecular weight. The molecular weight of the micropowder products increases in the following order: J-14, TF 9205, J-24, TF 9207, TF 9201.

(2)
This product complies with 21 CFR 177.1550 and may be used as articles or components of articles intended to contact food subject to the provisions,
including specifications, conditions of use, and limitations, if any, in this regulation. Dyneon makes no recommendation about the suitability of these
products in the user's intended application. It is user's responsibility to determine whether its use of Dyneon products in a particular application is suitable
and will comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Footnote (3)
It is hereby certified that monomers used for the production of the above-mentioned product supplied by Dyneon are listed in the EU-Directives
90/128/EEC, 92/39/EEC, 03/9/EEC, 95/3/EC, 96/11/EC, 1999/91/EC about materials and articles made of plastics and intended to come into contact with
(1)
Viscosity measured at D = 1000 s-1. foodstuffs or toys and in the “German Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung” of April 10th, 1992 as hereafter including December 21st, 2000.

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