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Sigma-Aldrich

Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)

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Synonym(s):

PVDF-HFP

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(-CH2CF2-)x[-CF2CF(CF3)-]y
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

form

pellets

melt index

4-10 g/10 min (230°C/12.5kg)

dielectric constant

11.38, 100 Hz (ASTM D 750)

refractive index

n20/D 1.407

viscosity

20,000-25,000 poise(230 °C) (100 sec-1)(lit.)

transition temp

Tm 135-140 °C (ASTM D 3418)

density

1.78 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

FC(F)=C.FC(F)=C(F)C(F)(F)F

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Application

Wire and cable coatings, flexible and corrosion-resistant tubing, and liners for pipes and tanks.

Features and Benefits

Excellent thermal stability, chemical and abrasion resistance, impervious to UV degradation, self-extinguishing and retains properties on aging. Improved flexibility at subzero temperatures, stress crack resistance and elongation to break over poly(vinylidene fluoride).

Physical form

Crystalline, thermoplastic copolymer.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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