Tefzel™ 280

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Fluoropolymers,

Polyolefins

Polymer Name

Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer (ETFE)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

High Performance Thermoplastics

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Food Contact Acceptable

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Electrically Insulating,

Excellent Dielectric Properties,

Excellent Mechanical Strength,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Good Abrasion Resistance,

Good Impact Strength,

Good Toughness,

Heat Resistance,

Low Moisture Absorption,

Radiation Resistant

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

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Food & Nutrition,

Industrial

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Pipes & Plumbing

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts,

Other Industrial Applications

Industrial — Military & Defense

Advanced Materials

Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Chemical Process,

Fluid Handling,

Pipes

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

Properties

Flame Rating

UL 94 V0

Physical Form

Custom

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate	4	g/10 min	D3159
Specific Gravity	1.7	g/cm3	D792
Water Absorption (24 hr.)	0.007	%	D570
Tensile Strength (23°C)	6700	psi	D638
Ultimate Elongation (23°C)	300	%	D638
Durometer Hardness	72	Shore D	D2240
Impact Strength (23°C, Notched Izod)	No break	J/m	D256
Flexural Modulus (23°C)	170000	psi	D790
Coefficient of Friction	0.3 - 0.4	—	D1894

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flammability	V-0	—	UL 94
Melting Point	255 - 280	°C	D3418
Limiting Oxygen Index	30 - 32	%	D2863
Upper Service Temperature	150	%	—
Linear Coefficient of Expansion (0°C to 100°C)	13.3 x 10-5	°C	D696

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Surface Resistivity	min. 10^15	ohm-sq	D257
Dielectric Strength (10 mil film)	1800	Volts/mil	D149
Dielectric Constant (23°C, 1 MHz)	2.5 - 2.6	—	D1531
Volume Resistivity	2.5 - 2.6	ohm-cm	D257
Dissipation Factor (23°C, 1 MHz)	0.0072	—	D1531

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA 21 CFR 177.1550,

UL 94,

USP Class VI

Quality Standards

ASTM International

COMPLIANCES

• 3A Sanitary Standard 20-17
• FDA compliant per 21 CFR-177.1550

Technical Details & Test Data

MATERIAL CLASS

• ASTM D 3159 Type 1, Grade 1
• USP Class VI (may be used in contact with food up to +250°F)