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Neoflon™ AP-231SH

1 of 3 products in this brand
Neoflon™ AP-231SH is a high-performance,melt-processible fluoropolymer thatexhibits similar characteristics toPTFE. It performs exceedingly wellin extreme thermal and chemicalenvironments.

Polymer Name: Perfluoroalkoxy Polymer (PFA)

Flexural Modulus: 579.15 - 689.47 MPa

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

PRODUCT BENEFITS
  • Temperature range: -320°F to +500°F
  • Exceptional dielectric insulation properties
  • Negligible moisture absorption
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Non-stick surface
  • Very low gas permeation and outgassing
  • May be welded with hot air welding equipment
  • Chemically inert to all industrial chemicals and solvents
  • High resistance to outdoor weathering
  • Does not support combustion
  • Low metals and ion extractables

Applications & Uses

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Pump housings and pipe linings
  • Fluid handling or chemical processing equipment
  • Wet bench equipment
  • Tanks
  • Semiconductor wafer carriers
  • Hostile environments involving chemical, thermal, and mechanical stress
  • Food processing and packing equipment

Properties

Flame Rating
Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate1.5-2.5g/10 minD3307
Durometer Hardness60Shore DASTM D 2240
Specific Gravity2.14-2.16g/cm3D3307
Water Absorption (24)max. 0.01%D570
Tensile Strength (23°)4350psiD3307
Elongation (23°)300%D3307
Compressive Strength (25°)725-870psiD695
Impact Strength (23°C, Notched Izod)No BreakJ/mD256
Flexural Modulus (23°)84,000-100,000psiD790
Coefficient of Friction0.04-0.05D621
Deformation Under Load (25°C, 1987)8-9%D3307
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point, Nominal300-310°CD696
Thermal Expansion (21°C to 100°C)12 x 10^-5mm/mm/°CD2863
Oxygen Indexmin.95%UL 94
Maximum Service Temperature260°CD257
FlammabilityV-0D149
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity10^18ohm-sqD150
Dielectric Strength Short Time (.125in)500-600Volts/milD150
Dielectric Constant (23°C, 10^6)2.1
Dissipation Factor (23°C, 10^6)0.003

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards
COMPLIANCES
  • ASTM D 3307 Type II
  • 3A Sanitary Standard 20-17
  • USP Class VI
  • USDA and FDA compliant CFR-177.1550