Teflon 9302 - Afton Plastics - FEP

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Fluoropolymers,
Polyolefins
Polymer Name: Perfluoroethylene Propylene Copolymer (FEP)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin
Technologies: Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
High Performance Thermoplastics

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Chemical Resistant,
Electrically Insulating,
Excellent Dielectric Properties,
Good Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR),
High Melt Strength,
Low Gas Permeability,
Low Moisture Absorption,
Low Outgassing,
Non Stick,
Very Good Heat Resistance,
Wear Resistant
PRODUCT BENEFITS: Negligible moisture absorption

Low coefficient of friction

Non-stick surfaces

Chemically inert to most industrial chemicals and

solvents

Exceptional dielectric insulation properties

High degree of stress crack resistance

Very low gas permeation and outgassing

Compatible with hot air welding equipment

Temperature range: -400°F to +392°F

High resistance to outdoor weathering

Applications & Uses

Markets: Building & Construction,
Food & Nutrition,
Healthcare & Pharma,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Building & Construction — Building Materials
Pipes & Plumbing
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
Medical Devices & Assemblies
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging
Food & Beverage Manufacturing,
Food & Beverage Packaging
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Fluid Handling,
Food Packaging,
Medical Devices,
Pipes
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS: Pump housings and pipe linings

Fluid handling or chemical processing equipment

Semiconductor wet bench equipment

Hostile environment involving chemical, thermal or

mechanical stress

Food processing and packaging equipment

Medical components

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate	2 - 3.9	g/10 min	D2216
Durometer Hardness	55 - 56	Shore D	D2240
Specific Gravity	2.12-2.17	g/cm3	D792
Water Absorption (24 hr.)	max. 0.01	%	D570
Tensile Strength (23°C)	4350	psi	D638
Ultimate Elongation (23°C)	300 - 325	%	D638
Impact Strength (23°C, Notched Izod)	No Break	J/m	D256
Flexural Modulus (23°C)	95000	psi	D790
Coefficient of Friction	0.25	—	D1894

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Point, Nominal	255 - 260	°C	D3418
Oxygen Index	min.95	%	D2863
Continuous Service Temperature	205	°C	—
Flammability	V-0	—	UL 94

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Surface Resistivity	10^16	ohm-sq	D257
Volume Resistivity	10^18	ohm-sq	D257
Dielectric Strength Short Time (10 mil film)	2000	Volts/mil	D149
Dielectric Constant (23°C, 10^3 Hz, Maximum)	2.15	—	D150
Dissipation Factor (23°C, 10^3 Hz, Maximum)	0.0003	—	D150
Arc Resistance	min. 180	seconds	D495

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 177.1550,
UL 94,
USDA Certified,
USP Class VI
Quality Standards: ASTM International
COMPLIANCES: USDA and FDA compliant per 21 CFR-177.1550

3A Sanitary Standard 20-17

Technical Details & Test Data

Teflon™ 9302