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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Typical Applications
- Automatic molding of stock shapes
- Isostatic molding of various shapes
- Compression molding for sheets
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Elongation | 410 | % | — |
| Mean Particle Size | 370 | microns | — |
| Powder Bulk Density | 900 | g/l | — |
| Shrinkage | 2.4 | % | — |
| Specific Gravity | 2.16 | g / cm³ | — |
| Tensile Strength | 35 | MPa | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Quality Standards
- FDA Compliance
Fluon Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), when sintered to high temperatures common in the industry, is compliant with the compositional and extraction requirements for United States Federal Food and Drug Administration Regulation (FDA) 21 CFR 177.1550.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Processing
Fluon® PTFE G355 can be molded following generally established procedures. For full details consult the Fluon Technical
Service Note F1, “The Molding of PTFE Granular Powders” and F14, “Isostatic Compaction of PTFE Powders”.Molding
Compression ratios: 2.7
Preforming: 4500-5000 psi with slow, steady compression
Sintering
The article must be heated above the gel point of the resin (648°F [342°C]) to achieve compete sintering. Maximum sintering oven temperatures are usually 700°F (371°C) and higher, depending on the wall thickness of the article.
- USP Plastic Class VI
Fluon Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) has been submitted for testing according to USP class VI protocol. The material complies with the requirement under USP guidelines for implantation, intra-cutaneous, and toxicity study. Even though our material meets the requirements, it is always good practice to test material as used in its final platform. Testing of the finished part is the responsibility of the manufacture or seller if certification is required. If additional information is required, please contact the Fluon PTFE Technical Service Department for assistance.
Safety & Health
- Safe Handling Information
A summary of the hazards, as defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 for this product are:
Physical hazards: None
Health hazards: NoneFOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS READ AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC. MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
Fluon G355 are supplied in a fiber drum container with 25 kgs/keg.
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling Procedures
Fluon G355 should be stored in a cool, dry environments, preferably between 59 and 65°F (15 and 18°C). Excessively warm powder will have impaired flow characteristics. Atmospheric moisture may condense on excessively cold powder if a keg is opened in a warm room. Such condensation may cause cracked moldings. The temperature of PTFE powder should not pass through PTFE’s transition point (66 – 68°F [19 – 20°C]) during the molding process. If this occurs, cracked moldings may result.
- Handling Precautions
Within its working temperature range, PTFE is a completely inert material, but when heated above 750°F (400°C), it gives rise to gaseous decomposition products or fumes that can produce unpleasant effects if inhaled. Fumes can be produced during the sintering process. The inhalation of these fumes is easily prevented by applying local exhaust ventilation as near to the source as possible.
Smoking should be prohibited in workshops where PTFE is handled because tobacco contaminated with PTFE will, during burning, give rise to polymer fumes. It is therefore important to avoid contamination to clothing, especially the pockets, with PTFE and to maintain a reasonable standard of personal cleanliness by washing hands and removing any PTFE particles lodged under the fingernails. More information is included in the Technical Bulletin “Guide to the Safe Handling of Fluoropolymer Resins” by The Society of the Plastic Industry, Inc. (SPI)