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Manifattura Cattaneo PVDF

Manifattura Cattaneo PVDF is a Non-toxic semi-crystalline thermoplastic with high chemical resistance. Suitable for contact with food.

Polymer Name: Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)

Physical Form: Rods, Sheets, Tube

Features: Chemical Resistant, Electrically Insulating, Food Contact Acceptable, High Purity, High Resilience, High Stiffness, Non-Toxic, Semi Crystalline, Weldable

Density: 1790.0 - 1790.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 2300.0 - 2300.0 MPa

Color: Natural, White

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Technologies

Features & Benefits

Characteristics
  • Good resistance to atmospheric agents
  • High purity (does not contain plasticizers, lubricants and fire retardant additives)
  • High strength and rigidity
  • High resilience even at low temperatures
  • Good thermoplasticity
  • Good weldability
  • High continuous operating temperature
  • Good electrical insulation properties

Excellent resistance to acids, oxidizing agents, halogens, alcohol, chlorinated solvents, aliphatic hydrocarbons, fuels. They are suitable for making components that require excellent resistance to chemicals even at high temperatures.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.79g/cm3ISO 1183
Water (Absorption At Saturation)0.05%ISO 62
Moisture (Absorption At 23°C - 50% RH)0.05%ISO 62
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Yield Strength50-55MPaISO 527
Rockwell Hardness75Scale MISO 2039-2
Tensile Strength (Break)30-50MPaISO 527
Elongation (Break)20-60%ISO 527
Tensile Modulus2300MPaISO 527
IMPact Strength (Un-Notched)NBKJ /m2ISO 179
IMPact Strength (Notch)10KJ /m2ISO 179
Flexural Strength (3.5%)74MPaISO 178
Flexural Modulus2250MPaISO 178
Compressive Stress (1% Strain-23°C)17MPaISO 604
Poisson'S Ratio0.35-Abs
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
BondabilityNo.--
Oxygen Limit Index44%ISO 4589
UV ResistanceYes--
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Maximum Operating Temperature150°C-
Minimum Operating Temperature-40°C-
Heat Deflection Temperature (1.81 MPa)105°CISO 75
Thermal Conductivity (23°C)0.19W/(K*m)DIN 52612
Coef. Of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 To 100°C)125-140μmASTM D696
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volume Resistance5 10^14ΩIEC 60093
Surface Resistancemin.10^13ΩIEC 60094
Dielectric Constant (1 MHZ)7.5absIEC 60250
Dielectric Loss Factor (1 MHZ)0.15tanIEC 60250
Dielectric Witch (2mm)20-30KV/mmIEC 60243
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
FlammabilityV0-UL 94
Tribological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Static Coef. Of Friction On Polished Steel0.2-0.4absMPC test
Dynamic Coef. Of Friction On Polished Steel0.2-0.35absMPC test

Regulatory & Compliance

Food Contact Safety (FDA Compliance)

Yes (Test Method -DM 21.3.73)