Halar® ECTFE, a copolymer of ethylene and chlorotrifluoroethylene, is a semi-crystalline, melt processable, partially fluorinated polymer offering a unique combination of properties. Halar® ECTFE stock shapes are used in a variety of markets including CPI, Aerospace, Semiconductor, Food and Pharmaceutical.

 

Key Features:

• Excellent chemical resistance to acids and strong bases, up to pH 14

• Excellent barrier properties to oxygen, carbon dioxide, chlorine gas, hydrochloric acid

• Very good electrical properties

• Excellent abrasion resistance

• Broad use temperature ranges from cryogenic to +150°C (depending on the grade and stresses applied)

• Good weathering resistance

• Excellent intrinsic fire resistance, UL Class 94 V-0 at .8mm; LOI>52%.

• Low flame spread and low smoke generation.

• Exceptional surface smoothness

• Good mechanical properties

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