Fluon PTFE Technical Service Notes

The moulding of
PTFE granular
powders

The extrusion of
PTFE granular
powders

The Processing of
PTFE coagulated
dispersion powders

Impregnation with
PTFE aqueous
dispersions

Finishing processes for

polytetrafluoroethylene

Physical ,properties
of Fluon unfilled
and filled PTFE

Isostatic compaction
of PTFE powders

Technical Service Note F1

Technical Service Note F2

Technical Service Note F3/4/5

Technical Service Note F6

Technical Service Note F9

Technical Service Note F12/13

Technical Service Note F14

AG Fluoropolymers

AG Fluoropolymers

F2
The extrusion of PTFE
granular powders

F3/4/5
The Processing of PTFE
coagulated dispersion powders

AG Fluoropolymers

AG Fluoropolymers

AG Fluoropolymers

F6
Impregnation with PTFE
aqueous dispersions

AG Fluoropolymers

F1
The moulding of PTFE
granular powders

F9
Finishing processes for
polytetrafluoroethylene

F12/13
Physical properties of
unfilled and filled PTFE

AG Fluoropolymers

F14
Isostatic compaction of
PTFE powders

Fluoropolymer as Environment-symbiotic Technology

Nowadays, environmental protection is regarded as the highest priority theme in every industrial field. Fluoropolymer and
fluoroelastomer have been applied into environmental friendly products and process techniques. The properties of fluoropolymer
and fluoroelastomer such as weatherability, nonflammability and chemical resistance, give longer life to various products and save
resources and reduce industrial wastes. For examples, Fluon ETFE is used for fuel hose of automobile to reduce its fuel
permeation, and F-CLEAN ETFE film is used as film for agricultural house because of its long life. AGC helps your continuous
effort for environment protection, through our development, improvement, and enhanced applications of these products.
Simultaneously, AGC as a manufacturer of fluorine chemicals establishes recycling process technique and anti-pollution process
technique in actual production sites, to continuously effort to reduce the environmental load by the fluorine products themselves.
AGC believes that the technology of fluoropolymer with advantageous possibilities contributes to solve environmental problems
and plays an important role in realizing a safe and comfortable society of environment-symbiotic type.

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CA024E PTFE catalogue/2014.6

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Asahi Glass - A total solution supplier of fluorine chemicals

Fluon - The top fluoropolymer brand name
Fluon PTFE - The most basic fluoropolymer supplied by
the most reliable manufacturer

PTFE has opened up a new era of advanced material: fluoropolymers.

Product portfolio
Fluon PTFE is available in a variety of product forms, in order to be effective in various processes and applications.
The product portfolio for Fluon includes powders (Granular powders, Filled Compounds, Coagulated Dispersion powders ),
dispersions (Aqueous Dispersions) and additives (Lubricants).

PTFE

Suspension
polymerization

Granular powders
Fine particle powders

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G163 G190 G192

Its long-lasting credibility and superiority have been refined by Asahi Glass's

Granular powders
Pre-sintered extrusion powders

globally recognized fluorine technology.

G201

Fluon PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene; CAS 9002-84-0) is the most basic type of

Granular powders
Agglomerated powders

fluoropolymer and has a 70-year history. Its unique characteristics, such as

chemical resistance, heat resistance, weather resistance and electrical isolation,

G307 G355

have been recognized in a wide range of industries, dominating over 60% of

the total demand for fluoropolymers. As a total solution supplier of

Filled Compounds

fluoropoylmers, Asahi Glass has already realized reliability in both supply ability and

RB- /PB- RA- /PA-

quality, and aggressively seeks new opportunities in this epoch-making field and
further refinement of its technical service quality.
PTFE is the most basic fluoropolymer. Fluon is refined PTFE offered by Asahi Glass Co.,Ltd.

Dispersion
polymerization

Coagulated Dispersion powders

CD145E CD123E CD126E CD097E

We respond to a variety of needs through advanced fluorochemical technology.

Aqueous Dispersions
AD911E AD915E AD916E AD939E

Lubricants
1

L150J L169J L170JE L173JE

Chemical resistance, heat resistance, electrical isolation . . .

With its numerous superior characteristics, PTFE is the mainstream in fluoropolymers.

PT
List of properties

Properties ( Unit )

Fluon PTFE

Physical

Specific gravity

ASTM D792

2.12.2

Melting point

C ASTM D1457

327

Tensile Strength
Elongation
Compressive strength

MPa ASTM D638

20.634.3

% ASTM D638

200400

1% deformation MPa ASTM D695

10% deformation MPa

5.1
15.1
0.412

Mechanical

Modulus of compressive elasticity

GPa ASTM D695

Bending strength

MPa ASTM D790

17.2

Modulus of bending elasticity

GPa ASTM D790

0.578

Impact test ( IZOD)( notched)

J/m ASTM D256

Durometer ASTM D2240
Rockwell ASTM D785

Hardness

157
D55
R25

Coefficient of static friction

Bowden-Laben type steel

ball, 0.2mm/s

0.05

Coefficient of dynamitic friction

Matsubara test machine

0.686MPa /3m /min

0.11

Creep in compaction

defomation % ASTM D621

permanet deformation % 13.7MPa,24h,24C

Thermal conductivity

W/m C ASTM C177

14
8
0.25

Thermal

Specific heat

J/g C ASTM D1457

1.05

Coefficient of liner expansion

10 -5/C ASTM D696

12.3

Thermal deformation temperature

Fluon PTFE possesses numerous excellent properties and is widely used

0.451MPa C
1.81MPa C

ASTM D648

120
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around the world. It is known as a highly functional fluoropolymer with

Volume resisitivity

cm ASTM D257

>1018

superior characteristics, such as chemical resistance and heat resistance,

Surface resistivity

ASTM D257

1017

Dielectric breakdown voltage

(0.1mm thickness)

MV/m ASTM D149

100

Dielectric constant

60Hz ASTM D150

103Hz
106Hz

2.1
2.1
2.1

Dielectric loss tangent

60Hz ASTM D150

103Hz
106Hz

<0.002
<0.002
<0.002

as well as electrical insulation, low friction and non-stick properties.

Chemical resistance
Nonflammability

Electrical properties
Friction
Non-stick
Weather resistance

Durability & others

: Usable within a wide temperature range from -180 to +260C.

: Durable to the most of chemical agents and solvents.
: Has an oxygen index of at least 95%, meets UL spcification UL94V-0,
and is non - flammable.
: Dielectric constant and dielectric tangent are stably low at
all frequencies; exhibits excellent insulation.
: Shows the minimum coefficient of friction in solids.
: Excellent non-stick and release properties.
: Can be used outdoors for a long period of time and is highly durable
against sunlight, wind, rain and exhaust gases.

Electrical

Heat resistance

ASTM

Arc resistance

s ASTM D495

>300

Chemical resistance

ASTM D543

excellent

C ASTM D635

nonflammable

Moisture

% ASTM D570

<0.01

Oxygen Index 24hr

ASTM D2863

Flammability

>95

PTFE

PTFE

Granular Powders (Fine/Pre-sintered/Agglomerated powders)

Coagulated Dispersion Powders

Example parts moulded and machined by Fluon PTFE G grades

(Application of electrical, heat resistance and weather resistance
properties)

Fluon PTFE CD097E and CD145E for tube application

(Application of chemical and heat resistance properties)

SEM phot. of Fluon PTFE CD

grades for fibrillated applications
( Application of stretched filters)

Fluon PTFE G190 ( Fine particle powders ) SEM photo.

SEM photo. of Fluon PTFE

CD145E Secondary particle

Fluon PTFE G grades moulding for insulator ( Application of electrical, heat resistance and weather resistance properties)

Fluon PTFE CD gardes for wire coating ( Application of electrical properteis and heat resistance properties)

Fluon PTFE Granular powders (Moulding powders) are used for the
production of sheets, rods, billet and other general mouldings.
Filled compounds have improved creep and wear resistance
and are described in the page of 9.

Properties

Bulk density

Median praticle size

JIS-K6891

ASTM-D4894

Powder
flow

g/l

Test method

Unit

Elongation
Recommended Tensile strength
moulding pressure ASTM-D4894 ASTM-D4894
MPa

MPa

SEM photo. of Fluon PTFE

CD145E Primary particle

Fluon PTFE G355 ( Agglomerated powders ) SEM photo.

Key properties
Diametrical

Surface

shrinkage

finish

% *1

Applications

Characteristics

Fluon PTFE CD coagulated dispersion powders (fine powders) are

used for paste extrusion to make tapes, stretched films,
filters, tubes, rods and wire coating.

Properties

Buld density

Median particle size

Specific gravity

Elongation

Reduction ratio

ASTM-D4895

Complying with JIS-K6891

*1

ASTM-D4895

ASTM-D4895

MPa

Test method Complying with JIS-K6891

unit

g/l

Key properties
Relative extrusion pressure Tensile strength

Transparency

Applications

Low density tape,

G163

330

25

16

42

350

4.2

Excellent

Large billet
(300 1,500mmH),

Fine particle powders,

CD145E

510

550

2.17

2.1

39

430

50500

Tube
High tensile strength,

G190

440

25

16

42

370

4.3

Excellent

G192

460

25

16

41

360

4.7

Excellent

G201

630

550

Excellent

23

250

(JIS-K7137)

(JIS-K7137)

Good

Sheet moulding,
Excellent surface finish,

Feed stock for

Filled compounds

Ram extrusion
Pipe,
Rod(< o/20mm)

General moulding

G307

750

650

Excellent

30

36

350

2.8

Good

G355

900

350

Very good

G100 grades series; Fine particle powders

30

39

350

2.8

Very good

Higher bulk density,

(G190 and G192)

CD123E

550

500

2.16

2.5

41

420

25300

CD126E

460

500

2.18

2.5

33

440

25300

CD097E

500

500

2.18

1.0

35

500

2504000

Very good

Presintered polymer,
High powder flow,
Lower crystallinity
Agglomerated ( Free
flowing ) Powders,

Electrical tape,
Stretched film,
Pipe,
Hose,
Wire coating
Flat cable,
Stretched Film

Fine tube,
Wire coating

*1 Based on standard AGC extrusion test ( 20 included die angle, 16% Isopar H, RR=1000 )

Automatic moulding
Isostatic moulding

Hose,

Ram extrusion
Pipe,
Rod( > o/20mm)

The best powder flow

(G307)
The highest bulk density
(G355)

*1: at recommended preforming pressure

G200 grades series; Pre-sintered extrusion powders

G300 grades series; Agglomerated ( free flowing ) powders

PTFE

PTFE

Aqueous Dispersions

Lubricants

Fluon PTFE Lubricant additives to Nylon in automotive gear shift housing

(Application of friction properties)

Fluon PTFE ADs for glass cloth roofing structure

(Application of weather resistance properties)

Fluon PTFE L150J

Fluon PTFE L169J

Fluon PTFE L170JE(Low magnify)

Fluon PTFE L170JE(High magnify)

Fluon PTFE ADs for print circuit board

( Application of electrical properties)

Fluon PTFE ADs for glass cloth coating ( Application of non-stick and friction properties)

FluonPTFE dispersions are aqueous dispersion stabilized by surfactants.

FluonPTFE dispersions are used for glass clot coating, metal coating,
binder, additives, etc. APFO isn't used in production process of
FluonPTFE dispersions, and stabilizer is green surfactant which is
desirable of the environment.

Properties

PTFE content

Test method

SEM photo of Fluon PTFE binder

example ( Application of PTFE fibril )

Key properties

Surfactant content Median particle size Specific gravity23

pH23

Viscosity23

Applications

Characteristics

Complying with JIS-K 6893 Complying with JIS-K 6893 Light scattering method Complying with JIS-K 6893 Complying with JIS-K 6893 B-type viscometer

Fluon PTFE L173JE(High magnify)

Properties

mPas

AD911E

60.5

5.0

0.25

1.52

9.5

26

General purpose

AD915E

60.5

3.0

0.25

1.52

9.5

19

Metal coating, additives

Fluon PTFE Lubricants are white powder of low molecular weight PTFE.
Fluon PTFE Lubricants is easily dispersible because of less sticking than
usual PTFE powder, and useful as additives to plastics, rubbers, paints,
greases, and so on. Addition of Fluon PTFE Lubricants brings benefits of
low friction resistance and non-stick property on the applied surface.

Key properties

Test method

% / PTFE

unit

Fluon PTFE L173JE(Low magnify)

* 4 kinds (L150J, L169J, L170J, L173J)SEM phot. of Fluon PTFE Lubricant grades

SEM photo of Fluon PTFE fine particle

in dispersion

Fluon PTFE Lubricant additives to PPS for gear and bearing ( Application of friction properties )

Median particle size

Bulk Density

Primary particle Secondaryparticle

Melting point

Specific surface area

JIS-K6891

Laser diffraction Laser diffraction

DSC

N2BET

Applications

Unit

g/l

m2/g

L150J

500

10

325

Plastics, Rubber

Fit for oversea use

L169J

400

18

333

Plastics, Rubber

Characteristics

Useful for blending to resins

or relatively high viscosity liquid

Useful for blending to resins

or relatively high viscosity liquid

Agglomerated powder of sub-micron

AD916E

57.5

8.0

0.25

1.49

9.5

19

Glass cloth coating

(over coating)

Better wetting

L170JE

500

0.3

333

Paints, Ink, Grease

size PTFE particle.

Useful for blending to relatively low
viscosity liquid after dispersing

Agglomerated powder of sub-micron

AD939E

60.5

3.0

0.30

1.52

9.5

19

Additives

High molecular weight PTFE,

fir for oversea use

L173JE

300

0.3

<10

332

Paints, Ink, Grease

size PTFE particle.

Easy to disperse than L170JE,
and useful for blending usage

PTFE
Filled Compounds (FC)

Grades

(%)
Fillers and contents

880

705

25.6

330

2.21

510

27.9

311

2.21

880

715

22.1

320

2.22

890

690

18.5

290

2.23

RB1025S

530

20.6

270

2.22

PB2015

700

665

15.2

168

2.14

RB2015

500

2.6

257

2.13

PB3060

1270

740

20.1

260

3.87

PB3360T

1300

720

14.7

240

3.93

PB2510

700

565

21.2

245

2.08

RB2510

490

26.7

310

PB2515

680

630

15

185

490

22.9

275

2.04

740

780

17.3

220

2.2

800

730

18.8

270

550

22.7

300

770

670

17.8

230

2.24

950

800

14.2

230

2.65

660

16.6

350

2.64

RA7003

Special filler ( 3% )

470

27.7

300

2.12

PA7115

Polyimide ( 15% )

700

710

14.3

320

1.96

Glass fiber ( 20%)

PA1020Z
PA1025Z

Glass fiber ( 25% )

Graphite (15% )

Bronze ( 60% )

Carbon fiber (10%)

Applications

Seal materials

Functions

Creep resistance

Filled Compounds

Glass fiber as filler

Carbon fiber ( 15% )

Gasket

RB2515

O-ring

V-ring

Ball-valve

seat
Mechanical seal
Back-up ring

Bearing

Glass fiber ( 25% )

+
Graphite ( 5% )

PB1205

PB1211
Frictional resistance in water
Chemical resistance
High stiffness

High speed resistance,

Heavy load,
High conductivity

Wear resistance,
Less scratch
on the mating material

Piston

ring
Bearing bush
Bearing pad

Heavy load,
Chemical resistance

Graphite as filler

Glass fiber ( 15% )

+
MoS 2 ( 5% )

RB1211

Glass fiber (16% )

+
Graphite ( 2% )
+
Special filler ( 2% )

PB1202
Bronze as filler

PA3540LT

RA3540G

Heavy load,

Low friction

Carbon fiber ( 10% )

+
Bronze ( 30% )

Carbon fiber as filler

PA, PB

Specific gravity

RB1015S

Elongation
%

Glass fiber (15% )

Key properties

PA1015Z

Fluon PTFE Filled Coumpounds (FC) have improved creep and wear resistance.
A wide range of fillers such as Glass Fiber, Graphite, Bronze, Carbon fiber are available.

Bulk density Median particle size Tensile strength

g/l
m
MPa

: Good powder flow

RA, RB :
S :
Z :
T :

Regular powder
Dark center free
High bulk density, High powder flow
Discoloration resistance

Applications

Bearing,

Characteristics

Improved wear resistance,

Gasket,
Valvedisk,

Improved compression resistance,

V-ring,
O-ring,
Plug-valve seat,

Filler can be damaged by strong base

and hydorgen fluoride,

Pump impellor,
Mechanical seal

Piston ring,

Improved powder flow for Z-type of PA

Enhanced creep resistance,

Bearing ,

Chemical resistance,

Gasket,

Small initial friction coefficient,

Shock-absorber

Improved heavy load

Improved wear and creep resistance,

Bearing pad

High conductivity because of metal filler,

Anti-oxidizing for PB3360

Bearing,
Improved wear resistance in water,

2.08

Piston ring,
Ball-valve seat,

2.02

Improved heavy load,

Bearing pad,
Improved bending strength
Oil seal

Baring pad,

2.28

Improved wear resistance,

Piston ring,
Improved creep resistance,

2.28

Mechanical seal,
Ball-valve seat

Improved stiffness and hardness

Improved heavy load,

Bearing,
Improved wear resistance,
Packing
Improved stiffness and hardness

Anti-static

Semi-conductive

Packing,

Improved ear resistance,

Oil seal

Less scratch on the mating material

Measurement properties are based on JIS K-6891.

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