Material Properties

PVDF (Kynar®) is a high-purity fluoropolymer bridging PTFE and engineering plastics. It offers excellent chemical resistance with significantly better mechanical properties than PTFE.

PVDF's exceptional purity, low extractables, and UV/radiation resistance make it ideal for ultra-pure fluid handling in semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries.

  • Excellent chemical resistance to acids, bases, solvents
  • High purity with very low extractables
  • Superior mechanical strength vs PTFE
  • Excellent UV and radiation resistance
  • FDA and USP Class VI compliant
Technical Specifications
Density1.78 g/cm³
Tensile Strength45 - 55 MPa
Flexural Modulus1,800 - 2,100 MPa
Operating Temperature-30°C to +150°C
Melting Point170°C
Water Absorption< 0.04%
Dielectric Strength67 kV/mm
FlammabilityUL94 V-0

Applications

Semiconductor

Ultra-pure fluid handling and wet bench components.

Pharmaceutical

High-purity piping, valves, and vessels.

Chemical Processing

Linings and seals for aggressive chemicals.

Food & Beverage

FDA-compliant processing equipment.

Pumps & Valves

Diaphragms and components for corrosive media.

Oil & Gas

Cable insulation for harsh environments.

Available Forms

Sheets
Rods
Tubes
Machined Parts

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