DuPont Tefzel® HT-2185 Fluopropolymer Resin

Subcategory: Fluoropolymer; Thermoplastic; ETFE/ECTFE

Key Words: Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer; DuPont Fluoroproducts

Material Notes:
DuPont™ Tefzel® HT-2185 fluoropolymer resin is a special-purpose resin available in translucent, 2.5-mm (0.1-in) pellets. Compared with other grades of Tefzel®, it has a higher flow rate.

Tefzel® HT-2185 and the other Tefzel® fluoropolymers are melt processible, modified copolymers of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene. They are high-performance resins that can be processed at relatively high rates compared with fluorocarbon resins. They are mechanically tough and offer an excellent balance of properties. Table 1 shows typical property data for Tefzel® HT-2185.

The relatively high flow rate of Tefzel® HT-2185 makes it uniquely suitable for high-speed processing, especially for extruded coatings and injection molding of slender, thin-walled, or intricate shapes. Molded or extruded products made from Tefzel® HT-2185 are preferred for uses that do not involve significant flexural or tensile stress at elevated temperatures. Higher viscosity products such as Tefzel® HT-2181 and Tefzel® HT-2183 are preferred for these applications.

Properly processed products made from neat Tefzel® HT-2185 are inert to most solvents and chemicals, hydrolytically stable, and weather-resistant. The recommended upper service temperature is 150°C (302°F); useful properties are retained at cryogenic ranges. The level and stability of dielectric properties are excellent, and the flame rating is V-0 by the UL94 method. Mechanical properties include outstanding impact strength, cut-through, and abrasion resistance. Statements, or data, regarding behavior in a flame situation are not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material when under actual fire conditions.

Applications

Tefzel® HT-2185 is ideal for many end products, including electrical components, such as sleeving, coil forms, sockets, connectors, and switches; lab ware, such as tubing, valves, containers, and fasteners; battery or instrument components that require chemical inertness; and mechanical parts.