Flametec™Halar®*ECTFE (Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene) is an ultra-pure fluoropolymer that is a tough engineering thermoplastic with a balance of physical and chemical properties that qualify it for high performance service in a wide range of applications. It is mechanically both strong and tough, exhibiting high dielectric strength, and can be used in applications over a broad temperature range. As a fluoropolymer, it is highly resistant to most environmental conditions, including corrosive chemicals and organic solvents, strong acids, alkaline, peroxide and SC1 and SC2 chemistries, and aqueous caustics for handling wet or dry chlorine, bromine, and other halogens.
Note: Halar 453 Clear has been discontinued.
Typical Properties
| Property | Units | Halar® 901 Opaque | Halar® 453 Clear | ASTM Method |
| Physical |
| Specific Gravity | g/cm3 (lbs/in3) | 1.68 | 1.68 | D 792 |
| Water Absorption | % | <0.1 | <0.1 | D 570 |
| Mechanical |
| Tensile Strength @ Break | psi | 7800 | -- | D 638 |
| Tensile Strength @ Yield | psi | 4300 | 4400 | D 638 |
| Elongation @ Break | % | 250 | >300 | D 638 |
| Flexural Modulus | psi | 245,000 | 180,000 | D 790 |
|
Izod Impact Notched @23oC(73oF) @40oC (104oF) |
ft-lbs/in ft-lbs/in |
No Break 2.3 |
No Break 2.3 |
D256 D256 |
| Hardness | RockwellR/ShoreD | 90/71 | na/71 | D 785 |
| Abrasion Resistance | per 1000 revs | 0.006 | -- | Taber D 1044 |
| Notch Sensitivity | Not Sensitive | Not Sensitive |
| Thermal |
| Maximum Use Temperature | oF | 300 | 140 | -- |
| Thermal Expansion | in/in/oF | 5.6x10-5 | 5.6x10-5 | D 696 |
| Heat Distortion Temp@66psi | oF | 194 | 120 | D 648 |
| Flammability |
| Factory Mutual | -- | 4910 Listed | lab Tested** | File#4D7Q9.AM |
| Oxygen Index | % | 52 Minimum | 52 Minimum | D 863 |
| Surface Smoothness |
| Mean Roughness | SDI | 0.15 | ||
| Biofilm Buildup** | CDI | 1.0 | ||
| Chemical Resistance | ||||
| ECTFE has excellent resistance to strong acids such as sulfuric, nitric, hydrochloric and hydrofluoric over a wide temperature range. ECTFE can also easily handle powder bleaching agents such as sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide that would stress crack PVDF. ECTFE 901 can handle strong polar solvents that would dissolve PVDF such as n-Methyl pyrrolidone and dimethyl formamide. | ||||
| Product Availability |
| Color | Finish | Thickness | Width | Length |
| Halar 901 Opaque | Smooth | 1/8" - 2" | 48" | 96" |
| 48" | 120" |
* Halar® is a registered trademark of Ausimont USA
**Technical reports available on request.
***Note: Flametec Clear Halar is FMRC research tested and meets all FM4910 criteria.
Warranty
All sheeting guaranteed void-free, the limit of our warranty is your money
refunded or defective material replaced; no other warranties are expressed or
implied.
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Physical properties of plastic sheeting are represented as "Typical."
Information contained herein is considered accurate to the best of our
knowledge. It is offered for your consideration and investigation, and is not to
be construed as a representation or warranty expressed or implied. Our
warranties are limited to those expressly stated in formal contracts or in
conditions of sale on our invoices and order acceptances. Conditions and methods
of use may vary and are beyond the control of
San Diego Plastics,
therefore, San Diego Plastics
disclaims any liability incurred as
a result of the use of this product in accordance with the data contained in our
physical property charts. No information herein shall be construed as an offer
of indemnity for infringement or as a recommendation to use the products in such
a manner as to infringe any patent, domestic or foreign.
The "Typical" properties of our plastic sheet cannot be automatically used
when engineering finished components; and the fabricator or end user is
responsible for insuring the suitability of our products for their specific
application or end use!
Also see Halar ECTFE sheet and rod

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