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Fluoropolymers
INOFLON FP7040EX
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
INOFLON FP7040EX is polymerized in an aqueous dispersion medium to produce agglomerated fine powder dispersion resin. INOFLON FP7040EX grade is suitable for pipe liners, unsintered tapes, electrical tapes for wrapped insulations, tapes and beading for sealing applications, etc.
PRODUCT FEATURES
High chemical resistance
Suitable for low reduction ratio applications Processable by standard paste extrusion process
Good fibrillation properties
Made without use of
PFOA/PFOS/SVHC listed substance
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Properties
Test Method
Unit
Nominal Value
Powder Properties
Bulk density
ASTM D 4895
g/l
500
Average particle size (d50)
ASTM D 4895
m
500
Processing Extrusion pressure (Reduction ratio 400:1)
ASTM D 4895
MPa (psi)
35 (5076)
Mechanical properties
Std. specific gravity (SSG) Tensile strength
ASTM D 4895 ASTM D 4895
- MPa (psi)
2.175 33 (4786)
Elongation at break
ASTM D 4895
%
330
Note: These are typical properties and not to be used for specification purposes.
FDA COMPLIANCE
When products made from INOFLON FP7040EX are correctly processed, that is sintered at high temperature practicedbyindustries,theymaycomplywithFDARegulation21CFR177.1550foruseincontact with food.
PACKAGING
INOFLON FP7040EX is packed in 25 kg plastic drums.
Updated on: 04.06.2021
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INOFLON FP7040EX
HANDLING AND STORAGE IN0FL0N FP7040EX is susceptible to shear damage, particularly above its transition point 19C (66.2F). Handling and transportation of the containers could easily subject the powder to sufficient shear to spoil it if the resin temperature is above the transition point. To ensure that the resin does not fibrillate, it should be cooled below its transition temperature prior to handling and transportation. A typical commercial container (20-30 kg) should be cooled 2448 hours to <15C (59F) to assure temperature uniformity throughout the container. Specially designed shallow cylindrical drums are used to minimize lump formation, compaction, and shearing of the resin. To prevent moisture contamination, the drum must not be opened where the ambient dew point is above the temperature of resin to avoid immediate condensation on the resin. Storage and handling facilities should be clean so as to avoid any external contaminant. Keep resin drum closed and clean. Good housekeeping and careful handling areessential.
PROCESSING IN0FL0N FP7040EX is fabricated by paste extrusion, where PTFE powder is first blended at temperatures below 19C (66.2F) with a hydrocarbon lubricant which acts as an extrusion aid. After aging at about 30C (86F) it is then formed into a cylindrical preform at fairly low pressure and placed inside the barrel of a paste extruder where it is forced through a die with a constant extrusion rate at 30-50C (86-122F). The extrudate is passed through multiple ovens and a cooling device where it is first dried, then sintered and finally cooled. Drying and sintering can be performed continuously "in line" with the extrusion or in separate dryingand sinteringovens.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Handling and processing of PTFE must be done in a ventilated area to prevent personnel exposure to the fumes liberated duringsinteringand heatingofthe resin. Fumes must not be inhaled and eye and skin contact should beavoided. In case of eye contact flush, with water immediately and seek medical help. Smoking tobacco or cigarettes contaminated with PTFE may result in a flu-like condition including chills, fever and sore throat that may not start until a few hours after exposure has taken place. These symptoms usually pass within about 24 hours. Vapors and gases generated by PTFE during sintering must be completely removed from the factory areas. Mixtures of some metal powders such as magnesium or aluminum are flammable and explosive under some conditions. Please read the Material Safety Data Sheet and the detailed information in the "Guide for the Safe Handling of Fluoropolymer Resins" published by the Fluoropolymer Division of the Society of the Plastics Industry available atwww.plasticseurope.org.
INOFLON is the brand name of Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) used for its brand of fluoropolymer resin. INOFLON can be used in applications duly approved by GFL. Customers who plan to use the word INOFLON as the trademark on or relation to their fluoropolymer parts and other products in any style or combination or any manner whatsoever must contact GFL for prior permission for such use. No consumer/user of GFL fluoropolymer resin is permitted to claim that their products contain INOFLON without prior permission from GFL.
The information provided in the bulletin is furnished at no cost to the recipient and is based on the information and technical data that Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited believes is correct and sound. Those who choose to use the information must be technically qualified, and do so entirely at their own cost and risk. The users must determine and ensure that their specific conditionsofprocessing present nohealth orsafety hazards.GFL doesnot warranty,either expressly orimpliedlyinrespect ofthe use ofthisinformationfor application of its INOFLON branded fluoropolymer resin and shall bear no liability as a result of any loss or damage caused directly or indirectly due to use of any information provided in this bulletin. Nothing contained herein can be taken or construed as a grant of license by GFL to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any patents.
WARNING:Do not use any of INOFLON. PTFE resins in medical devices that are designed for permanent implantation in the human body. For other medical uses, prior permission of GFL may besought.
SALES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Corporate & Marketing Headquarter Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited INOX
Towers, 17, Sector-16A, Noida - 201301 U.P., India
Europe Gujarat Fluorochemicals GmbH
Regus Center Watermark le Floor, Uberseeallee 10, 20457 Hamburg, Germany +49 40 808074-667/668
Updated on: 04.06.2021
Works Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited
12/A Dahej, GIDC, Industrial Estate, Tehsil Vagra, Dist. Bharuch 392130, Gujarat, India
Americas GFL Americas, LLC
1212 Corporate Dr., Suite-540, Irving, TX 75038, USA
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