TECAFLON PVDF RP natural

Reprocessed PVDF

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TECAFLON PVDF RP natural is made from reprocessed polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and has a lower product carbon footprint than the fossil-based variant. This is not conventional recycling, but rather the reprocessing of PVDF by-products sourced from returns under the Ensinger take-back programme.

TECAFLON PVDF RP natural is comparable in its properties to the fossil-based variant and is characterised by high density, strength and excellent chemical resistance. It also offers very low moisture absorption and high resistance to UV radiation. These properties make it ideal for demanding applications across various industries where stability and reliability are required under adverse conditions. Ensinger produces TECAFLON PVDF RP semi-finished products in the form of plates, PVDF rods and tubes made from reprocessed polyvinylidene fluoride.

The material forms part of Ensinger’s ‘Reuse for Tomorrow’ solutions. These comprise carefully developed products which, thanks to a lower PCF compared with their respective fossil-based equivalents, can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The relevant PCF values and information on how they are calculated can be found in the downloads section.

Facts

Chemical designation
PVDF (Polyvinylidene fluoride)
Colour
white
Density
1.78 g/cm3

Main Features

  • from reprocessed by-products/ production residues with optimized PCF
  • very good chemical resistance
  • good slide and wear properties
  • very good weldable
  • very good UV and weather resistance
  • inherent flame retardant
  • very good electrical insulation
  • continuous service temperature up to 150 °C

Target industries

Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    2200 MPa 1mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength 62 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength at yield 62 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at yield (tensile test) 8 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 17 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Flexural strength 77 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    2100 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Compression modulus 1900 MPa 5mm/min, 10 N EN ISO 604
    Compression strength 16/28/59 MPa 1% / 2% / 5% EN ISO 604
    Impact strength (Charpy) 150 kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
    Notched impact strength (Charpy) kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eA
    Shore hardness 80 D DIN EN ISO 868
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Glass transition temperature -40 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Melting temperature 171 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Heat distortion temperature C HDT, Method A ISO-R 75 Method A
    Thermal conductivity 0.25 W/(k*m) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Specific heat 1.3 J/(g*K) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Service temperature 150 C short term NN
    Service temperature 140 C long term -
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 16 10-5*1/K 23-60°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 18 10-5*1/K 23-100°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    surface resistivity 1014 -
    volume resistivity O*cm DIN IEC 60093
    Dielectric strength kV/mm DIN 53483-1
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Resistance to hot water/ bases + -
    Flammability (UL94) V0 - corresponding to DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
    Resistance to weathering + -
    Water absorption <0.01 % 24h / 96h (23°C) DIN EN ISO 62
    Water absorption % saturation (23°C) DIN EN ISO 62
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    Relative costs Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Relative costs EU from € to €€€€€€ €€