Polytetrafluoroethylene, Poly Tetra Fluoro Ethylene, Teflon, PTFE, 9002-84-0

Polytetrafluoroethylene, Poly Tetra Fluoro Ethylene, Teflon, PTFE, 9002-84-0

📑 Chemical Profile – Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

1. Quick Facts

• CAS No: 9002-84-0

• Chemical Formula: (C₂F₄)ₙ

• Density: 2.15–2.20 g/cm³

• Packaging: 25 kg bags, drums, IBC containers

2. Technical Properties

• White, odorless powder or granules

• Melting point: ~327 °C

• Excellent dielectric properties

• Chemically inert, resistant to acids, bases, and solvents

3. Detailed Applications

• Non-stick coatings for cookware

• Electrical insulation in wires and cables

• Seals, gaskets, linings in chemical reactors

• Medical devices (catheters, grafts)

• Solid lubricant in powder form

4. Production Method / Sources

• Free-radical polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) monomer

• Industrial processes: emulsion or suspension polymerization

5. Sector Suitability Table

6. Mandatory Processes (Regulatory Requirements)

• REACH registered

• FDA-compliant for food contact (specific grades)

• ISO 9001:2015 quality management compliance

7. Synonyms

• Common name: Teflon

• International: PTFE, Polytetrafluoroethene

8. Alternative Products / Substitutes

• PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy alkane)

• FEP (Fluorinated ethylene propylene)

• UHMWPE (Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene)

9. Regulatory & Compliance

• REACH, TS EN, FDA, EFSA, ISO compliance

• No major import/export restrictions for general PTFE grades

10. Safety & MSDS Summary

• GHS/CLP: Non-hazardous under normal conditions

• Storage: Cool, dry, away from direct sunlight

• PPE: Mask and gloves recommended for powder handling

• Note: Decomposition above 400 °C may release toxic gases (e.g., perfluoroisobutene)

11. Market & Commercial Information

• Packaging: 25 kg bags, drums, IBC containers

• Trade Names: Teflon®, Fluon®, Hostaflon®

• Producer Countries: USA, Germany, China, Japan

12. Quality & Analytical Data

• Purity: ≥99%

• Forms: Powder, granules, films, rods

• Tests: Density, melting point, dielectric constant

13. Environmental & Sustainability Aspects

• Recycling limited (requires thermal processing)

• Waste management: Incineration or specialized disposal

• Carbon footprint: Energy-intensive production

14. Visual Support

• GHS pictograms: None (under normal conditions)

• Packaging visuals: 25 kg bags, drums

• Sector suitability table ✔/✖

15. Bilingual Presentation

• Turkish: Politetrafloroetilen (PTFE)

• English: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

• Parallel column format for ERP/catalog integration

16. References

• ISO 9001:2015

• REACH Annex XVII

• FDA 21 CFR 177.1550 (Food Contact)