Teflon™ PFA C-980
Fluoropolymer Resin

Product Information
Typical Applications

Safety Precautions

Anti-static linings of components used in the chemical
processing industries; industrial film; articles requiringsuperior electrical, chemical, and thermal properties.

Before using Teflon™ PFA C-980 resin, refer to the Safety
Data Sheet and the latest edition of “The Guide to theSafe Handling of Fluoropolymer Resins,” published by thePlastics Industry Association (www.plasticsindustry.org)
or PlasticsEurope (www.plasticseurope.org). Open anduse containers only in well-ventilated areas using local
exhaust ventilation (LEV). Vapors and fumes liberated
during hot processing of Teflon™ PFA C-980 should be
exhausted completely from the work area. Contaminationof tobacco with these polymers must be avoided. Vaporsand fumes liberated during hot processing that are notproperly exhausted, or from smoking tobacco or cigarettes
contaminated with Teflon™ PFA C-980, may cause flu-like
symptoms, such as chills, fever, and sore throat. This may
not occur until several hours after exposure and will typicallypass within about 24 hours. Mixtures with some finely divided
metals, such as magnesium or aluminum, can be flammable orexplosive under some conditions.

Description
Teflon™ PFA C-980 (perfluoroalkoxy) fluoropolymer resinscombine the chemical and high temperature resistance ofTeflon™ PFA with anti-static levels of electrical conductivity.
Properly processed products made from Teflon™ PFA
C-980 resins provide the superior properties typicalof fluoropolymers: retention of properties after service
estimated at 250 °C (482 °F), useful properties at –196 °C(–321 °F), and chemical inertness to nearly all industrial
chemicals and solvents. Molded products have moderate
stiffness, excellent toughness, low coefficient of friction,
non-stick characteristics, resistance to creep at high service
temperatures, and excellent weather resistance.
These resins can be processed by traditional melt extrusion
and molding processes. They have high melt strength andthermal stability at high processing temperatures.

Processing
Teflon™ PFA C-980 fluoropolymer resins can be processed byconventional thermoplastic techniques: melt extrusion andcompression, transfer, and blow molding processes. Drying
at 100 °C (212 °F) for 4 hours is suggested to remove anyabsorbed moisture. Corrosion-resistant metals should beused in contact with molten resin. Extruder barrel should belong, L/D ratio 20:1 to 25:1, to provide residence time forheating the resin to approximately 390 °C (734 °F).

Storage and Handling
The properties of Teflon™ PFA C-980 resins are notaffected by storage time. Ambient storage conditions
should be designed to avoid airborne contamination andwater condensation on the resin when it is removed fromcontainers. Drying at 100 °C (212 °F) for 4 hours issuggested to remove any absorbed moisture.

Packaging
Teflon™ PFA C-980 is supplied as pellets and packaged in45.4-kg drums with a polyethylene inner lining.

Fluoropolymer Resin

Teflon™ PFA C-980

Table 1: Typical Property Data for Teflon™ PFA C-980 Fluoropolymer Resin
Property

Test Method1

Unit

Typical Value

GeneralMelt Flow Rate at 372 °C (702 °F)/5.0 kg weightISO 12086

D3307

g/10 min

3.0

Melting Point—

D4591°C (°F)

284 (543)

Specific Gravity—D792—

2.15

Critical Shear Rate, 372 °C (702 °F)——1/s

12Tensile Strength

ISO 12086

D3307

MPa (psi)

36 (5200)

Elongation

ISO 12086

D3307

%300—

D2176

Cycles80,000

ISO 3915—

Ohm-m0.10———

Excellent

Mechanical

MIT Folding EnduranceElectrical
Volume Resistivity 2
Other
Weather and Chemical Resistance
Typical properties are not suitable for specification purposes.
1

ASTM unless otherwise specified.

2

Volume Resistivity as measured on compression molded plaques. Resistivity is very sensitive to processing technique and conditions. Injection molded plaques are typically higher.

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