Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE Film)

MATERIAL DATA SHEET The information contained herein is typical and intended for REFERENCE USE ONLY. This information should NOT be used as a basis for design, manufacturing or quality assurance purposes. Please contact us for complete, manufacturer-approved material property data sheets. All values below are at 72°F (23°) unless otherwise noted.

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Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE Film) Specifications

Description

ECTFE provides excellent chemical resistance, good electrical properties, a broad-use temperature range from cryogenic to 300°F (150°C), and meets the requirements of UL-94 V-0 vertical flame test in thicknesses as low as 7 mils (0.18 mm). It is a tough material with excellent impact strength and wear resistance.

Applications

Filters • Diaphragms • Release films • Cable insulation • Solar collector panels • Coaxial and fiber optic wrap film • Medical bags

Advantages of Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE Film)

Excellent purity • Excellent chemical resistance • Low permeability • Excellent abrasion resistance • Excellent temperature resistance

Manufacturing Capabilities

Thicknesses and Widths: .002” to .029” up to 25” wide • Finishes: all thicknesses available polished one side, matte the other (P/M)

Typical Properties of Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE Film)

	Units	ASTM Test	Result
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength @yield	psi	D882	4,940
Elongation @break	%	D882	220
Tensile Modulus	psi	D882	284,000
Flexural Modulus	psi	D790	240,000
Tear Strength - prop.	g/mil	D1004	513
Thermal Properties
Continious Use Temp. - UL	°F	-	302
Heat Deflection Temp. @264 psi	°F	D648	240
Melt Temp - DSC	°F	-	464
Glass Transition Temp.	°F	D3418	-
UL Rating - UL94	-	-	VTM-0
L.O.I.	%	D2862	60
NBS Smoke	Dmax	E662	-
Electrical Properties
Surface Resistivity	Ohms	D257	>1016
Dielectric Strength @ .003"	V/mil	D149	2,670
Dielectric Constant	1 kHz	D150	2.56
Dissipation Factor	10 kHz	D150	0.0025 - 0.0050
Other Properties
Specific Gravity	-	D792	1.68
Water Absorption @24 hours	%	D570	<0.1
Refractive Index	-	-	-
Haze	%	D1003	-
Area Factor	in2/lb/mil	-	16,364