Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF 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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Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF Film) Specifications

Description

PVDF is strong and tough as reflected by its tensile properties and impact strength. Compared to many thermoplastics, PVDF has excellent resistance to creep and fatigue, yet in thin sections such as films, PVDF components are flexible and transparent.

Applications

Filters • Diaphragms • Release films • Piezoelectric films • Chemical resistant tank linings • Fuel cell seals • Medical bags

Advantages of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF Film)

Excellent chemical resistance • Stable to UV and the effects of weather • Low NBS smoke generation and superior LOI • Excellent transmittance of solar energy • Excellent dielectric strength • High heat resistance • Excellent physical and mechanical properties for a fluoropolymer • Resin FDA compliant • FM 4910 approved

Manufacturing Capabilities

Thicknesses and Widths: .002” to .029” up to 26” wide • Finishes: all thicknesses available polished one side, matte the other (P/M)

Typical Properties of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF Film)

	Units	ASTM Test	Result
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength @yield	psi	D882	7,550
Elongation @break	%	D882	160
Tensile Modulus	psi	D882	250,000
Flexural Modulus	psi	D790	260,000
Tear Strength - prop.	g/mil	D1004	735
Thermal Properties
Continious Use Temp. - UL	°F	-	265
Heat Deflection Temp. @264 psi	°F	D648	244
Melt Temp - DSC	°F	-	329-338
Glass Transition Temp.	°F	D3418	-
UL Rating - UL94	-	-	VTM-0
L.O.I.	%	D2862	43
NBS Smoke	Dmax	E662	-
Electrical Properties
Surface Resistivity	Ohms	D257	>1016
Dielectric Strength @ .003"	V/mil	D149	1,930
Dielectric Constant	1 kHz	D150	8.15 - 10.46
Dissipation Factor	10 kHz	D150	0.005 - 0.019
Other Properties
Specific Gravity	-	D792	1.78
Water Absorption @24 hours	%	D570	0.01
Refractive Index	-	-	1.42
Haze	%	D1003	-
Area Factor	in2/lb/mil	-	15,480