What is PTFE Fluoropolymer?

PTFE Fluoropolymer is the generic name for the term Teflon®

PTFE Fluoropolymer, or Polytetrafluoroethylene, known for its strength and durability, was discovered in 1938 by Roy Plunkett, a chemist at Kinetic Chemicals. This substance has been widely used in the manufacture of bullet proof vests, munitions, wire and equipment coating at NASA, non-stick cookery, and many other applications.


Benefits of PTFE Fluoropolymer:

  • NON-STICK / SELF CLEANING
  • LOW FRICTION / SELF-LUBRICATING
  • CHEMICAL INERTNESS
  • INSENSITIVE TO UV
  • NON-TOXIC
  • DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES
  • WEATHER RESISTANCE / NON-AGEING
  • BROAD TEMPERATURE RANGE (- 200 °C / up to + 260 °C)
  • NON-FLAMMABLE

Teflon® is the registered trademark of the E. I. DuPont Corporation for its PTFE Fluoropolymer product line. The use of this term is restricted solely to companies selling E. I. DuPont Corporation's products. IMPAK Corporation makes no claim and cannot guarantee this material is made with E. I. DuPont Corporation products.

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