PVDF Homopolymers - (CH2-CF2)n
Two distinct product lines produced by two different polymerization processes.
- HYLAR® PVDF
- Emulsion Polymerization
- ASTM D 3222, Type 1
- Latex Particle Diameter < 1 µm
- Finished by Coagulation, Drying, and Grinding
- Powder Particle Diameter - 10 µm
- SOLEF® PVDF
- Suspension Polymerization
- ASTM D 3222, Type 2
- Suspended Particle Diameter from 20 µm to 150 µm
- Finished by Drying and Pelletizing
- Powder Particle Diameter - 20-150 µm
- Narrower Molecular Weight Distribution
- Less head-to-tail inversion in the chain
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal and Surface Properties
Chemical Resistance and Solution Properties
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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SOLEF PVDF
Homopolymer
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HYLAR PVDF
Homopolymer
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| Property |
Method
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Units
|
1015
|
6010
|
6020
|
301F
|
460
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| Form |
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P
|
P and G
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P
|
P
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P and G
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| Density |
D 792
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g/cm3
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1.78
|
1.78
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1.78
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1.75-1.76
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1.75-1.77
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| Water Absorption, 24 hr @ 23°C |
D 570
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%
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<0.04
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<0.04
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<0.04
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0.04
|
0.04
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Melt Flow Index
at 230°C |
2.16 kg
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g/10 min
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2.0
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1.3
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5.1 kg
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g/10 min
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0.2
|
6
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0.3
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0.6
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10 kg
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g/10 min
|
0.7
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|
1
|
2.6
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| Molecular Weight |
GPC
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| Number Average, 103 |
|
|
146
|
99
|
190
|
91
|
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| Weight Average, 103 |
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|
261
|
166
|
304
|
309
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| Polydispersity |
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1.8
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1.7
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1.6
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3.4
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
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SOLEF PVDF
Homopolymer
|
HYLAR PVDF
Homopolymer
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| Property |
Method
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Units
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1015
|
6010
|
6020
|
301F
|
460
|
Tensile Strength
at Yield |
D 638*
|
psi
MPa
|
7,685-8,270
53-57
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7,685-8,270
53-57
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7,685-8,270
53-57
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6,000-7,500
41-52
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6,380-7,250
44-50
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Tensile Strength
at Break |
D 638*
|
psi
MPa
|
5,075-7,250
35-50
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5,075-7,250
35-50
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3,625-7,250
25-50
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3,000-4,000
21-28
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5,080-6,530
35-45
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Tensile Elongation
at Yield |
D 638*
|
%
|
5-10
|
5-10
|
5-10
|
5-15
|
10
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Tensile Elongation
at Break |
D 638*
|
%
|
20-50
|
20-50
|
15-50
|
50-250
|
50-250
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| Tensile Modulus |
D 638**
|
kpsi
MPa
|
319
2,200
|
348
2,400
|
239
1,650
|
180-260
1,240-1,790
|
189-261
1,300-1,800
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| Flexural Strength |
D 790
|
kpsi
MPa
|
10
69
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11
76
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9.5
65
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8-10
55-69
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8.5-10.8
59-75
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| Flexural Modulus |
D 790***
|
kpsi
MPa
|
290
2,000
|
305
2,100
|
261
1,800
|
200-280
1,380-1,930
|
165-260
1,140-1,790
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| *=23°C, 50 mm/min |
**=23°C, 1 mm/min |
***=22°C, 2 mm/min |
THERMAL AND SURFACE PROPERTIES
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|
SOLEF PVDF
Homopolymer
|
HYLAR PVDF
Homopolymer
|
| Property |
Method
|
Units
|
1015
|
6010
|
6020
|
301F
|
460
|
| Melting Point |
D 3418
|
°C
|
173
|
173
|
171
|
156-160
|
155-160
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Glass Transition
Temperature |
DMTA / DMTS
|
°C
|
-30
|
-32
|
-34
|
|
-40
|
Heat Deflection Temperature
at 1.8 MPa, 264 psi |
D 648
|
°C
|
110
|
110
|
70
|
60-75
|
80-90
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| Surface Properties |
Contact Angle
(water) |
|
Degree
|
79
|
91
|
94
|
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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE AND SOLUTION PROPERTIES
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SOLEF PVDF
Homopolymer
|
HYLAR PVDF
Homopolymer
|
| Reagent |
Method
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Units
|
1015
|
6010
|
6020
|
301F
|
460
|
| Hydrolytic Stability |
Internal*
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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| Acids |
|
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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| Alkali |
|
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–
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–
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–
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–
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–
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| Aliphatic Hydrocarbons |
|
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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| Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
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+ to –
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+ to –
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+ to –
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+ to –
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+ to –
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| Aliphatic Alcohols |
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+ to –
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+ to –
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+ to –
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+ to –
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+ to –
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| Chlorinated Hydrocarbons |
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+ to –
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+ to –
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+ to –
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+ to –
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+ to –
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| Dipolar Aprotic Solvents |
|
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–
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–
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–
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–
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–
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| Chlorine |
|
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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| Ozone |
|
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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| Sterilization by Gamma Radiation |
|
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+
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+
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+
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+
|
+
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| Sterilization by Steam |
|
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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| Solution Properties |
| Major Solvents |
|
|
NMP,DMF,
DMAC
|
NMP,DMF,
DMAC
|
NMP,DMF,
DMAC
|
NMP,DMF,
DMAC
|
NMP,DMF,
DMAC**
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| Viscosity, 10% in NMP |
23°C, 50 rpm
|
cps
|
1400
|
330
|
2700
|
540
|
1000
|
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KEY
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* These ratings give a general indication. Please ask about specific reageants |
|
+
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The polymer is resistant. Any increase in weight is less than 2% and any decrease in weight is less than 0.3%. The tensile yield strength is at least 85% of the initial value. |
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0
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The use of the polymer is limited. Response does not meet above criteria. For example, weight increase might be more than 2%. However, the polymer can be used if stress is low. |
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–
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The polymer is not resistant. There is considerable alteration of the polymer, such as dissolution or chemical or physical degradation. |
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** This grade is highly branched and some insolubles will be present.
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