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Tefzel® ETFE (Ethylene TetrafluoroEthylene) Extended Properties

General   Test Method Units  
Water Absorption 24 hr. ASTM D570 % 0.007
Weather and Chemical Resistance   - - Excellent
Limiting Oxygen Index   ASTM D2863 % 30-32
Bulk Density   DuPont g/L 1,300
Flame Rating   UL 94 - V-0
         
Mechanical   Test Method Units  
Tensile Strength 23°C (73°F) ASTM D638 MPa(psi) 40(6,000)
Specific Gravity   ASTM D792 - 1.7
Ultimate Elongation 23°C (73°F) ASTM D638 % 300
Flexural Modulus 23°C (73°F) ASTM D790 MPa(psi) 1,000(145,000)
Impact Strength 23°C(73°F) ASTM D256 J/m(ft-lb/in) No Break
Compressive Strength   ASTM D695 MPa(psi) 38(5,500)
Linear Coefficient of Expansion 0-100°C
32-212 °F
ASTM D696
ASTM D696
mm/mm/°C
in/in/°F
12.6 x 10-5
7.0 x 10-5
         
Thermal   Test Method Units  
Nominal Melting Point   ASTM D3418 °C (°F) 255-280(491-536)
Flow Rate   ASTM D3159 g/10 min 11
Upper Service Temperature   UL746 °C (°F) 155(311)
         
Electrical   Test Method Units  
Dielectric Strength 0.25 mm (0.010 in) ASTM D149 kV/mm (V/0.001mil) 70(1,800)
Dielectric Constant 1 MHz, 23°C(73°F) ASTM D1531 - 2.5-2.6
Dissipation Factor 1 MHz, 23°C(73°F) ASTM D1531 - 0.0054
Volume Resistivity   ASTM D257 Tohm-m (ohm-cm) 1x103 (1x1017)


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