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Why are fluoropolymers flame retardant?

Unlike hydrocarbon-based
based materials with hydrogen bonded to oxygen, fluoro based materials are less likely to burn thanks to
fluorine which is difficult to associate with oxygen when it comes out.
Furthermore, in fluorine materials, the C C-C bond formed by -CF 2 - is stronger than the C-C bond by --CH
CH 2 -, and thus can
withstand attacks, trying to break the CC bond, making it difficult to burn.

Flame and Smoke retardant polymer and additives

In sensitive
tive applications, flame and smoke prevention during combustion are as crucial as plastic material in standard operating
use. Daikin supports the constraining safety regulation by proposing solutions and expertise in the field of flame retardancy.
The outstanding
tanding flame, smoke, and heat resistance properties of Daikin Fluoropolymers are naturally achieved through its
chemical structures, requiring no additives.
Rated V-0 0 to UL 94, POLYFLON PTFE and NEOFLON FEP or ETFE are less likely to burn and self self-extingu
extinguishes when the
flame source is out. NEOFLON Fluoropolymer is the most adapted solution for building plenum applications, where high
mechanical strength, abrasion resistance also help maintain good cable insulation.

Reduce Flame retardant loading in compoun

compounds
Optimizing flame retardant loading is a challenge for compounders. To serve this constraint, Daikin has developed Polyflon
MPA, an anti-dripping
dripping polymer modifier based on PTFE. With only a limited amount in resins such as PC, ABS, PS, it prevents
dripping
ng during combustion and contributes to achieving V V-0 in UL-94
94 test. Polyflon MPA contributes to reducing flame retardant
loading leading to an optimized formulation cost. MPA also enables demonstrated excellent storage stability and handling
properties. Due
ue to its good dispersibility in the resin, it does not damage the appearance of the molded product.

Properties
Product
Flammability limit oxgen concentration (vol%)

PTFE UL-94 V-0 >95

Fluoropolymer
PFA, FEP, CPT,
Fluoropolymer films
PCTFE UL-94 V-0 >95
Fluoro coatings
Polymer additives

ETFE, EFEP UL-94 V-0 30~5-

Fluoroelastomer UL-94 V-0 >75

Coating resins* UL-94 HB -

*measurement value of coating film blended with curing agent

The above numeric values are representative and not guaranteed.