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KYNAR Flex PVDF ®

IMPROVED CHEMISTRY
for

EMERGING Wire & Cable markets

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ATOFINA at a glance
ATOFINA, the Chemical branch of the Oil Group TotalFinaElf, was created
in April 2000 from the merger of the chemical and petrochemical activities
of TotalFina and Elf Aquitaine.
With 71,000 employees and sales of € 20 bn in 2001 ($18 bn), ATOFINA is one
of the major chemical companies in the world.
ATOFINA’s Chemicals enjoy leading positions both in Europe and in the World
in each of the Company’s three core activities:
• Petrochemicals and Commodity Polymers: Olefins, Aromatics,
Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Styrenics, PVC, Fertilisers.
• Intermediates and Performance Polymers: Chlorochemicals and Alkalis,
Fluorochemicals and Oxygenated Products, Thiochemicals, Acrylics,
Engineering Polymers, and Functional Polymers.
• Specialty Chemicals: Rubber processing technologies (Hutchinson),
Paints (SigmaKalon), Adhesives (Bostik Findley), Resins (Cray Valley,
Sartomer, Cook Composites), and Electroplating Products (Atotech).
With operations on all five continents, particularly in Europe, North America
and Asia, ATOFINA is the dedicated partner to many industrial sectors in diverse
markets ranging from automotive and transport, packaging, construction
and civil engineering to sports and leisure, hygiene-health and beauty, water,
paper, electronics, agriculture, etc.
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ATOFINA is the industry leader in flexible PVDF technology for

wire and cable applications. And for good reason: KYNAR Flex®
fluoropolymer resins double the flexibility of standard PVDF
homopolymer, offer improved kink resistance, and process easily
at lower temperatures.

We are always searching for innovative ways to use this ever-improving technology

in emerging wire and cable markets:

• Fiber optics

• Telephone data fiber optics

• Copper telephone cable

• Fire alarm

• Plenum cable

• Fiber-optic jumper cable

• Automotive cable

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K YNAR Flex® fluoropolymer resin has been a preferred material for wire

and cable applications since 1955. A premium copolymer, its superior

mechanical, thermal, and flame retardant properties will withstand

temperature extremes, corrosive chemicals and acids, and harsh

operating conditions. The low smoke-generation and flame-spread

characteristics of KYNAR Flex® resins are superb.

KYNAR Flex
Innovations
®

KYNAR Flex® for wire and cable

Refractive index chart
KYNAR® GRADE REFRACTIVE INDEX (ASTM D542)

2850 1.42

2800 1.41

2950 1.407

Kynar Superflex® 2500 1.41

3120 1.405

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KYNAR Flex® for wire and cable

Application chart
KYNAR® GRADE APPLICATION SPECIFIC MELTING TENSILE ELONGATION FLEXURAL WATER MELT LIMITING
GRAVITY POINT, STRENGTH AT BREAK, MODULUS, ABSORPTION, VISCOSITY OXYGEN
°C AT YIELD, % MPa % AT 100 s-1, INDEX (LOI)
MPa Pa.s

2850-04 150°C UL rating, 1.76-1.80 158 35 200-300 1000 0.03 800 42 min
Low viscosity
Cable jackets

2800-00 125°C non–FR 1.76-1.80 142 26 200-300 650 0.03 2500 42 min
cable jackets
and tubing for
harsh chemical
environments

2950-05 125°C copper 1.76-1.80 134 20 300-400 480 0.03 900 95 min
and fiber optic
plenum cable
jackets

Kynar Superflex® 90°C-105°C 1.76-1.80 117 12 > 400 220 0.03 1050 42 min
2500-20 hi-flex copper
and fiber optic
cable jacket,
electrolumines-
cent binder

3120-50 150°C UL rating 1.76-1.80 166 28 200-300 690 0.03 2350 42 min
automotive cable

PVDF resin
for emerging and growth markets

KYNAR Flex® 3120-50

• High melting point with high flexibility.
• Easier processing.
• Higher outputs-increased production rates.

KYNAR Flex® 2950-05

• First material to pass 144 Fiber Test without barrier tape.
• 400-pair approval count over unshielded twisted-pair PVC primaries.
• Twice as flexible as standard PVDF copolymers.
• Low processing temperature.
• High chemical, abrasion, and kink resistance.
• Easier installation.

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T he innovative and cost-cutting Kynar Superflex® PVDF resin packs a variety

of performance advantages for flexible tubing and fittings used in the

chemical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and pulp and paper industries.

A high-purity resin, Kynar Superflex® has no additives and provides

an excellent surface finish. Its flexibility and chemical resistance,

coupled with substantially lower costs, make Kynar Superflex® PVDF resin

a top performer in the competitive resin marketplace.

Kynar Superflex PVDF resin ®

A major breakthrough in fluoropolymer

Kynar Superflex® 2500-20

• Easier processing.
• Low viscosity – larger processing window.
• Higher outputs-increased production rates.
• Lower shrinkage for fiber optic applications.
• Use for electroluminescent binders.
• Superb color stability.

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Physical property chart

of Kynar Superflex® 2500-20*
PROPERTY VALUE

Tensile strength at break, MPa

ASTM D 638 type IV specimens 35

Tensile stress at yield, MPa

ASTM D 638 type IV specimens 12

Elongation at break, %,
ASTM D 638 type IV specimens 720

Elongation at yield, %,
ASTM D 638 type IV specimens 18

Tensile modulus, Young’s, MPa

ASTM D 638 type IV specimens 270

Flexural modulus, Tangent, MPa

ASTM D 790, 1/8 inch specimens 220

Specific gravity, 23/23°C 1.81

Hardness Shore “D” 51

Melting point, DSC, °C, ASTM D 3418 118

Glass transition temperature, °C, ASTM D 3418 -32

Melt flow index, g/10 min, 230°C @ 3.8 kg load 4.5

Melt viscosity at 100 s-1 at 230°C, Pa.s 1050

Impact strength, Izod, J/m,

ASTM D 256, 1/8 inch specimens No breaks

Dielectric strength, KV/mm, ASTM D 149 12

Dielectric constant/Dissipation factor, ASTM D 150

technology Frequency: 1 kHz

Dielectric constant: 10.06
Dissipation factor: 0.0533

Dielectric constant: 7.71

Frequency: 100 kHz
Dissipation factor: 0.0955

FAA smoke density,

FAR 25.853 (d) Appendix F, Part V, Ds Max 17

Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, x 10-5/°C

-40°C -20°C 0°C 23°C 70°C 85°C
8.9 12.3 15.7 19 30.5 35.9

Toxicity, Drager tube

References: BSS 7239, ATS 1000/ABD0031 Flaming
Gases Limits @ 4 min Flaming results
HCN 150 ppm 1 ppm
CO 3500 ppm <10 ppm
NO+NO2 100 ppm 1 ppm
SO2 100 ppm <1 ppm
HF 100 ppm <1 ppm
HCl 100 ppm <1 ppm

*Typical values; not to be construed as sales specifications.

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New and improved

K YNAR Flex® fluoropolymer resin is the premium jacketing material for use on
data, voice signal, alarm, and video low-voltage cable. Because KYNAR Flex®
fluoropolymer exhibits minimal flame-spread and smoke-generation, cable
jacketed with this fluoropolymer meets National Electrical Code (NFPA-70A)
requirements for installation in building plenum areas without conduit. In fact,
to increase the safety factor, many insurance carriers recommend that their
clients install plenum cable throughout — in plenum and non-plenum building
areas. KYNAR Flex® fluoropolymer resin is extremely durable and resistant
to abrasion and mechanical damage during and after cable installation.
Its flexibility makes cable installation faster and easier.

KYNAR Flex® fluoropolymer is also a jacketing material for non-plenum cable

applications where its flexibility, toughness, light weight, and resistance to
chemical, thermal, corrosive, and ultraviolet attack are important. Examples
include avionics, fluid sensing, instrumentation wiring, mass transit signaling,
communications and system control. KYNAR Flex® fluoropolymer resin is
particularly well-suited for use in hostile environments where corrosive
atmospheres, thermal cycling, or mechanical stress to the cable are possible.

General property profile* of KYNAR® fluoropolymer resins

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES METHOD UNITS 460 700 SERIES 2750 2800 2850 2950 3120
Melting point range ASTM D 3418 °C 159-161 165-170 130-138 140-145 155-160 270-280 166
Specific gravity ASTM 792 1.75-1.77 1.77-1.79 1.78-1.80 1.78-1.80 1.78-1.80 1.78-1.80 1.76-1.80
Refractive index ASTM D542 O23D 1.42 1.42 1.41 1.41 1.42 1.41 1.405
Water absorption ASTM D570 % 0.03 0.01-0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03
Tensile strength at yield ASTM D638 MPa 35-46 41-55 20 26 35 20 28
Tensile strength at break ASTM D638 MPa 35-48 35-45 23-26 24-41 28-41 23-25 48
Elongation at yield ASTM D638 % 8-15 7-13 N/A 12 10 16 12
Elongation at break ASTM D638 % 50-250 50-250 250-500 200-450 200-300 N/A 200-300
Tensile modulus ASTM D638 MPa 1000-1600 1700-2400 280-400 550-900 750-1000 N/A N/A
Flexural modulus ASTM D790 MPa 1100-1800 1400-2200 480 650 1000 480 690
Unnotched impact strength ASTM D256 kJ/m 0.8-2.1 1-4.3 Non break Non break Non break Non break Non break
Notched impact strength ASTM D256 kJ/m 0.1-0.2 0.1-0.2 Non break Non break 0.2-0.5 Non break Non break
Hardness ASTM D2246 Shore D 76-80 76-80 N/A 65-70 70 N/A 68
Limited oxygen index ASTM D2863 % 43 43 43 43 43 >80 43
Vertical burn UL94 V-O V-O N/A V/O V/O V/O V/O

*These are typical values, not to be contrued as sales specifications. The chart on page 7 shows applications for KYNAR® jacketed cable, typical industries, and the key
features that make the material suitable for each application.

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Plenum cable and non-plenum cable

Chemical resistance of KYNAR Flex® fluoropolymer resins
KYNAR Flex® fluoropolymer resin grades have been thoroughly tested and found to be compatible
with the following chemicals under laboratory conditions:
CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION TEMPERATURE COMMENTS
Nitric acid 71% aq 50°C A
Sulfuric acid 96% aq Ambient A, D
Hydrochloric acid 37% aq Ambient A, B
Hydrofluoric acid 49% aq Ambient A
Acetic acid 50% aq Ambient A
Sodium hydroxide 10% aq 90°C C
Ammonium hydroxide 30% aq Ambient C
Sodium hydrochloride 5% aq Ambient A
Liquid bromine Ambient A
Iodine 10% aq Ambient A
Ethylene glycol 100% aq Ambient A
Distilled water 100% aq Ambient A
Toluene 100% aq 29°C C
Methyl-chloroform 100% aq 50°C A
Heptane 100% aq 90°C A
Ethanol 100% aq 21°C E
Diethylether 100% aq 0°C A
Acetone 10% aq 13°C C
A. No changes observed.
B. Some discoloration after 12 weeks at 38°C. Little or no change in physical properties including elongation, tensile
strength, and weight gain.
C. Darkened surface at listed temperature with little or no change in physical properties.
D. At 98% concentration and 18°C, some color change after 6 weeks with little or no change in physical properties.
E. Darkened surface after 12 weeks with little or no change in physical properties.

Typical applications for cable jacketed with

KYNAR Flex® fluoropolymer resin
APPLICATION INDUSTRIES FEATURES

Automotive Engine management cables Temperature resistance,

less costly than ETFE

Avionics Aircraft Lighter than FEP or PTFE,

less costly than FEP or ETFE

Environmental systems Commercial, industrial, Dependable, long-life jacket

control office facilities material, available to meet individual
requirements for data transmission

Fluid sensing Automotive, boats, farm Jackets resist fuel permeation

equipment, lawn tractors,
and any other equipment with
fuel or fluid sensing devices

Instrumentation Process and plant systems Jacket protects against mechanical,

chemical damage to cable

Mass transit signaling, Mass transit Excellent flame and smoke

communications, resistance, excellent abrasion
and systems control resistance

Navigational systems Shipboard Excellent flame and smoke resistance

Process control Manufacturing Well suited to high-temperature,

hostile environments

Voice, data All industries with voice, Available in various levels

data requirements (See chart on page 9 for data on Categories.)

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A lighter weight, less costly

K YNAR Flex® fluoropolymer is available in various grades to meet specific

cable-jacketing requirements. The chart below presents the KYNAR Flex®

resin grades available and their key features and uses. Cable jacketed

with KYNAR Flex® resin is available in shielded and unshielded twisted

pair constructions, coaxial, multicoaxial, twin-axial, multiconductor,

siamese, triamese, multimedia, and custom-designed constructions.

It is available in copper and hybrid copper/fiber constructions. The jacket

material is a neutral color and can be pigmented for better cable

management. The chart on page 9 describes the categories in which

twisted-pair constructions are available.

KYNAR Flex® fluoropolymer resin grades and major uses

GRADE DESCRIPTION KEY FEATURES AND USES

2750-01 Transparent, most flexible, PTFE processing aid, Flex modulus 480 MPa flexible tubing
melt point 132°-138°C, LOI> 40, UL rating 125°C

2800-00 Transparent, no additives, melt point 140°-145°C For high purity applications
LOI> 40, UL rating 125°C

2850-04 Low viscosity, Translucent, UL rating 150°C Flex modulus 1000 MPa for high purity
applications and cable sheathing

2950-05 Translucent, most flexible, PTFE processing aid, Flex modulus 480 MPa, cable jackets
flame and smoke retardants, melt 130°-138°C, over composite cables where a web is used
LOI>95 UL rating 125°C (siamese, triamese types), easy processing

3120-50 High temperature resistance with flexibility Flex modulus 690 MPa, automotive cable
150°C UL rating and high purity application

EXAD 3000 PTFE extrusion aid Reduces melt fractures and die drool

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fluoropolymer
Cable jacketing in various constructions & grades

Cable weight is often a major factor in wiring

system designs. In building plenums, the weight

of cables hung from ceiling hangers is a concern,

while in aircraft and other vehicle wiring designs,

lightweight cable can translate into fuel savings

or increased payload potential. KYNAR Flex®

fluoropolymer is lighter than FEP, costs less than

FEP or ETFE, and offers similar performance.

Ongoing studies conducted with the cooperation

of aircraft manufacturers show that by

substituting cable jacketed with KYNAR Flex®

fluoropolymer for FEP-jacketed cable, savings

in cable cost and weight are possible.

By substituting cable jacketed with KYNAR Flex®

fluoropolymer for ETFE-jacketed cable,

cost savings are possible. See the charts on

page 11 for cost and weight comparisons.

Categories of twisted-pair constructions available

CATEGORY APPLICABLE STANDARD TYPICAL USES

1 Voice (POTS cable) UL 444, ICEA S-80-576 Voice, RS232

ISDN & low speed data UL 444, ICEA S-80-576, IBM IBM 3270, IBM 3X-AS/400
Type 3 Media, Token Ring RS232

3 LAN & medium speed data UL 444, ICEA S-80-576 10Base T, 4Mbps, Token Ring
ANSI/EIA/TIA-568

Extended distance LAN UL 444, ICEA S-80-576, TIA Extended Distance 10Base T
Shielded cables TR41.8.1, Category 4, NEMA (135m), 16Mbps, Token Ring
“Low Loss”

5 High speed LAN UL 444, ICEA S-80-576, TIA Extended Distance 10Base T
Shielded cables TR41.8.1, Category 5 NEMA (150m), 16Mbps, Token Ring
“Low Loss Extended CDDI®
Frequency”

CDDI is a registered trademark of Crescendo Communications

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KYNAR Flex fluoropolymer resin ®

For flexible hoses, tubing, and plenum -

P roducts manufactured of KYNAR Flex® fluoropolymer resins are flexible

without sacrificing strength. The resin is ideal for extruding

flexible hoses and tubing that must withstand the effect of solvents

and corrosive chemicals in process pulp and paper, semiconductor,

pharmaceutical, nuclear, and automotive industries.

KYNAR Flex® fluoropolymer resin is also used to manufacture flexible

innerduct for fiber-optic cable. The innerduct is UL listed for plenum

applications and offers a number of advantages: it segregates the cable,

protects it from physical damage, and simplifies cable management.

Cables in innerduct are easy to locate and identify. Innerduct also

improves cable installation procedures because its smooth inner surface

provides a low-friction path for pulling cable. It is easy to handle and

install, even in long runs, because its corrugated design improves

flexibility and KYNAR Flex® innerduct has virtually no recoil memory.

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Rated raceways for fiber optic cable

Cost ($) Comparative resin costs

$40.00

$35.00

$30.00

$25.00

$20.00

$15.00

$10.00

$5.00

$0.00

KYNAR FLEX® ETFE FEP

Cost $/m 20.7 35.6 37.5

Independent consensus survey, 1998-2000

Wt. (kg/m) Comparative jacket weights

1.8

1.6

1.4

1.2

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

KYNAR FLEX® ETFE FEP

Jacket Wt.(kg/m) 1.41 1.35 1.70
Resin specific 1.78 1.70 2.15
gravity

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Pipes to pumps
Products extruded or molded of KYNAR®

fluoropolymer resin also include film, filter cloth,

and instrumentation and control equipment

linings. KYNAR® resins are used in mist eliminators

and scrubbers, membranes, static mixers, tower

packings, pipes, and fittings. Other products

manufactured of KYNAR® fluoropolymer resin

include pumps and pump linings, solid and

porous rods, sheets, valves, and coatings.

Premium coating for the world’s leading buildings

KYNAR Flex® fluoropolymer is also used in the

chemical process industry for vessel linings, lined

steel pipe, and flexible tubing. KYNAR 500® resin-

based finishes are world-recognized as premium

architectural coatings for metal-clad monumental,

commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.

Building finishes based on KYNAR 500® fluoropolymer

resins demonstrate exceptional resistance to

weathering, including ultraviolet and thermal

degradation, and are noted for maintaining a

virtually new appearance for 25 years or more.

Among structures coated with KYNAR 500®

resin-based finishes are major office buildings

including Liberty One and Two, Philadelphia, PA;

monuments such as the Grand Arch, Paris, France;

and municipal facilities such as the Georgia Dome

sports facility, Atlanta, GA, and Arlanda Airport,

Stockholm, Sweden.

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ATOFINA
Europe
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(Denmark)
Herlev Hovedgade 195
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DENMARK
TEL: + 45 44 503 939
FAX: + 45 44 503 940
ATOFINA UK Ltd.
Sales office
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Cranmore Boulevard
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UNITED KINGDOM
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FAX: + 44 121 744 3153
ATOFINA
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International Offices
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FAX: + 43 1 503 50 55 20

Contact us at: www.kynar.com

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KYNAR®, KYNAR 500®, KYNAR Flex®, and Kynar Superflex® are trademarks of ATOFINA.

The information contained in this document is based on trials carried out by our Research Centres and data selected from the literature, but shall in no event be held to constitute or
imply any warranty, undertaking, express or implied commitment from our part. Our formal specifications define the limit of our commitment. No liability whatsoever can be accepted
by ATOFINA with regard to the handling, processing or use of the product or products concerned which must in all cases be employed in accordance with all relevant laws and/or
regulations in force in the country or countries concerned.

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