Technical Data Sheet

Kel-F (PCTFE)
(polychlorotrifluorethyene)
Kel-F is inert to chemicals and functions over a -400 degree to +400 degree F temperature range. Kel-F has excellent electri-
cal properties and may be machined to precise dimensions. It exhibits good compression, impact and tensile strength over a
wide temperature range. PCTFE is known by the trade name of Kel-F 81. This was produced by 3M but has been discontinued
since December 1995. Currently, PCTFE resin is produced by Daikin under the trade name Neoflon. Neoflon PCTFE resin has
the same chemical structure and properties as the original Kel-F® brand material. It has the same excellent performance as
PTFE in a wide range from extremely low to high temperatures. In addition, it has excellent transparency and mechanical
strength at high temperature.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES of PCTFE Benefits
ASTM or UL test Property PCTFE
Excellent chemical resistance
PHYSICAL No water absorption
Density (lb/in³) 0.077 Lowest water vapor permeability
D792
(g/cm³) 2.13 Excellent resistance to UV and X-ray
D570TYPICAL PROPERTIES Water of PCTFE 24 hrs (%)
Absorption, < 0.01 radiation.
MECHANICAL Excellent Barrier properties
ASTM or UL test Property PCTFE
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 5,300
PHYSICAL Very low creep under load
D638 Tensile Modulus (psi)
Density (lb/in³) 0.077 207,000
D792
D638 Tensile Elongation at Break (%)
(g/cm³) 2.13 150
Non-Flammable
D570 D790 Water Absorption,Flexural
24 hrs (%) Strength (psi) < 0.01 8,500 FDA compliant
D790 MECHANICALFlexural Modulus (psi) 180,000 Good electrical insulating properties
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 5,300
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 5,500 Transparent
D638 Tensile Modulus (psi) 207,000
D638 D695 Tensile Elongation Compressive
at Break (%)Modulus (psi) 150 180,000
D790 D785 Flexural Strength Hardness,
(psi) Shore D 8,500 D90 Applications
D790 D256 Flexural IZOD
Modulus Notched
(psi) Impact (ft-lb/in)180,000 5 Moisture Barrier
D695 Compressive Strength THERMAL(psi) 5,500
D695 Compressive Modulus (psi) Thermal Expansion 180,000
LCD protection
Coefficient of Linear
D785 D696 Hardness, Shore 7.0 PCB Insulation
(xD10-5 in./in./°F) D90
D256 IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in)
Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C)
5 Wire and cable insulation
D648 THERMAL
at 264 psi
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
258 / 126 Phosphor coatings
D696 D3418 Melting Temp (°F / °C) 7.0 415 / 212
-5
(x 10 in./in./°F) Cryogenics
- Max Operating
Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) Temp (°F / °C) 270 / 132 Valves
D648
at 264 psiThermal Conductivity 258 / 126
D3418 C177 Melting Temp (°F(BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F)
/ °C) 415 / 212
Chemical tank lining
1.45
- Max Operating Temp (x 10(°F-4/cal/cm-sec-°C)
°C) 270 / 132 4.99 O-rings
UL94 Thermal Conductivity
Flammability Rating V-0 Gaskets
C177 (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) 1.45
-4 ELECTRICAL
(x 10 cal/cm-sec-°C) 4.99
UL94 D149 Dielectric Strength
Flammability Rating(V/mil) short time, 1/8" V-0 thick 500
D150 ELECTRICAL Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz -
D149 D150 Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time,Factor
Dissipation 1/8" thick
at 1 MHz 500 -
D150 Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz - 18
D257 Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH 10
D150 Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz -
D257 Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH 1018
NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and
comparison purposes only. They
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KEL-F is a registered trademark of 3M Company.
KEL-F is a registered trademark of 3M Company.
NEOFLON is a registered trademark of Daikin Industries.  
NEOFLON is a registered trademark of Daikin Industries.  

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be
used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets.
All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.