Poly(tetrafluoroethylene)
ALDRICH/737992 - powder, 200 μm particle size
Synonym: Fluorinated polymer; Fluoropolymer; PTFE
CAS Number: 9002-84-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): ]n
MDL Number: MFCD00084455
Linear Formula: (CF2CF2)n
Product Type: Chemical
| form | powder |
| InChI key | BFKJFAAPBSQJPD-UHFFFAOYSA |
| particle size | 200 μm |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | FC(F)=C(F)F |
| transition temp | Tm 340-345 °C |
| Application: | • Ultrasonic activation of inert poly (tetrafluoroethylene): Demonstrates the activation of inert PTFE particles into piezoelectric electrets using ultrasound, which enables the piezocatalytic generation of reactive oxygen species, a significant advance in material science (Wang et al., 2021 ![]() • Membrane preparation techniques with polytetrafluoroethylene: Discusses production techniques of porous polymeric membranes including PTFE, highlighting its application in separation technology, a critical area in industrial processes (Tan & Rodrigue, 2019 ![]() • Enhancing expanded poly (tetrafluoroethylene) for biomaterials applications: Reviews the use of expanded PTFE (ePTFE) in biomaterials, focusing on its chemical properties and applications in medical devices and implants, contributing significantly to healthcare advancements (Cassady et al., 2014 ![]() • Electret polyvinylidene fluoride nanofibers hybridized by polytetrafluoroethylene nanoparticles: This study explores the enhancement of air filtration performance through hybridizing electret polyvinylidene fluoride nanofibers with PTFE nanoparticles, presenting a novel approach to improving filtration efficiency (Wang et al., 2016 ![]() |
| Packaging: | 5, 100 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |

