PVDF Film
PVDF is strong and tough as reflected by its tensile properties and impact strength. Compared to many thermoplastics, PVDF has excellent resistance to creep and fatigue, yet in thin sections such as films, PVDF components are flexible and transparent.
Download the PVDF film fact sheet.
Applications Include:
- Filters
- Diaphragms
- Release films
- Piezoelectric films
- Chemical resistant tank linings
- Fuel cell seals
- Medical bags
Advantages of PVDF Film:
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Stable to UV and the effects of weather
- Low NBS smoke generation and superior LOI
- Excellent transmittance of solar energy
- Excellent dielectric strength
- High heat resistance
- Excellent physical and mechanical properties for a fluoropolymer
- Resin FDA compliant
- FM 4910 approved
Manufacturing Capabilities:
- Thicknesses and Widths:
- .002” to .029” up to 26” wide
- Finishes:
- all thicknesses available polished one side, matte the other (P/M)
The following physical property information is based on typical values of the base KynarŪ 740 resin as well as test results obtained from actual film testing.
| Mechanical Properties |
| |
Units |
ASTM Test |
Result |
| Tensile Strength @yield |
psi |
D882 |
7,550 |
| Elongation @break |
% |
D882 |
160 |
| Tensile Modulus |
psi |
D882 |
250,000 |
| Flexural Modulus |
psi |
D790 |
260,000 |
| Tear Strength - prop. |
g/mil |
D1004 |
735 |
| Thermal Properties |
| |
Units |
ASTM Test |
Result |
| Continious Use Temp. - UL |
°F |
- |
265 |
| Heat Deflection Temp. @264 psi |
°F |
D648 |
244 |
| Melt Temp - DSC |
°F |
- |
329-338 |
| Glass Transition Temp. |
°F |
D3418 |
- |
| UL Rating - UL94 |
- |
- |
VTM-0 |
| L.O.I. |
% |
D2862 |
43 |
| NBS Smoke |
Dmax |
E662 |
- |
| Electrical Properties |
| |
Units |
ASTM Test |
Result |
| Surface Resistivity |
Ohms |
D257 |
>1016 |
| Dielectric Strength @ .003" |
V/mil |
D149 |
1,930 |
| Dielectric Constant |
1 kHz |
D150 |
8.15 - 10.46 |
| Dissipation Factor |
10 kHz |
D150 |
0.005 - 0.019 |
| Other Properties |
| |
Units |
ASTM Test |
Result |
| Specific Gravity |
- |
D792 |
1.78 |
| Water Absorption @24 hours |
% |
D570 |
0.01 |
| Refractive Index |
- |
- |
1.42 |
| Haze |
% |
D1003 |
- |
| Area Factor |
in2/lb/mil |
- |
15,480 |
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