Fluoropolymer HALAR Coatings

HALAR ECTFE coating is a partially fluorinated semi-crystalline polymer offering a unique combination of mechanical properties and thermal and chemical resistance with an outstanding ease of processing.

HALAR® ECTFE coating, a copolymer of ethylene and chlorotrifluoroethylene, can bring advantages to the end user when compared to other fluoropolymers. It is a very versatile polymer, available in all forms to meet processing needs. HALAR® ECTFE coating offers excellent resistance to abrasion, harsh chemicals, and permeation. For those applications exceeding the capabilities of PVDF, HALAR® ECTFE can be evaluated before resorting to a fully fluorinated polymer, offering a compromise between the mechanical properties of a partially fluorinated plastic like PVDF and the chemical and thermal resistance which is typical of totally fluorinated polymers.

These characteristics can make HALAR® ECTFE coating a material of choice for several applications in the field of corrosion protection in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and microelectronics industries.

HALAR® ECTFE coating is a high purity fluoropolymer with a very smooth surface, which accounts for its extensive use in the semiconductor industry. HALAR® ECTFE meets the demands for fire safe, non-fire propagating plastics. HALAR® ECTFE powder coatings offer ease of processing with the ability to be applied in higher thicknesses when required. HALAR® ECTFE powder coatings have been used successfully for corrosion protection of exhaust duct systems that must meet the FM 4922 fire safety standard. HALAR® ECTFE powder coatings have replaced PVDF sheet linings in ultrapure water (UPW) systems.