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FLAMETEC™ Kytec® PVDF Typical Properties



Property Units Value(1) ASTM Method
Physical
Specific Gravity g/cm3 (lbs/in3) 1.77–1.79 (0.064–0.065) D 792
Moisture Absorption % 0.02 D 570
Mechanical
Hardness Shore D 76-80 D2240
Tensile Strength @ Break @ 23°C psi 6000 D 638
Tensile Strength @ Yield @ 23°C psi 6500 D 638
Elongation @ Break @ 23°C % 50-250 D 638
Elongation @ Yield @ 23°C % 10 D 638
Tensile Modulus @ 23°C psi 225,000 D 638
Flexural Strength @ 23°C psi 6960-8000 D 790
Flexural Modulus @ 23°C psi 250,000 D 790
Izod Impact (Unnotched) @ 23°C J/m (ft-lb/in) 80–130 (1.5–2.5) D 256
Compressive Strength @ 23°C (min) Mpa (psi) 61 minimum (8850) D 695
Coefficient of Friction      
Static 0.15–0.25 D 1894
Dynamic 0.10–0.25 D 1894
Thermal
Heat Distortion Temperature TMA    
@ 66 psi (0.46 Mpa) °C (°F) 125–140 (257–284)
@ 264 psi (1.82 Mpa) °C (°F) 105–115 (221–240)
Thermal Conductivity @ 23°C–130°C W/m/k (BTU/in)/(HR/ft/°F) 0.19–0.22 (1.3–1.5) C 177
Coef of Thermal Expansion °C-1 (°F-1) 10–12 × 10-5 (5.6–6.7 × 10-5) D 696
Brittleness Temperature °C (°F) -43 (-46) D 2236
Flammability
Factory Mutual   4910 Listed File #3D1Q5.AM
Limiting Oxygen Index % 43 D 2863
Electrical
Volume Resistivity ohm/cm (ohm/in) 1.4 × 1015 (5.5 × 1015) D257
Dielectric Constant      
@ 60 Hz 6.8 D 150
@ 1 KHz 6.9 D 150
@ 1 MHz 6.0 D 150
Dissipation Factor      
@ 60 Hz 0.032 D 150
@ 1 KHz 0.013 D 150
@ 1 MHz 0.153 D 150
Arc Resistance, minimum (sec) 50 D 495
Dielectric Strength, 0.125" thick V/mil 310 D 149
Dissipation Factor 60 Hz 0.0019 D 150

1 Physical properties of plastic sheeting are represented as "Typical". Information contained herein is considered accurate to the best of our knowledge. It is offered for your consideration and investigation, and is not to be construed as a representation or warranty expressed or implied. Our warranties are limited to those expressly stated in formal contracts or in conditions of sale on our invoices and order acceptances. Conditions and methods of use may vary and are beyond the control of Compression Polymers Corp., therefore, Compression Polymers Corp. disclaims any liability incurred as a result of the use of this product in accordance with the data contained in our physical property charts. No information herein shall be construed as an offer of indemnity for infringement or as a recommendation to use the products in such a manner as to infringe any patent, domestic or foreign.

The "Typical" properties of our plastic sheet cannot be automatically used when engineering finished components; and the fabricator or end user is responsible for insuring the suitability of our products for their specific application or end use!

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