PCTFE is a homopolymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene, which is a homopolymer with properties not usually found in other fluoropolymer resins. Some of these properties include compressive strength and an exceptional resistance to cold flow.
- High compressive strength
- Non-flammable and relatively unaffected by most corrosive chemicals.
- Excellent elastic memory. Deforms slightly under load but will recover when the load is removed. As with most thermoplastics, its physical strength will decrease as the temperature increases.
- Maintains its excellent electrical insulating capability through thermal cycling and high humidity
- High optical transmittance, low haze and low gas and moisture vapor transmission. Non-wetting and zero moisture absorption. Dimensional stability unaffected by high humidity and under prolonged immersion in water.
- Excellent cut-through resistance remains flexible, and can be bent without cracking at extremely low temperatures.