ETFE-E2 film offers processors excellent dimensional stability for secondary processing such as thermoforming and welding. Products utilizing Saint-Gobain's surface treatment technologies, such as C-treatment, improve bondability characteristics for protective laminations and adhesive coating.
Features | Benefits |
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Low Surface Energy | Superior release properties, self-cleaning |
UV stable | Excellent outdoor weatherability |
Functional temperature range from -200°C (-328°F) to 165°C (330°F) | Suitable for Cryogenic and High temperature Applications |
Chemically Inert | Excellent chemical and mechanical properties |
Visible Light transmission >94% and Haze <5% | Excellent for light weight transparent surface coverings and architectural openings |
Thermally stable thermoplastic | Thermoformable to shapes of moderate complexity |
Low Density and High Mechanical Strength | Ideal for lightweight and high performance product constructions |
Available with Pigment | For easy identification |
Available with C-Treatment | Provides Cementable surface on one or both sides of the film |
Typical Properties | Test Method | Value | Units |
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General | |||
Specific Gravity | ASTM D-792 | 1.70-1.76 | |
Yield (1 mil) | 22.5 (110) | m2/kg (ft2/lb) | |
Water Absorption, 24 hr. | <0.03 | % | |
Mechanical | |||
Tensile Strength @ Break (RT) | ASTM D-882 | 48 (7,000) | MPa (psi) |
Elongation @ Break (RT) | ASTM D-882 | 400 | % |
Tensile Modulus (RT) | ASTM D-882 | 1100 (160,000) | MPa (psi) |
Propagation Tear Strength, 1 mil | ASTM D-1922 | >2.9 (0.65) | N(lbf) |
Electrical | |||
Dielectric Strength, 1 mil | ASTM D-149 | 215 (5,500) | kV/mm (V/mil) |
Dielectric Constant, 1 kHz | ASTM D-150 | 2.6 | |
Dissipation Factor, 1 kHz | ASTM D-150 | <0.0008 | |
Thermal | |||
Flammability | UL-94 | V-0 | |
Melt Point | ASTM D-3418 | 250-270 (482-518) | C (F) |
Continuous Service Temperature | 165 (330) | C (F) | |
Specific Heat | 2000 (0.46) | J/(kg· oK) (BTU/(lb·oF)) | |
Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity | 0.238 (1.65) | W/(m· oK) BTU·in/(hr·ft2·oF) | |
Limiting Oxygen Index | ASTM D-2863 | 31 | % |
Optical | |||
Solar Transmission | ASTM E-424 | 94 | % |
Refractive Index | ASTM D-542 | 1.4 |