KYNAR^® and KYNAR FLEX^® PVDF Overview

Kynar^® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a tough, engineering thermoplastic that offers an excellent balance of performance properties. It has the characteristic stability of fluoropolymers when exposed to harsh thermal, chemical, and ultraviolet environments.  Kynar^® resins are readily melt-processed by standard methods, and can be dissolved in polar solvents such as organic esters and amines for coating applications.

Key Attributes of Kynar^® PVDF include:

• Mechanical strength and toughness
• High abrasion resistance
• High thermal stability
• High dielectric strength
• High purity
• Readily melt processible
• Resistance to most chemicals and solvents
• Resistance to ultraviolet and nuclear radiation
• Resistance to weathering
• Resistance to fungi
• Low permeability to most gases and liquids
• Low flame and smoke characteristics
• Availability of rigid and flexible versions