Halar® ECTFE Piping Systems
ECTFE Succeeds Where Metals and Lined Pipe Often Fail
Like Kynar, Halar® ECTFE is a fluoropolymer offering a unique combination of chemical resistance, surface smoothness and purity, making it ideal for highly demanding industrial and some high-purity applications. ECTFE is often specified where metal alloys and lined stainless steel have failed. Key characteristics of Simtech ECTFE include:
- Extreme chemical resistance
- Low permeability
- Outstanding fire resistance
- Excellent weatherability
- Excellent release properties
- Good abrasion resistance
- Molded fittings
- Stress-relieved for superior resistance to stress cracking and chemical degradation
ECTFE is a partially fluorinated semi-crystalline polymer consisting of ethylene (E) and chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE). It is resistant to most acids at very high concentrations and many chlorinated chemicals at temperature from -40°F - 280°F including:
- Sulfuric acid
- Sodium hypochlorite
- Chlorine gas
- Chlorine dioxide
- Bleach
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Ozone
- Solvents.
