PFA Info

Characteristics of PFA - Perfluoroalkoxy Plastic
Clarity	Transparent
Moisture Barrier	Excellent
Oxygen Barrier	Excellent
Acid Resistance	Excellent
Grease & Oil Resistance	Excellent
Maximum Utilization Temperature	482°F
Minimum Utilization Temperature	-454°F
Stiffness	Moderate to High
Impact Resistant	Excellent
Heat Resistance	Excellent
Cold Resistance	Excellent
Sunlight Resistance	Excellent
Specific Gravity	2.15
Tensile Strength	4000-4500 psi
Melting Point	582°F
Flexibility	Excellent

Other Characteristics of PFA:
PFA is a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene with a perfluoralkyl vinyl ether. PFA is a highly durable plastic similar in characteristic to PTFE. With an extremely low apsorption point and permeability levels, PFA could be used for trace element analysis, isotopic seperations, sample digestions and handling of sensitive biological solutions.

PFA for Laboratories:
PFA is commonly used for liners and tubing, making it a valuable laboratory material, particularly because of its excellent chemical resistance. Its high temperature resistance could make it an exellent piece of equipment for any laboratory using liquids at very high temperatures. PFA is autoclavable by steam at 121°C (249.8°F). It can also be sterilized by ehtylene oxide gas or formalin/ethanol chemicals.

Recycling:
PFA does not have it's own recycling code symbol. However, PFA can be recycled into many other products. Recycled PFA can be used for industrial applications. For more information regarding PFA recycling see the Plastic Container Recycling Page

To purchase PFA plastic containers please visit:
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