Product Introduction
Chemical name: Poly[4,5-difluoro-2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxole-co-tetrafluoroethylene]
CAS No. : 37626-13-4
Cat. No. : 412056
Purity: 99%
Intrinsic viscosity: 95±5 mL/g
Glass transition temperature, Tg: 163±2°C
Optical transparency: ≥95%
Specifications：Download
Package size: 5g, 25g, bulk
PF160 is a transparent amorphous perfluorinated copolymer based on 4,5-difluoro-2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxole and tetrafluoroethylene.
Designed for advanced optical, electronic, membrane and surface-engineering research, PF160 combines high optical transparency, low refractive index, low dielectric properties, hydrophobicity and thermal stability in a solution-processable fluoropolymer platform.
J&K Scientific supplies PF160 for laboratory evaluation, process development and scale-up applications, with support for customized intrinsic viscosity and material requirements.
Key Properties of PF160
High Optical Transparency
PF160 offers high optical transparency, making it suitable for research involving transparent coatings, optical layers and photonic materials.
Low Refractive Index
Amorphous fluoropolymers are valued for their low refractive index, which can help reduce optical reflection and support refractive-index engineering in multilayer optical systems.
High Thermal Stability
With a glass transition temperature of approximately 163°C, PF160 is suitable for applications requiring an amorphous fluoropolymer that maintains dimensional and optical stability at elevated temperatures.
Low Dielectric Properties
The highly fluorinated polymer structure provides low dielectric characteristics that are useful in the development of insulating layers, high-frequency electronic materials and low-k coating systems.
Hydrophobic Surface Properties
PF160 provides a highly fluorinated, low-surface-energy polymer surface, supporting research involving water repellency, release coatings and anti-fouling surfaces.
Solution-Processable Film Formation
PF160 can be evaluated in coating and film-forming processes such as spin coating, dip coating and other solution-based deposition methods, depending on solvent system and formulation.
Applications
PF160 can be evaluated for advanced materials research in areas including:
Optical Coatings and Photonics
Its low refractive index and high transparency make PF160 suitable for research involving anti-reflective coatings, optical protective layers, waveguide cladding and photonic structures.
Semiconductor and Electronic Materials
PF160 can be evaluated as a low-k fluoropolymer for dielectric coatings, insulating layers and advanced electronic-material research.
Microfluidics and Surface Engineering
The low-surface-energy fluorinated polymer surface supports research into hydrophobic, anti-fouling and release coatings for microfluidic and analytical devices.
Gas-Separation Membranes
The amorphous polymer structure and free-volume characteristics make this polymer family relevant to research involving gas transport and membrane separation.
Specialty Coatings
PF160 can also be evaluated for transparent protective coatings and chemically resistant fluoropolymer films where low surface energy and optical clarity are required.
PF160 vs PF235: Which Grade Should You Choose?
| Property |
PF160 |
PF235 |
| CAS |
37626-13-4 |
37626-13-4 |
| Intrinsic viscosity |
95±5 mL/g |
100±5 mL/g |
| Tg |
163±2°C |
240±2°C |
| Transparency |
≥95% |
≥95% |
| Primary selection factor |
Lower Tg / processability |
Higher thermal resistance |
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PF160/PF235: Domestic Amorphous Fluoropolymers – Direct Replacement for Teflon™ AF with Reliable Supply, Independent of EU Restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PF160?
PF160 is an amorphous perfluorinated copolymer based on a cyclic dioxole monomer and tetrafluoroethylene. It combines optical transparency, low refractive index, low dielectric properties and hydrophobicity.
What is the glass transition temperature of PF160?
J&K Scientific PF160 has a specified glass transition temperature of 163±2°C.
What is PF160 used for?
PF160 can be evaluated for optical coatings, photonic devices, low-k dielectric layers, microfluidic surface coatings, gas-separation membranes and other advanced fluoropolymer applications.
What is the difference between PF160 and PF235?
The primary difference is thermal performance. J&K PF160 has a Tg of approximately 163°C, while PF235 has a Tg of approximately 240°C.
Is PF160 an alternative to Teflon™ AF 1600?
PF160 can be evaluated as an alternative amorphous fluoropolymer for R&D applications where materials such as Teflon™ AF 1600 have traditionally been considered. Suitability should be validated for the specific process and performance requirements.
Can J&K supply PF160 in bulk quantities?
J&K Scientific supports research evaluation and scale-up requirements. Customers with larger-volume or customized-material requirements can contact the technical and commercial team for availability and quotation.
Can PF160 intrinsic viscosity be customized?
J&K currently lists PF160 with intrinsic viscosity of 95±5 mL/g and indicates that higher intrinsic viscosity can be customized.
Can PF160 be supplied as a customized solution?
Yes. In addition to polymer resin, J&K Scientific can provide customized PF160 solutions based on customer requirements, including target concentration, solvent system and required volume. Customers can Contact Our Technical Team to discuss application-specific solution requirements.
