{"product_id":"pf160-amorphous-fluoropolymer","title":"PF160 Amorphous Fluoropolymer | CAS 37626-13-4","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProduct Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical name: \u003c\/strong\u003ePoly[4,5-difluoro-2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxole-co-tetrafluoroethylene]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS No. : \u003c\/strong\u003e37626-13-4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat. No.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  412056\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntrinsic viscosity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95±5 mL\/g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass transition temperature, Tg\u003c\/strong\u003e:    163±2°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical transparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e    ≥95%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications：\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/0005\/0878\/files\/Specifications-412056.pdf?v=1784618175\" title=\"412056 Specifications\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage size: \u003c\/strong\u003e5g, 25g, bulk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn07Z1EbOm4R5PfAbIJfSsSe\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePF160\u003c\/strong\u003e is a transparent amorphous perfluorinated copolymer based on 4,5-difluoro-2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxole and tetrafluoroethylene.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eJ\u0026amp;K Scientific supplies PF160 for laboratory evaluation, process development and scale-up applications, with support for customized intrinsic viscosity and material requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKey Properties of PF160\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHigh Optical Transparency\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePF160 offers high optical transparency, making it suitable for research involving transparent coatings, optical layers and photonic materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eLow Refractive Index\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAmorphous fluoropolymers are valued for their low refractive index, which can help reduce optical reflection and support refractive-index engineering in multilayer optical systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHigh Thermal Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith a glass transition temperature of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e163°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, PF160 is suitable for applications requiring an amorphous fluoropolymer that maintains dimensional and optical stability at elevated temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eLow Dielectric Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHydrophobic Surface Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePF160 provides a highly fluorinated, low-surface-energy polymer surface, supporting research involving water repellency, release coatings and anti-fouling surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSolution-Processable Film Formation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePF160 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePF160 can be evaluated for advanced materials research in areas including:\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eOptical Coatings and Photonics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts low refractive index and high transparency make PF160 suitable for research involving anti-reflective coatings, optical protective layers, waveguide cladding and photonic structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSemiconductor and Electronic Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePF160 can be evaluated as a low-k fluoropolymer for dielectric coatings, insulating layers and advanced electronic-material research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMicrofluidics and Surface Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe low-surface-energy fluorinated polymer surface supports research into hydrophobic, anti-fouling and release coatings for microfluidic and analytical devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eGas-Separation Membranes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe amorphous polymer structure and free-volume characteristics make this polymer family relevant to research involving gas transport and membrane separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecialty Coatings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePF160 can also be evaluated for transparent protective coatings and chemically resistant fluoropolymer films where low surface energy and optical clarity are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePF160 vs PF235: Which Grade Should You Choose? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.941%; height: 117.563px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 30.8057%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.3304%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePF160\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.5011%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePF235\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.8057%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.3304%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e37626-13-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.5011%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e37626-13-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.8057%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eIntrinsic viscosity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.3304%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e95±5 mL\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\" style=\"width: 33.5011%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e100±5 mL\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.8057%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.3304%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e163±2°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\" style=\"width: 33.5011%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e240±2°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.8057%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.3304%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e≥95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\" style=\"width: 33.5011%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e≥95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.8057%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePrimary selection factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.3304%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLower Tg \/ processability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\" style=\"width: 33.5011%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003eHigher thermal resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Article：\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jk-sci.com\/blogs\/innoportal\/pf160-pf235-domestic-amorphous-fluoropolymers-direct-replacement-for-teflon%E2%84%A2-af-with-reliable-supply-independent-of-eu-restrictions\"\u003ePF160\/PF235: Domestic Amorphous Fluoropolymers – Direct Replacement for Teflon™ AF with Reliable Supply, Independent of EU Restrictions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat is PF160?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePF160 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat is the glass transition temperature of PF160?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eJ\u0026amp;K Scientific PF160 has a specified glass transition temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e163±2°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat is PF160 used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePF160 can be evaluated for optical coatings, photonic devices, low-k dielectric layers, microfluidic surface coatings, gas-separation membranes and other advanced fluoropolymer applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat is the difference between PF160 and PF235?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe primary difference is thermal performance. J\u0026amp;K PF160 has a Tg of approximately 163°C, while PF235 has a Tg of approximately 240°C. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs PF160 an alternative to Teflon™ AF 1600?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePF160 can be evaluated as an alternative amorphous fluoropolymer for R\u0026amp;D applications where materials such as Teflon™ AF 1600 have traditionally been considered. Suitability should be validated for the specific process and performance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan J\u0026amp;K supply PF160 in bulk quantities?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eJ\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan PF160 intrinsic viscosity be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eJ\u0026amp;K currently lists PF160 with intrinsic viscosity of 95±5 mL\/g and indicates that higher intrinsic viscosity can be customized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCan PF160 be supplied as a customized solution?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. In addition to polymer resin, J\u0026amp;K Scientific can provide\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecustomized PF160 solutions based on customer requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e, including target concentration, solvent system and required volume. Customers can\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jk-sci.com\/pages\/contact-form\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Our Technical Team\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto discuss application-specific solution requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J\u0026K Chemical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48794665582782,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/0005\/0878\/files\/PF160.png?v=1788249966","url":"https:\/\/www.jk-sci.com\/products\/pf160-amorphous-fluoropolymer","provider":"J\u0026K Scientific LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}