{"product_id":"pf160-poly4-5-difluoro-2-2-bistrifluoromethyl-1-3-dioxole-co-tetrafl-uoroethylene-99-intrinsic-viscosity-95-5-ml-g-high-intrinsic-viscosity-customizable-glass-transition-temperature-163-2-c-transparency-96","title":"PF160 Poly[4,5-difluoro-2,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dioxole-co-tetrafl uoroethylene], 99%, Intrinsic viscosity: 95±5 mL\/g (high intrinsic viscosity customizable), glass transition temperature: 163±2 °C, transparency≥95%","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 58.7814px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.1019%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e Brand：\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2408%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eJ\u0026amp;k\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4545%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCas No.：\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.3241%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e37626-13-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.1019%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCat No.：\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2408%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e412056\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4545%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePurity：\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.3241%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e99%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.1019%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMDL Number：\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2408%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMFCD00803821\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4545%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eStorage Temperature：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.3241%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoom temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.1019%;\"\u003eSpecifications：\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2408%;\"\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4545%;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.3241%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxcnVR3dy9Nxc3V31ODNpMOCYg\"\u003eWhy PF160\/PF235 are Essential for High-Performance Optical and Electronic Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn1PycfqfyyvqmVIU6EUezH1\"\u003eAmorphous fluoropolymers are indispensable in applications where crystalline scattering, high refractive index, or limited thermal stability would otherwise compromise device performance. Unlike semi‑crystalline PTFE or FEP, the cyclic dioxole‑\u003cem\u003eco\u003c\/em\u003e‑TFE structure of PF160\/PF235 completely suppresses crystallinity, enabling:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-bullet1\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn9JYhLGDWYrIeBT1558p9sh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSuperior optical clarity (≥95% transmission from deep‑UV to visible) with no haze or birefringence.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnUbTWuFvRwY4MHxeYZ18wGh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUltra‑low refractive index (1.29–1.34) – among the lowest of all known transparent polymers – drastically reducing Fresnel reflection at interfaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnL4LZc3et74eg9S6qOhSFdJ\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHigh glass transition temperatures (160°C for PF160, 240°C for PF235) that making it suitable for high‑temperature processing and demanding environments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnisCQwaejNsdX6rTM7dGF7b\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eExcellent hydrophobicity and oleophobicity (water contact angle ≥110°) for anti‑fouling and easy‑release surfaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnkltyQ2A2n8LZldp27QSwbh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLow dielectric constant (1.89–1.95) and ultra‑low dissipation factor, preserving signal integrity in high‑frequency communication.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn07Z1EbOm4R5PfAbIJfSsSe\"\u003eThese properties are not just incremental improvements; they enable entirely new device architectures in deep‑UV lithography, high‑speed optoelectronics, and next‑generation biochips – where conventional polymers fail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn07Z1EbOm4R5PfAbIJfSsSe\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn07Z1EbOm4R5PfAbIJfSsSe\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-doxcnYROI9RCKhkJsENxcNubhMf\"\u003eKey Application Areas – Detailed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxcnXQJGyGJY6OINa4h2LDGJnc\"\u003e1. Anti‑Reflective (AR) Coatings for Deep‑UV and Visible Optics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-bullet1\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnZFxzWVFs88L5StLisBqLBc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRadar domes, DUV lithography optics, pellicle films (photomasks), silicon wafer windows – the ultra‑low refractive index of PF160\/PF235, combined with ≥95% transmission, can reduce Fresnel reflection to \u0026lt;1% per surface when properly designed as single‑layer or multilayer stacks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnjm61iCHbcF0GcDab12sWwd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCompatibility with spin‑coating, dip‑coating, and spray‑coating allows easy integration into existing fabrication lines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxcnt0zlK7meCk5CgHtVxBXCFd\"\u003e2. Anti‑Fouling and Release Layers for Bio‑ and Microfluidic Devices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-bullet1\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnZjz4NXVUmC82cb3Medc0fb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGene‑sequencing chips, microfluidic channels, implantable sensors – the non‑stick surface (water contact angle ≥110°) effectively resists adsorption of proteins, cells, lipids, and organic contaminants, improving assay accuracy and device lifetime.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn4whQ90OAIKSUTsrN3Gq22f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn precision moulding (e.g., LED lens manufacturing), PF235’s high Tg and release properties enable clean demoulding without release agents, reducing defects.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxcnw4Wcl4vFbsHpj48TOTS1if\"\u003e3. Low‑k Dielectric Cladding and Insulation for High‑Frequency Electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-bullet1\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcndYRRwwc16zGU1nTuN34Bsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFibre‑optic cladding, 5G\/6G waveguide coatings, high‑speed interconnect insulation – the dielectric constant of 1.89–1.95 and exceptionally low loss tangent minimise signal attenuation and crosstalk at millimetre‑wave frequencies.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnMPEctD7uKf7z2QEubNGhYR\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe amorphous nature prevents anisotropic dielectric behaviour, ensuring consistent performance irrespective of film orientation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxcn7s1e0T6WY37DiGT066TXge\"\u003e4. Gas Separation Membranes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-bullet1\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn8M6qNkSKqF0VyJz20A87Mf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe rigid, microporous‑like free volume of these amorphous fluoropolymers imparts high selectivity for gas pairs such as O₂\/N₂, CO₂\/CH₄, and perfluorinated compound recovery. PF160 and PF235 have been studied for their permeability‑selectivity trade‑off, with results published in peer‑reviewed journals (see references).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-doxcnNsE86wfrOWdE6iiAF3rY8d\"\u003e5. Optical Waveguide Cladding and Interlayer Dielectrics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-bullet1\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn3hFkOshg8i0kWT52CF4oxd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe low refractive index makes PF160\/PF235 ideal cladding materials for polymer optical waveguides, where index contrast with the core (e.g., ~1.5) determines mode confinement. Their thermal stability allows soldering reflow processes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePF160 and PF235 have been tested by SGS and comply with the requirements of EU RoHS Directive 2011\/65\/EU and Amendment Directive (EU) 2015\/863.\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 - J\u0026amp;K Scientific LLC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J\u0026K Scientific LLC","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\/J_K_PF160_PF235.png?v=1784870250","url":"https:\/\/www.jk-sci.com\/products\/pf160-poly4-5-difluoro-2-2-bistrifluoromethyl-1-3-dioxole-co-tetrafl-uoroethylene-99-intrinsic-viscosity-95-5-ml-g-high-intrinsic-viscosity-customizable-glass-transition-temperature-163-2-c-transparency-96","provider":"J\u0026K Scientific LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}