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Tecnoflon® T 538

Fluoroelastomer

Supplied by Solvay Specialty Polymers

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Product Description
TECNOFLON® T 538 is a low viscosity fluoroelastomer terpolymer with 68.5% fluorine content. Tecnoflon® T 538 has been designed and synthesized with a new patented polymerization technology that assures improved processability and outstanding physical properties. Tecnoflon® T 538 does not contain curatives: therefore the proper levels of Tecnoflon® FOR M1 and Tecnoflon® FOR M2 must be added to achieve the required properties.
Tecnoflon® T 538 exhibits the chemical resistance typical of fluoroelastomer terpolymers. It is well suited for applications requiring better chemical resistance and/or long term heat resistance compared to fluoroelastomer copolymers.

Some of the basic properties of Tecnoflon® T 538 are:
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Good heat resistance
  • Excellent processability

Tecnoflon® T 538 can be used for compression, injection and transfer molding of shaft seals, valve stem seals, gaskets or any item requiring excellent chemical resistance
This material can be combined with the cure system and other typical fluoroelastomer compounding ingredients. Mixing can be accomplished with two-roll mills or internal mixers. Tecnoflon® T 538 can be extruded into hoses or profiles and can be calendered to make sheet stocks or belting.
Finished goods can be produced by a variety of rubber processing methods.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
 
Features 
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Heat Aging Resistance
  • Good Processability
  • High Heat Resistance
  • Low Viscosity
  • Terpolymer
Uses 
  • Belts/Belt Repair
  • Blending
  • Gaskets
  • Hose
  • Profiles
  • Seals
  • Sheet
  • Valves/Valve Parts
Appearance 
  • Translucent
Forms 
  • Slab
Processing Method 
  • Calendering
  • Compounding
  • Compression Molding
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  • Resin Transfer Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Mooney Viscosity 2 (ML 1+10, 250°F)
MU
 
Fluorine Content 2
%
 
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Tecnoflon® T 538, Tecnoflon T 538, Tecnoflon® , Tecnoflon, TecnoflonT538, T 538, T538, Fluoroelastomer, Fluorelastomer, Fluoropolymer, Solvay Specialty, 538T
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Low Viscosity, High Heat Resistance, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Good Heat Aging Resistance.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Gaskets, Gasketing, Belts/Belt Repair, Belt Repair, Valves, Valve Parts.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Raw polymer
 
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