Arkema KYNAR FLEX® 3120-15 Polyvinylidene Fluoride Copolymer

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Arkema KYNAR FLEX® 3120-15 Polyvinylidene Fluoride Copolymer - Extrusion & Molding
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Fluoropolymer; Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF); Polyvinylidinefluoride (PVDF), Molded/Extruded
Material Notes:	Characteristics: Natural resin - translucent, off-white hemispheres. Flexible, flame and smoke suppressant. High stability in harsh thermal, chemical and ultraviolet environments. High toughness and mechanical strength, low permeability, abrasion resistance; high purity Applications: Chemical processing – production, storage and transfer of corrosive fluids Electronics – protective sheathing, plenum and wiring insulation Semi-conductor industry Food stuff and Healthcare industries Transportation – fuel line and pipe, thermoformed body components Information provided by Arkema Inc.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Specific Gravity	1.77 - 1.80 g/cc	ASTM D792
Density	1.78 g/cc	ISO 1183
Water Absorption	0.030 - 0.050 %	ASTM D570
Viscosity	600000 - 1.20e+6 cP @Shear Rate 100 1/s, Temperature 230 °C	Melt; ASTM D3835
Melt Flow	4.0 g/10 min @Load 3.80 kg, Temperature 232 °C	cm³/10 min Volumetric Rate; ISO 1133
	4.0 - 18 g/10 min @Load 3.80 kg, Temperature 230 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore D	65 - 70	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	34.5 - 48.3 MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield	27.0 MPa	Dry; ISO 527-1/-2
	24.1 - 34.5 MPa	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	>= 50 %	Dry; ISO 527-1/-2
	300 - 500 %	ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield	10 - 20 %	ASTM D638
	15 %	Dry; ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus	700 MPa	Dry; ISO 527-1/-2
	689 - 1170 MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Strength	20.7 - 34.5 MPa @Strain 5.0 %	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus	621 - 827 MPa	ASTM D790
Compressive Strength	31.0 - 41.4 MPa	ASTM D695
Izod Impact, Notched	NB	ASTM D256
Izod Impact, Unnotched	NB	ASTM D256
Charpy Impact, Notched	NB @Temperature 23.0 °C	Dry; ISO 179/1eA
Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic	0.30	vs. steel; ASTM D1894
Coefficient of Friction, Static	0.31	vs. steel; ASTM D1894
Taber Abrasion, mg/1000 Cycles	16 - 19	CS 17 1000g:pad; ASTM-G195-13A

Electrical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Volume Resistivity	2.00e+14 ohm-cm	Dry; IEC 60093
Surface Resistivity per Square	5.90e+11 - 6.10e+11 ohm	ASTM D257
Dielectric Constant	3.2 - 10.2 @Frequency 1000 Hz	ASTM D150
	6.7 @Frequency 100 Hz	Dry; IEC 60250
Dielectric Strength	1.30 - 1.50 kV/mm	ASTM D149
Dissipation Factor	0.0000105 @Frequency 100 Hz	Dry; IEC 60250
	0.020 - 0.19 @Frequency 100000 Hz	ASTM D150

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
CTE, linear	126 - 185 µm/m-°C	ASTM D696
Specific Heat Capacity	0.745 - 0.958 J/g-°C	DSC
Thermal Conductivity	0.144 - 0.180 W/m-K	ASTM D433
Melting Point	164 °C	10°C/min; Dry; ISO 11357-1/-3
	161 - 168 °C	ASTM D3418
Maximum Service Temperature, Air	150 °C	UL RTI
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	65.0 °C	Dry; ISO 75-1/-2
	54.4 - 76.7 °C	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	48.0 °C	Dry; ISO 75-1/-2
	43.3 - 54.4 °C	ASTM D648
Glass Transition Temp, Tg	-41.1 - -39.4 °C	ASTM D7028
	-40.0 °C	10°C/min; Dry; ISO 11357-1/-2
Decomposition Temperature	375 °C	1% wt. loss, TGA, in air
	410 °C	1% wt. loss, TGA, in nitrogen
UL RTI, Electrical	150 °C	UL 746B
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact	150 °C	UL 746B
Flammability, UL94	V-0 @Thickness 1.00 mm	IEC 60695-11-10
	V-0 @Thickness 1.50 mm	Yellow Card Available; Dry; IEC 60695-11-10
Oxygen Index	95 %	ASTM D2863
	95 %	Dry; ISO 4589-1/-2

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Processing Temperature	225 °C	Compression Molding; Molding Temperature; ISO 293

Descriptive Properties
Compression Molding Demolding Temperature (°C)	120	ISO 293
Compression Molding Time	3 min.	ISO 293
Form as Delivered	Pellets
Heat Stabilized	Yes
Light Stabilized	Yes
Lubricants	Yes
Moisture Sensitive	No
Processing Methods	Other Extrusion

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