PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 210-212 °C |
| Boiling point: | 140-190 °C(Press: 1 Torr) |
| Density | 1 g/mL at 25 °C |
| storage temp. | Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere |
| solubility | Acetone (Slightly), Chloroform (Slightly) |
| form | powder |
| color | Clear Colourless |
| LogP | 1.419 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 9002-83-9 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Ethene, chlorotrifluoro-, homopolymer (9002-83-9) |
Description and Uses
Poly(trifluorovinyl chloride) acts as a protective barrier against chemicals. It is used as a coating and prefabricated liner for chemical applications. PCTFE is also used for laminating other polymers like PVC, polypropylene, PETG, APET etc. It is also used in transparent eyeglasses, tubes, valves, chemical tank liners, O-rings, seals and gaskets. Patterned Poly(trifluorovinyl chloride) guides primary nerve cell adhesion and neurite outgrowth.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P271-P261-P280 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | MG7104000 |
| HS Code | 3904698081 |
| Toxicity | LD50 oral in rat: > 9200mg/kg |
