MatWeb - Material Property Data Advertise with MatWeb!     Register Now
Data sheets for over 180,000 metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites.
MatWeb - Material Property Data HOME  •   SEARCH  •   TOOLS  •   SUPPLIERS  •   FOLDERS  •   ABOUT US  •   FAQ  •   LOG IN    
Recently Viewed Materials (most recent at top)  

Login to see your most recently viewed materials here.

Or if you don't have an account with us yet, then click here to register.

  Searches:   Advanced  | Category  | Property  | Metals  | Trade Name  | Manufacturer  | Recently Viewed Materials
  

(Viewing data as-entered. Click here to return)
Saint-Gobain Norton® FEP Fluoropolymer Film
Categories: Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Fluoropolymer; Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)

Material Notes: Features/Benefits:
  • Outstanding clarity
  • Outstanding anti-stick release properties
  • Performance from -254°C (-425°F) to 205°C (400°F)
  • Exceptional chemical resistance and electric properties
  • Complies with FDA requirements
  • Product thicknesses from 0.0005" to 0.010" and up to 48" for over 0.010" thick
  • Optically transparent and pigmented
  • All films are manufactured and converted in class 100,000 clean room facility
  • Available in cementable (surface treated) form

Norton® FEP fluoropolymer film is manufactured from fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) resin by Saint-Gobain Advanced Films and Fabrics in four grades.

Norton® FEP Type FG utilizes the low dielectric constant and dissipation over a wide range of temperatures and frequencies for low signal distortion and attenuation in flexible printed circuit and flat cable applications. The high surface and volume resistivity minimizes current leakage and provides excellent insulation in wire and cable applications.

Norton® FEP also provides the chemical and thermal resistance to withstand aggressive environments, making it an excellent candidate for diaphragms, gaskets, protective linings, sample bags, and containers. Fabricated shapes and contours can be produced via heat sealing and thermoforming. The outstanding weatherability and optical properties of Norton® FEP film provide excellent performance in environmental growth chambers and solar collectors.

Norton® Type FS is a translucent film made from high molecular weight resin for applications where high flex life and stress-crack-resistant performance are required, such as tank linings and diaphragms.

Norton® FEP Type RF is a clear or pigmented film designed for release applications. The non-stick surface, chemical resistance, and 205°C (400°F) usage temperature make Norton® FEP an ideal release film for composite molding over a wide range of resin systems. High elongation and a smooth, low-gel film surface allow Norton® FEP to to conform to complex mold contours and produce a smooth part finish. Perforated film is available to control outgassing and resin bleed. Pigmented films increase visibility to speed removal from parts and mold.

Norton® FEP Type WF (mechanical grade) film is an ideal economical solution for applications that don't require high aesthetic standards, such as hot melt adhesive (welding tape) application. FEP WF film possess all physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of FEP FG grade, while offering up to 15% savings.

Surface Treatments Available: C-Treatable (cementable, 1 or 2 sides); Corona Treatment (1 or 2 sides); Chemical Etching (1 or 2 sides)
Flammability (UL-94) = V - 0
Used for Aerospace/Release Films, Chemical Process, Electrical/Electronics, Medical, Protective/Decorative.

Specification Notes: All values represent typical performance properties and should not be used for specification purposes.
Information provided by Saint Gobain Performance Products.

Vendors: No vendors are listed for this material. Please click here if you are a supplier and would like information on how to add your listing to this material.
 
Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 2.12 - 2.17 g/ccASTM D-792
Water Absorption <= 0.010 %
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Tensile Strength, Yield 3500 psiASTM D-882
Elongation at Break 300 %ASTM D-882
Tensile Modulus 70000 psiASTM D-882
Tear Strength 89.0 - 110 kg(f)/cmInitial Tear Strength; ASTM D-1004
Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD 145 - 150 g/mil(direction not reported), Propagation Tear Strength; ASTM D-1922
 
Electrical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Surface Resistivity per Square 1.00e+15 ohmASTM D-257
Dielectric Constant 2.1
@Frequency 1000 Hz
ASTM D-150
Dielectric Strength 6000 V/milASTM D-149
Dissipation Factor 0.00030ASTM D-150
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
CTE, linear 55.0 µin/in-°F
@Temperature 20.0 °C
ASTM D-696
Specific Heat Capacity 0.280 BTU/lb-°F
Thermal Conductivity 1.35 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°FASTM D-2863
Melting Point 485 - 540 °FASTM D-3418
Maximum Service Temperature, Air 400 °FUL-746 B
Flammability, UL94 V-0
Oxygen Index >= 95 %ASTM D2863
 
Optical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Refractive Index 1.35ASTM D542
Transmission, Visible 96 %ASTM E424
 
Compliance PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
FDA Yes
 
Descriptive Properties
Fold Endurance (MIT) (cycles)10000ASTM D-2176

Some of the values displayed above may have been converted from their original units and/or rounded in order to display the information in a consistent format. Users requiring more precise data for scientific or engineering calculations can click on the property value to see the original value as well as raw conversions to equivalent units. We advise that you only use the original value or one of its raw conversions in your calculations to minimize rounding error. We also ask that you refer to MatWeb's terms of use regarding this information. Click here to go back to viewing the property data in MatWeb's normal format.

Users viewing this material also viewed the following:
Saint-Gobain Norton® PFA Fluoropolymer Film
Saint-Gobain Norton® PVDF Fluoropolymer Film
Chemours 100 FEP Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
RTP Company RTP 1200.5-90A  Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPU) Glass Fiber 5% - 90 Shore A
RTP Company RTP 1201-90A  Polyurethane Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPU) Glass Fiber 10% - 90 Shore A

PSTGQZ159 / 68673

Specialty Compounds RTP Company

Please read our License Agreement regarding materials data and our Privacy Policy. Questions or comments about MatWeb? Please contact us at webmaster@matweb.com. We appreciate your input.

The contents of this web site, the MatWeb logo, and "MatWeb" are Copyright 1996-2024 by MatWeb, LLC. MatWeb is intended for personal, non-commercial use. The contents, results, and technical data from this site may not be reproduced either electronically, photographically or substantively without permission from MatWeb, LLC.