DuPont Performance Chemicals
Product Description
FluortressŪ PTFE powders is the tradename of the white, waxy particles of low molecular weight polytetrafluoroethylene made by DuPont for personal care use. These powders have physical and chemical properties which make them excellent for a variety of uses in cosmetic and personal care products. Notably, the FluortressŪ PTFE powders:
· exhibit outstanding lubricity and antistick or release properties.
· are very clean and nonmigrating, unlike silicones.
· are thermally and chemically stable, insoluble and nonflammable.
· can be used as thickening agents for oils and other lubricants to form gels.
Product Properties
The table below lists the typical properties of FluortressŪ PTFE powders which are available as dry powders and as dispersions.
Solids
Content,
wt%
Dispersing
Solvent
Dispersion
Density (25C)
g/cc
Solid
Density (25C)
g/cc
FluortressŪ
PC
15
HCFC-141B
1.68
2.16
FluortressŪ
PC/IPA
15
Isopropyl
Alcohol
0.99
2.16
FluortressŪ
PCW
20
Water
1.1
2.16
FluortressŪ
412
non-dispersed
100
none
n.a.
2.16
FluortressŪ
412/IPA
20
Isopropyl
Alcohol
0.89
2.16
Appearance
<===== wh translucent fluid ====>
wh
powder
wh
translucent
fluid
Particle Size
<=========== 5 um ==========>
average bulk: 4 - 12 um
primary particle: <0.2 um
SAFETY :
Avoid breathing dust
See the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for product-specific information.
Technical Assistance
Additional information and samples of FluortressŪ PTFE Powders can be obtained by calling toll free (800) 441-9503.
The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and is based on technical data that DuPont believes to be reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skills and at their own discretion and risk. Since conditions of use are outside our control, we make no warranties, express or implied, and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any patents.