These MicroFLON® and NanoFLON® Powders are designed for food contact applications.
MicroFLON® 1437FG
For Food Contact
Product Description:
These PTFE powders are Natural Prime PTFE micronized to various particle sizes and are FDA compliant for applications requiring food contact.
Application:
These MicroFLON® Powders are designed for food contact applications. These applications include; food processing, machine parts, and medical devices. These PTFE additives are recommended for thermoplastics and elastomers to reduce friction and enhance anti-wear properties.
These powders can be compounded into polyesters, polyamides, polyacetals, polycarbonate, and other engineering plastics. MicroFLON® are also effective in elastomers and blends of various engineering plastics.
Recommended Level:
10-30% of the Total Formula Weight
Features and Benefits:
Friction Reduction
Enhances Wear Resistance Reduce Noise
Improves Stick-Slip Response Processing Aid
| Typical Properties | Method | MicroFLON® 1433FG | MicroFLON® 1437FG | NanoFLON® 101T |
| Particle Size Mean Value | ASTM D-4464 | 4-6 µm | 10-12 µm | 6-9 µm |
| 90% of Particles Under | ASTM D-4464 | 10 µm | 20 µm | – |
| Primary Particle Size | SEM | N/A | N/A | 0.2 µm |
| Melting Point | ASTM D-4591 | > 328ºC | > 328ºC | > 323 ºC |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D-2320 | 2.15-2.2g/cm³ | 2.15-2.2g/cm³ | 2.15 g/cm³ |
| Bulk Density | ASTM D- 4894/4895 | 300-550 g/l | 300-550 g/l | 200-500 g/l |
| Surface Area | ASTM D-5675 | 1.0-3.0 m2/g | 1.0-3.0 m2/g | 6.0-8.0 m2/g |
| FDA Status | – | 177.1550 | 177.1550 | 177.1550 |
Regulatory Status:
The components of these products are listed on multiple chemical inventories. For specific information on the applicable chemical inventories, please refer to the product SDS. These products meet the requirements of 21 CFR 177.1550.
Safety, Shipping and Handling:
For complete safety, shipping and handling information please contact your regional Customer Service Representative, or our Customer Service Team at customerserviceteam@shamrocktechnologies.com.
For more information about Shamrock’s other products or capabilities please visit us at our website, ShamrockTechnologies.com.
| End Use Applications | Aerospace, Appliance, Automotive, Aviation, Composite, Electronic, Extrusion (shapes), Foam, Food Contact, High Melt, Industrial, Injection Molding, Insulation, Long Fiber Composite, Low Melt Acid Sensitive, Machine Parts, MasterBatch, Mechanical, Plastic Foam, Rotomolding, Sporting Goods, Synthetic Fiber, Thermoforming, Thermoplastic, Thermoset |
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| Features and Benefits | Food Contact, Food Grade, Friction Reduction/Wear, High Surface Area, High Thermal Stability, Improves Stick-Slip Response, Low Acidity, Process aid, Reduce Noise, Reduce Wear |
