ETFE & ECTFE

WESTLAKE® ETFE (Made from TEFZEL® ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene resin)

• Formable thin gauge sheet
• Film

All WESTLAKE ETFE Products are:

• Free of fillers, lubricant and plasticizers which could leach and contaminate
• Virtually unaffected by most common corrosive chemicals
• Extremely durable with nylon-like abrasion characteristics
• UL94 rated V-0 at .062 " thick
• Very versatile with a continuous-use temperature range of -148°F to 311°F

APPLICATIONS:

• Chemical applications where mechanical strength, abrasion resistance and weldability are critical

Parts made from WESTLAKE ETFE and ECTFE products are used in chemical handling systems and wafer processing. These include:

• Wafer cleaning equipment parts
• Wet etching equipment parts
• Vacuum chucks
• Fittings
• Machined components
• Wafer carriers for chemical or water wash

WESTLAKE® ECTFE (Made from HALAR® ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene resin)

• Machinable rod
• Machinable heavy gauge sheet
• Formable thin gauge sheet
• Film

All WESTLAKE ECTFE Products are:

• Resistant to strong bases, and leaching and permeation
• Optimal materials for use with strong hydroxide solutions, acetic acids and solvents
• Chemical resistance up to 300°F
• Micro smooth with a surface that is highly resistant to bacterial adhesion and particulate generation
• Readily machinable and easily welded using standard plastic welding technology
• UL94 rated V-0 at .007 " thick
• In addition, WESTLAKE ECTFE thin gauge sheet can be thermoformed

APPLICATIONS:

• Wafer cleaning equipment parts
• Wet etching equipment parts
• Filtration systems
• Wafer carriers for chemical or water wash
• DI water systems and tank linings