Comparative Properties of Fluoropolymers

	FEP	Tefzel	TFE	Solet/Kynar	Halar
	Teflon	(ETFE)	Teflon	(PVDF)/PVF	(E-CTFE
Oxidation Resistance	O	E	O	O	O
Heat Resistance	O	E	O	O	O
Oil Resistance	O	E	E-O	E	O
Low Temperature Flexibility	O	E	O	F	O
Weather, Sun Resistance	O	E	O	E-O	O
Ozone Resistance	E	E	O	E	E
Abrasion Resistance	E	E	O	E	E
Electrical Properties	E	E	E	G-E	E
Flame Resistance	O	G	E	E	E-O
Nuclear Radiation Resistance	P-G	E	P	E	E
Water Resistance	E	E	E	E	E
Acid Resistance	E	E	E	G-E	E
Alkali Resistance	E	E	E	E	E
Gasoline, Kerosene, Etc. (Aliphatic Hydrocarbons) Resistance	E	E	E	E	E
Benzol, Toluol, Etc. (Aromatic Hydrocarbons) Resistance	E	E	E	G-E	E
Degreaser Solvents (Halogenated Hydrocarbons) Resistance	E	E	E	G	E
Alcohol Resistance	E	E	E	E	E
Underground Burial	E

P = Poor F = Fair G = Good E = Excellent O = Outstanding
These ratings are based on average performance of general purpose compounds. Any given property can usually be improved by the use of selective compounding.