AGC Chemicals

Fluon ETFE FILM ®

High-performance fluoropolymer film

manufactured from Fluon® ETFE resin
Fluon® ETFE FILM is high-performance film from AGC (Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.), a global leading fluorochemicals company.
Films of thickness between 12μm and 500μm are manufactured from AGC's own Fluon® ETFE resin
(ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer) using a plasticiser-free, unique film-forming method.
Properties of the film are those typical of fluoropolymers; excellent heat resistance, chemical resistance,
long-term weatherability, transparency, anti-stick properties and electrical properties.
This fluoropolymer film also has good mechanical properties that give both flexiblity and toughness.
Fluon® ETFE FILM is easy to use and provides outstanding performance in a wide range of applications.

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7 features of Fluon® ETFE FILM

Heat resistance Chemical Weatherability Light Anti-stick properties Mechanical properties Electrical properties
Fluon® ETFE FILM meets resistance Fluon® ETFE FILM is resistant Transmittance Fluon® ETFE FILM possesses Fluon® ETFE FILM has good flexibility Fluon® ETFE FILM exhibits high
UL 94 VTM-0 (V-0 for Fluon® ETFE FILM to wide light wavelength from The total light transmittance excellent anti-stick and antifouling and its tensile elongation is over dielectric strength even in its thinnest
250μm and above) and is is highly resistant infrared to ultraviolet and is of Fluon® ETFE FILM is about characteristics, as well as excellent 400% at room temperature and form. It has a low dielectric constant
suitable for use within the to the majority suitable for long-term outdoor 95%,making it ideal for use release properties. over 600% at 100°C. It is suitable for and low dielectric loss tangent over a
wide temperature range of chemicals and use. Film subjected to a 16,000 as a protective film for solar tracking the shape of many types wide frequency range.
of -200°C to 200°C (*). It solvents. hour accelerated weathering cells, greenhouses, roofing and of mould cavities even if the form is
withstands continuous use test (comparable to over 30 architectural facades. highly complex.
over 150°C. (*e.g. as release years' exposure) shows almost
film for printed circuit no signs of deterioration.
boards)
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 Thin but Versatile Next
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AGC (Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.), a long-standing company with great experience in the chemical industry,
developed Fluon® ETFE FILM in 1975.
Since then, Fluon® ETFE FILM has opened up many new doors leading to the development
of epoch-making products and new technologies.
There is a whole new world waiting to be discovered thanks to multi-functional Fluon® ETFE FILM.

2004
Fluon® ETFE FILM was applied
to the Allianz Arena (Munich, Germany）

1997
Fluon® ETFE FILM was implemented
in photovoltaic protection

1989
Fluon® ETFE FILM was used in electronics

1985
F-CLEAN™ film for greenhouses
was launched

1975
Fluon® ETFE FILM was launched

1972
AGC started developing
Fluon® ETFE resin

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Electronics

Working Together in the

Development of Electronics
ETFE Film offers outstanding heat resistance, anti-stick properties and flexibility,
all of which are ideal properties for use in electronic devices. ■Features of Importance in this application
The features of Fluon® ETFE FILM, such as anti-stick properties, inherent flexibility and heat resistance at 200ºC (392°F),
make it suitable for use in applications such as release film in semiconductor manufacturing and printed circuit boards.
The use of ETFE film ensures no contamination of electronic products or machinery, thanks to the fact that it does not
contain any plasticisers or additives. Heat Chemical Weatherability Light Anti-stick Mechanical Electrical
resistance resistance Transmittance properties properties properties

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Structure

Fluon® ETFE FILM brightens

up your city
Fluon® ETFE FILM makes indoor spaces brighter and more comfortable. It is ideal for
designers to use in membrane structures thanks to its flexible properties and modern look. ■Features of Importance in this application

Fluon® ETFE FILM is an ideal material providing a solution to architects that offers strong physical properties, weatherability and dirt
resistance. When using Fluon® design ideas are unlimited with the flexibility, lightweight characteristics and high transparency of the
material. Domes and other shapes can be obtained, illumination is possible and extenisve areas can be covered.Many iconic public and
commercial buildings and sports stadia around the world are made with ETFE film. Due to the high transparency (including UV) natural Heat Chemical Weatherability Light Anti-stick Mechanical Electrical
resistance resistance Transmittance properties properties properties
turf and a wide variety of plants grow well under Fluon® ETFE FILM.

Allianz Arena,Munich Fabricator: Seele Cover GmbH

Forsyth Barr Stadium Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center

© Reproduced courtesy of Vector Foiltec Canary Wharf Crossrail Station Fabricator: Seele Cover GmbH © Reproduced courtesy of Vector Foiltec

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Agriculture

Innovation in Greenhouse
Horticulture
A strong and transparent film that brings the sunshine inside,
opening up new possibilities for greenhouses. ■Features of Importance in this application

F-CLEAN™ is of a much higher quality than conventional greenhouse coverings.

It has light transmission of up to 94% (grade: 60μm, clear) making the inside of greenhouses almost as bright as in the open fields.
The long-term weather durability of the material (25-30 years) saves project costs and labour costs are also reduced
as re-covering is not required. Heat Chemical Weatherability Light Anti-stick Mechanical Electrical
resistance resistance Transmittance properties properties properties
F-CLEAN™ significantly improves the yield of horticultural greenhouses by optimising their indoor environment.

Photo:Construction: 1998 / Location: Aichi, Japan /

Produce: Tomato / Film thickness: 60μm / Photo:2015

F-CLEAN™ is ETFE FILM for greenhouse horticulture which is supplied by AGC GREEN-TECH CO.,Ltd.
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Contact for enquiries : AGC GREEN-TECH CO.,Ltd. 10
More Applications

The use of Fluon® ETFE FILM

has infinite possibilities
Applications are constantly increasing.

Fluon® ETFE FILM goes further than release film in electronics or membrane structures.
Another application example, is Fluon® ETFE FILM as a top coat for wallpaper or furniture, thanks to its excellent anti-stick
and antifouling characteristics. It provides an easy-clean surface to which dirt does not stick.
Additionally because of its excellent chemical resistance properties and low impurity elution performance, it is also used
as a medical material and as an insulating material.
Fluon® ETFE FILM really is used in a very wide range of applications.

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 ■ General properties ■ Grades
Item Unit Test method Fluon® ETFE FILM Thickness (μm) Grade Width (mm) Surface treatment Roll length (m)
Specific gravity - ASTM D792 1.74-1.76 12 N 1020 S 2100
Physical properties Tensile strength at break MPa JIS K7127 >39 25 N 1250 NT 1200
Tensile elongation at break % JIS K7127 200-510 40 N 1250 NT 500
*1
Melting point °C - 260 50 N 1250 NT 500
Linear thermal expansion coefficient 10 -5/°C ASTM D696 9.4 100 N 1250 NT 250
Thermal properties *2
Flammability - UL 94VTM-0 200 NJ 1550 /1600 NT/ S 250
*3
Thermal resistance °C UL746B 150 250 NJ 1550 /1600 NT/ S 200
■ Grades
Water absorption (23°C, 24hr) % ASTM D570 0.03 250 WT 1550 /1600 NT/ S 200 N Natural (clear)
NJ Natural (clear, thick）
Chemical resistance - ASTM D543 Excellent 250 TB 1550 /1600 NT/ S 200 MW Double side matte（clear）
NaOH 10% 300 NJ 1550 /1600 NT/ S 170 HK Matte on outside of the roll（clear）
KN Matte on inside of the roll（clear）
Chemical properties HCl 35% 25 MW 1250 NT 1000 LM Natural（clear, low melting point）
60°C, 1week Excellent HL Matte on outside of the roll（clear, low melting point）
Xylene 50 HK/KN 1600 NT 530 KL Matte on inside of the roll（clear, low melting point）
Toluene 50 MW 1250 NT 530 WT For membrane structure (white）
TB For membrane structure（blue）
Releasability (Water contact angle) ° - 100-110 25 LM 1250 NT 1020
Volume resistivity Ω・cm ASTM D257 1017 50 LM 1280 NT 515 ■ Surface treatment
NT No treatment
Dielectric constant (23°C, 1MHz) - ASTM D150 2.6 75 LM 1280 NT 515 S Single sided corona treatment
D Double sided corona treatment
Dielectric tangent - ASTM D150 50 HL/KL 1250 NT 530 CS Special surface treatment
60Hz 0.0006 *These are representative grades and sizes. We have many other sizes and colours. Please contact us.
Electrical properties 1KHz 0.0008
1MHz 0.005 ■ Illustrations of Various Grades
1GHz 0.01
Breakdown voltage kV/0.1mm ASTM D149 12
Arc resistance sec ASTM D495 120

*1 LM: 225 *2 25-150μm

*3 Continuous retention temperature (tensile strength at break, tensile elongation at break and breakdown voltage are over 50% of initial value after 100,000 hours)

■ Temperature dependence of tensile elongation at break ■ Light transmittance

50N 50LM Fluon® ETFE FILM 60μm PET 150μm Glass 4mm PO 150μm N (Clear) HK/KN (Single side matte, clear) MW (Double side matte, claer)
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Light transmittance（%）
Tensile elongation at break

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■ Change in light transmittance with accelerated weathering test ■ Change in tensile strength and elongation with accelerated weathering test Fluoropolymers as an Environment-Symbiotic Technology
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100 Environmental protection is regarded as the highest priority in every industrial field. Fluoropolymers and
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fluoroelastomers have been used in environmentally-friendly products and processes. The properties typical of
90 fluoropolymers and fluoroelastomers, such as weatherability, non-flammabilityand chemical resistance, give longer life
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Light transmittance（%）

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to various products and save resources and reduce industrial waste. One example is the use of Fluon® ETFE in automotive
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fuel hose to reduce fuel permeation. Another is F-CLEAN™ ETFE film used as a covering for commercial greenhouses
Retention

80 because of its exceptionally long service life. AGC assists with continuous environmental protection efforts, through

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development, improvement, and enhancing these type of products. AGC, as a manufacturer of fluorine chemicals,
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continuously strives to establish recycling techniques and anti-pollution process techniques in current production sites,
70 in an effort to reduce the environmental load of fluorine products. AGC believes that fluoropolymer technology offers
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advantages and more possibilities to contribute to solve environmental issues and plays an important role in realising a
safe and comfortable society of an environment-symbiotic type.
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Sunshine Weatherometer exposure time（hr） Sunshine Weatherometer exposure time（hr）

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■ AGC GROUP NETWORK for Fluon® ETFE FILM

AGC Chemicals Europe

Commercial Centre.
AGC Chemicals AGC Chemicals Trading
Americas, Inc. （Shanghai）Co., Ltd.
・Shanghai Branch ・Guabgzhou Branch
・Chengdu office

AGC Chemicals Company

AGC Chemicals
Thailand Co., Ltd. AGC GREEN-TECH Co., Ltd.

AGC Asia Pacific

Pte. Ltd.

AGC Vidros do
Brasil Ltda.

Notice
1) The statements and data given in this publication are believed to be accurate.They are presented without any guarantee or warranty,
express or implied. Statements or suggestions regarding the use of these products are made without representation or warranty
that any such use is free of patent infringement and are not recommendations to infringe any patent.The user should not assume
that all safety measures are indicated.

2) Please refer to the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for safety and details.

3) This product is not designed for use in the implantation of the human body or for medical applications that come in contact with
body fluid or body tissues, ASAHI GLASS CO., LTD. carries out no test as to the fitness of the product for any medical applications.

4) The contents are subject to change without prior notice.

Manufacturer/distributor

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Fluon® page:www.fluon.jp
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São Paulo, SP 01410-000
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（Shanghai）
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