Precision Polymer Engineering Limited

Precision Polymer Engineering Limited

Greenbank Road
Blackburn
England
BB1 3EA
Telephone +44 (0) 1254 295400 www.prepol.com
Fax: +44 (0) 1254 680182 sales@prepol.com

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Aflas is a trademark of Asahi Glass Company
1. Introduction

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AFLAS was developed in 1975.

Fluoroelastomer development began in the 1950s with the invention of the first FKM, a copolymer of
vinylidenefluoride-hexafluoropropylene.
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AFLAS is based on an alternating copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene.
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AFLAS gives several distinct improvements over standard fluoroelastomers:

1. Excellent heat resistance

Propylene unit is completely arranged between the neighbouring trafluoroethylene units. This structure
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provides excellent heat resistance even with a lower fluorine content. It is possible to use Aflas
continuously for three months at 230°C and 30 days at 260°C. It can be used at 300°C for a short
time.

2. Excellent chemical resistance

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Because of its stable chemical structure, Aflas has very good chemical resistance against high
concentration of acid /alkali / oxidant under high temperature. It is superior in this property to the
conventional FKM.

3. Excellent electrical properties

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Because of its unique structure, Aflas provides very good electrical properties, which conventional
FKM cannot supply. Its electrical properties are similar to those of silicone or EPDM rubber which are
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widely used to make insulation walls for cables. However, Aflas provides even better heat resistance
than those materials. This has resulted in the continued expansion into newer areas year by year.

Kemex is used in a wide variety of industrial applications

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Aflas is a trademark of Asahi Glass Company
 Acid Resistance of AFLAS®

Fuming Sulphuric Acid, 168hrs (7 days) @ 20oC/68oF

Hardness Change pts -2

Tensile Strength Retention % 76
Elongation at Break Retention % 98
Volume Change % +4.2

96% Sulphuric Acid, 72hrs (3 days) @ 100oC/212oF

Hardness Change pts -3

Tensile Strength Retention % 99
Elongation at Break Retention % 73
Volume Change % +4.4

60% Nitric Acid, 72hrs (3 days) @ 70oC/158oF

Hardness Change pts -3

Tensile Strength Retention % 44
Elongation at Break Retention % 107
Volume Change % +10

37% Hydrochloric Acid, 72hrs (3 days) @ 70oC/158oF

Hardness Change pts -2

Tensile Strength Retention % 57
Elongation at Break Retention % 112
Volume Change % +2.3

50% Hydrofluoric Acid, 168hrs (7 days) @ 20oC/68oF

Hardness Change pts +6

Tensile Strength Retention % 63
Elongation at Break Retention % 117
Volume Change % +1.5

5% Hydrofluoric Acid + 25% Nitric Acid, 168hrs (7 days) @ 100oC/212oF

Hardness Change pts -6

Tensile Strength Retention % 70
Elongation at Break Retention % 84
Volume Change % +3.5

SPECIAL NOTE: This information is to the best of our knowledge accurate to the date indicated. However, PPE make no
warranty, expressed or implied, that parts manufactured from this material will perform satisfactorily in the customer's
application. It is the customer's responsibility to evaluate parts prior to use, especially in applications where their failure may
result in injury and/or damage. It should also be noted that all elastomeric parts have a finite life, therefore a regular program
of inspection and replacement is strongly recommended.

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Aflas is a trademark of Asahi Glass Company
 Base Resistance of AFLAS®

50% Sodium Hydroxide, 168hrs (7 days) @ 180oC/356oF

Hardness Change pts 0

Tensile Strength Retention % 96
Elongation at Break Retention % 94
Volume Change % -0.3

50% Sodium Hydroxide, 168hrs (7 days) @ 20oC/68oF

Hardness Change pts -1

Tensile Strength Retention % 108
Elongation at Break Retention % 116
Volume Change % +1.2

20% Sodium Hydroxide, 72hrs (3 days) @ 100oC/212oF

Hardness Change pts -3

Tensile Strength Retention % 95
Elongation at Break Retention % 117
Volume Change % +2

7% Ammonia Solution, 30 days @ 140oC/284oF

Hardness Change pts -8

Tensile Strength Retention % 87
Elongation at Break Retention % 107
Volume Change % +16.1

28% Ammonia Solution, 72 hrs (3 days) @ 70oC/158oF

Hardness Change pts -1

Tensile Strength Retention % 82
Elongation at Break Retention % 116
Volume Change % +3.2

SPECIAL NOTE: This information is to the best of our knowledge accurate to the date indicated. However, PPE make no
warranty, expressed or implied, that parts manufactured from this material will perform satisfactorily in the customer's
application. It is the customer's responsibility to evaluate parts prior to use, especially in applications where their failure may
result in injury and/or damage. It should also be noted that all elastomeric parts have a finite life, therefore a regular program
of inspection and replacement is strongly recommended.

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Aflas is a trademark of Asahi Glass Company
 Oil Resistance of AFLAS®

Shell Spirax EP80 , 168hrs (7 days) @ 175oC/347oF

Hardness Change pts -6

Tensile Strength Retention % 94
Elongation at Break Retention % 102
Volume Change % +9

Shell Spirax EP80 , 72hrs (3 days) @ 175oC/347oF

Hardness Change pts -6

Tensile Strength Retention % 94
Elongation at Break Retention % 102
Volume Change % +9

Stauffer Blend 7700, 200 hrs @ 175oC/347oF

Hardness Change pts -17

Tensile Strength Retention % 83
Elongation at Break Retention % 94
Volume Change % +27

Stauffer Blend 7700, 1000 hrs @ 175oC/347oF

Hardness Change pts -14

Tensile Strength Retention % 65
Elongation at Break Retention % 85
Volume Change % +21

50% LCC Furakawa Chemical Industry, 72 hrs (3 days) @ 160oC/320oF

Hardness Change pts -6

Tensile Strength Retention % 90
Elongation at Break Retention % 101
Volume Change % +8

Heavy Oil C (60%), 72 hrs (3 days) @ 140oC/284oF

Hardness Change pts -6

Tensile Strength Retention % 80
Elongation at Break Retention % 94
Volume Change % +10

SPECIAL NOTE: This information is to the best of our knowledge accurate to the date indicated. However, PPE make no
warranty, expressed or implied, that parts manufactured from this material will perform satisfactorily in the customer's
application. It is the customer's responsibility to evaluate parts prior to use, especially in applications where their failure may
result in injury and/or damage. It should also be noted that all elastomeric parts have a finite life, therefore a regular program
of inspection and replacement is strongly recommended.

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Aflas is a trademark of Asahi Glass Company
 General Chemical Resistance of AFLAS®

Water , 72hrs (3 days) @ 100oC/212oF

Hardness Change pts 0

Tensile Strength Retention % 89
Elongation at Break Retention % 117
Volume Change % +1.1

Steam 6.2 atm , 168hrs (7 days) @ 160oC/320oF

Hardness Change pts -3

Tensile Strength Retention % 91
Elongation at Break Retention % 84
Volume Change % +4.6

Chlorine Solution (Saturated), 96 hrs (4 days) @ 100oC/212oF

Hardness Change pts -10

Tensile Strength Retention % 22
Elongation at Break Retention % 28
Volume Change % +169

Sulfur Dioxide 5%, 48hrs (2 days) @ 40oC/104oF

Hardness Change pts -4

Tensile Strength Retention % 69
Elongation at Break Retention % 84
Volume Change % +7.8

Triethylene Glycol, 11 days @ 230oC/446oF

Hardness Change pts -5

Tensile Strength Retention % 88
Elongation at Break Retention % 148
Volume Change % +7.7

SPECIAL NOTE: This information is to the best of our knowledge accurate to the date indicated. However, PPE make no
warranty, expressed or implied, that parts manufactured from this material will perform satisfactorily in the customer's
application. It is the customer's responsibility to evaluate parts prior to use, especially in applications where their failure may
result in injury and/or damage. It should also be noted that all elastomeric parts have a finite life, therefore a regular program
of inspection and replacement is strongly recommended.

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Aflas is a trademark of Asahi Glass Company
Mechanical properties of AFLAS®

Technical Data Specification A70H A75H A90B

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Hardness +-5 ( IRHD) ASTM D1415 70 75 90

Tensile Strength (Mpa) ASTM D412 23.0 24.0 21.0

Elongation at Break (%) ASTM D412 280 180 100

Compression Set ASTM D395 30 35 50

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Heat Ageing 72h/250 C ASTM 573
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Hardness Change ( IRHD) ASTM D1415 -1 +3 +1

Tensile Strength Change (%) ASTM D412 -20 -70 +2.5

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TR10 Low Temperature C ASTM D1329 +2 +2 +2

PPE AFLAS® Grades

Code Specification Hardness Temperature Range Colour

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A65H Aflas FA-100H 65 -25 C +250 C Black

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A70B Aflas FA-100S 70 -0 C +200 C Black

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A70H Aflas FA-100H 70 -25 C +250 C Black

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A75E Aflas FA-150P 70 -0 C +200 C Black

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A75H Aflas FA-100H 75 -25 C +250 C Black

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A85H Aflas FA-100H 85 -25 C +250 C Black

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A90B Aflas FA-100S 90 -0 C +200 C Black

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A95H Aflas FA-100H 95 -25 C +250 C Black

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Aflas is a trademark of Asahi Glass Company