AGC Chemical Americas, Inc.

55 East Uwchlan Avenue
Suite 201
Exton,  PA  19341

United States
https://www.agcchem.com/
  • Booth: 564


Greetings! We look forward to meeting you at booth 564!

At SEMICON West 2022, we are featuring: 

  • Fluon ETFE and PFA resins for a wide range of products and components such as industrial wiring, coatings and electronics.
  • Fluon ETFE fluorine-based plastic films for applications ranging from protective film for solar cells to release film electronics fabrication.
  • AFLAS PM-1100, PM-3000 and new PM-3500 ultra-clean FFKM series of polymers designed for use in semiconductor plasma process applications at elevated temperatures.
  • CYTOP amorphous fluoropolymers for use as an inter-level dielectric layer for semiconductors.

AGC Chemicals Americas is a wholly owned subsidiary of AGC Inc., a $14.2 billion multinational corporation and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass, electronic displays and chemical products. 

 Press Releases

  • Fluon® ETFE Resins

    Description
    Fluon® ETFE is a melt-processable copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and ethylene. Fluon ETFE possesses a unique combination of
    desirable properties such as higher resistance to heat and chemical attack and outstanding physical toughness. It is processable by
    conventional extrusion, injection molding, rotomolding, rotolining, and electrostatic coating. It is available in a variety of forms
    including 1/8” pellets, designated as ‘P’, and powder, designated as ‘B’.

    Benefits

    • High resistance to heat: Fluon ETFE has a continuous use temperature of 150°C.
    • Excellent chemical resistance
    • Outstanding physical toughness: Fluon ETFE has better physical properties than most other fluoropolymers.
    • Low smoke and flame characteristics: Fluon ETFE is rated 94 V-0 by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
    • Outstanding resistance to weather and aging
    • Good dielectric properties
    • Non-stick characteristics

    Applications

    • Wire & cable (automotive, industrial, aerospace, transit, and appliance markets)
    • Film and sheets
    • Tubing and pipe
    • Electronic components
    • Electrostatic and rotomolded vessel linings
    • Valves, fittings, and pump housings

    FDA Compliance
    AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AGC Inc., confirms FDA compliance for food contact for many
    grades of Fluon ETFE. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration concurs compliance on the FDA website.
    Fluon ETFE is the only ETFE resin in the world that is FDA compliant, permitting use as base resins or coatings in repeat use
    applications in contact with all food types at temperatures up to 150°C in listed applications. Contact your sales representative
    for more information.

    Processing
    Fluon ETFE fluoropolymer resins can be processed by conventional melt-processable resin techniques including extrusion, injection
    molding, blow molding, compression molding, transfer molding, and rotolining/rotomolding. It is strongly recommended that
    process equipment exposed to molten resin be made of corrosion-resistant metals such as Monel®, Inconel®, or Hastelloy®.
    Extruder barrels should be long relative to diameter (24/1 up to 30/1 and beyond) and heaters should have the capacity to heat
    material to approximately 340°C. Temperature controllers should be of the proportional-integral-derivative (PID) type to insure
    precise temperature control.
    Extruder screws with 3/1 compression ratio, a relatively long feed zone, and ½ to 3 turn transition zone are recommended.
    Reciprocating screw injection molding machines are preferred.
    Your AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. technical service representative can provide specific recommendations for process equipment
    and process conditions.

  • AFLAS® FFKM PM-3000 

    Description
    AFLAS® FFKM Series is a new perfluoroelastomer product line classified as an FFKM. AFLAS PM-3000 is a semi-commercialized
    elastomer having the chemical structure derived from tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoroalkylvinylether. This chemical structure
    offers outstanding resistance to chemicals, oils, solvents, and more. PM-3000 is a peroxide-curable perfluoroelatomer.

    Characteristics

    • Appearance = translucent white
    • Specific gravity = 2.05
    • Storage modulus (G’) = 480 kPa @ 1Hz frequency via RPA at 100°C
    • Mooney viscosity ML1+4 (121°C) = 80

    Material Features

    • Outstanding chemical resistance
    • Superior oil resistance
    • Outstanding solvent resistance
    • Excellent heat resistance
    • Excellent compression set
    • Exceptional mechanical strength
    • Excellent processability

    End User Benefits

    • Highly suitable for extremely harsh and aggressive chemical environments
    • Hot service temperature at 250°C, with peak exposure of 270ºC
    • Can be compounded to be highly resistant to rapid gas decompression (e.g NORSOK

    Typical Applications

    • O-rings
    • Gaskets
    • Oilfield parts
    • Semiconductor parts
    • And more…

    Cure and Conditions
    AFLAS PM-3000 must be optimally formulated, molded and cured to take full advantage of its physical properties. Note that the
    optimal formulation depends on the intended use. Press cure conditions (temperature and time) should be decided in
    consideration of various factors, such as the size of parts, required properties and scorch safety.
    To achieve the best physical properties, AFLAS PM-3000 also requires a post cure. The recommended standard condition is 250°C
    for ≥ 4 hours under air. Depending on the size of the part, the cure time must be optimized.
    Fully formulated or compounded AFLAS PM-3000 should be used within one (1) day. Co-agent TAIC is easy to bleed. If the full
    compound is not processed for an extended period of time resulting in bleeding of TAIC, it must be re-milled on the roll. If at any
    time you have questions or concerns about a specific application, please contact your account manager for assistance.

  • Fluon® ETFE Film - Advanced Fluoropolymer Film

    Product Description
    Fluon®ETFE FILM is a high-performance film made from AGC’s own ETFE resin. A unique film-forming method is used to produce
    films between 12μm and 250μm thick.

    The film has excellent heat and chemical resistance, anti-stick properties, electrical properties and long-term weatherability;
    properties typically associated with fluoropolymers.

    Due to its exceptional durability, transparency and antifouling properties Fluon®ETFE FILM is used in a wide range of applications
    such as mould release film for electronic components, interior design, outdoor architectural applications, solar cells, greenhouses
    and a whole host of other innovative areas.

    The raw material
    Fluon® ETFE, a thermoplastic fluoropolymer developed by AGC, is the raw material used to produce Fluon® ETFE FILM. It is an
    ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer. Fluon® ETFE has good mechanical properties and mouldability and can be extruded,
    injection moulded and blow moulded. Fluon® ETFE has excellent characteristics that make it suitable for many kinds of
    applications.

    Applications
    Safety and heat resistance
    Fluon® ETFE FILM meets UL94VTM-0 and is suitable for use within the wide temperature range of -200°C to 200°C .

    Chemical resistance
    Fluon® ETFE FILM is highly resistant to most chemicals and solvents.

    Weatherability
    Fluon® ETFE FILM is resistant to ultraviolet light and is suitable for long-term use outdoors. Film subjected to a 16000-hour
    accelerated weathering test (comparable to over 30 years’ exposure) showed no signs of deterioration.

    Light transmittance
    Fluon® ETFE FILM has excellent light transmittance making it ideal for use as a protective film for solar cells, greenhouses, roofing
    and architectural facades.

    Anti-stick properties
    Fluon® ETFE FILM possesses excellent antistick and antifouling characteristics as well as excellent release properties.

    Electrical properties
    Fluon® ETFE FILM exhibits high dielectric strength even in its thinnest form. It has a low dielectric constant and dielectric loss
    tangent over a wide frequency range.

    Electronics
    Fluon® ETFE FILM’s anti-stick properties and resistance to temperatures over 200°C make it suitable for use as a release film for
    printed circuit boards and electronic components.

    Roofing and architectural facades
    Fluon® ETFE FILM is used in many modern architectural constructions. Examples include the World Cup Allianz Arena football
    stadium in Munich, Germany and the National Stadium and the National Aquatics Centre in Beijing.

    Interior finishing
    Fluon® ETFE FILM is used indoors in both commercial and residential buildings to give a wipe-clean and heat-resistant surface.

    Photovoltaics
    Fluon® ETFE FILM provides long-term protection for photovoltaics. It has excellent weatherability with good mechanical
    properties and light transmittance. Its flexibility makes it ideal for use on curved surfaces

 Products

  • Fluon® ETFE Resins
    Fluon® ETFE resins provide superior physical toughness and resistance to chemicals, UV and extreme temperatures. They are ideally suited for a wide range of high-performance products and components such as industrial wiring and electronics....

    • Fluon® ETFE resins are melt-processable copolymers composed of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE). Their superior physical toughness and resistance to chemicals, UV and extreme temperatures make these resins ideally suited for a wide range of high performance products and components such as industrial wiring and electronics.

    ETFE resins are also resistant to ultraviolet light, so they are ideal for outdoor use. A 16,000-hour accelerated weathering test (comparable to 30 years’ exposure) produced almost no signs of film deterioration.

    ETFE resins are available in pellet or powder form for processing using the following methods:

    • Extrusion molding
    • Injection molding
    • Blow molding
    • Electrostatic coating

    ETFE resin compounds are also available in a variety of color masterbatch concentrates, custom reinforcements or conductivity levels.

    Find more information here: https://www.agcchem.com/products/fluoropolymer-resins/etfe-resins/

  • Fluon® ETFE Film
    Fluon® ETFE film exhibits exceptional transparency, antifouling properties and durability. It is used for a variety of applications from protective film for solar cells, release film electronics fabrication to architectural facades....

    • Fluon® ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) is a high-performance fluorine-based plastic film. Fluoropolymer films are used around the world because they exhibit exceptional transparency, antifouling properties and durability.

    ETFE film is ideal for a wide variety of applications ranging from solar cells to architectural facades. Despite being lighter than glass, Fluon ETFE film will not easily rip or scratch over time, even in the harshest environments. The film has a high tensile elongation (200 – 510) and tear strength, as well as a thermal melting point of 260°C and a linear thermal expansion coefficient of 9.4.

    Fluon ETFE film is available in various thicknesses and finishes ranging from 12µm to 250µm and with light transmission options of over 90%.

    Release film for electronics

    Fluon ETFE film is also used as a release film for electronics since it retains exceptional releasability and moderate cushioning at high temperatures. Almost no additives or plasticizers are used other than ETFE, so it will not contaminate products or devices. It can also be applied using either side interchangeably.

    For more information, visit https://www.agcchem.com/products/etfe-and-greenhouse-films/fluonetfe-film/.

  • AFLAS® PM-1100, PM-3000 and new PM-3500 FFKM
    AFLAS® PM-1100, PM-3000 & new PM-3500 FFKM series of polymers are used in equipment components operating in ultra-hot continuous temperatures. AFLAS PM-3500 is also plasma resistant, so it can be used in the etching process of semiconductor manufacturing....

    • AFLAS® fluoroelastomers are the material of choice for parts and components that need to perform reliably in the world’s harshest environments. AGC formulated AFLAS resins from alternating polymers of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene to achieve unique properties over a conventional FKM-type fluoroelastomer. These properties include outstanding resistance to heat, chemicals, fuels, acids, bases, solvents, ozone and steam.

    AFLAS PM-3500 was specifically developed for applications where high purity is vital to the user’s processes. It achieves Shore A hardness without the need for fillers that could generate particulates. It is also plasma resistant, so it can be used in the etching process of semiconductor manufacturing.

    For more information, visit: https://www.agcchem.com/products/fluoropolymer-resins/fluoroelastomers/.

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