Fluoropolymers are high-performance polymers that occupy a diverse range of end-use applications, many of which cannot be satisfied by any other materials. Typical uses for fluoropolymers include electrical insulation, chemically resistant coatings, bearings, non-stick surfaces, O-rings, gaskets, seals, and linings for containers, pipes and hoses. These applications depend on one or more of the unique features displayed by the fluoropolymers. The increasing use of fluoropolymers in such dynamic industries as wire and cable insulation, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas recovery and semiconductor manufacture has led to significant material developments and trends in the last few years. New fluoropolymers have been introduced to the market, expanding the already broad slate of applications: amorphous fluoroplastics, modified PTFE, low-temperature fluoroelastomers and amine-resistant fluoroelastomers. This Rapra Industry Analysis Report gives an overview of the fluoropolymers industry. It describes the properties, attributes and limitations of the major commercial fluoropolymer resins, and describes the many different types of end-use markets for fluoropolymers. Estimates are provided for production figures and trends, and analysis describes the major trends in end use. The manufacturing methods used for processing of fluoropolymer resins, dispersions and additives are discussed as are some of the environmental, health and safety aspects of fluoropolymer production and processing. Profiles of the major fluoropolymer suppliers are also included.
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