DESCRIPTION
Tecnoflon FKM fluoroelastomers consist of copolymers and terpolymers with a fluorine content of 66% and 68-70% respectively. They are available as base polymers (gumstock) or products formulated with ionic or peroxide curable systems.

Ionic Curable FKM
Ionic curable FKM materials have a good balance of mechanical properties and sealing performance along with ease of processing. They are available as base polymers (gumstock) or grades formulated with incorporated cure systems (denoted by the FOR prefix in the grade name). A variety of possible combinations of viscosity, cure rate, and cross-link density make them suitable for any molding process. The HS copolymers are designed for low post-cure cycles. Rubber-to-metal bonding grades are available for all molding techniques.

Ionic curable Tecnoflon® FKM products are categorized according to their monomer composition
* Copolymers are versatile polymers based on VDF and HFP monomers and have a fluorine content of 66%.
* Terpolymers offer better chemical resistance than copolymers due to their higher fluorine content (68-70%).
* Low-temperature terpolymers provide chemical resistance similar to ionic curable copolymers. Polymers have a fluorine content of 65.5% and they exhibit a lower glass transition temperature (Tg).

FKM Tecnoflon P 459 is a low viscosity, high fluorine (70%), peroxide curable fluoroelastomer. Tecnoflon® P 459 exhibits superior resistance to a wide variety of chemicals, coupled with excellent processability and optimum compression set. Tecnoflon® P 459 can be cross-linked using organic peroxides in conjunction with a co-agent. Tecnoflon® P 459 is a lower viscosity version of Tecnoflon® P 959: please refer to Tecnoflon® P 959 Technical data sheet for data on chemical resistance.

Some of the basic properties of Tecnoflon® P 459 are:
- Low post cure
- Superior mold flow
- Lack of mold fouling
- Excellent mold release
- Good chemical resistance
- Alcohol containing fuels
- Steam

Fluids containing amine additives Tecnoflon® P 459 can be used for injection and transfer molding of shaft seals, valve seals, O-rings, gaskets or any item requiring superior chemical resistance. Tecnoflon® P 459 can be combined with the cure system and other typical fluoroelastomer compounding ingredients. Mixing can be accomplished with two roll mills or internal mixers. Tecnoflon® P 459 can be extruded into hoses or profiles and can be calendered to make sheet stocks or belting. Finished goods may be produced by a variety of rubber processing methods.