Distinguishing Features of Bal Seal PTFE AND PTFE-based materials M 6: Virgin PTFE M 7: High Premium Modified PTFE M 8: Graphite-filled PTFE (T-PTFE) (623-5) (TA-PTFE) (623-6) (G) (623-7) Application Food contact and light duty service Food contact semiconductor and vacuum applications General purpose and industrial service Chemical Compatibility Excellent. Compatible with almost all fluids. Excellent. Compatible with almost all fluids. Good. Compatible with most fluids and gases. FDA Compliance (Request Research Report 50-640 for Bal Seal s definition of FDA compliant). "FDA compliant" "FDA complaint" Not Approved Media Fluids and gases Not for aqueous solutions Fluids and gases Not for aqueous solutions Most fluids and gases Aqueous solutions Temperature in static conditions -450 F to +450 F (-268 C to +232 C) -450 F to +450 F (-268 C to +232 C) -450 F to +450 F (-268 C to +232 C) Tensile Strength Elongation 4000 psi (281 kg/cm2) 4500 psi (225 kg/cm2) 3200 psi (225 kg/cm²) 260% 450% 250% Distinguishing Applications - Least wear resistance - Non-sticking - Inert to nearly all chemicals - Lowest permeability - Good surface finishes - Good sealing in vacuum and Low viscosity gas applications - Lower friction than PTFE in aqueous media - Higher resistance to extrusion, creep and wear than virgin PTFE Color White White Black Cost $ $$ $$ It is essential that the customer run evaluation testing under actual service conditions with a sufficient safety factor to determine if the proposed, supplied, or purchased, Bal Seal Engineering products are suitable for the intended purpose and to confirm expected results. Bal Seal Engineering mak products or of the information contained herein, including but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, performance, and fitness for a particular use or purpose. Bal Seal Engineering shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind or nature that may result from the use of, reference to, or relian consequential, special (including loss of profits) direct, indirect, incidental, or similar damages, even if Bal Seal Engineering has been advised of the possibility of such damages. 2010 M-20 Rev. C (623-64) 04-13-10 U.S. Address 19650 Pauling Foothill Ranch, CA 92610-2610 TeIephone: (949) 460-2100 Fax: (949) 460-2300 BV Address: Jollemanhof 16, 1019 GW Amsterdam The Netherlands Telephone: 31 20 638 65 23 Fax: 31 20 625 60 18 Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. is certified to ISO 9001 www.balseal.com Page 1 of 12
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Distinguishing Features of Bal Seal PTFE AND PTFE-based materials M 10.5: Graphite Fiber-reinforced PTFE M 12: Molydisulfidereinforced PTFE M 13: Glass-filled PTFE (GFP) (623-38) (GFPM) (623-11) (GL-20) (623-12) Application Moderate to extreme service. Good wear resistance in liquids and humid conditions For vacuum, severe dry and liquid services For vacuum and severe dry services Chemical Compatibility FDA Compliance (Request Research Report 50-640 for Bal Seal s definition of FDA compatible). Excellent compatibility with most fluids and gases, except for some acids. Excellent compatibility with most fluids and gases, except for some acids. Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Excellent compatible with most fluids and gases. Media High temperature media, aqueous solutions Inert gases Aqueous, inert gases and abrasive media Temperature Tensile Strength Elongation Distinguishing Applications -320 F to +550 F (-196 C to +288 C) -320 F to +500 F (-196 C to +260 C) -320 F to +475 F (-196 C to +246 C) 2200 psi (155 kg/cm²) 2386 psi (168 kg/cm²) 3000 psi (211 kg/cm 2) 200% 210% 160% - Higher extrusion, creep and wear resistance than PTFE, G & GC - Higher extrusion and wear resistance than PTFE & G - Lower friction than PTFE, G & GC in aqueous media - Excellent extrusion and wear resistance - Improved creep resistance - Improved stability at high pressure and high temperatures Color Black Black White Cost $$$$ $$$ It is essential that the customer run evaluation testing under actual service conditions with a sufficient safety factor to determine if the proposed, supplied, or purchased, Bal Seal Engineering products are suitable for the intended purpose and to confirm expected results. Bal Seal Engineering mak products or of the information contained herein, including but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, performance, and fitness for a particular use or purpose. Bal Seal Engineering shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind or nature that may result from the use of, reference to, or relian consequential, special (including loss of profits) direct, indirect, incidental, or similar damages, even if Bal Seal Engineering has been advised of the possibility of such damages. 2010 M-20 Rev. C (623-64) 04-13-10 U.S. Address 19650 Pauling Foothill Ranch, CA 92610-2610 TeIephone: (949) 460-2100 Fax: (949) 460-2300 BV Address: Jollemanhof 16, 1019 GW Amsterdam The Netherlands Telephone: 31 20 638 65 23 Fax: 31 20 625 60 18 Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. is certified to ISO 9001 www.balseal.com Page 3 of 12
Distinguishing Features of Bal Seal PTFE AND PTFE-based materials M 15: Polymer-filled PTFE M 16: Polymer-filled PTFE M 17: PTFE-reinforced (SP-45) (623-14) (SP-50) (623-15) (FC-10) (623-16) Application Food contact, dry, submerged in aqueous media, and high-speed, lowpressure applications High-speed, low-pressure dry gas, and vacuum applications; not recommended for moisture or liquid applications Dry, food applications. Not recommended for water or aqueous solution applications. Chemical Compatibility Excellent compatibility with most fluids and gases, except for some acids. Excellent compatible with most fluids and gases. Limited chemical compatibility; not suitable for contact with aqueous solutions FDA compliance (Request Research Report 50-640 for Bal Seal s definition of FDA compliant and compatible). "FDA compatible" "FDA compatible" "FDA compatible" Media Gases and submerged aqueous media Gases and dry media only Gases and dry media only Temperature in static conditions -320 F to +475 F (-196 C to +246 C) -320 F to +475 F (-196 C to +246 C) -70 F to +450 F (-57 C to +232 C) Tensile Strength Elongation Distinguishing Applications 2200 psi (155 kg/cm²) 2100 psi (148 kg/cm²) 2100 psi (148 kg/cm²) 175% 170% 230% - Low abrasion to soft housing materials - High PV values in most liquid and air applications - Material sustains its properties at high speeds - Lowest friction in water - High PV values in vacuum and dry media applications - Low abrasion to soft housing materials - FDA compatible for components in contact with food - High friction in air Color Green Gray-Brown White Cost $$$ $$$ $ It is essential that the customer run evaluation testing under actual service conditions with a sufficient safety factor to determine if the proposed, supplied, or purchased, Bal Seal Engineering products are suitable for the intended purpose and to confirm expected results. Bal Seal Engineering mak products or of the information contained herein, including but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, performance, and fitness for a particular use or purpose. Bal Seal Engineering shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind or nature that may result from the use of, reference to, or relian consequential, special (including loss of profits) direct, indirect, incidental, or similar damages, even if Bal Seal Engineering has been advised of the possibility of such damages. 2010 M-20 Rev. C (623-64) 04-13-10 U.S. Address 19650 Pauling Foothill Ranch, CA 92610-2610 TeIephone: (949) 460-2100 Fax: (949) 460-2300 BV Address: Jollemanhof 16, 1019 GW Amsterdam The Netherlands Telephone: 31 20 638 65 23 Fax: 31 20 625 60 18 Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. is certified to ISO 9001 www.balseal.com Page 4 of 12
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Distinguishing Features of Bal Seal PTFE AND PTFE-based materials M 40: Polymer-filled PTFE (SP-23B) (623-41) Application Moist or wet food contact applications Chemical Compatibility FDA compliance (Request Research Report 50-640 for Bal Seal s definition of FDA compliant and compatible). Media Excellent compatibility with most fluids and gases, except for some acids. Made from "FDA compliant and compatible" resins and materials Aqueous solutions Temperature in static conditions Tensile Strength Elongation -320 F to +475 F (-196 C to +246 C) 2423 psi (170 kg/cm²) 244% Distinguishing Applications - Low abrasion to soft materials - High PV values in moist or wet applications Color Tan Cost $ It is essential that the customer run evaluation testing under actual service conditions with a sufficient safety factor to determine if the proposed, supplied, or purchased, Bal Seal Engineering products are suitable for the intended purpose and to confirm expected results. Bal Seal Engineering mak products or of the information contained herein, including but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, performance, and fitness for a particular use or purpose. Bal Seal Engineering shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind or nature that may result from the use of, reference to, or relian consequential, special (including loss of profits) direct, indirect, incidental, or similar damages, even if Bal Seal Engineering has been advised of the possibility of such damages. 2010 M-20 Rev. C (623-64) 04-13-10 U.S. Address 19650 Pauling Foothill Ranch, CA 92610-2610 TeIephone: (949) 460-2100 Fax: (949) 460-2300 BV Address: Jollemanhof 16, 1019 GW Amsterdam The Netherlands Telephone: 31 20 638 65 23 Fax: 31 20 625 60 18 Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. is certified to ISO 9001 www.balseal.com Page 6 of 12
M-20 M 9: Graphite Carbon-filled PTFE (GC) (623-8) General purpose and industrial service Compatible with most fluids, except strong oxidizers and acids. Not Approved Aqueous solutions General industrial purposes -450 F to +475 F (-268 C to +246 C) 2500 psi (175 kg/cm²) 240% - Lower friction than G and PTFE in aqueous media - Higher wear (extrusion/creep) resistance than PTFE in air and aqueous media Black $$ kes no warranty, express or implied, regarding Bal Seal Engineering nce on, the information contained herein, including, but not limited to, Page 7 of 12
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M-20 M 14: Glass/ Molydisulfide-filled PTFE (GLM0-4) (623-13) For severe vacuum and inert gas services Excellent compatibility with most fluids and gases, except for some acids. Not Approved Aqueous and inert gases -320 F to +500 F (-196 C to +260 C) 2200 psi (155 kg/cm² ) 175% - Good extrusion and improved creep resistance - Moderate wear resistance - Improved stability and outgassing at 300 F E40 (149 C) and higher Black $$$ kes no warranty, express or implied, regarding Bal Seal Engineering nce on, the information contained herein, including, but not limited to, Page 9 of 12
M-20 M 22: Polymer-filled PTFE (SP-59) (623-22) Moist or wet food contact applications Excellent compatibility with most fluids and gases, except for some acids. Made from FDA compliant (approved) resins Aqueous solutions -320 F to +475 F (-196 C to +246 C) 2000 psi (141 kg/cm²) 325% - Low abrasion to soft materials - High PV values in moist or wet applications - Maintains its properties at low speeds Tan $$$ kes no warranty, express or implied, regarding Bal Seal Engineering nce on, the information contained herein, including, but not limited to, Page 10 of 12
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