Polytetrafluorethylene news

All news on Polytetrafluorethylene (also known as FOMBLIN-Y, GALDEN, Teflon ™, Ethene, tetrafluoro-, homopolymer, PTFE, Fluon™ PTFE, and Teflon): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

5 June 2026

Clariant expands Daya Bay capacity and extends Exolit™ OP range for e-mobility

CHF 100 million Daya Bay expansion with second line operational in November; new halogen-free PBT Exolit OP grades for 800V+ e-mobility; ATO-free options and AP 422 A (melamine <0.1%).
29 May 2026

AGC verifies AFLAS FFKM fluorine as 100% recycled under UL 2809

Mass-balance allocation applied to AFLAS FFKM; product offers strong chemical/heat/plasma resistance for semiconductor seals. Part of effort to recycle plant fluorine waste and advance circularity.
8 April 2026

Evonik launches VESTAKEEP Easy Slide 2 PEEK for high‑temperature, high‑pressure slide bearings

PTFE-free tribological compound with high pv resistance at elevated temps and pressures; lightweight, noise-damping, energy- and cost-efficient; injection-moldable/extrudable; test data available
10 December 2025

AGC Achieves First UL2809 Verification for Recycled Fluoropolymer PTFE Resin

AGC uses recycled fluorite in PTFE resin, enhancing quality for reuse. Aims to expand recycling in fluorine products, supporting sustainability and circular economy goals.
9 June 2011

Solvay Expands FOMBLIN-Y® and GALDEN® Production Capacity

The expansion in Spinetta Marengo, Italy, will be completed by end of 2012 with a EUR 15 million investment to meet growing demand for PFPE used in industrial lubrication and semiconductor applications.

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