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6-FTA

4,4' Hexafluoroisopropylidene bisphthalic Acid

4,4' Hexafluoroisopropylidene bisphthalic acid (6-FTA) is a specialty monomer used in fluoropolymers. It is available from DuPont as a white, high-purity powder.

Sales Specification

Property   Limit 
Purity, %    95.0 min. 
Dianhydride, %    5.0 max. 
Water, %  0.5 max.  
Iron, ppm    50 max. 
Absorbance @ 550nm, %     0.1 

Typical Physical Properties*

Property  Value 
CAS Name 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 4,4'-
[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]bis-   
CAS Number      3016-76-0 
Formula    C19H10F608  
Molecular weight    392 
Form    Powder  
Color   White to off-white  
Melting Point  244 C (471 F)   
Odor    None  

 

*This table gives typical properties based on historical production performance. DuPont does not make any express or implied warranty that these products will continue to have these typical properties.

Handling

6-FTA may cause mild skin and eye irritation on contact. Wear as appropriate impervious gloves and other protective clothing. Refer to the MSDS for further handling information.

Packages

6-FTA is available in 45.36kg (100lb) net fiber drums.

Literature

6-FTA Product Bulletin