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Data Legend. The PTFE price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) as follows:
- US: PTFE, United States, transaction, cif
- EUR: PTFE, Europe, transaction, cif, Germany
- SEA: PTFE, Southeast Asia, transaction, fob, India
- CN: PTFE, China, transaction, fob
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Price Dynamics. The PTFE price in United States decreased during December 2018 to 11,000 USD per metric ton, which represents a decline of 5% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, PTFE prices in United States decreased significantly by 10%. Meanwhile, in Germany, the average price of PTFE amounted to 13,300 USD per metric ton, from 12,300 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the PTFE price in Germany is 0.7% lower than the price one month before.
The price of PTFE in China declined slightly throughout December 2018, reaching 9,220 USD per metric ton. The price in China is 2% lower than the average price in the previous month and 6% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, PTFE prices in India increased significantly during December 2018, reaching 10,100 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 8% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 15% from the previous year’s price.
About PTFE. PTFE (a.k.a. Polytetrafluoroethylene, Teflon) is a fluorinated thermoplastic. It has a linear molecular structure which brings a high degree of cristalinity. The polymer is characterized by its excellent thermal and chemical resistance, low coefficient of friction and hydrophobic surface. Polytetrafluoroethylene was discovered by accident in 1938, and it is now widely used as a non-stick coating, for example on pans and other utensils.
PTFE is considered relatively nontoxic; it is also not flammable and not highly reactive. It should be stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Its storage and transportation should be away from strong oxidizing agents and away from sunlight, rain and high temperature. Complete packing is required when transporting and loading need to be stable. Container shall be protected from felling down or damage during transportation. Besides that, no other special measures must be taken in transportation or storage, besides common-sense for good housekeeping, as PTFE is not restricted.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of PTFE are listed below.
- Tetrafluorethylene (emulsion polymerization)
The uses and applications of PTFE may vary according to its specification. The main forms of PTFE are virgin PTFE; chemically modified PTFE; pigmented PTFE; carbon/coke filled PTFE; graphite filled PTFE; carbon, glass and graphite filled PTFE; bronze filled PTFE; aluminum oxide filled PTFE; stainless steel filled PTFE; mica filled PTFE; calcium fluoride filled PTFE; peek filled PTFE; cobalt aluminate filled PTFE; and borum nitrate filled PTFE.
