99% Chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) C₂ClF₃ CAS 79-38-9, used in the manufacture of PCTFE, specialty fluoropolymers, and high-performance fluorinated materials

1. Product Overview
  Chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) is an important fluorinated olefin monomer and a key raw material in the high-performance fluoropolymer industry chain.

  CTFE with a purity of over 99% possesses excellent polymerization reactivity, chemical stability, and material property control capabilities, making it a crucial raw material for the production of polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE), specialty fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomers, and functional fluorinated materials.

  As a key export product of the company, CTFE is supplied via industrial methods such as ton-of-tank cylinders and tank trucks, suitable for continuous polymerization production customers and large-scale fluoromaterial manufacturers.

The Russian market primarily targets fluoropolymer manufacturers, specialty resin companies, aerospace material companies, pharmaceutical packaging companies, electronic material companies, and chemical raw material traders.

2. Specifications

Product Name: Chlorotrifluoroethylene

English Name: Chlorotrifluoroethylene

Abbreviation: CTFE
Russian Name: Хлортрифторэтилен
Molecular Formula: C₂ClF₃
CAS Number: 79-38-9
Purity: ≥99%
Product Category: Fluorinated olefin monomer
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquefied gas
Packaging: Ton-sized steel cylinders, tank trucks
Storage: Store in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated place.

3. Product Industry Chain Value

① PCTFE (Polychlorotrifluoroethylene) Core Monomer

  CTFE is an important raw material for PCTFE production. PCTFE has low moisture absorption, excellent dimensional stability, low-temperature resistance, and high barrier properties, and is widely used in high-end seals, valves, electronic components, and pharmaceutical packaging materials.

② Special Fluoropolymer Manufacturing
Used for developing high-performance fluorinated materials that are resistant to corrosion, weathering, and chemical media.

③ Fluoroelastomeric materials and modified materials
  Enhancing the oil resistance, solvent resistance, and low-temperature performance of materials through copolymerization modification.

4. Main application areas

① Aerospace and high-end equipment
Used in precision seals, valve components, and special engineering materials.

② High-cleanliness pharmaceutical packaging
PCTFE film has excellent barrier properties and is used in high-requirement pharmaceutical packaging.

③ Electronics industry
Used in electronic packaging, insulating materials, and components for high-purity environments.

④ Chemical corrosion protection
Used in corrosion-resistant equipment and sealing materials.

5. Key considerations for the Russian market
Customers typically focus on:

- Purity ≥ 99%;

- Moisture content;

- Non-condensable gas impurities;

- Acidic impurities;

- Polymerization stability;

- Cleanliness of cylinders and tank trucks;

- COA, TDS, SDS, and shipping documents.

6. Product Supply Advantages

- The company primarily focuses on export products;

- Supports bulk supply in ton cylinders and tank trucks;

- Meets the needs of continuous polymerization production;

- Stable batch supply capacity;

- Comprehensive international trade technical documentation system.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: In which industries is chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) mainly used?

A: Mainly used in PCTFE, specialty fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomers, aerospace, pharmaceutical packaging, electronic materials, and chemical corrosion protection.

Q: Why does CTFE require purity control?

A: Polymerization reactions are sensitive to impurities; higher purity helps improve polymerization stability and the final material properties.

Q: Why do large customers choose ton cylinders or tank trucks?

A: Large-scale polymerization production requires stable and continuous supply; ton cylinders and tank trucks can improve supply efficiency and reduce overall costs.