Why are there PTFE and PVDF Price Increases.

During the last year, the industry has had more difficulties than I have seen in my three decades experience. In the past I have seen sharp price increases, and I have seen several shortages, and delivery problems on account of material allocations by resin manufacturers. This is actually the first time I have seen all these issues at one time.

Polytetraflouroethylene (TFE) and PVDF both are on allocation.

Both of these resins are in short supply. The  PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene product PTFE (TFE) and Kynar  manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar that's mined in Mongolia and China. The worldwide demand for this mineral has grown significantly, as well as the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high heat resistance, excellent chemical resistance and extremely low co-efficient of friction (slippery) and is utilised within a bunch of purposes from non-stick fry pots and pans to ptfe tape for personal use. This mineral is a key raw material in the production of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and several refrigerants.This increasing amount of demand combined with general shortage of raw materials has caused a dramatic price increase (almost double over the past year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to continue in the near future.

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