poly[[1,1 \'91 -biphenyl]-4,4 \'91 -diyl[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene] ]

polymer

This is a high-performance thermoplastic polymer featuring a rigid biphenyl backbone with bulky trifluoromethyl side groups, designed to achieve exceptional thermal stability and rigidity. The fluorinated structure imparts excellent chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, and superior dimensional stability at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for demanding aerospace, electronics, and precision engineering applications where conventional polymers would degrade. This material represents an advanced engineering polymer positioned between standard high-performance plastics and more exotic fluoropolymers, offering a balance of processability and performance for applications requiring both thermal durability and structural integrity under stress.

aerospace composite matriceshigh-temperature electrical insulationprecision optical componentsautomotive under-hood componentschemical-resistant tubing and fittingsmicroelectronics packaging

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Regulatory Screening

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Safety & Biocompatibility

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.