Rating
| Concentration | 20 °C | 50 °C | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| concentration not stated | A | A |
Material comparison at 20 °C
Resistance overview
ECTFE/ETFE shows very good resistance (A) to 1,3-Butadiene at 20 °C, meaning the material remains essentially unaffected by this chemical under standard laboratory test conditions. The rating remains stable between 20 °C and 50 °C, which means this material can also handle moderately elevated process temperatures without additional risk.
Application context
1,3-Butadiene is commonly encountered in pharmaceutical manufacturing and chemical synthesis. ECTFE/ETFE (Ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene / ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) is a fluoropolymer typically used for seals, gaskets, valve seats and lined equipment. Since 1,3-Butadiene is flammable, material selection must also consider the risk of static charge buildup and the need for proper grounding in storage and transfer systems.
Practical recommendation
ECTFE/ETFE can be used with confidence for 1,3-Butadiene containment and handling. The A rating indicates that the material shows no significant change in weight, dimensions, or mechanical properties after prolonged contact under test conditions. This holds true at both 20 °C and 50 °C, giving a good safety margin for typical process environments.
Did you know?
Ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene / ethylene tetrafluoroethylene was first developed in the 1970s and remains one of the most widely used fluoropolymers in chemical handling equipment.
Materials rated A or B at 20 °C
- Thermoplastics
- Nylon (PA) A, Acetal (POM) B, PETG A
- Fluoropolymers
- PTFE A, PVDF A, FEP A
- Metals
- SS 316 A, SS 304 A, Aluminium A
About ECTFE/ETFE
ECTFE and ETFE are tough fluoropolymers with broad resistance. Hot amines and some chlorinated solvents at elevated temperature are their main limits.
Rating scale
- A very good resistance
- B good resistance
- C limited resistance
- D not resistant
- – no data
- K no general statement possible
A rating marked * is an estimate in the source, not a test result. An estimate is given as one value without a temperature.
About this data
The ratings come from the chemical resistance list published by Bürkle GmbH, which compiled them from raw-material manufacturers’ data. They describe laboratory tests on the raw material at 20 °C and 50 °C.
A finished part also sees pressure, mechanical stress, welds and mixtures that a laboratory test does not. Treat the rating as a first filter and test under your own conditions before relying on it.