PTFE (TFE) and PVDF both are on allocation.
PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene products, PTFE (TFE) and also Kynar-PVDF manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar that is mined in Mongolia and China. The worldwide demand for this mineral has risen significantly, and the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high heat resistance, excellent chemical resistance and extremely low co-efficient of friction (slick) and is used throughout tons of applications from non-stick fry cookware to ptfe tape for personal use. This specific mineral is a essential raw material within the manufacturing of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and a lot of refrigerants.This increasing amount of demand paired with shortage of raw materials has caused a dramatic price increase (almost double in the last year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to continue in the near future.
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