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# Laboratory analysis of PTFE

## You want to perform a PTFE analysis

### PTFE in a few words

First of all, the acronym PTFE stands for “polytetrafluoroethylene”. PTFE is a soft, easily deformable, semi-crystalline, opaque polymer that can be used in food applications. It is resistant to most chemicals, has an extremely low coefficient of friction and remains stable up to 327°C.

### Why perform a PTFE analysis?

Determining the properties of your PTFE is essential in production process or end product control issues. A complete knowledge of the properties of your PTFE is also necessary to anticipate their evolution in their environment of use.

Indeed, PTFE is used in a large number of applications such as :

- Chemical instrumentation (especially for superacids)
- Non-stick coating of kitchen utensils
- Waterproof clothing
- Leak tester in plumbing

Thus, the support of a versatile and competent PTFE analysis laboratory is essential to address the full range of PTFE-related issues.

## FILAB supports you in your PTFE analysis needs

Through our three levels of services: analysis, expertise and R&D support, FILAB assists companies from all sectors in the analysis of PTFE. FILAB provides its customers with the know-how and experience of its team, as well as a 5200m² analytical facility equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

## Our technical resources

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Determination of [cross-linking](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-determination-crosslinking-agents.md) rate by DSC 

[Deformulation of polymers](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/deformulation-polymers-laboratory.md)