Teflon (TFE) and Kynar - PVDF are both on allocation.

PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene  product PTFE (TFE) and PVDF  manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar that is mined in Mongolia and China. The worldwide requirement for this mineral has risen significantly, as well as the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high heat resistance, excellent chemical resistance and incredibly low co-efficient of friction (slippery) and is utilised within dozens of applications from non-stick fry kitchenware to ptfe tape for personal use. This specific mineral is a essential raw material inside the production of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and a lot of refrigerants.This surge in demand mixed with general shortage of raw materials is responsible for a dramatic price increase (almost double throughout the last year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to keep at it in the near future.

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