Hylar® 5000S is available only via a licensing program that specifies the composition of Hylar® 5000S coatings. A properly formulated finish contains sufficient pigment to make the film totally opaque to ultraviolet radiation at the nominal one mil (0.001 inch) film thickness suggested.

SAFETY
Hylar® 5000S is stable at temperatures up to 600°F (316°C). When it is subjected to temperatures above 600°F (316°C) for extended periods of time, hydrogen fluoride (HF) begins to evolve, and at temperatures above 700°F (371°C) HF evolution becomes rapid. Hylar® 5000S exhibits excellent flame resistance; however, in case of fire, HF and traces of potentially toxic fluorocarbons can be formed. HF is corrosive, causes burns on contact, and has an American Conference Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Value (TLV-TWA) of 3 ppm (2.5 mg/m³) (1984).

Thermal decomposition of Hylar® 5000S to HF can also occur in a bake oven in the event that temperatures are not controlled properly. In the event of fire, use NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus and skin protection to protect against volatile decomposition products. Hylar® 5000S can be disposed of in an approved landfill, but should not be incinerated unless permitted by applicable law and provision is made for absorption of HF.

Applications: Coating Applications; Film

Features: Clean/High Purity; Crystalline; Good Strength; Good Toughness; Good Weather Resistance; High Molecular Weight; Low Odor; Radiation (Gamma) Resistant; UV Resistant

Information provided by Solvay Specialty Polymers.