What is 'fluorination'?

What is fluorination?

Fluorination makes plastic resistant to chemical corrosion and solvent permeation. 

During the fluorination process, the plastic is exposed to fluorine gas which chemically alters the surface structure. Fluorination is embedded within the plastic, which means the process is permanent, it’s not a coating or a layer, so it’s extremely durable and won’t degrade or separate over time.

Fluorinated containers are suitable for storing solvents and chemicals that would react with untreated plastic surfaces. Fluorinated bottles and jerry cans can be used to store a wide range of products including swimming pool chemicals, agrochemicals, lubricants, automotive additives and solvents.

Fluorination also reduces odour emission and flavour and fragrance loss, which makes them ideal for use in the food and beverage industry.

We have a number of fluorinated products in stock, view them here.