CYTOP Polymer Characteristics Overview
CYTOP Polymer Characteristics Overview
AGC’s CYTOP has achieved extremely high transparency, of which the visible light transmission
ratio is more than 95% or more, with an amorphous structure completely different from existing
fluoropolymers. Since CYTOP can be dissolved with a special fluorinated solvent, it can be used in
thin film coatings to a thickness of a few sub-microns. Furthermore, as it has the characteristics of
fluoropolymers, CYTOP is attracting attention as an innovative material. From the Cytop polymer,
three types of products are made — type A, type M and type S —according to the application. It is
used in various fields by taking advantage of its six characteristics (transparency, electric insulation,
water and oil repellency, mold release, chemical resistance, and moisture-proof property).
CF2 CF2
n F F
CF CF
C C
O CF2 F F
n
CF2
Amorphous Crystalline
(non-crystalline)
CYTOP has many excellent characteristics. Each characteristic has achieved the top performance
among organic materials. CYTOP has been attracting a lot of attention in the field of advanced
technologies. It has already solved many technological issues, and it also meets various requirements
in a wide range of industries and is highly acclaimed.
Optical materials
Transparency Mold release
Optical
Optical Fiber
wave guide
Display materials
Anti-reflective Insulation
material material
Electric Chemical
insulation resistance
Semiconductor and MEMS-related materials
Protective
coating
Pellicle against acid or
alkaline etching
Functional materials
4 5
Amorphous Structure CYTOP provides transparency
and desired coating.
Three types are available for applications.
Since most fluoropolymers are insoluble, they need to undergo a baking process to fix them onto
the substrate. CYTOP can eliminate this process. Since it can be dissolved in a special fluorocarbon
solvent, it is easy to coat it onto a substrate. CYTOP takes advantage of maintaining its high
transparency. CYTOP has three types each with a different functional group at both ends of the
polymer.
Protective layer
• One-step coating of metals and
Type M - CONH S i(OR)n Water and oil repellent
glass can be done.
Electric insulator
For example, the functional groups of type A and type M form chemical bonds with molecules on
surface of substrate after heat treatment, resulting in firm adhesion of CYTOP to the substrate. In
contrast, since the functional group of type S is not joined to the substrate, it can be independently
used. If the Type S is applied to the substrate, it can be used together with other types of CYTOP.
By appropriately combining the three different types of CYTOP, you can achieve the optimum
coating on various substrates under different conditions.
COOH CO CF3
NH2 NH
Hydrogen Covalent
Bond Bond Covalent No Interaction
Si Si Bond
OH O O
Comparison of adhesion
Result of chessboad [Evaluation conditions]
CYTOP Pretreatment Peeling Test Substrate: Glass top surface
CYTOP: CTL-800 series
Type A Silane* 0 (No change) Spin coating: Membrane thickness:approx. 1µm
Cure: 180˚C, 1 hour
[Evaluation method]
Type M No 1 (Peel 5% or less) Chessboad Peeling Test (according to JIS K5600)
Type S No 5 (Complete peel) Peeling rank
0: No change
*Silane Treatment 1: Corner peel 5% or less
Apply CYTOP after spin coating 2: Linear peel 15% or less
with a 0.05% water/ethanol solution of H2NC3H6Si(OC2H5)3. 3: Peel 35% or less
4: Peel 35% or more
8 5: 100% peel 9
O
Optical Characteristics
60
*Experimental method:
50
A 60˚ prism with a mercury lamp as the source of
245 1.35637 1.2×10 - 5 white light was used to illuminate the sample at the
40 minimum angle which refraction occurs. From this
30 275 1.35393 1.5×10 - 5 angle, the refractive index is calculated as follows;
20 n( )=sin(( m+ )/2)/sin( /2)
313 1.35132 1.7×10 - 5 is the vertical angle of the prism and
10
CYTOP 200 µm m is the angle of minimum deviation.
0
200 300 400 500 600 700
High ultraviolet light 365 1.34840 2.1×10 - 5
transmission ratio Type S The results are showed in the table. The polymer
Wavelength (nm) wes CTL.
-5
407 1.34566 2.0×10
CYTOP Transmittance in the Near IR Region CYTOP 200 µm
Standard Type A
100 436 1.34404 2.0×10 - 5
PMMA 200 µm
90 546 1.34020 3.3×10 - 5
Transmittance ratio (%)
80
70
Refractive index and Abbe’s number
2.5
1 FEP
2 Polymethacrylic acid trifluoroethyl
20 3 Polymethacrylic acid isobutyl
2.4
17 4 Polyacrylic acid methyl
10 5 Diethylene glycol bisallyl
LaSF Carbonate (CR-39) polymer
0 6 Polymethacrylic acid methyl
700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 7 Poly -bromoacrylic acid methyl
LaF
Wavelength (nm) 1.8 8 Polymethacrylic acid 2,3-dibromopropyl
LaK 9 Phthalic acid diallyl polymer
Refractive index (nD)
Photo-elastic sensitivity ×10 -6m/N 0.108 1.02 0.16 0.05 0.68 − CYTOP
1
* Photo-elastic sensitivity : Number of interference fringes appeared when unit simple stress (or main stress difference) is applied to 1.3
the unit thickness plate. 80 70 60 50 40 30 20
Abbe’s number ( o)
10 11
E P
Electrical Characteristics Physical Characteristics
CYTOP PTFE PFA PMMA REMARKS CYTOP PTFE PFA PMMA Remark
Dielectric loss tangent Room temperature Melting point (°C) iso 160
0.0008 > >0.0007 0.0002 0.04 not observed 327 310 DSC
100 Hz to 1 MHz sys 200
Volume resistivity (/cm) Room temperature,
>10 17 >10 18 >10 18 >10 18 Specific gravity 2.03 2.14 2.20 2.12 2.17 1.09 1.20
in Air
Breakdown voltage Room temperature,
(kV/0.1 mm) 9 13 12 2 in Air Water contact angle (°) 110 114 115 80 25°C
Arc resistance (s) >200 >280 >180 No track Critical surface tension c (mN/m) 19 18 18 39 25°C
4 0.0008 Gas permeability coefficient Comparison of oxygen permeability Comparison of steam permeability
Permeability coefficient Permeability coefficient Permeability coefficient
Gas (cm3·cm/cm2·S·cmHg) (cm3·cm/cm2·S·cmHg) (g/m2 24hr)
3 0.0006 Helium 1.58×10 - 8 CYTOP 8.34×10 -10 0.2
CYTOP (Sample thickness 100µm)
Dielectric loss tangent
84
Dielectric constant
S
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)
70
Dielectric breakdown strength
Surface Characteristics
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Dielectric breakdown strength (kV)
50
40
30
Surface contact angle of glass surface
20
coated with Type CTL-A
Surface energy: 19 mN/m (PMMA 41 mN/m) Tangent line
10 Medium Water Normal hexadecane
Coat
Contact angle
0 No 44° 21°
0 1 2 3 4 Droplet
Sample thickness (mm)
CYTOP Type A 112° 53°
Measurement method: JIS C2110
Repellent surface Water and oil Base material
characteristics repellent membrane
12 13
M
Mechanical Characteristics List of Data
Unit Characteristic value Remarks
Specific gravity 2. 03 ASTM D792
tan
E´(Pa)
Tensile elongation % 162 192 Tensiron
8
Stress-strain curve of CYTOP (25°C) 10 0.1
50 Tensile modulus MPa 1400 1600 Tensiron
40 Bending strength MPa 70 ASTM D790
CYTOP
Stress (MPa)
30
10
7
0.01 Bending modulus MPa 2000 ASTM D790
20
Compression strength MPa 30 ASTM D695
PFA
10
Compression modulus MPa 2900 ASTM D695
0 0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 −100 0 100 200 Poisson’s ratio 0.42
Ductility (%) Temperature (°C)
Measurement conditions: 35Hz, Temperature Durometer hardness HDD81 JIS K7215
C
increase at 3°C/min
Izod impact strength kPa·m 40 JIS K7110
14 15
Coating method of CYTOP
Various methods to coat the CYTOP solution are available depending on the base material, shape and target film thickness.
To maintain the characteristics of the coating film and to have it adhere to the base material,
pretreatment suitable for each base material is required.
Membrane thickness of
CYTOP 10 µm or less 1 µm or less 1 to 20 µm
CTX-100AE
Shape of substrate Flat board (or sheet), Circular board Any type of board may be used. Any type of board may be used. 10
2
Highly accurate
Thickness controllability Highly accurate Variable 1
if dip coater is used 10
0 5 10 15
Concentration (%)
CTX-800 series CTX-100E series
Suitable CYTOP series CTX-100E series 25°C, E-type viscometer
CTL-800 series CTL-100E series
CTX-800 series CTX-100E: Solution CT-Solv100E (Boiling Point 100˚C)
Solvent: CT-solv180 Solvent: CT-solv100E CTX, L-800: Solution CT-Solv180 (Boiling Point 180˚C)
Notes: Whichever coating method is used, it can be repeated several times to give the thickness. In such case,
after applying the first coat, let it dry uncompletely before applying another coat (1~10 minutes at 70~120˚C).
Any bubbles in the CYTOP liquid must be removed before drying.
Coating characteristics
Pretreatment method of base material
Type of base material Pretreatment method (for use with Standard grade A) Applications
Glass Treatment with silane coupling agent Example of spin coating Example of dip coating
2 2
10 10
(H2NC3H6Si (OC2H5)3, etc.)
Dilution solvent: ethanol, water, etc. Glass, Quartz, Silicon wafer
Concentration: 0.001 to 0.05%
-1 -1
Example of CYTOP curing conditions 10
10
2
10
3
10
4 10
10
2
10
3
10
4 101
0 1 2 3 4 5
16 17
Analysis Results of Heavy Metal and Bromine: Reference example
Cd Cr Pb Hg Br
Item Lower limit of Lower limit of Lower limit of Lower limit of Lower limit of
Sample name detection: 5ppm detection: 2ppm detection: 5ppm detection: 5ppm detection: 20ppm
CTL - 109AE Not detectable Not detectable Not detectable Not detectable Not detectable
CTX- 809A Not detectable Not detectable Not detectable Not detectable Not detectable
CT- SOLV100E Not detectable Not detectable Not detectable Not detectable Not detectable
CT- SOLV180 Not detectable Not detectable Not detectable Not detectable Not detectable
What to do • Inhalation · If someone has become sick by inhaling vapor, gas, or similar substances, rest them in a place with clean air and consult a doctor.
in emergencies · If their breathing is weak or has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Consult a doctor immediately.
• If CYTOP comes into contact · Wipe deposit immediately with a cloth.
with your skin · If the affected area’s appearance has changed or if the area concerned hurts, consult a doctor.
· Rinse with a lot of water and soap or a detergent for skin. Do not use a solvent or thinner.
• If CYTOP gets into your eye · Consult a doctor as soon as possible.
· Wash the eyes with a lot of clean water immediately for 15 minutes or more. Wash it off completely at the back of the eyelids.
• If you have swallowed CYTOP · If it is swallowed by mistake, rest and consult a doctor immediately.
· Do not let a person throw up unless otherwise instructed so by a medical expert.
In the event of a fire • Fire extinguisher · Use a non-flammable fire extinguisher suitable for an ambient fire.
• Specific hazard of fire · If it is burning, a poisonous gas may be emitted.
• Specified extinguishing method · Remove movable containers from the area of the fire as long as it is safe to do so.
• Protecting persons who are · If it is burning, a poisonous gas (hydrogen fluoride, halocarbonil, carbon monoxide and very toxic perfluoro-isobutylene) may be
engaged in fire extinguishing emitted. Persons who are engaged in fire extinguishing should wear self-contained breathing apparatuses.
In the event of a leakage • Precautions for health · For indoor work, ventilate the area well until the work is completed.
and safety · When working, wear appropriate protective equipment (such as gloves, protective masks, aprons and goggles).
· Wear some breathing apparatus in places with insufficient ventilation.
• Precautions for the environment · Dispose of deposit or waste according to the relevant laws.
• Method of removal · If there is a lot of waste, cover the drain and build up a bank to prevent it from entering the sewer.
· Absorb waste in inert material such as dry sand and collect it in containers for disposal.
· Ventilate the peripheral area.
· Dispose of collected substances as soon as possible.
• Preventing secondary accidents · Collect any leaks in a sealable container and move it to a safe place.
Precautions for handling Handling
and storage • Technical measures · Use is limited for industrial purpose or experts.
· Seal the container each time.
· Move sources of fire away during handling and while vapor still remains after handling.
· Install a local exhaust system if the fluid is handled at temperatures above its boiling point.
A performance of 25 cm/sec or more must be maintained. If the fluid is at a temperature above its boiling point
in a place without an exhaust system, put on a respirator, stop the heat source and evacuate the place.
• Precautions · Handle the fluid in a well-ventilated place.
· Install a local exhaust system if the fluid is handled at a temperature above its boiling point. A performance of 25 cm/sec or more must be maintained.
• Precautions for safe handling · Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product. Use soap and water to wash any areas that come into contact with this product.
Storage
• Appropriate storage conditions · Store the product in a well-ventilated, cool, dark place.
· Do not store it near a source of fire.
· Store it away from a strong base.
• Safe container and packaging materials
Exposure prevention and • Measures for facilities · Install a local exhaust system in a handling area.
protection measures · Install a shower, hand washing basin and eye wash system near the working area.
· If decomposed material may be generated because of heat, use an appropriate local exhaust system
to keep the concentration of the decomposed material at below the allowable limit.
• Protective equipment · Protective equipment for breathing: Wear a gas mask for organic gas.
· Protective equipment for hands: Wear gloves which are resistant to organic solvents or chemicals.
· Protective equipment for eyes: Wear protective goggles.
· Protective equipment for skin and body: Wear them as required.
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