Description

Trifluoroethylene is a versatile fluorinated hydrocarbon monomer essential for creating advanced polymeric materials. Its unique combination of fluorine atoms and a reactive double bond makes it a critical building block for high-performance fluoropolymers. This compound is primarily sought by manufacturers in the electronics, aerospace, and specialty chemical industries for applications demanding exceptional chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.

Application

• Fluoropolymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing poly(trifluoroethylene) and co-polymers like ethylene-trifluoroethylene (ETFE), valued for their outstanding durability and insulation properties.
• Electronic Materials: Used in the fabrication of dielectric layers, insulating coatings, and encapsulants for sensitive electronic components due to its excellent electrical properties.
• Specialty Coatings & Films: Imparts chemical inertness, weatherability, and non-stick characteristics to high-performance surface coatings and release films.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor in organic synthesis for introducing the trifluorovinyl group into more complex pharmaceutical and agrochemical molecules.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Research: Investigated as a component in next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant blends and aerosol propellants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trifluoroethylene
CAS No.	359-11-5
Molecular Formula	C2HF3
Molecular Weight	82.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Trifluoroethene; 1,1,2-Trifluoroethylene; 1,1,2-Trifluoroethene; Fluoroethylene Trifluoride; Trifluorovinyl; R-1123; HFO-1123; F 1123; UN 1082 (inhibited)
EINECS	206-621-1

Quality Control

Our Trifluoroethylene is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting customer specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed-upon parameters and industry best practices.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Cylinders should be stored upright and secured. The product should be kept under an inert atmosphere and separated from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and alkali metals. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize vapor pressure and polymerization risk.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (by GC)	≥ 99.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 100 ppm
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 10 ppm
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 50 ppm
Inhibitor Content (MEHQ)	50-200 ppm (as specified)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.