Description

Poly(Difluoromethylene), .Alpha.-Fluoro-.Omega.-(2-Sulfoethyl)- is a specialized fluorinated surfactant and polymer intermediate characterized by its unique combination of a fluorocarbon backbone and a sulfonate end group. This structure is critical for delivering exceptional surface activity, chemical resistance, and thermal stability in demanding formulations. It is primarily utilized by industries requiring high-performance additives for coatings, electronics, and advanced material synthesis where standard hydrocarbon-based chemicals are insufficient.

Application

• Fluorinated Surfactant & Leveling Agent: Key component in high-performance industrial and architectural coatings, fluoropolymer dispersions, and inks to reduce surface tension and improve wetting and film formation.
• Electroplating & Metal Finishing Additive: Used in chromium plating baths and other metal surface treatment processes to enhance throwing power, reduce misting, and improve deposit quality.
• Firefighting Foam Concentrate (AFFF/FP): Serves as a critical fluorosurfactant in formulating aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) and film-forming fluoroprotein foams (FFFP) for combating flammable liquid fires.
• Oil & Gas Production Chemical: Employed as a wetting agent and corrosion inhibitor in acidizing fluids and other well stimulation treatments in harsh downhole environments.
• Textile & Leather Treatment: Imparts oil, water, and stain repellency to fabrics, carpets, and leather goods as a durable fluorochemical finish.
• Electronic Chemicals: Acts as a surfactant in the production of photoresists, electronic coatings, and for wafer cleaning processes in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Functions as a reactive intermediate or comonomer for creating sulfonated fluoropolymers with ion-exchange or proton-conducting properties for membranes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Poly(Difluoromethylene), .Alpha.-Fluoro-.Omega.-(2-Sulfoethyl)-
CAS No.	80010-37-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	1,1,2,2-Tetrahydroperfluoroalkanesulfonic acid; Perfluoroalkanesulfonic acid (PFAS) homologue; Fluorotelomer sulfonate; FTS; .Alpha.-Fluoro-.Omega.-(2-sulfoethyl)poly(difluoromethylene); Poly(difluoromethylene), .alpha.-fluoro-.omega.-(2-sulfoethyl)-; Telomer B sulfonate; Fluorinated alkyl sulfonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our Poly(Difluoromethylene), .Alpha.-Fluoro-.Omega.-(2-Sulfoethyl)- is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry specifications for fluorosurfactants and intermediates. Comprehensive testing includes assay/purity, identification, and critical impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
pH (10% solution)	2.0 - 5.0
Fluorine Content	Contact for details
Sulfonate Content (Titration)	Contact for details

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