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polytetrafluoroethylene; Teflon
Uses:
- used as a non-stick coating for pans & other cookware
- used in containers & pipework for reactive & corrosive chemicals
- used as a lubricant:reduces friction, wear & energy consumption of machinery
- used as a graft material in surgical interventions
- as coating on catheters
- interferes with ability of infectious agents to adhere to catheters
General
polymer
plastic
halogenated hydrocarbon
References
- Omnexus. The material selection platform
Comprehensive Guide on Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
https://omnexus.specialchem.com/selection-guide/polytetrafluoroethylene-ptfe-fluoropolymer
- Wikipedia: Polytetrafluoroethylene
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytetrafluoroethylene