[AMPS] Alert-- ptfe does NOT give phosgene

[measures]

>
>Teflon- does NOT have any chlorine (Cl) in it, and cannot give Phosgene
>when it breaks down. The halogen element on Teflon (PTFE) is fluorine, and,
>in elemental form, makes Phosgene look like candy.
>
>The breakdown temp of PTFE is in the order of 440 C. which is pretty hot.
>
thanks, Bill.  The info on Teflon producing phosgene during sublimation 
came from a handout at American Plastics Co in Camarillo, CA.  

-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  


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