PTFE (TFE) and Kynar are both on allocation.
PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene product PTFE (TFE) as well as Kynar manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar that is mined in Mongolia and China. The worldwide demand for this mineral has grown significantly, and also the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high temperature resistance, excellent chemical resistance and very low co-efficient of friction (slick) and is utilized in a bunch of applications from non-stick fry cookware to ptfe tape for use at home. This specific mineral is actually the essential raw materials in the manufacturing of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and lots of refrigerants.This rise in demand paired with general shortage of raw materials has caused a dramatic price increase (almost double over the past year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to continue in the near future.
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