D011138Level 5

Polytetrafluoroethylene

**Definition:** Homopolymer of tetrafluoroethylene. Nonflammable, tough, inert plastic tubing or sheeting; used to line vessels, insulate, protect or lubricate apparatus; also as filter, coating for surgical implants or as prosthetic material. Synonyms: Fluoroflex; Fluoroplast; Ftoroplast; Halon; Polyfene; PTFE; Tetron.

**Tree numbers:** - D05.750.395.616 - D25.720.395.616 - J01.637.051.720.395.616

**Synonyms:** - FEP - Polytef - PTFE - TFE - Politef

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