AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.
Suite 201
Exton, PA 19341
New Ultra-Clean AFLAS-® FFKM Fluoroelastomers Meet High Heat Resistance Demands of Semiconductor Plasma Process Applications
Exton, Pa., September 6, 2023 – AGC Chemicals Americas Inc. has added two new grades to its line of perfluoroelastomers. AFLAS® FFKM PM-5000 and FFKM PM-5500 perfluorinated elastomers are ideal for semiconductor plasma process applications because of their high temperature durability beyond 300 °C and excellent resistance to O2 and NF3 plasma. They also have a high molecular weight that...
Read More »Advanced Melt Processable Fluoroelastomer Compounds Increase Flexibility in Addition to Maintaining Excellent Heat and Chemical Resistance
Exton, Pa., August 28, 2023 - Fluon+™ flexible AR melt processable compounds are based on a modified ETFE copolymer and a unique fluoroelastomer. These grades maintain many of the desirable properties of ETFE, like excellent heat and chemical resistance, but are more flexible than other fluoropolymers. These materials are used in many applications including wire and cable, films and sheets,...
Read More »Boost Wire and Cable Performance Properties with Advanced Fluorochemical Solutions from AGC Chemicals
Exton, Pa., August 16, 2023 - Fluon+™ enhanced materials and compounds improve performance properties of wire and cable, such as durability, flexibility, and heat resistance, in demanding applications. AGC Chemicals will feature these materials at the 2023 IWCS Supplier Exhibition, booth 116, September 17–18 in Orlando. Fluon+ materials use advanced fillers, pigment systems, and additives to...
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New Fine Silica Gels Helps to Reduce Environmental Risk
Provides viscosity control and improves mechanical properties. Spherical shape enables higher loading capacity with lower column back pressure for chromatography. Applications including personal care, industry and pharmaceutical production.
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New Ionomer Dispersions for Separating Various Chemicals
Designed to boost an electrode’s resistance to cracking. Maintains a robust catalyst layer even after long-term operation. Increases proton conductivity and chemical and mechanical stability in the fuel cell system.
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New Non-Fluorinated Additive for Wet-End Paper Production Processes
Prevent the bleed-through of high-temperature liquids and food oils through the molded fiber. Produced using plant-derived components and do not contain silicones or heavy metals. Ideal for molded, formed fiber and cardboard products such as fast-casual bowls, plates, containers and pizza boxes.
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Fluoropolymer Materials Improve Insulation Properties of Flat Wire Jackets for High-Voltage Systems
Exton, Pa., June 23, 2022 -- Electric vehicle manufacturers are increasingly using flat wires over traditional round wires for improved efficiency and higher power output. AGC Chemicals Americas will present polymer solutions for flat wire jacket materials that enhance insulation properties, flexibility and heat resistance at the Polymers in Cables event, June 28--29 at the Sofitel Philadelphia...
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Advanced Fluoropolymer Materials Excel in Harsh Oil Recovery Environments
Exton, Pa., June 14, 2022 -- AGC Chemicals Americas will feature Fluon+™ mPLASTICS, AFLAS® FFKM PM-3500 perfluorinated elastomer, AFLAS® 400E or 600X FEPM fluoroelastomer grades and Fluon+™ Compounds at the Oil and Gas Polymers Engineering event June 21-22, at the Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel in Houston, Texas. These materials are widely used in equipment components that operate in severe...
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New FFKM Perfluorinated Elastomer For Etching Process
Provides high-temperature and high-pressure performance to equipment parts like o-rings and seals. Achieves Shore A hardness without the need for fillers that could generate particulates. Developed for applications where high purity is vital.
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New FFKM Perfluorinated Elastomer For Etching Process
Provides high-temperature and high-pressure performance to equipment parts like o-rings and seals. Achieves Shore A hardness without the need for fillers that could generate particulates. Developed for applications where high purity is vital.
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New Ultra-Clean AFLAS-® FFKM Fluoroelastomers Meet High Heat Resistance Demands of Semiconductor Plasma Process Applications
Exton, Pa., September 6, 2023 – AGC Chemicals Americas Inc. has added two new grades to its line of perfluoroelastomers. AFLAS® FFKM PM-5000 and FFKM PM-5500 perfluorinated elastomers are ideal for semiconductor plasma process applications because of their high temperature durability beyond 300 °C and excellent resistance to O2 and NF3 plasma. They also have a high molecular weight that...
Read More »Advanced Melt Processable Fluoroelastomer Compounds Increase Flexibility in Addition to Maintaining Excellent Heat and Chemical Resistance
Exton, Pa., August 28, 2023 - Fluon+™ flexible AR melt processable compounds are based on a modified ETFE copolymer and a unique fluoroelastomer. These grades maintain many of the desirable properties of ETFE, like excellent heat and chemical resistance, but are more flexible than other fluoropolymers. These materials are used in many applications including wire and cable, films and sheets,...
Read More »Boost Wire and Cable Performance Properties with Advanced Fluorochemical Solutions from AGC Chemicals
Exton, Pa., August 16, 2023 - Fluon+™ enhanced materials and compounds improve performance properties of wire and cable, such as durability, flexibility, and heat resistance, in demanding applications. AGC Chemicals will feature these materials at the 2023 IWCS Supplier Exhibition, booth 116, September 17–18 in Orlando. Fluon+ materials use advanced fillers, pigment systems, and additives to...
Read More »
New Fine Silica Gels Helps to Reduce Environmental Risk
Provides viscosity control and improves mechanical properties. Spherical shape enables higher loading capacity with lower column back pressure for chromatography. Applications including personal care, industry and pharmaceutical production.
Read More »
New Ionomer Dispersions for Separating Various Chemicals
Designed to boost an electrode’s resistance to cracking. Maintains a robust catalyst layer even after long-term operation. Increases proton conductivity and chemical and mechanical stability in the fuel cell system.
Read More »New Partnership with Chem Logic to Provide Technical Support for Fluorosolvents Used for High-Reliability Cleaning Applications
Exton, Pennsylvania, September 29, 2022 – AGC Chemicals Americas announces a strategic partnership with Austin, Texas-based Chem Logic to sell AGC’s environmentally friendly and nonhazardous fluorinated solvents to manufacturers of high-reliability parts in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. These fluorosolvents help manufacturers meet environmental regulations for...
Read More »AGC Chemicals Americas Inc. Opens Business Development Office in Cupertino, California
Exton, Pennsylvania, September 20, 2022 – AGC Chemicals Americas Inc. (AGCCA) has opened a new office in Cupertino, California, to support the advanced materials needs of semiconductor and electronics manufacturers located on the northern West Coast. The Business Development Office Chemicals (BDOC) will enable the company to enhance customer relationships, create partnerships and increase its...
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New Non-Fluorinated Additive for Wet-End Paper Production Processes
Prevent the bleed-through of high-temperature liquids and food oils through the molded fiber. Produced using plant-derived components and do not contain silicones or heavy metals. Ideal for molded, formed fiber and cardboard products such as fast-casual bowls, plates, containers and pizza boxes.
Read More »
Fluoropolymer Materials Improve Insulation Properties of Flat Wire Jackets for High-Voltage Systems
Exton, Pa., June 23, 2022 -- Electric vehicle manufacturers are increasingly using flat wires over traditional round wires for improved efficiency and higher power output. AGC Chemicals Americas will present polymer solutions for flat wire jacket materials that enhance insulation properties, flexibility and heat resistance at the Polymers in Cables event, June 28--29 at the Sofitel Philadelphia...
Read More »
Advanced Fluoropolymer Materials Excel in Harsh Oil Recovery Environments
Exton, Pa., June 14, 2022 -- AGC Chemicals Americas will feature Fluon+™ mPLASTICS, AFLAS® FFKM PM-3500 perfluorinated elastomer, AFLAS® 400E or 600X FEPM fluoroelastomer grades and Fluon+™ Compounds at the Oil and Gas Polymers Engineering event June 21-22, at the Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel in Houston, Texas. These materials are widely used in equipment components that operate in severe...
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