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Fluorocarbon Polymers
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Guide Notes: | D25-26 qualif |
Also Called: | Fluorocarbon Resins |
Polytetrafluoroethylene - 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. |
Fluorocarbon Polymers Medical Definitions and Terms
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