Abstract: A composition comprising at least one fluoropolymer and at least one solvent, wherein the solvent comprises a branched, partially fluorinated ether and wherein the partially fluorinated ether corresponds to the formula: CpF2p+1—O—CqH2q+1 wherein q is an integer from 1 to and 5 and p is an integer from 5 to 11; and wherein the fluoropolymer is a copolymer comprising at least 90% by weight (based on the total weight of the polymer, which is 100% by weight) of units derived from tetrafluoroethene (TFE) and one or more perfluorinated alkyl ethers selected from ethers corresponding to the general formula Rf—O—(CF2)n—CF?CF2 wherein n is 1 in which case the ether is an allyl ether, or 0 in which case the ether is a vinyl ether and Rf represents a perfluoroalkyl residue which may be interrupted once or more than once by an oxygen atom. Also provided are methods of preparing the compositions and methods for coating substrate with the compositions.

Abstract: Multilayer article, comprising at least one first layer containing a fluoropolymer and at least one second layer containing a silicone resin, said layers are at least partially in contact with each other and form a common interface and wherein the at least one first layer further comprises particles of mineralized carbon and wherein the fluoropolymer is curable or cured. Further provided are a method of making the multilayer articles and uses of the multilayer articles.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one fluoropolymer and at least one solvent, wherein the solvent comprises a branched, partially fluorinated ether and wherein the partially fluorinated ether corresponds to the formula: Rf—O—R wherein Rf is a perfluorinated or partially fluorinated alkyl group that may be interrupted once or more than once by an ether oxygen and R is a partially fluorinated or a non-fluorinated alkyl group; and wherein the fluoropolymer is a copolymer comprising at least 90% by weight (based on the total weight of the polymer, which is 100% by weight) of units derived from tetrafluoroethene (TFE) and one or more perfluorinated alkyl ethers selected from ethers corresponding to the general formula Rf—O—(CF2)n—CF?CF2 wherein n is 1 in which case the ether is an allyl ether, or 0 in which case the ether is a vinyl ether and Rf represents a perfluoroalkyl residue which may be interrupted once or more than once by an oxygen atom.

Abstract: Described herein is a component for contacting ammonia and/or urea having a surface that in use will come into contact with urea and/or ammonia. The component comprises fluoroelastomer composition comprising fluoropolymer and a hydrotalcite compound.

Abstract: Described herein are partially fluorinated elastomers and methods of curing comprising (i) a fluoroelastomer comprising interpolymerized units derived from (a) at least one hydrogen containing monomer and (b) at least one nitrile containing monomer, and (ii) a curing agent, wherein the curing agent consists essentially of a peroxide and a coagent.

Abstract: Described herein is a component for contacting ammonia and/or urea having a surface that in use will come into contact with urea and/or ammonia. The component comprises fluoroelastomer composition comprising fluoropolymer and a hydrotalcite compound.

Abstract: Provided are curable fluoroelastomers. Further provided are methods of making the curable elastomers, curable fluoroelastomer compositions and methods of making them and shaped articles made from the curable fluoroelastomer compositions.

Abstract: Provided are curable fluoroelastomers. Further provided are methods of making the curable elastomers, curable fluoroelastomer compositions and methods of making them and shaped articles made from the curable fluoroelastomer compositions.

Abstract: Described herein are partially fluorinated elastomers and methods of curing comprising (i) a fluoroelastomer comprising interpolymerized units derived from (a) at least one hydrogen containing monomer and (b) at least one nitrile containing monomer, and (ii) a curing agent, wherein the curing agent consists essentially of a peroxide and a coagent.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a perhalogenated elastomer comprising using an onium compound to coagulate a latex comprising polymer particles, the polymer particles consisting essentially of interpolymerized units of one or more perhalogenated comonomer(s) and at least one cure site monomer, wherein the coagulation is performed essentially free of metal ions and metal salts. Also provided is an elastomeric composition comprising a curable perhalogenated elastomer comprising interpolymerized units derived from a nitrogen-containing cure site monomer and coagulated with an onium compound, wherein the elastomer is capable of curing without adding further components and wherein the composition is essentially free of metal ions and metal salts. Also provided are fluoropolymer articles and methods of making fluoropolymer compositions and articles.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a perhalogenated elastomer comprising using an onium compound to coagulate a latex comprising polymer particles, the polymer particles consisting essentially of interpolymerized units of one or more perhalogenated comonomer(s) and at least one cure site monomer, wherein the coagulation is performed essentially free of metal ions and metal salts. Also provided is an elastomeric composition comprising a curable perhalogenated elastomer comprising interpolymerized units derived from a nitrogen-containing cure site monomer and coagulated with an onium compound, wherein the elastomer is capable of curing without adding further components and wherein the composition is essentially free of metal ions and metal salts. Also provided are fluoropolymer articles and methods of making fluoropolymer compositions and articles.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a perhalogenated elastomer comprising using an onium compound to coagulate a latex comprising polymer particles, the polymer particles consisting essentially of interpolymerized units of one or more perhalogenated comonomer(s) and at least one cure site monomer, wherein the coagulation is performed essentially free of metal ions and metal salts. Also provided is an elastomeric composition comprising a curable perhalogenated elastomer comprising interpolymerized units derived from a nitrogen-containing cure site monomer and coagulated with an onium compound, wherein the elastomer is capable of curing without adding further components and wherein the composition is essentially free of metal ions and metal salts. Also provided are fluoropolymer articles and methods of making fluoropolymer compositions and articles.

Abstract: A component of a fuel management system having a surface that in use will come into contact with fuel. The surface includes a fluoroelastomer layer. The fluoroelastomer layer comprises a hydrotalcite compound dispersed therein.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a perhalogenated elastomer comprising using an onium compound to coagulate a latex comprising polymer particles, the polymer particles consisting essentially of interpolymerized units of one or more perhalogenated comonomer(s) and at least one cure site monomer, wherein the coagulation is performed essentially free of metal ions and metal salts. Also provided is an elastomeric composition comprising a curable perhalogenated elastomer comprising interpolymerized units derived from a nitrogen-containing cure site monomer and coagulated with an onium compound, wherein the elastomer is capable of curing without adding further components and wherein the composition is essentially free of metal ions and metal salts. Also provided are fluoropolymer articles and methods of making fluoropolymer compositions and articles.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a perhalogenated elastomer comprising using an onium compound to coagulate a latex comprising polymer particles, the polymer particles consisting essentially of interpolymerized units of one or more perhalogenated comonomer(s) and at least one cure site monomer, wherein the coagulation is performed essentially free of metal ions and metal salts. Also provided is an elastomeric composition comprising a curable perhalogenated elastomer comprising interpolymerized units derived from a nitrogen-containing cure site monomer and coagulated with an onium compound, wherein the elastomer is capable of curing without adding further components and wherein the composition is essentially free of metal ions and metal salts. Also provided are fluoropolymer articles and methods of making fluoropolymer compositions and articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of bonding a fluoroelastomer layer to a silicone rubber layer, the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing a layer of a curable fluoropolymer composition comprising (a) a fluoropolymer capable of being dehydrofluorinated thereby forming reactive sites, (b) a dehydrofluorinating agent, (c) a curing agent capable of cross-linking said fluoropolymer through reaction with said reactive sites and (d) a peroxide; (ii) contacting said layer of said curable fluoropolymer composition with a curable silicone layer comprising a silicone resin and a peroxide; curing said layers while being in contact with each other at conditions sufficient to (a) cause dehydrofluorination of said fluoropolymer and cross-linking of said fluoropolymer layer and (b) cross-linking of said silicone resin, said curing being carried out in the presence of a bonding promoter selected from the group consisting of an organic compound having one or more nucleophilic groups capable of reacting with

Abstract: A composition and method for making a fluoroelastomer is disclosed. The composition comprises a fluoroelastomer containing chlorine and an organic compound containing at least an hydride function. The hydride function has the formula MH where M is Si, Ge, Sn or Pb.

Abstract: A component of a fuel management system having a surface that in use will come into contact with fuel. The surface includes a fluoroelastomer layer. The fluoroelastomer layer comprises a hydrotalcite compound dispersed therein.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a perhalogenated elastomer comprising using an onium compound to coagulate a latex comprising polymer particles, the polymer particles consisting essentially of interpolymerized units of one or more perhalogenated comonomer(s) and at least one cure site monomer, wherein the coagulation is performed essentially free of metal ions and metal salts. Also provided is an elastomeric composition comprising a curable perhalogenated elastomer comprising interpolymerized units derived from a nitrogen-containing cure site monomer and coagulated with an onium compound, wherein the elastomer is capable of curing without adding further components and wherein the composition is essentially free of metal ions and metal salts. Also provided are fluoropolymer articles and methods of making fluoropolymer compositions and articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of bonding a fluoroelastomer layer to a silicone rubber layer, the method comprising the steps of: