Abstract: There is provided a copolymer containing tetrafluoroethylene unit and perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit, wherein the copolymer has a content of perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit of 4.2 to 4.9% by mass with respect to the whole of the monomer units, a melt flow rate at 372° C. of 19.0 to 27.0 g/10 min, and the number of functional groups of 50 or less per 106 main-chain carbon atoms.

Abstract: Provided is a coated electric wire having a core wire, and a coating layer installed on the periphery of the core wire, wherein the coating layer contains a copolymer containing tetrafluoroethylene unit and perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit, the content of perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit in the copolymer is 4.8 to 5.5% by mass with respect to the whole of the monomer units, the melt flow rate at 372° C. of the copolymer is 28.0 to 37.0 g/10 min, and the number of functional groups of the copolymer is 50 or less per 106 main-chain carbon atoms.

Abstract: There is provided a copolymer containing tetrafluoroethylene unit and perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit, wherein the copolymer has a content of perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit of 3.2 to 3.7% by mass with respect to the whole of the monomer units, the melt flow rate at 372° C. of 22.0 to 27.0 g/10 min, and the number of functional groups of 50 or less per 106 main-chain carbon atoms.

Abstract: A copolymer containing tetrafluoroethylene unit and a perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit, wherein the copolymer has a content of the perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit of 2.8 to 3.5% by mass with respect to the whole of the monomer units, a melt flow rate of 31 to 38 g/10 min, and the number of functional groups of 50 or less per 106 main-chain carbon atoms, and the number of functional groups of —CF?CF2, —CF2H, —COF, —COOH, —COOCH3, —CONH2 and —CH2OH of 50 or less per 106 main-chain carbon atoms. Also disclosed is an injection molded article, a member to be compressed and a coated electric wire including the copolymer.

Abstract: A copolymer containing tetrafluoroethylene unit and a perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit, wherein the copolymer has a content of the perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) unit of 5.8 to 7.6% by mass with respect to the whole of the monomer units, a melt flow rate of 50 to 68 g/10 min, and the number of functional groups of —CF?CF2, —CF2H, —COF, —COOH, —COOCH3, —CONH2 and —CH2OH of 50 or less per 106 main-chain carbon atoms. Also disclosed is an injection molded article and member to be compressed containing the copolymer, and a coated electric wire including a coating layer containing the copolymer.

Abstract: Provided is a tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer which is less likely to form a lump, or is less likely to form a large lump even if a lump is formed, during the formation of an electric wire. The tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer has a melt flow rate measured at 372° C. of 35.0 to 45.0 g/10 minutes and a swell of ?8.0% to 5.0%, the sum of the numbers of —CF2H groups and unstable end groups being 120 or less per 1×106 carbon atoms.

Abstract: An insulated communication wire comprising a conductive metal core wire and an insulative coating, which insulated communication wire may connect a computer with a peripheral device, and which insulated communication wire may be a data transmission cable or LAN cable.

Abstract: Provided is a tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer which is less likely to form a lump, or is less likely to form a large lump even if a lump is formed, during the formation of an electric wire. The tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer has a melt flow rate measured at 372° C. of 35.0 to 45.0 g/10 minutes and a swell of ?8.0% to 5.0%, the sum of the numbers of —CF2H groups and unstable end groups being 120 or less per 1×106 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Provided is a tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer which is less likely to form a lump, or is less likely to form a large lump even if a lump is formed, during the formation of an electric wire. The tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer has a melt flow rate measured at 372° C. of 35.0 to 45.0 g/10 minutes and a swell of ?8.0% to 5.0%, the sum of the numbers of —CF2H groups and unstable end groups being 120 or less per 1×106 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer has improved moldability in melt extrusion molding, especially with significant reduction of defects in high-speed extrusion coating of an electrical wire. The tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer is obtained by polymerization of at least tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene selected from the group consisting of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene and a third monomer without mixing with the resin which has the melting point with the difference of 20 degree C. and more from the melting point of the tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer; and has a complex viscosity of from 2.0×I03 to 10.0×I03 Pa*s and a storage modulus of from 0.1 to 3.5 Pa*s in melt viscoelasticity measurement under the condition of atmosphere temperature of 310 degree C. and angular frequency of 0.01 radian/second. The tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer can be used in an electrical wire as a coating on a conductive core.

Abstract: A method of producing a fluororesin composition includes copolymerizing at least tetrafluoroethylene with hexafluoropropylene so that a melt flow rate at 372 degree C. of the copolymer formed in the copolymerization changes from 0.05-5.0 grams/10 minutes to 10-60 grams/10 minutes. The tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer can be used as a coating on an electrical wire.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition containing a filler poor in affinity for fluororesins as uniformly dispersed therein and a method of producing such resin composition and, further, a resin composition containing, as fillers, a nucleating agent for foaming and suited for producing foamed moldings with fine foam cells uniformly distributed therein and a method of producing such resin composition as well as a foamed molding formed from either of such resin compositions. The present invention is related to a resin composition comprising a fluororesin (A) and a filler (X) low in affinity for said fluororesin (A), wherein the filler (X) has a d99 value of not more than 15 ?m.

Abstract: A tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer has improved moldability in melt extrusion molding, especially with significant reduction of defects in high-speed extrusion coating of an electrical wire. The tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer is obtained by polymerization of at least tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene selected from the group consisting of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene and a third monomer without mixing with the resin which has the melting point with the difference of 20 degree C. and more from the melting point of the tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer; and has a complex viscosity of from 2.0×I03 to 10.0×I03 Pa*s and a storage modulus of from 0.1 to 3.5 Pa*s in melt viscoelasticity measurement under the condition of atmosphere temperature of 310 degree C. and angular frequency of 0.01 radian/second. The tetrafluoroethylene/hexafluoropropylene copolymer can be used in an electrical wire as a coating on a conductive core.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition containing a filler poor in affinity for fluororesins as uniformly dispersed therein and a method of producing such resin composition and, further, a resin composition containing, as fillers, a nucleating agent for foaming and suited for producing foamed moldings with fine foam cells uniformly distributed therein and a method of producing such resin composition as well as a foamed molding formed from either of such resin compositions. The present invention is related to a resin composition comprising a fluororesin (A) and a filler (X) low in affinity for said fluororesin (A), wherein the filler (X) has a d99 value of not more than 15 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition containing a filler poor in affinity for fluororesins as uniformly dispersed therein and a method of producing such resin composition and, further, a resin composition containing, as fillers, a nucleating agent for foaming and suited for producing foamed moldings with fine foam cells uniformly distributed therein and a method of producing such resin composition as well as a foamed molding formed from either of such resin compositions. The present invention is related to a resin composition comprising a fluororesin (A) and a filler (X) low in affinity for said fluororesin (A), wherein the filler (X) has a d99 value of not more than 15 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition containing a filler poor in affinity for fluororesins as uniformly dispersed therein and a method of producing such resin composition and, further, a resin composition containing, as fillers, a nucleating agent for foaming and suited for producing foamed moldings with fine foam cells uniformly distributed therein and a method of producing such resin composition as well as a foamed molding formed from either of such resin compositions.