Abstract: A process is provided for producing an additive-containing PTFE or other fluorocarbon polymer resin which achieves substantially complete and thorough homogeneous distribution of the selected additive within the polymer matrix. The selected additive and polymer are blended and then subjected to an air milling in an air impact pulverizer to achieve particle to particle impact and the homogeneous distribution of the additive in and among the polymer particles. The milled polymer-additive composite is paste extruded and further processed to form additive-containing PTFE products such as dental floss, insulating or conductive materials, laser markable materials, abrasion resistance materials and the like.

Abstract: A laser markable composite material which when so marked retains good color contrast after heat aging. The material comprises polytetrafluoroethylene resin, photosensitive filler material and an extrusion aid. The photosensitive material is preferably a metal oxide and has a larger mean particle size than typical pigments. Also disclosed is a sequence of milling, mixing and blending steps which forms the desired composite material.