Abstract: A method of making a crosslinked fluoropolymer is described. The method comprises applying a composition to a substrate, wherein the composition comprises fluoropolymer and a fluorinated solvent, one or more curing agents comprising an ethylenically unsaturated group and an electron donor group or precursor thereof. The method further comprises removing the solvent and curing the fluoropolymer with actinic (e.g. ultraviolet “UV”) radiation. Also described is a composition comprising a fluoropolymer dissolved in a fluorinated solvent, and one or more curing agents comprising an ethylenically unsaturated group and an electron donor group or precursor thereof; and article comprising the crosslinked fluoropolymer.

Abstract: Methods of bonding highly-fluorinated thermoplastics to elastomers are described. The methods include apply primers comprising at least one aromatic silane and at least one amino-silane to an uncured elastomer and irradiating the primer with actinic radiation before or after applying the highly-fluorinated thermoplastics. The elastomer may then be cured to provide articles having good adhesion between the highly-fluorinated thermoplastic and the cured elastomer.

Abstract: A composition is described comprising at least one fluoropolymer. The fluoropolymer comprises at least 90% by weight based on the total weight of the fluoropolymer of polymerized units derived from perfluorinated monomers selected from tetrafluoroethene (TFE) and one or more unsaturated perfluorinated alkyl ethers and a fluorinated additive having a Mw of no greater than 50,000 g/mole comprising a partially fluorinated or perfluorinated alkyl or ether group. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises a fluorinated solvent. Also described are substrates comprising a coated surface of the fluoropolymer composition described herein.

Abstract: Electronic telecommunication articles are described comprising a crosslinked fluoropolymer layer. In typical embodiments, the crosslinked fluoropolymer layer is a substrate, patterned (e.g. photoresist) layer, insulating layer, passivation layer, cladding, protective layer, or a combination thereof. Also describes are methods of making an electronic telecommunications article and method of forming a patterned fluoropolymer layer. The fluoropolymer preferably comprises at least 80, 85, or 90% by weight of polymerized units of perfluorinated monomers and cure sites selected from nitrile, iodine, bromine, and chlorine. Illustrative electronic communication articles include integrated circuits, printed circuit boards, antennas, and optical fiber cables. Fluoropolymer compositions are also described.

Abstract: Electronic telecommunication articles are described comprising a crosslinked fluoropolymer layer. In typical embodiments, the crosslinked fluoropolymer layer is a substrate, patterned (e.g. photoresist) layer, insulating layer, passivation layer, cladding, protective layer, or a combination thereof. Also describes are methods of making an electronic telecommunications article and method of forming a patterned fluoropolymer layer. The fluoropolymer preferably comprises at least 80, 85, or 90% by weight of polymerized units of perfluorinated monomers and cure sites selected from nitrile, iodine, bromine, and chlorine. Illustrative electronic communication articles include integrated circuits, printed circuit boards, antennas, and optical fiber cables. Fluoropolymer compositions are also described.

Abstract: Electronic telecommunication articles are described comprising a crosslinked fluoropolymer layer. In typical embodiments, the crosslinked fluoropolymer layer is a substrate, patterned (e.g. photoresist) layer, insulating layer, passivation layer, cladding, protective layer, or a combination thereof. Also describes are methods of making an electronic telecommunications article and method of forming a patterned fluoropolymer layer. The fluoropolymer preferably comprises at least 80, 85, or 90% by weight of polymerized units of perfluorinated monomers and cure sites selected from nitrile, iodine, bromine, and chlorine. Illustrative electronic communication articles include integrated circuits, printed circuit boards, antennas, and optical fiber cables. Fluoropolymer compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein is curable composition comprising a partially halogenated elastomeric gum comprising a plurality of cure sites selected from at least one of iodine, bromine, and nitrile; a silicon-containing compound; a dehydrohalogenation agent; and a peroxide cure system. Upon curing, a silicon-containing superficial layer forms, which can provide good chemical stability, increased durability, non-tackiness, and a matte finish to the cured elastomer.

Abstract: The composition can include a fluoropolymer and a branched silsesquioxane polymer having terminal —Si(R3)3 groups and units having formula, in which * represents a bond to another silicon atom in the branched silsesquioxane polymer, R is an organic group comprising an aliphatic carbon-carbon double bond, and R3 is a non-hydrolyzable group or hydrogen. The fluoropolymer can be crosslinked with the branched silsesquioxane polymer. An article can include a first composition including a fluoropolymer in contact with a second composition including a silicone, wherein at least one of the first composition or second composition includes the branched silsesquioxane polymer. At least one of the fluoropolymer or the silicone can be crosslinked with a branched silsesquioxane polymer including terminal —Si(R3)3 groups and units having formula, in which R* is an organic group comprising a carbon-carbon bond between the branched silsesquioxane polymer and the fluoropolymer, the silicone, or another R* group.

Abstract: Described herein is curable composition comprising a halogenated amorphous polymer having at least 25% halogen by weight; at least 0.5 phr of an acid acceptor; at least 0.01 phr of silicon-containing compound; and a dehydrohalogenation cure system. Upon curing, a silicon-containing superficial layer forms, which can provide increased durability, non-tackiness, and a matte finish to the cured elastomer.

Abstract: Functional, partially-fluorinated silane compound according to Formula (I): wherein: X is CH2=CH— or CHCH2—; R1 and R2 are linear or branched alkylenes having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; Rf is a perfluoro(alkylene) group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms and, optionally, at least one catenary heteroatom selected from the group consisting of O and N; c is equal to the number of carbon atoms in X; and Y is —Cl or —OR, wherein R is a linear or branched alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. In some embodiments, Y is —O(CH2)xCH3 wherein x is an integer from 0 to 3 are described.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of making a curable perfluoroelastomer, wherein the curable perfluoroelastomer comprises particles of a semi crystalline fluoropolymer, wherein the semi crystalline fluoropolymer is a TFE copolymer comprising no more than 1 wt % of at least one additional fluorinated monomer. The method comprises: (a) obtaining an amorphous perfluoropolymer and the particles of the semi crystalline fluoropolymer; and (c) dry blending the amorphous perfluoropolymer and the particles to form a curable perfluoroelastomer.

Abstract: Described herein is a curable composition comprising an amorphous fluoropolymer having an iodine, bromine and/or nitrile cure site; a peroxide cure system comprising a peroxide and a Type II coagent; and a photoinitiator, wherein the curable composition is substantially free of a binder material. Also described herein, are methods of curing the curable composition using actinic radiation and articles thereof.

Abstract: Articles comprising a fluoropolymer-containing composition bonded to a silicone polymer-containing composition are described, where at least one of the compositions comprise a partially-fluorinated silane bonding agent. Methods of preparing such articles, and exemplary articles such as fuel hoses are also described.

Abstract: Articles comprising a fluoropolymer-containing composition bonded to a silicone polymer-containing composition are described, where at least one of the compositions comprise a partially-fluorinated silane bonding agent. Methods of preparing such articles, and exemplary articles such as fuel hoses are also described.

Abstract: Functional, partially-fluorinated silane compound according to Formula (I): wherein: X is CH2=CH— or CHCH2—; R1 and R2 are linear or branched alkylenes having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; Rf is a perfluoro(alkylene) group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms and, optionally, at least one catenary heteroatom selected from the group consisting of O and N; c is equal to the number of carbon atoms in X; and Y is —Cl or —OR, wherein R is a linear or branched alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. In some embodiments, Y is —O(CH2)xCH3 wherein x is an integer from 0 to 3 are described.

Abstract: A method of making a fluoropolymer coating composition is described comprising blending a latex comprising crystalline submicron fluoropolymer particles with a latex comprising amorphous fluoropolymer particles. The method further comprises coagulating and drying the blended latexes and dissolving the dried blended latexes in a fluorinated solvent. Also described is a fluoropolymer (e.g. coating) composition comprising crystalline submicron fluoropolymer particles dispersed in a solution of fluorinated solvent and amorphous fluoropolymer; the fluoropolymer composition after removal of the solvent; and a substrate comprising a coated surface of the fluoropolymer composition. In each of these embodiments, he amorphous fluoropolymer comprises at least 90 wt-% of polymerized units derived from perfluorinated monomers selected from tetrafluoroethene (TFE) and one or more unsaturated perfluorinated alkyl ethers.

Abstract: A composition is described comprising at least one fluoropolymer. The fluoropolymer comprises at least 90% by weight based on the total weight of the fluoropolymer of polymerized units derived from perfluorinated monomers selected from tetrafluoroethene (TFE) and one or more unsaturated perfluorinated alkyl ethers and a fluorinated additive having a Mw of no greater than 50,000 g/mole comprising a partially fluorinated or perfluorinated alkyl or ether group. In some embodiments, the composition further comprises a fluorinated solvent. Also described are substrates comprising a coated surface of the fluoropolymer composition described herein.

Abstract: Compositions are described comprising at least one fluoropolymer, a solvent and an amino compound. The fluoropolymer comprises at least 90% by weight based on the total weight of the fluoropolymer of polymerized units derived from perfluorinated monomers selected from tetrafluoroethene (TFE) and one or more unsaturated perfluorinated alkyl ethers. The fluoropolymer typically comprises one or more cure sites, such as nitrile or halogenated cure sites. The solvent typically comprises a branched, partially fluorinated ether. In preferred embodiments the amine compound further comprises a silane group. Also described are methods of making the coating composition, methods of coating a substrate with UV and/or thermal curing, and the coated substrate.

Abstract: Described herein is coating composition comprising (a) a partially fluorinated polymer, wherein the fluorinated polymer comprises a C—F bond adjacent to a methylene (—CH2—) unit or a hydrohalogenated methylene (—CHX— where X is F, Cl, Br, or I) unit along the polymer backbone; (b) a protected amino silane; (c) an alkoxysilane; and (d) a non-fluorinated solvent. Also described herein are substrates coated with said coating composition and heated to bond the coating composition to the substrate.

Abstract: Described herein is curable composition comprising a partially halogenated elastomeric gum comprising a plurality of cure sites selected from at least one of iodine, bromine, and nitrile; a silicon-containing compound; a dehydrohalogenation agent; and a peroxide cure system. Upon curing, a silicon-containing superficial layer forms, which can provide good chemical stability, increased durability, non-tackiness, and a matte finish to the cured elastomer.