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Is Polychlorotrifluoroethylene vegan?

Polychlorotrifluoroethylene

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Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) is a synthetic thermoplastic chlorofluoropolymer homopolymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene, valued for its very low water vapor transmission rate and chemical resistance.

Also known as Homopolymer of chlorotrifluroethylene, PCTFE, PTFCE
INCI name Polychlorotrifluoroethylene
CAS number 9002-83-9
CosIng ID 78641
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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