Polytetrafluoroethylene

Synonyms

Ethene, tetrafluoro-, homopolymer

Expanded PTFE

FEP

Fluon

Fluoroplast

GORE TEX

GORE-TEX

Goretex

PTFE

PTFE, Expanded

Politef

Polytef

TFE

Tarflen

Teflon

Homopolymer of tetrafluoroethylene. Nonflammable, tough, inert plastic tubing or sheeting; used to line vessels, insulate, protect or lubricate apparatus; also as filter, coating for surgical implants or as prosthetic material. Synonyms: Fluoroflex; Fluoroplast; Ftoroplast; Halon; Polyfene; PTFE; Tetron.