Fluorination is a process in which a Nalgene® HDPE plastic container, and the complementary PP closure or other component are exposed to fluorine gas after molding under controlled temperature and pressure conditions.
What are fluorinated containers?
Fluorinated bottles are plastic bottles that have undergone a special fluorination treatment to make them safe for packaging certain liquids like some chemicals that otherwise react with plastic or result in paneling, permeation, material loss and have to be packaged in more expensive glass or metal containers.Jun 10, 2013
Why is HDPE fluorinated?
The fluorinated surface (inside and out) improves barrier properties and reduces solvent absorption while enhancing long-term container performance and prevents loss due to permeation.
Is all HDPE fluorinated?
Not all kinds of plastic can take fluorination. ... However, you can select from opaque or clear plastic, LDPE, HDPE, PP, PVC, and other plastics that can be fluorinated. The kind of plastic and the level of fluorination are important and depend on the products you want to package.Mar 30, 2014
Is HDPE fluorinated?
Not all kinds of plastic can take fluorination. ... However, you can select from opaque or clear plastic, LDPE, HDPE, PP, PVC, and other plastics that can be fluorinated. The kind of plastic and the level of fluorination are important and depend on the products you want to package.Mar 30, 2014
How is fluorine used in plastic?
Fluorine atoms bond to the plastic, creating a permanent protective barrier. After treatment, the plastic container is less receptive to permeation, discoloration, weight loss, odor emission and (most of all) panelling.
Are fluorinated bottles recyclable?
Fluorinated bottles are also just as recyclable as any other bottle of the same material.