Everything you needed to know about CERFLON®: A reinforced PTFE occurs when a ceramic compound, Boron Nitride, which is stronger and tougher, is introduced into the matrix of this fluoropolymer, thereby “reinforcing” the polymer.

1. “Making today’s PTFE (Teflon™) products better….
Shaping tomorrow’s products using FluoroCeramic
Chemistry!”
(Teflon™ is a trademark owned by the Chemours Company)

2. By the end of 2020, global consumption of PTFE is expected to
increase to 524.1 kilo tons or over 1 billion lbs. Sales are
forecast to rise at a compound annual rate of 8.1% between
2013 and 2020, meaning that revenues will grow from about
$3.47 billion in 2012 to $6.44 billion in 2020.
In North America consumption increases at a compound annual
rate of 9.3%, reaching 155.7 kilo tons or 300 million lbs. by the
end of 2020. The leading companies in the North America PTFE
markets are DuPont, Daikin, Solvay, 3M and Arkema.
Global and North America PTFE (Teflon™) Market
2013 - 2020

3. What is CERFLON®?
 Cerflon® is a ceramic reinforced PTFE (Teflon™ ).
 A reinforced PTFE occurs when a ceramic compound,
Boron Nitride, which is stronger and tougher, is
introduced into the matrix of this fluoropolymer,
thereby “reinforcing” the polymer.
 This additive benefit significantly increases the
durability or wear properties in PTFE lubricants, films
and coatings.
 This increase in durability / longevity also provides a
longer lasting lubrication benefit.

4. Who is Ceramic Reinforced Technologies (CRT)?
 Founded in 1997, Ceramic Reinforced Technologies
(CRT) discovered a synergy is created by combining
a fluoropolymer and a ceramic, Boron Nitride (BN),
thereby improving the properties of either material.
 To date CRT, its licensees and technology providers
have concentrated on lubricants, processing aids
and polymer additives. In these applications, a
combination of fluoropolymers and BN at various
ratios has consistently outperformed existing
additive technologies.
 CRT has branded this chemistry….CERFLON®

5. What causes the Cerflon® synergy?
 Similar particle size, surface energy, inertness
 Ability to form homogeneous dispersion, composite
 When introduced into “vehicle or carrier” – both the BN & PTFE
contribute their strengths to improve the matrix more effectively
 PTFE – improves slip, coats and greatly reduces or eliminates
sharkskin
 BN – eliminates gross melt fracture, improves toughness, higher
temperature properties and energy absorber in polymers
 And, this occurs at lower than predicted loadings and allows each
material to work effectively
 Performance is dependent upon on dispersion/composite

6. CERFLON®
Technical Benefits
 Improved lubrication properties over PTFE, MoS2,
Boron Nitride and graphite.
 White color versus black = graphite / MoS₂
 Improved wear properties, durability
 Economic advantage over pure Boron Nitride
formulations
 Memory effect: Fuel savings possibility
 Possible emissions reduction in motor oil by
reducing ZDDP levels

7. CRT’s Patented Technology
Demonstrates the synergistic effect of combining Boron Nitride with
PTFE to improve properties. Normalized results from Ball on Cylinder
Lubricity Evaluator (BOCLE) (ASTM 5001) per U.S. Patent data.
Scuff Depth (mm) Normalized Results
0.72 Base oil… 100
0.635 Base oil with BN… 111
0.585 Base oil with PTFE….. 119
Anticipated result:
0.60 Base oil with PTFE & BN… 115
Actual result:
0.53 Cerflon…… 127

8. How does CERFLON® benefit industry?
 Improved lubrication properties over PTFE, MoS2,
graphite and Boron Nitride
 Not black versus graphite / MoS₂
 Improved wear properties (durability)
 Slicker, tougher coatings (longevity)
 Reduced polymer processing pressures
 Economic advantage over pure Boron Nitride
applications
 Patented technology that provides ability to offer a
better and differentiated product with additional brand
enhancement at NO additional cost!

9. Where can CERFLON® be used?
 Most Fluoropolymer, FEP, PFA, PTFE (Teflon™) and
Fluoroelastomer applications
 Boron Nitride applications below 600°F
 Automotive lubricants and greases including motor oil
 Industrial lubricants and greases
 Food grade lubricants
 Penetrants
 Coatings

10. Where can CERFLON® be used (continued)
 Additive for Polymer products to improve processing
performance
 Improved PTFE tubing products
 Enhanced wear or corrosion resistance for coatings
 Dry Film Lubricants
 Sporting goods, firearms and apparel with better lubricity,
wear resistance and moisture resistance
 Chain lubes (bicycle, motor cycle etc.)
 Mold release

13. What a leading manufacturer said:
“For many years, RSC Chemical Solutions, a division of Radiator Specialty Company, has
commercialized new lubricants and greases using CERFLON® solid lubricant technology.
Our liquid lubricants are offered in both aerosol and dropper-bottle versions under the
Liquid Wrench™ brand. They are complemented by a full line of Liquid Wrench™
greases.
Liquid Wrench™ lubricants are state-of-the-art blends of base oils, corrosion inhibitors,
and low surface tension esters, polymers, and lubricity improvers. They contain the
most advanced technology for superior penetration, lubrication and long-lasting
adhesion to surfaces.
Next-generation CERFLON® technology was chosen for these advanced lubricants and
greases because of its superior lubricity, stability, durability, and anti-wear properties.
Nothing we have seen comes close to CERFLON® performance”
Larry G. Beaver, Ph.D.
Vice President, Technology

14. Cerflon® Family of Dispersions
 CER-150SN (Cerflon® in Mineral Oil)
 CER-PCMO (Cerflon® in Mineral Oil - 2 steps)
 CER-PAO (Cerflon® in PAO)
 CER-IPA (Cerflon® in IPA)
 CER-H2O (Cerflon® in Water)
 CER-MS (Cerflon® in Mineral Spirits)
 CER-CANOLA (Cerflon® in Canola oil)
 CRT-PTFE150SN (PTFE only in oil)
 CRT-BN150SN (BN only in oil)

15. Cerflon® Family of FluoroCeramic Powders
 CER-FCP8020G Grease Grade at 80%:20% PTFE:BN
 CER-FCP9010G Grease Grade at 90%:10% PTFE:BN
 CER-FCP8020D Dispersion Grade at 80%:20% PTFE:BN
 CER-FCP9010D Dispersion Grade at 90%:10% PTFE:BN

16. Cerflon® Testing
 Falex Wear (ASTM D2670)
 Falex EP (ASTM D 3233)
 Shell Four-Ball Wear (ASTM D 4172)
Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive
Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid
 Shell Four-Ball EP (ASTM D 2783) Standard
Method for Measurement of Extreme
Pressure Properties of Lubricating Fluids

17. Falex Test
 This is one of the most recognized ASTM test methods
to determine the lubrication ability of any lubricant
formulation. It also allows you to test lubricants to a
point of failure.
 Common measurements from this test are:
 Coefficient of Friction
 Maximum pressure (load) until failure

18. Falex Test Results
Sample Extreme Pressure (lbs) C.O.F.
Base oil 750 0.159
Base oil / Graphite 1250 0.123
Base oil / MoS₂ 4375 0.114
Base oil / PTFE 4250 0.094
Base oil / Boron Nitride 4500 0.105
Base oil / Cerflon® 4500 0.092

19. Shell Four-Ball Test
 An ASTM standard that determines the lubrication
performance of fluids
 Typical measurements allow one to focus not only on
lubrication but the durability of the lubricant
 Typical results expressed as wear resistance (scar)
and extreme pressure (lubricating performance))

20. Shell Four-Ball Test Results
Base oil.. 1.06 126
Base oil / Graphite.. 0.855 160
Base oil / MoS₂.... 0.805 250
Base oil / PTFE.. 0.890 200
Base oil / Boron Nitride.. 0.760 200
Base oil / Cerflon® 0.740 400
Wear Scar (mm)
40 kg
Extreme Pressure Weld
(kg)

21. Taber Abrasion Resistance (500 gram) conducted at
Acheson Colloids
Emralon 334 T-013 (Cerflon)
Avg. Dry Film Thickness (mil) 0.40, 0.44 0.44, 0.42
Weight loss (mg) 23, 11.5 9, 8.8
Cycles 250, 300 400,350
Loss mg/cycle .092, .038 .023, .025
Avg. mg/cycle loss .065 .024
Reduction in loss 64%
The COF of Emralon 334 is 0.087and the COF of Cerflon is 0.079. The improved COF is probably
due to the gloss being higher. Emralon 334 had a “Gloss 60” of 3.0, while Cerflon had a “Gloss
60” of 5.3 on a 10 scale

22. Cerflon® used as a formulating agent
Formulas can be developed using Cerflon® as a building
block to optimize the formulation and maximize
performance, while eliminating unnecessary
components, thereby improving economic value!
Cerflon® improves existing formulations
Cerflon® dispersions and FluoroCeramic powders can
be added to existing formulations to improve
performance!

24. “Making today’s PTFE (Teflon™) products better….
Shaping tomorrow’s products using FluoroCeramic
Chemistry!”