Fluoropolymers play a critical role in the storage, freezing, and shipping of critical bioprocess fluids. Not all fluoropolymers are ideally suited for all applications, so it is important to understand the characteristics of each and the benefit of using one over another for your specific application.

Most Common Fluoropolymer Materials
Fluoropolymers have more commonalities than differences. Such characteristics include:

• Extremely high purity compared with other plastics
  used in bioprocessing, including very low or no measurable
  leachables or extractables
• Inert and nonreactivity with nearly every chemical used
  in life science applications
• Relatively low coefficients of friction (meaning no
  adhesion to biological materials), inherent resistance to
  bioburden and biofilm, and ease of cleaning
• Very high thermal stability, leading to an extensive
  service temperature range to temperatures as high at
  200°C and as low as liquid nitrogen (–196 °C)
• Unmatched durability and are virtually unbreakable
  during use – even at blast freeze temperatures.

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