Technical data sheet for Solvay Solef® 60512 polyvinylidene fluoride, detailing physical, mechanical, thermal and electrical properties.
Solef® 60512 is a high‑viscosity polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) copolymer marketed by Solvay for offshore piping applications. The material is commercially available worldwide and is offered in a grade optimized for pipe extrusion.
The data sheet provides a comprehensive set of material properties, including specific gravity, melt flow rate, tensile and impact performance, thermal transitions, conductivity, and electrical resistivity, together with the applicable test methods and safety notes.
| Specific Gravity | 1.75 to 1.80 |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Shore D) | 70 |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -40.0 °C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 167 °C |
| Melting Temperature | 170 to 174 °C |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (0‑40 °C) | 1.3E‑4 to 1.8E‑4 cm/cm/°C |
| Thermal Conductivity (23 °C) | 0.20 W/m·K |
| Surface Resistivity | > 1.0E+14 Ω |
| Volume Resistivity | > 1.0E+14 Ω·cm |
The specific gravity is between 1.75 and 1.80.
The Vicat softening temperature is 167 °C.