Teflon (TFE) and Kynar - PVDF are both on allocation.

PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene  products, PTFE (TFE) along with Kynar  manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar that's mined in Mongolia and China. The world requirement for this mineral has increased significantly, and also the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high heat resistance, excellent chemical resistance and really low co-efficient of friction (slippery) and is utilized throughout a good deal of purposes from non-stick fry cookware to ptfe tape for use at home. This specific mineral is a essential raw materials inside the manufacturing of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and several refrigerants.This increase in demand joined together with shortage of raw materials is responsible for a dramatic price increase (almost double during the last year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to continue in the near future.

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