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Our core business is the manufacture of Flutec® Fluids (perfluorocarbons)
to a high specification. These perfluorinated fluids are inert
liquids and gases containing only fluorine and carbon atoms making
them non-toxic and non-flammable. Their unique chemistry gives
them a remarkable combination of properties making them suitable
for applications in many industries such as ;
Cosmetics and Personal Care
| Useful ingredient in many cosmetic and personal care products offering: |
| Oxygen Carrier Ability |
Anti-transfer Properties |
| Hydrophobic Effect |
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Medical - cGMP Facilities
| Perfluorodecalin, perfluoroctane and octafluoropropane in particular are finding application in: |
| Blood Substitutes |
Liquid Ventilation |
| Wound Healing |
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia |
| Organ Storage |
Cryoablation |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
Islet Transplantation – Two Layer Method |
| Non Aqueous Drug Delivery |
Prevention of Post Surgical Adhesions. |
| Eye Surgery / Opthamology |
| cGMP facilities available. |
Refrigeration
| Octafluoropropane is a useful CFC Replacement |
Tracing & Tagging (Atmospheric Oil & Gas)
| A safe alternative to radionuclides, in the atmosphere, as well as oil and gas. Used for: |
| Leak Detection |
Reservoir Mapping |
| Atmospheric Tracing |
Electronics & Electrical
| Excellent electrical properties and stability make the Flutec® Fluids ideal for: |
| Vapour Phase Soldering |
Gross Leak Detection |
| Liquid Burn-in |
Thermal Shock Testing |
| Heat Transfer |
Dielectric Insulation |
| Deposition Solvent |
CVD Chamber Cleaning |
| Direct Contact Cooling |
Lubricant Deposition |
Other Developing Applications
| Cell Culture Medium |
Fluorous Biphase Catalysis |
| Reaction Suppression |
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SDF is a bespoke research service which offers a unique
and viable route to fluoro-organic compounds, including fluoroaromatic
compounds, beta-dicarbonyl compounds and aromatic sulphur pentafluoride
coumpounds. F2 Chemicals Ltd. offers this service on a toll or custom
basis in gram to tonne quantities through our parent companies, Asahi
Glass Company Ltd and Miteni SpA.
F2 Chemicals Ltd., established in 1992, is widely known for its
expertise in organic fluorine chemistry.In February 2000, F2 Chemicals Ltd. was acquired by a conglomeration of Mitsubishi Corporation, Asahi Glass Company Ltd and Miteni SpA. In September 2008 Showa Denko K.K. reached agreement with the previous shareholders to acquire F2 Chemicals Limited.
In October 2004 the company achieved ISO9001:2000 status.
Click here to read the Showa Denka K.K. press release regarding their acquisition of F2 Chemicals Ltd.
Click here to view the F2 Chemicals Ltd. Environmental Policy
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