PTFE (TFE) and Kynar both are on allocation.

PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene  product PTFE (TFE) as well as Kynar  manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar which is mined in Mongolia and China. The world need for this mineral has increased significantly, as well as the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high temperature resistance, excellent chemical resistance and very low co-efficient of friction (slippery) and is utilized in a good deal of applications from non-stick fry griddles to ptfe tape for use at home. This mineral is a important raw materials within the manufacturing of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and several refrigerants.This increasing amount of demand paired with general shortage of raw materials has caused a dramatic price increase (almost double within the last year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to stay in affect in the near future.

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