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Reference Details

Citation
Ochi et al 2008
Author
Ochi, K., Kawano, M., Matsuda, M., and Morita, M.
Title
Thermal degradation products of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) under atmospheric condition
Source
Organohalogen Compounds
Publication Year
2008
Reference Category
Primary Sources
Reference Type
Peer Reviewed Journals
Source Details
70: 002090‐002093
Non-Targeted Analysis Flag
Yes
Non-Targeted Analysis Details
The authors suspect that PFCAs such as PFOA are generated in the less volatile fraction of emissions from degradation of PTFE at 550 degees C
Notes
Identifies but does not quantify various compounds, including PFCAs, detected during thermal degradation of PTFE

Scope

Open ScopeMatrix DetailScope Detail
Open ScopeElectric FurnaceLabOtherPTFENon-quantitative identification of compounds produced in thermal degradation of PTFE at 550 degrees C

Thermal Treatment Results

PFOAElectric Furnace | Lab | Other 550 °C | 30 minute≈60% Figure 6-Chromatogram where peak represents PFCAs such as PFOA, PFNA, and PFDoA; Initial concentration not mentioned