We have some extruded bar stock of PTFE that has been in storage inside, out of the sun, under fairly dry conditions for several decades. I don't think there are any aging issues, but I thought I should check. Does anyone have any data showing a shelf life for this material?
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Aging affects on ptfe
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Various websites suggest that PTFE has unlimited shelf life in a benign environment:
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Stores forever, unlike in service.
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