Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) are in strong demand in the medical and data center fields, and competition in the Chinese market is fierce.

Perfluorocarbons (PFC) refer to compounds in which all hydrogen atoms in hydrocarbon molecules are replaced by fluorine atoms. The molecular formula is CxFy. Perfluorocarbons have the advantages of stable chemical properties, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, good biocompatibility, and high oxygen solubility. They are widely used in many fields such as medical care, data centers, aerospace, and construction engineering.

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon, is a representative product of perfluorocarbons. Its appearance is white solid and has the advantages of cold resistance, heat resistance, acid and alkali resistance, etc. It is widely used in synthetic resins, synthetic rubber, wear-resistant materials, etc. It has broad application prospects in many fields. Molding is a key link in the production of polytetrafluoroethylene, and push molding, compression molding, extrusion molding, dipping molding and calendering are the main molding methods. In recent years, with the improvement of technology maturity, my country’s polytetrafluoroethylene production has continued to grow, reaching 167,000 tons in 2022.

According to the “2023-2028 China Perfluorocarbon (PFC) Industry Market In-depth Research and Development Prospects Forecast Report》shows that the medical and electronic and electrical fields are the largest demand end for perfluorocarbons. In the medical field, perfluorocarbons have the advantages of good biocompatibility and high oxygen solubility. They can be used as oxygen supply materials in high-intensity focused ultrasound technology (HIFU). This technology can avoid brain hypoxia in patients caused by tumor metastasis. etc. In addition, perfluorocarbons can also be used as imaging agents in medical imaging technologies such as CT and MRI.

​​​​​​​In the field of data centers, perfluorocarbons can be used as fluorinated coolants for data center liquid cooling systems. There are many types of coolants, including silicones, silicates, aliphatic compounds, aromatic compounds, fluorocarbon compounds, etc. Fluorinated coolant is a submersible coolant, which has the advantages of safety, environmental protection, good high temperature stability, and convenient maintenance. As the development of the fluorinated coolant industry accelerates, my country’s market demand for perfluorocarbons will further grow.

There are many perfluorocarbon production companies in my country, and the market competition is fierce. The main production companies include Zhongxin Fluoro Materials, Dongyue Group, Juhua Co., Ltd., Sanmei Co., Ltd., Shanghai Xinyang, Yonghe Co., Ltd., Haohua Technology, Chongshan Optoelectronics, etc. Dongyue Group is my country’s leading polytetrafluoroethylene enterprise, and its product sales have long been in the leading position in the industry; Zhongshan Optoelectronics focuses on the research and development, production and sales of medical-grade perfluorocarbons, and its products are widely used in the fields of disease treatment and diagnosis.

         Industry analysts said that in recent years, driven by market demand, the development of the perfluorocarbon industry has accelerated. As a segmented product of perfluorocarbons, polytetrafluoroethylene has excellent performance and a wide range of applications. As the market space of polytetrafluoroethylene continues to expand, the prosperity of the perfluorocarbon industry has further improved. In terms of market competition, there are many perfluorocarbon production companies in my country, and the market competition is relatively fierce.