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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is low-surface-energy plastic that is very difficult to bond. PTFE exclusively comprises fluorine and carbon atoms with no polar atoms such as oxygen or nitrogen.

Many industrial pipelines are exposed to the elements and must face tough environmental conditions, including humidity, and temperature and climate variations―often including heavy frost in the winter and long hot spells in the summer.

I have seen at least one manufacturer advertising a two-component methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesive product in a cartridge for the bonding of PVC and CPVC pipes. . . .