PVDF tubing is a stronger, more abrasion resistant material than its per-fluorinated (all Carbon-Fluorine – CF2) counterparts such as PTFE, FEP and PFA at moderate temperatures. This is due to its resemblance to the structure of polyethylene (Carbon-Hydrogen – CH2). The alternating CF2 and CH2 pendant groups in the molecular structure imparts a unique blend of mechanical wear, thermal, age-weathering, UV and gamma radiation resistance and high purity properties that is useful in a broad class of applications. The mechanical toughness of PVDF is attributable to its excellent creep, fatigue and cut through resistances.