Xylan is an industrial coating that is often used in the automotive industry. It is a registered trademark of the Whitford Corporation. Xylan is a fluoropolymer, which is a polymer that is based in fluorocarbon and has strong carbon-fluorine bonds. Fluoropolymers, like Xylan, are highly resistant to acids, bases, and solvents.
Fluoropolymers are appealing for use as industrial coatings because they have properties that make them non-stick