MELINEX® 456

Product Description

Melinex® 456 is an excellent handling, high clarity polyester film with both sides pretreated for slip. The two smooth surfaces allow easy top coating.

Approvals

Library of Congress Specification - This film meets the Library of Congress Specification Number 500-500-5/31/95 for use in archival storage.

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 200;    270;    465

Property Thickness Value Units Test OPTICAL Total Light Transmission (TLT)  200  88.8  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  270  88.5  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  465  88.0  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B    0.4    ASTM D1894  Elongation at Break MD    150  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD    100  %  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD    28,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD    36,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield Strength MD    14,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield Strength TD    14,000  psi  ASTM D882A    THERMAL Shrinkage MD (190℃)    2.5  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190℃)    1.0  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min

Contact Info

Mylar® Specialty Films U.S. Limited Partnership 3600 Discovery Drive Chester, VA 23836-6436 USA Tel: (800) 635-4639 Fax: (804) 530-9867

Disclaimer

Note: These values are typical performance data for Mylar® Specialty Films' polyester film; they are not intended to be used as design data. We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. It is offered as a possible helpful suggestion in experimentation you may care to undertake along these lines. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience is gained. Mylar® Specialty Films makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation or liability whatsoever in connection with this information. This publication is not a license to operate under, or intended to suggest infringement of, any existing patents. CAUTION: Do not use in medical applications involving permanent implantation in the human body (Mylar® Specialty Films Medical Policy). For other medical applications, see the Medical Caution Statement. Mylar® Specialty Films accepts no liability for use of it's products in medical applications not reviewed and approved by Mylar® Specialty Films or for product misuse. Mylar® Specialty Films supplies products to an agreed specification and does not manufacture products designed specifically for medical end use. Melinex®, Mylar® and Melinex® STTM are registered trademarks of Mylar® Specialty Films U.S. Limited Partnership.