MELINEX® 515

Product Description

A high clarity film which is two side pretreated for slip to combine good handling properties with high clarity and brilliance.

Typical Applications

MELINEX® 515 is suitable for applications which require a more die cuttable polyester film.

Approvals

UL Recognition - Product has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories. 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] 650;    700;    1000

Property Thickness Value Units Test OPTICAL Haze  1000  1.0  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  1000  85.5  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  650  87.0  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B    0.5    ASTM D1894  Density  650 - 1000  1.40  g/cm3    Elongation at Break MD    190  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD    120  %  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD    25,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD    29,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield (nominal)  700  2,840  in²/lb    Yield Strength MD    14,500  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield Strength TD    14,500  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.