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Melinex® 516 is a high clarity polyester film which is pretreated on both sides for slip to combine good handling properties with high clarity and brilliance.
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Some typical uses include: layout base, post lamination, MTS, color proofing, labels, flexible circuits, archival sheeting, and printing plates.
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Library of Congress Specification -
This film meets the Library of Congress Specification Number 500-500-5/31/95 for use in archival storage.
UL Recognition -
Product has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories.
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| Available Thickness [Gauge] |
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250; 265; 275; 300; 360; 370; 400; 460; 500; 600
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| Property |
Thickness |
Value |
Units |
Test |
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OPTICAL
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| Total Light Transmission (TLT) |
265 |
88.5 |
% |
ASTM D1003 |
| Total Light Transmission (TLT) |
300 |
88.5 |
% |
ASTM D1003 |
| Total Light Transmission (TLT) |
400 |
88.3 |
% |
ASTM D1003 |
| Total Light Transmission (TLT) |
500 |
88.0 |
% |
ASTM D1003 |
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PHYSICAL
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| C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B |
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0.45 |
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ASTM D1894 |
| Elongation at Break MD |
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180 |
% |
ASTM D882A |
| Elongation at Break TD |
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120 |
% |
ASTM D882A |
| Tensile Strength MD |
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28,000 |
psi |
ASTM D882A |
| Tensile Strength TD |
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35,000 |
psi |
ASTM D882A |
| Yield Strength MD |
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14,000 |
psi |
ASTM D882A |
| Yield Strength TD |
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14,500 |
psi |
ASTM D882A |
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THERMAL
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| Shrinkage MD (190℃) |
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2.5 |
% |
Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min |
| Shrinkage TD (190℃) |
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1.0 |
% |
Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min |
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Mylar® Specialty Films U.S. Limited Partnership
3600 Discovery Drive
Chester, VA 23836-6436 USA
Tel: (800) 635-4639
Fax: (804) 530-9867
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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.
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