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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°C) |
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2.5 |
% |
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min |
| Shrinkage TD (190°C) |
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1.0 |
% |
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min |
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DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership
3600 Discovery Drive
Chester, VA 23836 USA
Tel: (800) 635-4639
Fax: (804) 530-9867
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Note: These values are typical performance data for DuPont Teijin 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. DuPont Teijin 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 (DuPont Teijin Films Medical Policy). For other medical applications, see the Medical Caution Statement. DuPont Teijin Films accepts no liability for use of it's products in medical applications not reviewed and approved by DuPont Teijin Films or for product misuse. DuPont Teijin 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 DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership.
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