MELINEX® 618

Product Description
Melinex® 618 is a super clear polyester film, pretreated on one side to promote adhesion.


General Product Info
A high clarity, non-yellow base with excellent adhesion on the pretreated surface.


Typical Applications
A very unique film with ultra high clarity for a wide range of Display applications.




Typical Properties
Available Thickness [Gauge]
500;    700;    1000


Property Thickness Value Units Test
OPTICAL
Haze  500  0.5  ASTM D1003 
Haze  700  1.0  ASTM D1003 
Haze  1000  1.0  ASTM D1003 
 
PHYSICAL
Elongation at Break MD  500  206  ASTM D882A 
Elongation at Break MD  700  217  ASTM D882A 
Elongation at Break MD  1000  200  ASTM D882A 
Elongation at Break TD  500  119  ASTM D882A 
Elongation at Break TD  700  132  ASTM D882A 
Elongation at Break TD  1000  120  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength MD  500  28,700  psi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength MD  700  28,200  psi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength MD  1000  26,000  psi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength TD  500  29,200  psi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength TD  700  31,300  psi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength TD  1000  27,000  psi  ASTM D882A 
 
THERMAL
Shrinkage MD (190℃)  500  2.4  Unrestrained @190℃/5 min 
Shrinkage MD (190℃)  700  2.4  Unrestrained @190℃/5 min 
Shrinkage MD (190℃)  1000  2.4  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min 
Shrinkage TD (190℃)  500  1.2  Unrestrained @190℃/5 min 
Shrinkage TD (190℃)  700  1.0  Unrestrained @190℃/5 min 
Shrinkage TD (190℃)  1000  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.