MYLAR® 800

Product Description

Mylar® 800 is a clear, non-pretreated base film with high gloss, low haze and excellent processability.

General Product Info

Polyester film is more thermally stable at higher temperatures and has a higher tensile strength than materials such as polyproyplene and polyethylene. Mylar® 800 polyester film is stiffer than polypropylene and also maintains an excellent film thickness profile and roll formation to ensure consistent processability. These characteristics will enable Mylar® film to process at higher speeds, temperatures and tensions, thus increasing line efficiency and productivity.

Typical Applications

Mylar® 800 film features good clarity and handling characteristics in metallizing operations. When aluminum metallized, the film exhibits excellent aesthetic quality as well as the best barrier to oxygen and moisture in a flexible film.

Approvals

Food Contact Status - Please contact your Mylar® Specialty Films representative to receive the Regulatory Compliance documents UL Recognition - Product has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 48;    92

Property Thickness Value Units Test BARRIER Gas Permeability - Carbon Dioxide  48  31.0  cc/100 in²  ASTM D1434 77℉/75% RH/1 ATM  Gas Permeability - Nitrogen  48  1.6  cc/100 in²  ASTM D1434 77℉/75% RH/1 ATM  Gas Permeability - O2, 24 hr  48  6.0  cc/100 in²  ASTM D1434 77℉/75% RH/1 ATM (unmetallized)  Gas Permeability - O2, 24 hr  48  0.08  cc/100 in²  ASTM D1434 77℉/75% RH/1 ATM (metallized)  WVTR  48  2.8  g/100 in²/day  ASTM F1249 38℃, 90% RH (unmetallized)  WVTR  48  0.05  g/100 in²/day  ASTM F1249 38℃, 90% RH (metallized)    OPTICAL Haze  48  3.6  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  48  88.5  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (static) A-B  48  0.5    ASTM D1895  Density  48  1.4  g/cc    Elongation at Break MD  48  110  %  ASTM D822A  Elongation at Break TD  48  70  %  ASTM D822A  Tensile Strength MD  48  32,200  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  48  39,000  psi  ASTM D822A  Yield (nominal)  48  42,200  in²/lb      THERMAL Shrinkage MD (150℃)  48  1.25  %  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 min  Shrinkage TD (150℃)  48  1.25  %  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 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.