MYLAR® 850H

Product Description

Mylar® 850H (also called Mylar® 850) is a co-extruded, one side amorphous, heat sealable polyester film designed to be used in metallized, print, and lamination applications. This film is suitable for use in contact with food.

Approvals

Food Contact Status - Please contact your Mylar® Specialty Films representative to receive the Regulatory Compliance documents

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 48;    80;    120

Property Thickness Value Units Test BARRIER Gas Permeability - O2, 24 hr  48  6.0  cc/100 in²  ASTM D1434 77℉/75% RH/1 ATM  Gas Permeability - O2, 24 hr  80  3.7  cc/100 in²  ASTM D1434 77℉/75% RH/1 ATM  WVTR  120  1.1  g/100 in²/day  ASTM F1249 38℃, 90% RH  WVTR  48  2.8  g/100 in²/day  ASTM F1249 38℃, 90% RH  WVTR  80  1.8  g/100 in²/day  ASTM F1249 38℃, 90% RH    OPTICAL Haze  48  3.0  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  80  4.5  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  120  5.5  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B  48 - 120  0.4    ASTM D1894  Density  48 - 120  1.40  g/cc    Elongation at Break MD  48 - 120  110  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD  48 - 120  100  %  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD  48 - 120  22  kpsi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  48 - 120  27  kpsi  ASTM D882A  Yield (nominal)  48  42,200  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  80  24,800  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  120  16,500  in²/lb      THERMAL Heat Seal Strength  48  600  gm/25mm  285℉, 1 sec, 40 psi  Heat Seal Strength  80 - 120  1000  gm/25mm  285℉, 1 sec, 40 psi  Heat Seal Temp. Range  48 - 120  220-400  °F    Shrinkage MD (190℃)  48 - 120  3.5  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190℃)  48 - 120  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.