MYLAR® 851H

Product Description

Mylar® 851H (also called Mylar® 851) is a co-extruded, one side amorphous, heat sealable polyester film designed to be used in metallization, print, and lamination applications. This film is suitable for use in contact with food. Mylar® 851H has a thicker heat sealable layer than Mylar® 850H.

This product is similar to Mylar® 850H, however, the amorphous heat seal layer is thicker.

Approvals

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

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 60

Property Thickness Value Units Test BARRIER Gas Permeability - O2, 24 hr  60  5.0  cc/100 in²  ASTM D1434 77℉/75% RH/1 ATM    OPTICAL Haze  60  3.5  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  60  88.6  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B  60  0.5    ASTM D1894  C.O.F. (static)  60  0.6    ASTM D1894  Density    1.40  g/cc    Elongation at Break MD    100  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD    90  %  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD  60  25  kpsi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  60  27  kpsi  ASTM D882A  Yield (nominal)  60  33,000  in²/lb      THERMAL Heat Seal Strength (HS/HS)  60  1000  gm/25mm  285℉, 1 sec, 40 psi  Heat Seal Temp. Range  60  220-400  °F    Shrinkage MD (150℃)  60  1.25  %  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 min  Shrinkage TD (150℃)  60  0.3  %  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.