MYLAR® 854

Product Description
Mylar® 854 is a clear, one side coextruded heat sealable surface similar to Mylar® 850H. The opposite surface is adhesion pretreated to accept a wide range of both water and solvent ink systems. The pretreated surface also provides improved adhesion for various coatings, adhesives and extruded polyethylene.


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



Typical Properties
Available Thickness [Gauge]
48;    60


Property Thickness Value Units Test
BARRIER
Gas Permeability - O2, 24 hr  48  6.0  cc/100 in²  ASTM D3985 22℃/75% RH/1 ATM 
Gas Permeability - O2, 24 hr  60  5.0  cc/100 sq in  ASTM D1434 
WVTR  48  2.8  g/100 in²/day  ASTM F1249 38℃, 90% RH 
WVTR  60  2.3  g/100 in²/day  ASTM F1249 38℃, 90% RH 
 
OPTICAL
Haze  48  3.0  ASTM D1003 
Haze  60  3.5  ASTM D1003 
Total Light Transmission (TLT)  48  88.7  ASTM D1003 
Total Light Transmission (TLT)  60  88.6  ASTM D1003 
 
PHYSICAL
C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B  48 - 60  0.5    ASTM D1894 (untreated to treated) 
C.O.F. (static)  48 - 60  0.6    ASTM D1894 
Density  60  1.40  g/cc   
Elongation at Break MD  48 - 60  110  ASTM D882A 
Elongation at Break TD  48 - 60  90  ASTM D822A 
Tensile Strength MD  48 - 60  27  kpsi  ASTM D822A 
Tensile Strength TD  48 - 60  29  kpsi  ASTM D822A 
Yield (nominal)  48  42,200  in²/lb   
Yield (nominal)  60  33,000  in²/lb   
 
THERMAL
Heat Seal Strength (HS/HS)  48 - 60  400  g/in  285℉, 40 PSI, 1 sec HS/HS 
Heat Seal Temp. Range  48 - 60  220-400  °F   
Shrinkage MD (150℃)  48 - 60  1.25  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 min 
Shrinkage TD (150℃)  48 - 60  0.30  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.

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