MYLAR® 864

Product Description

Mylar® 864 is a clear polyester film that has been chemically treated on both sides for the packaging converting market. Both sides are chemically treated for print/PE extrusion. The chemical treatement also provides excellent metal adhesion. Mylar® 864 is not recommended for retort or wet packaging applications.

Approvals

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

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 48

Property Thickness Value Units Test BARRIER Oxygen Permeability (metallized)  48  6  cc/100 sq.in  D1434   WVTR  48  2.8  g/100 in²/day  ASTM F1249 38℃, 90% RH    OPTICAL Haze  48  3.5  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  48  90.0  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic)  48  0.4    ASTM D1894  Density  48  1.40  g/cc    Elongation at Break MD  48  110  %  ASTM D822A  Elongation at Break TD  48  70  %  ASTM D822A  Tensile Strength MD  48  31  kpsi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  48  42  kpsi  ASTM D882A  Yield (nominal)  48  42,200  in²/lb  ASTM D1894    THERMAL Shrinkage MD (150℃)  48  1.25  %  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 min  Shrinkage TD (150℃)  48  0.5  %  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.