MELINEX® HS2

Product Description

Melinex® HS2 is a low TD shrinkage, low neckdown polyeser film with excellent handling properties. It is ideal for the hot stamping market.

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 48;    60;    75;    92

Property Thickness Value Units Test OPTICAL Haze  48  4.0  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  60  4.8  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  75  5.7  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  92  6.7  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B  48 - 92  0.4    ASTM D1894  Elongation at Break MD  48 - 92  105  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD  48 - 92  100  %  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD  48 - 92  32,500  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  48 - 92  34,500  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield (nominal)  48  42,200  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  60  33,000  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  75  26,500  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  92  14,000  in²/lb    Yield Strength MD  48 - 92  15,500  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield Strength TD  48 - 92  14,000  psi  ASTM D882A    THERMAL Shrinkage MD (190℃)  48 - 92  3.6  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190℃)  48 - 92  -0.2  %  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.