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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.
 
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