MELINEX® S

Product Description

Melinex® S is a general purpose film which combines excellent handling characteristics with a slightly hazy appearance. It is available in specific thicknesses from 48 - 500 gauge, and is used for the full range of Melinex® applications.

Approvals

UL Recognition - Product has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories.

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 48;    75;    92;    142;    200;    300;    400;    500

Property Thickness Value Units Test ELECTRICAL Surface Resistivity  All  10^15  Ohms/sq  ASTM D257 500 V DC @ 25℃ 50% RH  Volume Resistivity  All  10^17  Ohm - cm  ASTM D257 100 V DC @ 25℃ , and 100 sec    OPTICAL Haze  48  3.1  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  75  5.3  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  92  5.6  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  142  7.5  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  200  9.0  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  300  13.8  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  400  15.6  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  500  20.7  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  48  88.5  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  75  88.0  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  92  87.0  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  142  86.5  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  200  85.5  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  300  84.5  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  400  83.0  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  500  81.0  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B  All  0.4    ASTM D1894  Density  All  1.40  g/cc    Elongation at Break MD  All  160  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD  All  100  %  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD  All  29,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  All  37,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield (nominal)  48  42,200  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  75  26,500  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  92  21,800  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  142  14,000  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  200  9,900  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  300  6,600  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  400  5,047  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  500  4,000  in²/lb    Yield Strength MD  All  14,500  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield Strength TD  All  14,400  psi  ASTM D882A    THERMAL Shrinkage MD (190℃)  48 - 92  3.5  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage MD (190℃)  142 - 500  2.5  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190℃)  48 - 92  3.5  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190℃)  142 - 500  0.5  %  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.