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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.
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UL Recognition -
Product has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories.
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| Available Thickness [Gauge] |
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48; 75; 92; 142; 200; 300; 400; 500
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| Property |
Thickness |
Value |
Units |
Test |
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ELECTRICAL
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| 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 |
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OPTICAL
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| 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 |
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PHYSICAL
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| C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B |
All |
0.4 |
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ASTM D1894 |
| Density |
All |
1.40 |
g/cc |
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| 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 |
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| Yield (nominal) |
75 |
26,500 |
in²/lb |
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| Yield (nominal) |
92 |
21,800 |
in²/lb |
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| Yield (nominal) |
142 |
14,000 |
in²/lb |
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| Yield (nominal) |
200 |
9,900 |
in²/lb |
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| Yield (nominal) |
300 |
6,600 |
in²/lb |
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| Yield (nominal) |
400 |
5,047 |
in²/lb |
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| Yield (nominal) |
500 |
4,000 |
in²/lb |
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| Yield Strength MD |
All |
14,500 |
psi |
ASTM D882A |
| Yield Strength TD |
All |
14,400 |
psi |
ASTM D882A |
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THERMAL
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| 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 |
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Mylar® Specialty Films U.S. Limited Partnership
3600 Discovery Drive
Chester, VA 23836-6436 USA
Tel: (800) 635-4639
Fax: (804) 530-9867
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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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