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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°C 50% RH 
Volume Resistivity  All  10^17  Ohm - cm  ASTM D257 100 V DC @ 25°C , 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  in˛/lb   
Yield (nominal)  75  26,500  in˛/lb   
Yield (nominal)  92  21,800  in˛/lb   
Yield (nominal)  142  14,000  in˛/lb   
Yield (nominal)  200  9,900  in˛/lb   
Yield (nominal)  300  6,600  in˛/lb   
Yield (nominal)  400  5,047  in˛/lb   
Yield (nominal)  500  4,000  in˛/lb   
Yield Strength MD  All  14,500  psi  ASTM D882A 
Yield Strength TD  All  14,400  psi  ASTM D882A 
 
THERMAL
Shrinkage MD (190°C)  48 - 92  3.5  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min 
Shrinkage MD (190°C)  142 - 500  2.5  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min 
Shrinkage TD (190°C)  48 - 92  3.5  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min 
Shrinkage TD (190°C)  142 - 500  0.5  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min 


Contact Info
DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership
3600 Discovery Drive
Chester, VA 23836 USA
Tel: (800) 635-4639
Fax: (804) 530-9867


Disclaimer
Note: These values are typical performance data for DuPont Teijin 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. DuPont Teijin 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 (DuPont Teijin Films Medical Policy). For other medical applications, see the Medical Caution Statement. DuPont Teijin Films accepts no liability for use of it's products in medical applications not reviewed and approved by DuPont Teijin Films or for product misuse. DuPont Teijin 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 DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership.
 
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