MYLAR® A

Product Description

Mylar® A films are tough, general purpose films that are transparent in 48 through 92 gauge and translucent in heavier gauges. They have a rough surface to provide ease of handling, good adhesion, and processability. They are used for a broad range of industrial applications.

General Product Info

Mylar® A films have balanced tensile properties and excellent resistance to moisture and most chemicals. They can withstand temperature extremes from -100℉ to 300ºF. Mylar® does not become brittle with age under normal conditions, because it contains no plasticizers.

Typical Applications

Mylar® A films are used extensively in a wide variety of markets. Some of them are: Book jackets Carbon ribbon Control Tape Drumheads Duct Liners Identifications Membrane touch switches Metallized Base Pressure Sensitive Labels (plain or metallized) Protective surfacing Release liners Roll leaf (hot stamping)

Approvals

Food Contact Status - Please contact your Mylar® Specialty Films representative to receive the Regulatory Compliance documents

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 48;    75;    92;    142;    200;    300;    400;    500;    750;    900;    1000;    1200;    1400

Property Thickness Value Units Test OPTICAL Haze  48  7  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  1400  90  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL Elongation at Break MD  48  110  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break MD  1400  170  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD  48  70  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD  1400  170  %  ASTM D882A  Modulus  48 - 1400  507  kpsi  ASTM D822  Tensile Strength MD  48  26  kpsi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD  1400  26  kpsi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  48  32  kpsi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  1400  25  kpsi  ASTM D882A    THERMAL Shrinkage MD (150℃)  48  2.0  %  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 min  Shrinkage MD (150℃)  1400  1.3  %  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 min  Shrinkage TD (150℃)  48  1.0  %  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 min  Shrinkage TD (150℃)  1400  0.8  %  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 min    Yield Yield  48  41,300  in²/lb    Yield  75  26,500  in²/lb    Yield  92  21,500  in²/lb    Yield  142  14,000  in²/lb    Yield  200  9,900  in²/lb    Yield  300  6,600  in²/lb    Yield  400  5,000  in²/lb    Yield  500  4,000  in²/lb    Yield  750  2,600  in²/lb    Yield  900  2,200  in²/lb    Yield  1000  2,000  in²/lb    Yield  1400  1,400  in²/lb

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.