MYLAR® ADS

Product Description
Mylar® ADS is a heat stabilized, low shrinkage film with good web handling properties.


Approvals
UL Recognition - Product has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories.



Typical Properties
Available Thickness [Gauge]
200;    285;    300;    400;    500


Property Thickness Value Units Test
ELECTRICAL
Breakdown Voltage  400  13.5  kV  ASTM D149 1/4" electrode 500 V/sec 25℃ in air 
 
OPTICAL
Haze  200  29  ASTM D1003 
Haze  300  36  ASTM D1003 
Haze  400  43  ASTM D1003 
Haze  500  46  ASTM D1003 
Total Light Transmission (TLT)  300  90.2  ASTM D1003 
 
PHYSICAL
Density  300  1.395  g/cc  ASTM D1505 
Elongation at Break MD  400  160  ASTM D882A 
Elongation at Break TD  400  140  ASTM D882A 
Surface Roughness  300  0.008  microns  DuPont (Ra) 0.80 mm assessment 
Tensile Modulus MD  300  492,000  psi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Modulus TD  300  610,000  psi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength MD  300  27,700  psi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength MD  400  25,100  psi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength MD 5%  300  13,900  psi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength TD  300  32,600  psi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength TD  400  27,300  psi  ASTM D882A 
 
THERMAL
Coefficient of Hygroscopic Expansion  300  7X10^6  per % RH  40% - 80% RH 
Shrinkage MD (150℃)  400  0.5  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 min 
Shrinkage MD (190℃)  300  2.5  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min 
Shrinkage TD (150℃)  400  0.2  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 min 
Shrinkage TD (190℃)  300  1.0  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.