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MYLAR® M34

Product Description
Mylar® M34 is a transparent, polyester packaging film, solvent coated on one side with a PVdC copolymer. The coating is heat sealable and is an excellent moisture and oxygen barrier.

M34 is available in 50, 75 and 100 gauge with the coated side normally wound toward the core.

General Product Info
Mylar® M34 can be surface or reverse printed with appropriately formulated inks, and can be combined with other webs by adhesive or extrusion laminating. When printing and adhesive laminating on the coated surface, active solvents such as acetates, ketones and toluene should be removed as completely as possible during drying to avoid adverse effects on coating adhesion. Slow evaporating solvents, such as glycol ethers, should be avoided completely.



High temperature heat sealing of polymer-coated Mylar® M34 may release small amounts of irritating fumes which should be removed by using area ventilation.

Typical Applications
Mylar® M34 was designed to be reverse printed on the coated side, then combined with a sealant layer such as polyethylene or Surlyn® resin - locking in the PVdC coating. Such a structure is quite durable, and its sparkling clarity and excellent barrier properties, plus its resistance to heat and humidity, make this an ideal combination for gas and vacuum packaging of processed meats and cheese.

Approvals
Food Contact Status - Please contact your DuPont Teijin Films representative to receive the Regulatory Compliance documents


Disposal
Dispose of in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Preferred options for disposal are (1) recycling, (2) incineration with energy recovery, and (3) landfill. The high fuel value of this product makes option No. 2 very desirable for material that cannot be recycled, but incinerator must be capable of scrubbing out acidic off-gases.

Typical Properties
Available Thickness [Gauge]
50;    75;    100


Property Thickness Value Units Test
BARRIER
Gas Permeability - O2, 24 hr  50 - 75  0.6  cc/100 in²  ASTM D3985 22ºC/50% RH/1 ATM 
WVTR  50 - 75  0.6  g/100 in²/day  ASTM F1249 38°C, 90% RH 
 
OPTICAL
Haze  50  ASTM D1003 
Haze  75  ASTM D1003 
 
PHYSICAL
Elongation at Break MD  50  110  ASTM D882A 
Elongation at Break MD  75  130  ASTM D882A 
Elongation at Break TD  50  70  ASTM D882A 
Elongation at Break TD  75  70  ASTM D882A 
Modulus  50 - 75  500  kpsi  ASTM D822 
Tear (Graves)  50  0.7  lb  ASTM D1004 
Tear (Graves)  75  0.9  lb  ASTM D1004 
Tensile Strength MD (break)  50  27  kpsi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength MD (break)  75  25  kpsi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength TD (break)  50  33  kpsi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength TD (break)  75  33  kpsi  ASTM D882A 
Unit Weight  100  21.1  lb/ream  ASTM E252 (0.5 m²) 
Unit Weight  50  11.7  lb/ream  ASTM E252 (0.5 m²) 
Unit Weight  75  17.5  lb/ream  ASTM E252 (0.5 m²) 
Yield (nominal)  100  24,600  in2/lb   
Yield (nominal)  50  37,500  in²/lb   
Yield (nominal)  75  24,600  in²/lb   
 
THERMAL
Heat Seal Strength (Coat/Coat)  50 - 75  150  g/in  250°F, 0.5 sec, 20 psi 


Standard Put-ups
Core I.D. (Inches) Roll O.D. (Inches) Thickness (Gauge) Length (Feet)
3 9 1/2 ± 1/4 50 9,500
3 9 1/2 ± 1/5 75 6,300
3 13 ± 1/4 50 19,200
3 13 ± 1/4 75 12,800
3 18 ± 1/4 50 38,300
3 18 ± 1/4 75 25,400
6 11 ± 1/4 50 9,600
6 11 ± 1/4 75 6,400
6 14 ± 1/4 50 18,800
6 14 ± 1/4 75 12,500
6 18 ± 1/4 50 34,600
6 18 ± 1/4 75 22,900
6 22 1/2 ± 1/4 50 57,000
6 22 1/2 ± 1/4 75 37,800
6 24 ± 1/4 50 65,600
6 24 ± 1/4 75 43,500


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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