MELINEX® 329

Product Description

MELINEX® 329 is an opaque white, non-pretreated, polyester film with superb handling properties and a unique glossy appearance.

Typical Applications

MELINEX® 329 is used as a base for pressure sensitive labels, in security and access cards, in multiple use tickets and in general printing applications. It is also used for medical diagnostic test strips.

Approvals

UL recognized - Product has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 92;    142;    200;    300;    380;    500;    700;    1000;    1400

Property Thickness Value Units Test OPTICAL Gloss 45 Degrees  92-1400  40  %  ASTM D1003  Gloss 60 Degrees  92-1400  45  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  92  23  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  200-300  15  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  500-700  7  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  1000-1400  4  %  ASTM D1003  Whiteness  ALL  98  %  ASTM E 313-79    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B  92-1400  0.3 - 0.4    ASTM D1894  Elongation at Break MD  92-1400  115  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD  92-1400  90  %  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD (break)  92-1400  16,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD 5%  92-1400  12,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD (break)  92-1400  19,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD 5%  92-1400  12,000  psi  ASTM D882A    THERMAL Shrinkage MD (190℃)  92  3.0  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage MD (190℃)  142-200  2.8  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage MD (190℃)  300-1400  1.5  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190℃)  92  2.5  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190℃)  142-200  1.0  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190℃)  300-1400  1.5  %  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.