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MELINEX® 329 is an opaque white, non-pretreated, polyester film with superb handling properties and a unique glossy appearance.
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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.
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UL recognized -
Product has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories
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| Available Thickness [Gauge] |
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92; 142; 200; 300; 380; 500; 700; 1000; 1400
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| Property |
Thickness |
Value |
Units |
Test |
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OPTICAL
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| 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 |
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PHYSICAL
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| C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B |
92-1400 |
0.3 - 0.4 |
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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 |
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THERMAL
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| 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 |
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Mylar® Specialty Films U.S. Limited Partnership
3600 Discovery Drive
Chester, VA 23836-6436 USA
Tel: (800) 635-4639
Fax: (804) 530-9867
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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.
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