MYLAR® OWF

Product Description

Mylar® OWF is a co-extruded, one side amorphous, heat sealable polyester film designed to be used as an overwrap film. This film is suitable for use in contact with food.

Approvals

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

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 48;    80;    120

Property Thickness Value Units Test BARRIER Gas Permeability - O2, 24 hr  48  6.0  cc/100 in²  ASTM D1434 77℉/75% RH/1 ATM  Gas Permeability - O2, 24 hr  80  3.7  cc/100 in²  ASTM D1434 77℉/75% RH/1 ATM  Gas Permeability - O2, 24 hr  120  2.5  cc/100 in²  ASTM D1434 77℉/75% RH/1 ATM  WVTR  48  2.8  g/100 in²/day  ASTM F1249 38℃, 90% RH  WVTR  80  1.8  g/100 in²/day  ASTM F1249 38℃, 90% RH  WVTR  120  1.1  g/100 in²/day  ASTM F1249 38℃, 90% RH    OPTICAL Haze  48  3.0  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  80  4.5  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  120  6.0  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  48  88.7  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  80  88.6  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  120  88.5  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B  48 - 80  0.5    ASTM D1894  Density  48 - 80  1.40  g/cc    Elongation at Break MD  48 - 80  100  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD  48 - 80  90  %  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD  48 - 80  27  kpsi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  48 - 80  29  kpsi  ASTM D882A  Yield (nominal)  48  42,200  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  80  24,800  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  120  16,500  in²/lb      THERMAL Heat Seal Temp. Range  48 - 80  220-400  °F    Shrinkage MD (150℃)  48 - 80  1.25  %  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 min  Shrinkage MD (150℃)  120  1.5  %  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 min  Shrinkage TD (150℃)  48 - 80  0.30  %  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 min  Shrinkage TD (150℃)  120  1.5  %  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 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.