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MELINEX® 3381 is a two-side heat sealable, opaque white polyester film which is ideal in specialty card laminate applications. This film can be heat sealed to itself and other polyesters, as well as a variety of substrates including some grades of paper, PVC, and Teslin®. MELINEX® 3381 film is available in thicknesses of 600 and 1210 gauge.
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| Available Thickness [Gauge] |
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600; 1210
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| Property |
Thickness |
Value |
Units |
Test |
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OPTICAL
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| Optical Density |
600 |
1.0 |
% |
DTF (US) Test Method 2.30.2 |
| Optical Density |
1210 |
1.9 |
% |
DTF (US) Test Method 2.30.2 |
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PHYSICAL
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| C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B |
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0.9 |
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ASTM D1894 |
| Density |
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1.50 |
g/cc |
ASTM D1505 |
| Elongation at Break MD |
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150 |
% |
ASTM D882A |
| Elongation at Break TD |
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100 |
% |
ASTM D882A |
| Tensile Strength MD |
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8,000 |
psi |
ASTM D882A |
| Tensile Strength TD |
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15,000 |
psi |
ASTM D882A |
| Yield Strength MD |
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8,000 |
psi |
ASTM D882A |
| Yield Strength TD |
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8,000 |
psi |
ASTM D882A |
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THERMAL
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| Heat Seal Temp. Range |
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285-340 |
°F |
20 minutes @150 – 200 psi |
| Shrinkage MD (190℃) |
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1.0 |
% |
Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min |
| Shrinkage TD (190℃) |
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0.5 |
% |
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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