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	Show Printable Version     MELINEX® 377 Product Description MELINEX® 377 is a translucent matte film having a medium surface gloss which is suitable for creating woodgrain and muted metallic effects. Typical Applications MELINEX® 377 is suitable for use in stamping foil, metallizing, and casting/release applications. Typical Properties Available Thickness [Gauge] 48;    75;    92;    142;    200;    300;    500 Property Thickness Value Units Test OPTICAL Gloss 45 Degrees  92  38  %  ASTM D523  Haze  48  51  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  75  66  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  92  73  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  142  78  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  200  95  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  300-500  97  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  48  80  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  75  79  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  92  78  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  142  76  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  200  70  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  300-500  67  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic)    0.30    ASTM D1894 (A-B)  Elongation at Break TD    100  %  ASTM D882-83 (23­°C at 50% RH, strain rate 50% min)  Tensile Strength MD (break)    24,900  psi  ASTM D882-83 (23°C at 50% RH, strain rate 50% min)  Tensile Strength TD (break)    30,600  psi  ASTM D882-83 (23°C at 50% RH, strain rate 50% min)  Yield Strength MD 5%    14,500  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield Strength TD 5%    15,000  psi  ASTM D882A    THERMAL Coefficient of Thermal Expansion - MD    19X10E­­-6  cm/cm/°C  Between 20-50°C  Coefficient of Thermal Expansion - TD    16X10E-6  cm/cm/°C  Between 20-50°C  Shrinkage MD (190°C)  48  3.0  %  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min  Shrinkage MD (190°C)  75-142  3.0  %  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min  Shrinkage MD (190°C)  200-500  3.0  %  Unrestrained @190°C/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190°C)  48  3.0  %  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190°C)  75-142  0.0  %  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190°C)  200-500  3.0  %  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min  Upper Melt Temperature    491-500  °F  ASTM E794-85  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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