MELINEX® 453

Product Description
MELINEX® 453 is an excellent handling, high clarity film with one side pre-treated to promote adhesion to most printing inks and Industrial coatings.


Typical Applications
MELINEX® 453 is used as a base for pressure sensitive labels, general industrial coatings and applied window films.

MELINEX® 453 may be used in indirect food contact applications subject to good manufacturing practices and limited to applications where there is a functional barrier between it and the food to prevent food adulteration.


Approvals
UL Recognition - MELINEX® 453 has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories



Typical Properties
Available Thickness [Gauge]
142;    200;    300;    400;    500;    700;    1000


Property Thickness Value Units Test
OPTICAL
Haze  142-300  0.4  ASTM D1003 
Haze  400-500  0.6  ASTM D1003 
Haze  700  0.8  ASTM D1003 
Haze  1000  1.2  ASTM D1003 
Total Light Transmission (TLT)  142-1000  90.5  ASTM D1003 
 
PHYSICAL
C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B  142-1000  0.4    ASTM D1894 
Elongation at Break MD  142-1000  150  ASTM D882 
Elongation at Break TD  142-1000  100  ASTM D882 
F5-MD  142-1000  14,000  psi  ASTM D882 
F5-TD  142-1000  14,000  psi  ASTM D882 
Tensile Strength MD (break)  142-1000  25,000  psi  ASTM D882 
Tensile Strength TD (break)  142-700  36,000  psi  ASTM D882 
Tensile Strength TD (break)  1000  30,000    ASTM D882 
 
THERMAL
Shrinkage MD (190℃)  142-1000  2.5  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min 
Shrinkage TD (190℃)  142-1000  1.0  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.