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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°C)  142-1000  2.5  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min 
Shrinkage TD (190°C)  142-1000  1.0  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min 


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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