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MELINEX® 453 is an excellent handling, high clarity film with one side pre-treated to promote adhesion to most printing inks and Industrial coatings.
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MELINEX® 453 is used as a base for pressure sensitive labels, general industrial coatings and applied window films.
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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.
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UL Recognition -
MELINEX® 453 has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories
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Available Thickness [Gauge] |
142; 200; 300; 400; 500; 700; 1000
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Property |
Thickness |
Value |
Units |
Test |
OPTICAL
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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 |
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PHYSICAL
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C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B |
142-1000 |
0.4 |
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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 |
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ASTM D882 |
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THERMAL
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Shrinkage MD (190℃) |
142-1000 |
2.5 |
% |
Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min |
Shrinkage TD (190℃) |
142-1000 |
1.0 |
% |
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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