MELINEX® 454

Product Description

MELINEX® 454 is an excellent handling, high clarity film with both sides pre-treated to promote adhesion to most printing inks and Industrial coatings.

Typical Applications

MELINEX® 454 is used as a base for pressure sensitive labels, general industrial coatings and applied window films.

Approvals

UL Recognition - MELINEX® 454 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  psi  ASTM D882  Yield (nominal)  142  14,000  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  200  10,000  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  300  6,700  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  400  5,000  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  500  4,000  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  700  2,800  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  1000  1,984  in²/lb       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.