MELINEX® 357

Product Description

Melinex® 357 is a two-sided heat sealable, opaque white polyester film which is ideal in specialty card laminate applications. This film can be heat sealed to itself and other polyesters, as well as a variety of substrates including some grades of paper, PVC, and Teslin®. Melinex® 357 film is currently available in thicknesses of 400, 600, 800, and 1000 gauge.

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 400;    600;    800;    1000

Property Thickness Value Units Test OPTICAL Total Light Transmission (TLT)  1000  4  %  ASTM D1003-77 (Gardner Haze)  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  600  6  %  ASTM D1003-77 (Gardner Haze)    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B    1.48    ASTM D1894  Density    1.48  g/cc  ASTM D1505  Elongation at Break MD    110  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD    100  %  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD    17,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD    19,500  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield Strength MD    12,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield Strength TD    12,000  psi  ASTM D882A    THERMAL Heat Seal Temp. Range    275-375  °F  1 sec. @ 40 PSI  Shrinkage MD (190℃)    2.0  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190℃)    2.0  %  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.