MELINEX® LSS

Product Description

Melinex® LSS is a special grade of film which combines excellent handling characteristics with a slightly hazy appearance. It is available in specific thicknesses from 92 - 200 gauge, and is used for flexible circuit applications.

Approvals

UL Recognition - Product has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories.

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 92;    142;    200

Property Thickness Value Units Test ELECTRICAL Breakdown Voltage  92  6.4  kV  ASTM D149-81 0.25 inch electrodes in dry air @25℃   Breakdown Voltage  142  8.3  kV  ASTM D149-81 0.25 inch electrodes in dry air@25℃   Breakdown Voltage  200  10  kV  ASTM D149-81 0.25 inch electrodes in dry air @25℃   Surface Resistivity  All  10^15  Ohms/sq  ASTM D257 500 V DC @ 25℃ 50% RH  Volume Resistivity  All  10^17  Ohm - cm  ASTM D257 100 V DC @ 25℃ , and 100 sec    OPTICAL Haze  92  5.6  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  142  7.5  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  200  9.0  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  92  87.0  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  142  86.5  %  ASTM D1003  Total Light Transmission (TLT)  200  85.5  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B  All  0.4    ASTM D1894  Density  All  1.40  g/cc    Elongation at Break MD  All  160  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD  All  100  %  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD  All  29,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  All  37,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield (nominal)  92  21,800  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  142  14,000  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  200  9,900  in²/lb      THERMAL Shrinkage MD (190℃)  92  2.6  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage MD (190℃)  142  2.0  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage MD (190℃)  200  1.7  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190℃)  92  2.6  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190℃)  142  0.06  %  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190℃)  200  0.25  %  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.