MELINEX® 378

Product Description
MELINEX® 378 is a translucent, matte, polyester film which has a rougher surface (lower surface gloss) than MELINEX® 377.


Approvals
UL Recognition - Product has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories



Typical Properties
Available Thickness [Gauge]
75;    92;    200


Property Thickness Value Units Test
OPTICAL
Gloss 45 Degrees  All  18  ASTM D523 
Gloss 60 Degrees  All  18  ASTM D523 
Haze  75  90  ASTM D1003 
Haze  92  94  ASTM D1003 
Haze  200  96  ASTM D1003 
Total Light Transmission (TLT)  75-92  78  ASTM D1003 
Total Light Transmission (TLT)  200  64  ASTM D1003 
 
PHYSICAL
C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B  All  0.3    ASTM D1894 
Elongation at Break MD  All  90  ASTM D882A 
Elongation at Break TD  All  60  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength MD  All  22,000  psi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength TD  All  28,000  psi  ASTM D882A 
 
THERMAL
Shrinkage MD (190℃)  75-92  2.5  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min 
Shrinkage MD (190℃)  200  1.2  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min 
Shrinkage TD (190℃)  75-92  0.0  Unrestrained @ 190℃/5 min 
Shrinkage TD (190℃)  200  0.5  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.