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MELINEX® DCS1

Product Description
Melinex® DCS1 is a tough, general purpose translucent film which is one-side pretreated for antistat. Melinex® DCS1 has a rough surface to provide ease of handling, good adhesion, and processability used for industrial applications such as cover sheets for flexographic printing plates.



Typical Properties
Available Thickness [Gauge]
400


Property Thickness Value Units Test
OPTICAL
Haze  400  45  ASTM D1003 
 
PHYSICAL
Density  400  1.3954  g/cc   
Elongation at Break MD  400  195  ASTM D882A 
Elongation at Break TD  400  110  ASTM D882A 
F5-MD  400  13.5  kpsi  ASTM D882A 
F5-TD  400  14  kpsi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Modulus MD  400  490,000  psi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Modulus TD  400  560,000  psi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength MD  400  26  kpsi  ASTM D882A 
Tensile Strength TD  400  35  kpsi  ASTM D882A 
Yield (nominal)  400  5,000  in²/lb   
 
THERMAL
Melting Point  400  254   
Shrinkage MD (150℃)  400  1.0  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 min 
Shrinkage TD (150℃)  400  1.0  Unrestrained @ 150℃/30 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.
 
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