MYLAR® WOL

Product Description

Mylar® WOL is a biaxially oriented white polyester (PET) film with an amorphous polyester heat seal layer on one side. It is designed to give a peelable seal to a wide range of materials including itself, APET, CPET, PETG, polyester coated board, polycarbonate, and PVC. Mylar® WOL is designed to be self-venting and offers a barrier to visible and UV light.

Typical Applications

Mylar® WOL can be used on its own as a single web or as part of a laminate in a wide range of lidding applications, providing reliable sealing and peeling performance. The film is often used for applications where easy opening and opacity are required. For details of sealing conditions and guidance on use, contact your Mylar® Specialty Films technical representative. Mylar® WOL can be used on its own as a single web or as part of a laminate in a wide range of lidding applications, providing reliable sealing and peeling performance. The film is often used for applications where easy opening and opacity are required.

Approvals

Food Contact Status - Please contact your Mylar® Specialty Films representative to receive the Regulatory Compliance documents.

Disposal

Disposal of Mylar® WOL does not present special disposal problems. It can be buried as a relatively inert material in a landfill or burned in an incinerator with normal refuse. The incinerator should have sufficient draft to exhaust all combustion products through the stack to avoid exposure to irritating fumes. The disposal method should comply with local, state and federal regulations.

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 100

Property Thickness Value Units Test BARRIER Gas Permeability - O2, 24 hr  100  4.2  cc/100 in²  ASTM D3985 23℃/70% RH/1 ATM  WVTR  100  1.1  g/100 in²/day  ASTM F1249 38℃, 90% RH    PHYSICAL Elongation at Break MD  100  125  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD  100  90  %  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD (break)  100  21,700  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD (break)  100  28,300  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield (nominal)  100  19,400  in²/lb      THERMAL Heat Seal Strength (Seal to APET/CPET tray)  100  700  g/in  356℉/80psi/1sec  Shrinkage MD (150℃)  100  1.0  %  150℃ / 30min  Shrinkage TD (150℃)  100  0.2  %  150℃ / 30min

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.