MELINEX® 329

Product Description

Melinex® 329 is an opaque white, non-pretreated, polyester film with superb handling properties and a unique glossy appearance.

Typical Applications

Melinex® 329 is used as a base for pressure sensitive labels, in security and access cards, in multiple use tickets and in general printing applications. It is also used for medical diagnostic test strips.

Approvals

UL recognized - Product has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 75;    92;    142;    200;    300;    380;    500;    700;    820;    1000;    1400

Property Thickness Value Units Test ELECTRICAL Dielectric Strength  92  4,600  volts  ASTM D149 1/4" electrode 500 V/sec 25°C in air  Dielectric Strength  200  8,800  volts  ASTM D149  Dielectric Strength  300  10,200  volts  ASTM D149  Dielectric Strength  500  13,500  volts  ASTM D149  Dielectric Strength  700  16,400  volts  ASTM D149  Surface Resistivity  200  >10^14  Ohm/square  ASTM D257-83 (500 V DC at 20°C and 95% rh)    OPTICAL Gloss 45 Degrees  75 - 1400  40  %  ASTM D1003  Gloss 60 Degrees  75 - 1400  45  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  92  23  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  200  16  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  300  9  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  500  6  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  700  3  %  ASTM D1003  Whiteness  200  100  %  ASTM E 313-79  Whiteness  300  100  %  ASTM E 313-79    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B  75 - 1400  0.3 - 0.4    ASTM D1894  Density  75 - 142  1.40  g/cm3    Density  200 - 300  1.43  g/cc  ASTM D1505  Density  380 - 700  1.48  g/cc  ASTM D1505  Density  820 - 1400  1.51  g/cm³  ASTM D1505  Elongation at Break MD  75 - 1400  115  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD  75 - 1400  90  %  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD  75 - 1400  22,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  75 - 1400  23,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield (nominal)  75  26,448  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  92  21,798  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  142  13,969  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  200  9,825  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  300  6,562  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  380  4,922  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  500  3,801  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  700  2,711  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  820  2,235  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  1000  1,833  in²/lb    Yield (nominal)  1400  1,328  in²/lb    Yield Strength MD  75 - 1400  12,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield Strength TD  75 - 1400  12,000  psi  ASTM D882A    THERMAL Shrinkage MD (190°C)  92  3.0  %  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min  Shrinkage MD (190°C)  142 - 200  2.8  %  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min  Shrinkage MD (190°C)  300 - 1400  1.5  %  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190°C)  92  2.5  %  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190°C)  142 - 200  1.0  %  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190°C)  300 - 1400  1.5  %  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min

Contact Info

DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership 3600 Discovery Drive P.O. Box 411 Hopewell, VA 23860 USA Tel: (800) 635-4639 Fax: (804) 530-9867

Disclaimer

Note: These values are typical performance data for DuPont Teijin 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. DuPont Teijin 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 (DuPont Teijin Films Medical Policy). For other medical applications, see the Medical Caution Statement. DuPont Teijin Films accepts no liability for use of it's products in medical applications not reviewed and approved by DuPont Teijin Films or for product misuse. DuPont Teijin 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 DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership. Teijin® and Tetoron® are registered trademarks of Teijin Limited used under license by DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership. Teonex® is a registered trademark of Teijin DuPont Films Japan Limited and is used under license by DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership.