MELINEX® HLA

Product Description

Melinex® HLA is a clear heat stabilized polyester film. Melinex® HLA 200 gauge has no surface treatment. Melinex® HLA 300 gauge and 500 gauge have one side surface treated for ink printing.

Typical Applications

Melinex® HLA film is suitable for applications where low thermal shrinkage, low haze and smooth surface are required. It is recommended for use in Imaging, Optical, Display, Printed Electronics, Flexible Circuitry, Membrane Touch Switch (MTS), Solid-State Lighting and ITO Sputtering applications.

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 200;    300;    500

Property Thickness Value Units Test OPTICAL Haze  200  1.8  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  300  3  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  500  4  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  200  90  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  300 - 500  89  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic)  300  0.33    ASTM D1894  C.O.F. (dynamic)  500  0.32    ASTM D1894  C.O.F. (static)  300  0.30    ASTM D1894  C.O.F. (static)  500  0.34    ASTM D1894  Elongation at Break MD  200  175  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break MD  300  100  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break MD  500  200  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD  200  145  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD  300  100  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD  500  140  %  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD  200  34,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD  300  27,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD  500  27,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  200  37,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  300  33,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  500  33,000  psi  ASTM D882A    THERMAL Shrinkage MD (150°C)  200 - 500  < 0.1  %  Unrestrained @ 150°C/30 min  Shrinkage TD (150°C)  200 - 500  -0.1  %  Unrestrained @ 150°C/30 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.