MELINEX® 453

Product Description

Melinex® 453 is an excellent handling, high clarity film with one side pre-treated to promote adhesion to most printing inks and Industrial coatings.

Typical Applications

Melinex® 453 is used as a base for pressure sensitive labels, general industrial coatings and applied window films.

Approvals

UL Recognition - Melinex® 453 has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 92;    142;    200;    300;    400;    500;    700

Property Thickness Value Units Test OPTICAL Haze  92  0.3  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  142  0.3  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  200  0.4  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  300  0.4  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  400  0.5  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  500  0.6  %  ASTM D1003  Haze  700  1.0  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  92  88.8  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  142  88.7  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  200  88.7  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  300  88.5  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  400  88.3  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  500  88.0  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  700  87.0  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic)  92 - 700  0.4    ASTM D1894  Elongation at Break MD  92 - 200  150  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break MD  300 - 700  150  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break MD  92 - 200  100  %  ASTM D882A  Elongation at Break TD  300 - 700  100  %  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength MD (break)  92 - 200  28,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD (break)  92 - 200  36,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield (nominal)  92  21,800  in˛/lb    Yield (nominal)  142  14,000  in˛/lb    Yield (nominal)  200  9,900  in˛/lb    Yield (nominal)  300  6,600  in˛/lb    Yield (nominal)  400  5,000  in˛/lb    Yield (nominal)  500  4,000  in˛/lb    Yield (nominal)  700  2,800  in˛/lb    Yield Strength MD  92 - 200  14,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield Strength MD  300 - 700  14,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield Strength TD  92 - 200  14,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield Strength TD  300 - 700  14,000  psi  ASTM D882A    THERMAL Shrinkage MD (190°C)  92 - 200  2.5  %  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min  Shrinkage MD (190°C)  300 - 700  2.5  %  Unrestrained @190°C/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190°C)  92 - 200  1.0  %  Unrestrained @190°C/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190°C)  300 - 700  1.0  %  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.