MELINEX® 359

Product Description

Melinex® 359 is a white opaque polyester film with a two side chemical pre-treatment for improved ink adhesion and laser printing.

Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge] 500;    700;    1000

Property Thickness Value Units Test OPTICAL Gloss 45 Degrees  500 - 1000  40    ASTM D1003  Gloss 60 Degrees  500 - 1000  45    ASTM D1003  TLT  1000  6.0  %  ASTM D1003  TLT  700  6.5  %  ASTM D1003    PHYSICAL C.O.F. (dynamic)  500 - 1000  0.3 - 0.4    ASTM D1894  Density  1000  1.51  g/cc    Density  700  1.48  g/cc    Tensile Strength MD  500 - 1000  20,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Tensile Strength TD  500 - 1000  25,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield (nominal)  500 - 700  2,889  in˛/lb    Yield Strength MD  500 - 1000  12,000  psi  ASTM D882A  Yield Strength TD  500 - 1000  12,000  psi  ASTM D882A    THERMAL Shrinkage MD (190°C)  500 - 1000  1.5  %  Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min  Shrinkage TD (190°C)  500 - 1000  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.