MELINEXﾆ S

Product Description

Melinexﾆ S is a general purpose film which combines excellent handling characteristics with a slightly hazy appearance. It is available in specific thicknesses from 48 - 500 gauge, and is used for the full range of Melinexﾆ applications.



Approvals

UL 94 VTM-2 - for 92 - 500 gauge (0.023 - 0.13mm)
UL Recognition - Product has been registered with Underwriters Laboratories




Typical Properties

Available Thickness [Gauge]

48;    75;    92;    142;    200;    300;    500

 

Property

Thickness

Value

Units

Test

ELECTRICAL

Breakdown Voltage 

48 

4.8 

kV 

ASTM D149-81 0.25 inch electrodes in dry air @25イ  

Breakdown Voltage 

75 

6.1 

kV 

ASTM D149-81 0.25 inch electrodes in dry air @25イ  

Breakdown Voltage 

92 

6.4 

kV 

ASTM D149-81 0.25 inch electrodes in dry air @25イ  

Breakdown Voltage 

142 

8.3 

kV 

ASTM D149-81 0.25 inch electrodes in dry air@25イ  

Breakdown Voltage 

200 

10 

kV 

ASTM D149-81 0.25 inch electrodes in dry air @25イ  

Breakdown Voltage 

300 

12 

kV 

ASTM D149-81 0.25 inch electrodes in dry air @25イ  

Breakdown Voltage 

500 

16 

kV 

ASTM D149-81 0.25 inch electrodes in dry air@25イ  

Surface Resistivity 

All 

10^15 

Ohms/sq 

ASTM D257 500 V DC @ 25イ 50% RH 

Volume Resistivity 

All 

10^17 

Ohm - cm 

ASTM D257 100 V DC @ 25イ , and 100 sec 

 

OPTICAL

Haze 

48 

3.1 

% 

ASTM D1003 

Haze 

75 

5.3 

% 

ASTM D1003 

Haze 

92 

5.6 

% 

ASTM D1003 

Haze 

142 

7.5 

% 

ASTM D1003 

Haze 

200 

9.0 

% 

ASTM D1003 

Haze 

300 

13.8 

% 

ASTM D1003 

Haze 

500 

20.7 

% 

ASTM D1003 

TLT 

48 

88.5 

% 

ASTM D1003 

TLT 

75 

88.0 

% 

ASTM D1003 

TLT 

92 

87.0 

% 

ASTM D1003 

TLT 

142 

86.5 

% 

ASTM D1003 

TLT 

200 

85.5 

% 

ASTM D1003 

TLT 

300 

84.5 

% 

ASTM D1003 

TLT 

500 

81.0 

% 

ASTM D1003 

 

PHYSICAL

C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B 

All 

0.4 

 

ASTM D1894 

Density 

All 

1.40 

g/cc 

 

Elongation at Break MD 

All 

160 

% 

ASTM D882A 

Elongation at Break TD 

All 

100 

% 

ASTM D882A 

Tensile Strength MD 

All 

29,000 

psi 

ASTM D882A 

Tensile Strength TD 

All 

37,000 

psi 

ASTM D882A 

Yield (nominal) 

48 

42,200 

inｾ/lb 

 

Yield (nominal) 

75 

26,500 

inｾ/lb 

 

Yield (nominal) 

92 

21,800 

inｾ/lb 

 

Yield (nominal) 

142 

14,000 

inｾ/lb 

 

Yield (nominal) 

200 

9,900 

inｾ/lb 

 

Yield (nominal) 

300 

6,600 

inｾ/lb 

 

Yield (nominal) 

500 

4,000 

inｾ/lb 

 

Yield Strength MD 

All 

14,500 

psi 

ASTM D882A 

Yield Strength TD 

All 

14,400 

psi 

ASTM D882A 

 

THERMAL

Shrinkage MD (190イ) 

48 - 92 

3.5 

% 

Unrestrained @ 190イ/5 min 

Shrinkage MD (190イ) 

142 - 500 

2.5 

% 

Unrestrained @ 190イ/5 min 

Shrinkage TD (190イ) 

48 - 92 

3.5 

% 

Unrestrained @ 190イ/5 min 

Shrinkage TD (190イ) 

142 - 500 

0.5 

% 

Unrestrained @ 190イ/5 min 




Contact Info

DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership
1 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ﾆ, Mylarﾆ, and Cronarﾆ are registered trademarks of DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership. Teijinﾆ and Tetoronﾆ are registered trademarks of Teijin Limited and are licensed to DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership. Teonexﾆ is a registered trademark of Teijin DuPont Films Japan Limited and is licensed to DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership.