DuPont Teijin Films Mylar® MC2 Polyester Film, 50 Gauge (14 µm), PVDC Coated
| Manufacturer | DuPont Teijin Films (DTF) |
| Trade Name | Mylar® |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
Description
Material Notes:
Data provided by DuPont Packaging Polymers.A polyester film with a vacuum deposited layer of aluminum on one side and overcoated on both sides with a heat sealable PVDC copolymer. The film has excellent oxygen, moisture, and light barrier properties. It is available in 50 and 100 gauge. Can be used in plain and structured form to package snacks, candy, nuts, pharmaceuticals, dry chemicals, and other materials that require protection from moisture, oxygen, and light.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.40 g/cc | 0.0506 lb/in³ | Average value for Mylar® films. |
| Moisture Vapor Transmission | 0.00800 cc-mm/m²-24hr-atm | 0.0203 cc-mil/100 in²-24hr-atm | ASTM E96 Procedure E |
| Water Vapor Transmission | 0.600 g/m²/day | 0.0386 g/100 in²/day | ASTM E96 Procedure E |
| Oxygen Transmission | 0.00210 cc-mm/m²-24hr-atm | 0.00533 cc-mil/100 in²-24hr-atm | or 0.15 cc/m²-24hr-atm for the film. ASTM D3985 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Elongation at Break, MD | 100 % | 100 % | ASTM D882 |
| Film Elongation at Break, TD | 80 % | 80 % | ASTM D882 |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 3.45 GPa | 500 ksi | (stiffness), ASTM D882 |
| Tear Strength Test | 300 | 300 | Graves, g; ASTM D1004 |
| Seal Strength | 201 g/25 mm | 201 g/in | |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD | 165 MPa | 23900 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD | 193 MPa | 28000 psi | ASTM D882 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Service Temperature, Air | 121 °C | 250 °F | Not cleared by FDA for food temperatures above this temperature. |
| Shrinkage | 1.5 %
@Temperature 150 °C,
Time 1800 sec |
1.5 %
@Temperature 302 °F,
Time 0.500 hour |
