| Category | Polymer , Film , Thermoplastic , Polyester, TP , Polyester Film |
| Manufacturer | DuPont Teijin Films (DTF) |
| Trade Name | Mylar® |
| Port | Shanghai port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | DuPont Teijin Films Mylar® DS Polyester Film.pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.39 g/cc | 0.0502 lb/in³ | Typical Mylar®; ASTM D1505 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Elongation at Break, MD | 140 % | 140 % | ASTM D882A |
| Film Elongation at Break, TD | 100 % | 100 % | ASTM D882A |
| Coefficient of Friction, Static | 0.40 | 0.40 | A-B; ASTM D1894 |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD | 193 MPa | 28000 psi | ASTM D882A |
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD | 221 MPa | 32000 psi | ASTM D882A |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Heat Capacity | 1.17 J/g-°C | 0.280 BTU/lb-°F | Typical Mylar® |
| Melting Point | 254 °C | 489 °F | Typical Mylar® via DSC |
| Shrinkage, MD | 3.0 % @Temperature 190 °C, Time 300 sec |
3.0 % @Temperature 374 °F, Time 0.0833 hour |
Unrestrained |
| Shrinkage, TD | 1.0 % @Temperature 190 °C, Time 300 sec |
1.0 % @Temperature 374 °F, Time 0.0833 hour |
Unrestrained |
| Optical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refractive Index | 1.64 - 1.67 | 1.64 - 1.67 | typical of Mylar® |
| Haze | 1.0 % @Thickness 0.0234 mm |
1.0 % @Thickness 0.000920 in |
ASTM D1003 |
| 1.2 % @Thickness 0.0361 mm |
1.2 % @Thickness 0.00142 in |
ASTM D1003 | |
| 1.4 % @Thickness 0.0508 mm |
1.4 % @Thickness 0.00200 in |
ASTM D1003 |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Yield (nominal) | 13970 in2/lb | 142 Gauge |
| 21800 in2/lb | 92 Gauge | |
| 9900 in2/lb | 200 Gauge |