Melinex® 378 Polyester Film

A translucent matte film which has a rougher surface (lower surface gloss) than Melinex® 377.

PROPERTY

GAUGE
VALUES
UNITS
TEST
OPTICAL





Gardner Haze

75

%
ASTM D 1003


92

%
ASTM D 1003
Gloss 45 Degrees

92

%
ASTM D 523
Gloss 60 Degrees

92

%
ASTM D 523
TLT

75

%
ASTM D 1003


92

%
ASTM D 1003
PHYSICAL





C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B


0.3
%
ASTM D 1894
Elongation at Break
MD

90
%
ASTM D 882A

TD

60
%
ASTM D 882A
Tensile Strength
MD

25,000
psi.
ASTM D 882A

TD

31,000
psi.
ASTM D 882A
Yield Strength
MD

14,000
psi.
ASTM D 882A

TD

14,000
psi.
ASTM D 882A
THERMAL





Shrinkage
MD

2.8
%
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5min

TD

0.0
%
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5min

* Values are for reference only. Contact your Pilcher Hamilton Sales Representative for actual gauges available.

CONDITIONS: Determination of the suitability of the material to the use contemplated is the user’s responsibility. Users assume all risks resulting from the use of our products and must confirm adaptability through their own tests. Liability will in no event exceed value of the material sold.
Melinex® is the registered trademark of the DuPont Teijin Films Corporation.
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