Melinex® 329 Polyester Film
An opaque white film with superb handling properties and a unique glossy appearance.

PROPERTY

GAUGE
VALUES
UNITS
TEST
ELECTRICAL





Dielectric Strength

92
4,600
volts
ASTM D 149


200
8,800
volts
ASTM D 149


300
10,200
volts
ASTM D 149


500
13,500
volts
ASTM D 149


700
16,400
volts
ASTM D 149
Surface Resistivity

200
>10^14
ohm/sq
ASTM D 257-83 500 V dc at 20°C and 95% rh
OPTICAL





Gloss 45 Degrees


40
%
ASTM D 1003
Gloss 60 Degrees


45
%
ASTM D 1003
TLT

92
23
%
ASTM D 1003


200
16
%
ASTM D 1003


300
9
%
ASTM D 1003


500
6
%
ASTM D 1003


700
3
%
ASTM D 1003
Whiteness

200
100

ASTM D 313-79


300
100

ASTM D 313-79
PHYSICAL





C.O.F. (dynamic)


0.3 – 0.4

ASTM D 1894
A-B





Density

92-142
1.40
g/cm3
ASTM D 1505


200 – 300
1.43
g/cm3
ASTM D 1505


380 - 700
1.48
g/cm3
ASTM D 1505
Elongation at Break
MD

115
%
ASTM D 882A

TD

90
%
ASTM D 882A
Tensile Strength
MD

22,000
psi
ASTM D 882A

TD

23,000
psi
ASTM D 882A
Yield Strength
MD

12,000
psi
ASTM D 882A

TD

12,000
psi
ASTM D 882A
THERMAL





Shrinkage
MD
300 - 700
1.5
%
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min


92
3.0
%
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min


142 – 200
2.8
%
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min
Shrinkage
TD
300 - 700
1.5
%
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min


92
2.5
%
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min


142 – 200
1.0
%
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5 min

* Values are for reference only. Contact your Pilcher Hamilton Sales Representative for actual gauges available.
** Technical values for 820 and 1400 gauge available upon request.

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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