Hostaphan® 26CT Polyester Film
A film with moderate haze that is chemically primed on one side for enhanced adhesion and corona treated on the other side for enhanced wettability. It combines high strength, flexibility, and good dimensional stability; along with excellent chemical resistance.

PROPERTY
UNIT OF MEASURE
TYPICAL VALUE
TEST METHOD
Area Yield

In2•mil/lb.
41,700
ASTM D 4321


m2 •mm/kg
717

Tensile Strength
MD
Psi
32,000
ASTM D 882


kg/cm2
2,250

Yield Strength (F5)
MD
Psi
15,000
ASTM D 882


kg/cm2
1,050

Ultimate Elongation
MD
%
100
ASTM D 882
Modulus
MD
Psi
600,000
ASTM D 882


kg/cm2
42,200

Coefficient of Friction A/B
(Static)
-
0.40
ASTM D 1894

(Kinetic)
-
0.37

Shrinkage
MD
%
1.5
30 min. at 150°C

TD

0.4

Surface Tension (corona treated side)
dynes
52 minimum
ASTM D 2578
Tear Strength
MD
g/mil
20
ASTM D 1922


g/mil
0.8

Moisture Vapor Transmission

g/100 in2 •24hr
2.8
ASTM E 96, E
Rate

g/m2 •24hr
43

Oxygen Transmission Rate

cc/100 in2 •24hr•atm
6.1
ASTM D 3965


cc/m2 •24hr•atm
94

Density

%
1.3975
ASTM D 1505
Total Haze
48 Gauge

4.5%
ASTM D 1003

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

FDA Status
Hostaphan® 26CT can be used for direct food contact applications subject to limitations found in 21 FCR 177.1630 and in accordance with good manufacturing practices. USDA acceptance and drug master file information is available on 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.
Hostaphan® is the registered trademark of the Mitsubishi Polyester Film Co.
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