Hostaphan® 2CSR Polyester Film
A film with moderate haze, that is chemically primed on one side for enhanced adhesion. It combines high strength and flexibility, good dimensional stability and excellent chemical resistance.

Property

Unit of Measure
Typical Value
Test Method
Area Yield

In2•mil/lb
19,800
ASTM D 4321


in2•mm/kg
171

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

Coefficent 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

Tear Strength

g/mil
20
ASTM D 1992


g/cm
0.8

Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate

g/100 in2•24hr
2.8
ASTM E 96, E


g/m2•24hr
43

Oxygen Transmission Rate

g/100 in2•24hr•atm
6.1
ASTM D 3985


cc/m2•24hr•atm
94

Density

g/cm3
1.395
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.

Performance

FDA Status
Hostaphan® 2CSR has excellent slip and good dimensional stability over a wide temperature range. The primed surface provides enhanced adhesion to solvent based inks, coatings, and adhesives, as well as vacuum deposited metal, 2CSR can be coated or metallized to enhance barrier properties and is designed specifically for use in packaging applications.

The plain side as well as the chemically primed side of Hostaphan® 2CSR can be used for direct food contact applications subject to limitations found in 21 CFR 177.1630(f) and in accordance with good manufacturing practices. Contact your Pilcher Hamilton Representative for more information.

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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