| 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® MDA Polyester Film, 500 Gauge.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 | 115 % | 115 % | ASTM D882A | 
| Tensile Modulus | 3.50 GPa | 507 ksi | ASTM D882 | 
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD | 186 MPa | 27000 psi | ASTM D882A | 
| Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD | 207 MPa | 30000 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 | 
| Maximum Service Temperature, Air | 149 °C | 300 °F | |
| Maximum Service Temperature, Inert | -73.3 °C | -100 °F | |
| Shrinkage, MD | 1.1 % @Temperature 150 °C, Time 1800 sec | 1.1 % @Temperature 302 °F, Time 0.500 hour | Unrestrained | 
| Shrinkage, TD | 0.70 % @Temperature 150 °C, Time 1800 sec | 0.70 % @Temperature 302 °F, Time 0.500 hour | Unrestrained | 
| Optical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Refractive Index | 1.64 - 1.67 | 1.64 - 1.67 | typical of Mylar® | 
| Haze | 21 - 60 % | 21 - 60 % | ASTM D1003 | 
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments | 
|---|---|---|
| Yield (nominal) | 4000 in2/lb |