Translucent Imaging Films

Typical Properties of Grafix TIF Film. Based on .003″/75um thick film. Other thicknesses can vary.

Film Property			Value	Units	Test Method
Physical Properties
	Tensile Strength (MD)		28000	psi	ASTM D 882
	Tensile Strength (TD)		34000	psi	ASTM D 882
	Strength Elongation MD		15000	psi	ASTM D 882
	Strength F-5 TD		14000	psi	ASTM D 882
	Modulus MD		710000	psi	ASTM D 882
	Modulus TD		740000	psi	ASTM D 882
	Elongation MD		115	%	ASTM D 882
	Elongation TD		92	%	ASTM D 882
	Density		1.39	g/cc	ASTM D 1505
	Viscosity		0.56	dL/g	ASTM D 4603
Electrical Properties
	Dielectric Strength
		AC, 20°C, .00092″	7000	volts/mil	ASTM D 149-64
	Dielectric Constant
		25°C, 1 kHz	3.2		ASTM D150-81
	Dissipation Factor
		25°C, 1 kHz	0.005		ASTM D150-65
	Volume Resistivity 25°C		1.0E+19	ohm-cm	ASTM D257-78
	Corona Threshold		425	V-AC	ASTM D2275-80
Thermal Properties
	Melt Point		200	°C
	Service Temperature Range		-70-150	C
	Dimensional Stability
		at 105° MD	0.6	%	Measured Shrinkage
		at 105° TD	0.9	%	Measured Shrinkage
		at 150° MD	1.8	%	Measured Shrinkage
		at 150° TD	1.1	%	Measured Shrinkage
	Specific Heat		0.28	cal/g/°C
	Thermal Expansion		1.7×10-5	in./in./°C	ASTM D 696
	UL94 Flame Class		94VTM-2	Slow to self Extinguishing
Optical Properties
	Transmission Visible		> 88	%
	Transmission Near IR		>80	%
	Haze		<1	%
	Refractive Index		1.65	RI
Chemical Properties
	Resistance by Class
		Acids	Good
		Bases	Good
		Solvents	Excellent
		Detergents	Excellent
		Oils	Good
	Permiability
		Water Vapor	0.1	g/100 in2/24hr.	ASTM E-96
		Carbon Dioxide	16	g/100 in2/24hr.	ASTM D1434-58
	Mosture Absorbtion		<.8	%	ASTM D-570-63
	Chemical Resistance		Most Household Agents & Chemicals

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