Can metallized DuraLar™ polyester film be recycled?
Can Metallized DuraLar™ polyester film be recycled? No, not in the traditional sense. The metallized coating on this film is a contaminant that will fowl up the recycling process.
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Does Metallized DuraLar™ reflective film have good insulation properties?
Does Metallized DuraLar™ reflective film have good insulation properties? Yes! Its combination of thermal and barrier properties make it an excellent film for many thermal insulation applications. Its metal coating also acts as a barrier enhancement, while reflecting in-frared radiation. All polyester films have very good insulation properties; Metallized DuraLar takes that performance to the … Read more
Does Metallized DuraLar™ film have good electrical properties?
Does Metallized DuraLar™ film have good electrical properties? Depending on what electrical properties you need. Metallized DuraLar is made from our Clear DuraLar base film. So the film itself has excellent resistive electrical properties (acting as an insulator). The metal-coated side of the film is very conductive. With Metallized DuraLar you get the best of both … Read more
Is Metallized DuraLar™ film approved for direct skin contact?
Is Metallized DuraLar™ film approved for direct skin contact? Although Metallized DuraLar is perfectly safe for direct and indirect skin contact, it is not certified as such.
Is Metallized DuraLar™ approved for direct food contact?
Is Metallized DuraLar™ approved for direct food contact? No, it is not. Grafix regularly carries other types of film products that are approved, including acetate, specific brands and grades of polyester film, HDPE and polypropylene. Unfortunately most of these materials are available with a metallized coating. Other types food-safe films are available as a custom … Read more
Is Metallized DuraLar™ suitable for outdoor exposure?
Is Metallized Duralar™ suitable for outdoor use? No. If sub-jected to sun and rain, the aluminum metal level on top of the film will corrode and fade quickly. This is not an appropriate film for outdoor use. Looking for film products that perform well under longer term outdoor or UV exposure? Check out our HDPE … Read more
Is Metallized DuraLar™ archival?
Is Metallized DuraLar™ archival? No. There are three aspects that go into determining whether a polyester film is actually archival grade: 1- whether it is pH neutral, 2- whether or not the film will impact what it comes in contact with, and 3- whether it can be sonically welded to itself. Metallized DuraLar is a … Read more
