Polyolefin Film – Nontoxic PVC Replacement

Description

Softel Clear Matte films are designed to replace plasticized PVC films providing low gloss soft and pliable yet tough film. Available in clear matte, white and black.

Features

  • Clear matte, white, or black
  • Two side corona treatment options available
  • Good tear and puncture resistance
  • High balanced elongation
  • Printable
  • Soft and pliable with a good moister barrier
  • Better yield than PVC
  • Outdoor use guaranteed up to 3 to 5 years with UV film

Applications

  • Graphic arts – posters, banners, decalls, etc.
  • Labels
  • Conformable tape
  • Component packaging
  • Laminations

General Data

Typical ValuesUnitsTest Method
Thicknessmils3.03.5Trico
Area Yieldin²/lb10,2008,742Trico
Haze%8080ASTM D1003
GlossDegree88Garden Meter
Tensile Strength @ Break (PSI)MD3,9003,900ASTM D882
TD 2,5002,500ASTM D882
Elongation @ Break (%)MD600600ASTM D882
TD600600ASTM D882
Heat Shrinkage @ 212F (10 min)%NilNilTrico
Stiffness (Grams)MD2525Handle-O-Meter
TD2525Handle-O-Meter
Corona TreatmentDynes4646ASTM D2578

General Data

Typical ValuesUnitsTest Method
Thicknessmils3.23.64.06.0Trico
Area Yieldin²/lb8,3557,4266,6844,456Trico
Opacity%>93>93>93>93ASTM D1003
GlossDegree (60)15-2215-2215-2215-22Garden Meter
Tensile Strength @ Break (PSI)MD2,5002,5002,5002,500ASTM D882
TD2,0002,0002,0002,000ASTM D882
Elongation @ Break (%)MD>600>600>600>600ASTM D882
TD>600>600>600>600ASTM D882
Heat Shrinkage @ 212F (10 min)%NilNilNilNilTrico
StiffnessGram22-3028-3436-4494-115Handle-O-Meter
Corona TreatmentDynes46464646ASTM D2578

General Data

Typical ValuesUnitsTest Method
Thicknessmils4.0Trico
Area Yieldin²/lb6,258Trico
Opacity%100ASTM D1003
GlossDegree10Garden Meter
7Garden Meter
Tensile Strength @ Break (PSI)MD3,300ASTM D882
TD 2,900ASTM D882
Elongation @ Break (%)MD250ASTM D882
TD250ASTM D882
Heat Shrinkage @ 212F (10 min)%NilTrico
Stiffness Grams39Handle-O-Meter
37Handle-O-Meter
Corona TreatmentDynes46ASTM D2578

Upon request, other gauges can be supplied from 3.0 – 15.0 mils. Modification to the above values can be made depending on the end use of the film structure.

Note: These values are typical performance data. We believe the information is the best currently available and is offered as a helpful determination for selecting TSF’s products. Trico Specialty Films, LLC makes no guaranties of results and assumes no liability with correctness of this information.