Melinex

Description

[DuPont Teijin Films] A registered trademark for a series of over 900 types of film polyester film. Melinex films, formerly made by ICI, are made from biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate. They are used for packaging, imaging, printing, and consumer products.

Synonyms and Related Terms

polyester; PET; BOPET; biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate; Mylar [Du Pont]; Hostaphan [Mitsubishi]; Claryl [Toray]; 3M Polyester [3M]; Questar {Filmquest]

Additional Information

vDuPont: Website

Authority

• Meredith Montague, Meredith Montague, contributed information, 1998

• G.S.Brady, G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 625

• Caring for your Collections, Arthur W Schulz (ed.), Harry N. Abrams, Inc. , New York, 1992

• Website address 1, Website address 1 Comment: www.dupont.con/polyester/products/melinex/index