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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:2002.683-SC53956.jpg|thumb|Oil and graphite on mylar<br>MFA# 2002.683]]
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[DuPont Teijin Films, Hopewell, VA] A registered trademark for a series of optically clear, colorless, thermoplastic [[polyester_film|Polyester films]]. First introduced in the early 1950s, Mylar® is composed of polyethylene terephthalate. It is a biaxially oriented film that is chemically inert and dimensionally stable. Mylar is an effective barrier to moisture, oil and grease. It has been used for lamination, coating, embossing, printing, and dyeing. Mylar has been also used for heat seal packaging. Mylar® type D sheets are uncoated and have been used for enclosing photographs and coins as well as for making photocorners.
  
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[DuPont Teijin Films, Hopewell, VA] A registered trademark for a series of optically clear, colorless, thermoplastic [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyester_film polyester films]. First introduced in the early 1950s, Mylar is composed of polyethylene terephthalate. It is a biaxially oriented film that is chemically inert and dimensionally stable. Mylar is an effective barrier to moisture, oil and grease. It has been used for lamination, coating, embossing, printing, and dyeing. Mylar has been also used for heat seal packaging. Mylar type D sheets are uncoated and have been used for enclosing photographs and coins as well as for making photocorners.
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Note: Mylar® type D sheets were discontinued September 2001 by DuPont.
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[[File:mylar.jpg|thumb|Rolls of Mylar film]]
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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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PET; Mylar [Du Pont]; Hostaphan [Mitsubishi]; Claryl [Toray]; 3M Polyester [3M]; Questar {Filmquest]; polyesterr; polyethylene terephthalate; tereftalato de polietileno (Esp.)
  
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Note: Mylar type D sheets were discontinued September 2001 by DuPont
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Similar products: Melinex type 516
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[[File:2002.683-SC53956.jpg|thumb|]]
 
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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
  
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PET; Mylar [Du Pont]; Hostaphan [Mitsubishi]; Claryl [Toray]; 3M Polyester [3M]; Questar {Filmquest]; polyesterr; polyethylene terephthalate; tereftalato de polietileno (Esp.)
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==Applications==
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* Barrier films
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* Interleaving and encapsulation
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* Transparent windows in storage boxes
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* Heat-sealed packaging
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* Lamination
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* Printing
  
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== Other Properties ==
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== Personal Risks ==
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* Difficult to ignite. 
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* Burns with a shiny, yellow-orange, sooty flame.  Self-extinguishing.
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* Polymer Plastics: [[https://www.polymerplastics.com/images/msds_sheets/Mylar.pdf| Safety Data Sheets]]
  
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Resistant to cold acids, weak alkalis, bleach and most organic solvents.  Degrades in strong alkalis, strong hot acids, cresol.
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
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For a 1 mil film: Oxygen transmission = 19-32 ml/m2d;  Water vapor transmission = 45-60 g/m2d;
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* Resistant to cold acids, weak alkalis, bleach and most organic solvents.  Degrades in strong alkalis, strong hot acids, cresol.
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* For a 1 mil film: Oxygen transmission = 19-32 ml/m2d;  Water vapor transmission = 45-60 g/m2d;
  
 
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[[File:mylar.jpg|thumb|Rolls of Mylar film]]
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== Resources and Citations ==
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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* Jean Tetreault ''Products Used in Preventive Conservation'' CCI, December 2017. [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323153775_Products_Used_in_Preventive_Conservation Link]
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* DuPont Teijin: [[http://69.67.54.76/FilmEnterprise/default.asp?Version=US Films Database]]
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Difficult to ignite. Burns with a shiny, yellow-orange, sooty flame. Self-extinguishing.
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* Rachael Perkins Arenstein, Lisa Goldberg, and Eugenie Milroy, ‘Support and Rehousing for Collection Storage’ In ‘Preventive Conservation: Collection Storage’ Lisa Elkin and Christopher A. Norris (eds.), Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections, New York. 2019.
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 625
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== Additional Information ==
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* Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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DuPont Teijin: [http://www.dupontteijinfilms.com/fstProductsTechnology.htm?cntProductsMylar.htm Website]
 
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== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
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* G.S.Brady, G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 625
 
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* Marjorie Shelley, Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
 
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* ''Caring for your Collections'', Arthur W Schulz (ed.), Harry N. Abrams, Inc. , New York, 1992
 
* ''Caring for your Collections'', Arthur W Schulz (ed.), Harry N. Abrams, Inc. , New York, 1992
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* Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002
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* Pam Hatchfield, Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002
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* Marjory L. Joseph, ''Introductory Textile Science'', Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986
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* Marjory L. Joseph, Marjory L. Joseph, ''Introductory Textile Science'', Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986
 
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* ''Identification of Textile Materials'', The Textile Institute, Manchester, England, 1985
 
* ''Identification of Textile Materials'', The Textile Institute, Manchester, England, 1985
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* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mylar (Accessed Sept. 10, 2005)
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* Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com  Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mylar (Accessed Sept. 10, 2005)
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* Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998
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* Teri Hensick, Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998
 
  
  
  
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[[Category:Materials database]]
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[[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]][[Category: Sheet/Film, Plastic]][[Category: Interleaving]]

Latest revision as of 13:24, 2 October 2024

Furnishing fabric
MFA# 2001.133

Description

Oil and graphite on mylar
MFA# 2002.683

[DuPont Teijin Films, Hopewell, VA] A registered trademark for a series of optically clear, colorless, thermoplastic Polyester films. First introduced in the early 1950s, Mylar® is composed of polyethylene terephthalate. It is a biaxially oriented film that is chemically inert and dimensionally stable. Mylar is an effective barrier to moisture, oil and grease. It has been used for lamination, coating, embossing, printing, and dyeing. Mylar has been also used for heat seal packaging. Mylar® type D sheets are uncoated and have been used for enclosing photographs and coins as well as for making photocorners.

Note: Mylar® type D sheets were discontinued September 2001 by DuPont.

Rolls of Mylar film

Synonyms and Related Terms

PET; Mylar [Du Pont]; Hostaphan [Mitsubishi]; Claryl [Toray]; 3M Polyester [3M]; Questar {Filmquest]; polyesterr; polyethylene terephthalate; tereftalato de polietileno (Esp.)

Similar products: Melinex type 516

Applications

  • Barrier films
  • Interleaving and encapsulation
  • Transparent windows in storage boxes
  • Heat-sealed packaging
  • Lamination
  • Printing

Personal Risks

  • Difficult to ignite.
  • Burns with a shiny, yellow-orange, sooty flame. Self-extinguishing.
  • Polymer Plastics: [Safety Data Sheets]

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Resistant to cold acids, weak alkalis, bleach and most organic solvents. Degrades in strong alkalis, strong hot acids, cresol.
  • For a 1 mil film: Oxygen transmission = 19-32 ml/m2d; Water vapor transmission = 45-60 g/m2d;
Melting Point 250-260 C
Density 1.38 g/ml
Refractive Index 1.54, 1.72

Resources and Citations

  • Jean Tetreault Products Used in Preventive Conservation CCI, December 2017. Link
  • DuPont Teijin: [Films Database]
  • Rachael Perkins Arenstein, Lisa Goldberg, and Eugenie Milroy, ‘Support and Rehousing for Collection Storage’ In ‘Preventive Conservation: Collection Storage’ Lisa Elkin and Christopher A. Norris (eds.), Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections, New York. 2019.
  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 625
  • Marjorie Shelley, The Care and Handling of Art Objects, The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
  • Caring for your Collections, Arthur W Schulz (ed.), Harry N. Abrams, Inc. , New York, 1992
  • Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
  • Marjory L. Joseph, Introductory Textile Science, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986
  • Identification of Textile Materials, The Textile Institute, Manchester, England, 1985
  • Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mylar (Accessed Sept. 10, 2005)
  • Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998

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