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FAQs about ClearLay rigid PVC Vinyl film and sheets
Can any of our Vinyl film or sheets products be recycled? Yes it can, as long as it’s recycled with other PVC resin materials. ClearLay, Flexible Vinyl, and Grafix Cling Film can all be recycled with materials that have this symbol on them.
Does ClearLay™ viny film and sheets resist tearing? Yes, it does. ClearLay offers quite a bit of durability as well. You know that annoying clamshell packaging that is so hard to tear? That’s ClearLay. For more information, contact us with your requirements.
Are any of our PVC – Vinyl based film and sheets biodegradable? No, they are not. The only bio-degradable film product we offer is acetate film and sheets.
Does ClearLay™ vinyl film have good insulation properties? Yes, at colder temperatures. Like other vinyl polymers, ClearLay is not very resistant to high temperatures, but it excels in low tempera-ture applications. ClearLay can be cooled down to -40 degrees Fahrenheit and still maintain its properties.
Does Clearlay™ vinyl film and sheets have good electrical properties? No, mostly because of ClearLay’s low melting point. Because electricity generates heat, you want to keep this material away from elevated temperatures. For electrical applications, we recommend our Hazy DuraLar™ polyester film products. Please contact us today and we can help you with your requirements.
Is ClearLay™ vinyl film and sheets approved for direct and indirect skin contact? Although ClearLay is perfectly safe for direct and indirect skin contact, it is not certified as such.
Are ClearLay™ vinyl film and sheets food-safe? No. Grafix stocks other types of film products that are, including acetate, specific brands and grades of polyester film, HDPE and polypropylene. Other types food-safe films are available as a custom order; larger pro-duction minimums may apply.
What is the heat resistance of ClearLay vinyl film and sheets? ClearLay starts to soften at 85C/180F. The film will soften very evenly, which makes it the perfect film for thermoforming, blister packaging, and clam shell packaging. If you need an excellent high clarity film that is more heat resistant than ClearLay, please check out our … Read more
Is ClearLay™ vinyl film and sheets archival? No. Over a very long time, PVC, including ClearLay, can get brittle and break down. Even though our ClearLay product is pH neutral, and can be easily welded to itself, it can out gas materials. We can not recommend this product for long term archival storage solutions. How will you be … Read more
We do not recommend using our stock ClearLay vinyl film and sheets for outdoor applications. Although they may be suitable for short term projects, they not geared to tolerate extreme temperatures or sunlight. Long term exposure to the elements can cause the material to yellow, become brittle or turn hazy. The best product that we … Read more
