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FAQs about Hazy DuraLar Polyester Film and Sheets
Yes they can – as long as they are recycled with other polyester resin materials. Hazy DuraLar™ polyester film and sheets can be recycled with any other materials that have the PETE recycling symbol.
Do any of our polyester film and sheet based products, such as DuraLar, Mylar® brand and others, resist tearing? Yes, they do. Polyester film is one of the most tear-resistant materials we offer. For more information on how DuraLar can work for your particular application, please contact us with your requirements.
Are any of our polyester film and sheet based products, such as DuraLar, Mylar® brand, and others, biodegradable? No, they are not. The only biodegradable film product we offer is acetate film and sheets.
Do Hazy DuraLar™ film and sheets have good insulation properties? Yes, due to Duralar’s combination of thermal and barrier properties. As a matter of fact, all polyester films have very good insulation properties. If you’re looking for a product that is optimized for insulation applications, your best bet is Metallized DuraLar film.
Does Hazy DuraLar™ polyester film have good electrical properties? Yes! Its combination of resistive, thermal, and chemical properties make it an excellent film to be used in direct and indirect electrical ap-plications, like wiring, motor windings, driver electronics, and circuit board construction. It is also certified to UL VTM-2 flame resistance standards.
Is Hazy DuraLar™ film and sheets approved for direct skin contact? Although Hazy DuraLar is perfectly safe for direct and indirect skin contact, it is not certified as such. None of our stock films have this certification, however we can source an appropriate film for this sort of application, if need be. Contact us today … Read more
Is Hazy DuraLar™ approved for direct food contact? 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 production minimums may apply.
Is Hazy DuraLar™ film and sheets suitable for outdoor use? It depends on how long you plan to use it outdoors. For less than one year? Yes, Hazy DuraLar is suitable for outdoor use. For longer term exposure? No. Long-term exposure to the outdoor elements, especially UV light, can cause Hazy DuraLar to yellow, and become … Read more
What is the heat resistance of Hazy DuraLar™ film and sheets. Hazy DuraLar will begin to soften at about 150C/300F. When DuraLar softens, it begins to lose its orientation; it gets wavy and begins to shrink. So if your film will only be exposed to a heat environment below 150C/300F, Hazy DuraLar is a good … Read more
Is Hazy DuraLar™ archival? Yes and 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. Hazy DuraLar is … Read more
