Skyrol® SH22 (48ga) Polyester

Chemical Family: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Skyrol® SH22 (48ga) Polyester is an optically clear film with an adhesion promoting chemical treatment on both sides. It provides an enhanced adhesion to various inks and adhesives. SH22 film is available in a range of thickness 48ga to 142ga, and is used for label, solar control, printing and high grade packaging applications. SH22 film is FDA approved for direct food contact in compliance with FDA 21 CFR 177.1630 (f,g,h).

Properties

Physical Form: Film

Product families

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging
Industrial & Transport Packaging

Other characteristics

Brand: Skyrol
Color: Transparent
Features: Food Contact Acceptable, Good Adhesion
Polymer Name: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Markets: Printing & Packaging
Technology: Plastics
Labeling Claims: Food Contact Acceptable
Product Families: Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
Material Features: Food Contact Acceptable
Good Adhesion
Certifications and Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 177.1630
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Food Packaging
Labels

Technical data

Table 1 of 5

4 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Strength (MD)	37000 (26)	psi	ASTM D 882
Tensile Strength (TD)	37500 (26)	Kg/mm2	ASTM D 882
Elongation At Break (MD)	150	%	ASTM D 882
Elongation At Break (TD)	125	%	ASTM D 882

Table 2 of 5

1 row

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Nominal Thickness	48 (12)	Gauge (μm)	SKC Method

Table 3 of 5

2 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Heat Shrinkage (MD) (150°C × 30 min)	1.5	%	SKC Method
Heat Shrinkage (TD) (150°C × 30 min)	0.2	%	SKC Method

Table 4 of 5

3 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Haze	0.8	%	ASTM D 1003
Light Transmission	90.5	%	ASTM D 1003
Gloss	180	%	ASTM D 523

Table 5 of 5