Tuftane by Permali Gloucester Limited - Properties of Tuftane Polyurethane Film

Typical Film Properties	Aromatic Polyester PUR
ASTM Test	(General)					(FDA Approved)*
	Method	TF-310	TF-312	TF-1Z	TFL-1B	TF800*	TFL-1D
Hardness (Shore A)	DIN 53505	93	93	93	93	93	88
Specific Gravity	DIN 53479	1.22	1.22	1.21	1.21	1.2	1.21
Approx. Yield (M2 per kg per 25 microns)		32	32	32	32	32	32
Tensile Strength(N/mm2)	DIN 53504	47	47	47	47	47	42

100% Modulus (N/mm2)	DIN 53504	10	10	10	10	10	6

300% Modulus (N/mm2)	DIN 53504	17.4	17.4	17.4	17.4	17.4	8

Elongation (%)	DIN 53504	500	500	500	500	550	650

Tear Resistance (KN/m)	DIN 53515	100	100	100	100	100	61
Abrasion Loss (mm3)	DIN 53516	41	41	41	41	41	70

Vicat (method A/50) (°C)	DIN 53460	74	74	74	74	74	58


Natural Appearance		Slight Haze	Slight Haze	Clear	Clear	Clear	Hazy
Slip Characteristics		Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Low	Medium
Weldability		Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Fair	Excellent
Vacuum Formability		Good	Good	Fair	Fair	Good	Good
UV Stability		Fair	Good	Fair	Fair	Good	Fair
Hydrolysis resistance
Flame Retardant
FDA/USDA Food Contact						X
Portable Water Contact
Fungus Resistance
Heat-Activated Adhesive		X	X	X	X	X	X
(Porous Substrates)
Petrochemical Resistance

AVAILABILITY
Gauge (microns)		25-500	25-500	25-500	25-500	50-500	25-600
Width (cm)		1.5-160	1.5-160	1.5-160	1.5-160	1.5-160	1.5-160
Colours 3		All	All	All	See note 3	See note 3	All

* Supplied with interleaf to prevent roll blocking.

Most Tuftane products are available in a wide variety of colours with colour matching. TF-800/TFL-1D retain FDA-USDA acceptance in Natural, White 150 or Buff 180 colours only. TF-420 is available in Natural Cream, Low Gloss Black and some pastel colours.

Additional cost for widths <10 inches. Width availibility varies with gauge. All products (except TF-420) provided with high gloss finish on both sides. Matte (low gloss) finishes on one or both sides available upon request forthickness >10 mils.