Ideal for Precision and Stability
With its exceptional performance, reliability, and durability, this versatile polyester thin film has become a preferred material for applications requiring precision and stability across aerospace, electronics, automotive, medical industries as well as other sectors.
It can also be tailored for specific applications through various treatments, including coatings or surface modifications, further expanding its use.
Product Benefits
Mylar offers a host of outstanding properties that makes it ideal for highly specialized applications including:
Excellent Thermal, Electrical and Chemical Properties
Mylar is renowned for withstanding extreme temperatures, making it suitable for high-temperature environments. It also demonstrates exceptional electrical insulation properties, making it invaluable in electronic applications and exhibits excellent chemical resistance, ensuring durability in harsh environments.
Mechanical Resilience and Stability
Highly resistant to vibrations, Mylar is ideal for applications that encounter mechanical stress. Its exceptional stability and dimensional precision ensure long-lasting performance.
Gas and Aroma Barrier
Mylar PET plastic acts as an effective barrier against unwanted gas exchange, making it a preferred choice for packaging and preservation. It also serves as an aroma barrier, protecting contents from external odors and maintaining product quality.
Transparent and Reflective Properties
As it maintains excellent optical clarity, Mylar allows for light transmission in various applications, while its reflective capabilities see it used for applications that require reflective surfaces, such as mirrors and reflective coatings.
Choosing the Right Product
Goodfellow offers a range of Mylar products in different forms that cater to diverse industry needs including:
- Mylar Film: Available in various thicknesses, Mylar film is a versatile option for applications requiring excellent mechanical properties and dimensional stability
- Mylar Foils: We provide Mylar foils in different sizes, ensuring precise customization for specific applications
- Mylar Coils: These are used in manufacturing processes that require consistent and continuous production.
Our Mylar range complies with European Directives 2015/863/EU (RoHS 3) and 2000/53/EC (ELV), ensuring their environmental friendliness. Additionally, we hold certifications for ISO 9001, EN 9100, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, demonstrating our dedication to quality and safety.
Our Product Range
We offer the following Mylar products:
- Polyethylene Terephthalate/PET Films and Sheets
- 99.99% Gold Permanent Mylar Thin Film
- 99.999% Aluminium Coated Temporary Mylar Thin Film
- 99.9% Cobalt Permanent Mylar Thin Film
- 99.99% Platinum Permanent Mylar Thin Film
With years of experience working across industries from electronics and aerospace to automotive and medical, we'll ensure you’re making the most of the precision, reliability and versatility it provides.
Our industry-leading Technical Solutions team is ready and waiting to identify the right products for your project.
This service is completely free as we are committed to providing an exceptional level of service that enables you to deliver groundbreaking scientific advancements that shape the future.
Popular Mylar Products
- Aluminium Thin Film Disc Thickness: 0.1µm
Support: Permanent Mylar® 3.5µm
Area Density: 25.6µg/cm²
Diameter: 10mm
Technical Name: Aluminium
Formula: Al
Percentage Purity: 99.999%
Density: 2.699g/cm³
CAS Number: 7429-90-5
UOM Code: 887-857-25Discounts applied for volume purchasesThickness: 0.1µmSupport: Permanent Mylar® 3.5µmArea Density: 25.6µg/cm²Diameter: 10mmTechnical Name: AluminiumFormula: AlPercentage Purity: 99.999%Density: 2.699g/cm³CAS Number: 7429-90-5UOM Code: 887-857-25 - Silver Thin Film Disc Thickness: 0.5µm
Support: Permanent Mylar® 3.5µm
Area Density: 522.6µg/cm²
Diameter: 10mm
Technical Name: Silver
Formula: Ag
Percentage Purity: 99.95%
Density: 10.5g/cm³
CAS Number: 7440-22-4
UOM Code: 010-399-80Discounts applied for volume purchasesThickness: 0.5µmSupport: Permanent Mylar® 3.5µmArea Density: 522.6µg/cm²Diameter: 10mmTechnical Name: SilverFormula: AgPercentage Purity: 99.95%Density: 10.5g/cm³CAS Number: 7440-22-4UOM Code: 010-399-80 - Ruthenium Thin Film Disc Thickness: 0.1µm
Area Density: 122µg/cm²
Diameter: 10mm
Technical Name: Ruthenium
Formula: Ru
Percentage Purity: 99.9%
Density: 12.2g/cm³
CAS Number: 7440-18-8
Support: Permanent Mylar® 3.5µm
UOM Code: 011-413-33Discounts applied for volume purchasesThickness: 0.1µmArea Density: 122µg/cm²Diameter: 10mmTechnical Name: RutheniumFormula: RuPercentage Purity: 99.9%Density: 12.2g/cm³CAS Number: 7440-18-8Support: Permanent Mylar® 3.5µmUOM Code: 011-413-33 - Palladium Thin Film Disc Percentage Purity: 99.99%
Thickness: 0.01µm
Support: Permanent Mylar® 3.5µm
Area Density: 21.3µg/cm²
Diameter: 25mm
Technical Name: Palladium
Formula: Pd
Density: 12.02g/cm³
CAS Number: 7440-05-3
UOM Code: 027-866-76Discounts applied for volume purchasesPercentage Purity: 99.99%Thickness: 0.01µmSupport: Permanent Mylar® 3.5µmArea Density: 21.3µg/cm²Diameter: 25mmTechnical Name: PalladiumFormula: PdDensity: 12.02g/cm³CAS Number: 7440-05-3UOM Code: 027-866-76 - Niobium Thin Film Disc Diameter: 10mm
Technical Name: Niobium
Formula: Nb
Percentage Purity: 99.9%
Density: 8.57g/cm³
Area Density: 21µg/cm²
CAS Number: 7440-03-1
Support: Permanent Mylar® 3.5µm
Thickness: 0.025µm
UOM Code: 030-371-15Discounts applied for volume purchasesDiameter: 10mmTechnical Name: NiobiumFormula: NbPercentage Purity: 99.9%Density: 8.57g/cm³Area Density: 21µg/cm²CAS Number: 7440-03-1Support: Permanent Mylar® 3.5µmThickness: 0.025µmUOM Code: 030-371-15 - Gold Thin Film Disc Thickness: 0.05µm
Support: Permanent Mylar® 0.5µm
Diameter: 25mm
Technical Name: Gold
Formula: Au
Percentage Purity: 99.99%
Density: 19.32g/cm³
CAS Number: 7440-57-5
UOM Code: 102-855-18POAeachOut of stockDiscounts applied for volume purchasesThickness: 0.05µmSupport: Permanent Mylar® 0.5µmDiameter: 25mmTechnical Name: GoldFormula: AuPercentage Purity: 99.99%Density: 19.32g/cm³CAS Number: 7440-57-5UOM Code: 102-855-18
Applications
Archival Storage
Mylar's transparent and archival qualities make it suitable for archival storage, protecting documents from degradation over time.
Musical Instruments
In musical instrument manufacturing, Mylar serves as a key material in drumheads, providing durability, consistent sound quality, and resistance to environmental fluctuations.
Electronics
Electronic displays, printed circuit board insulation and flexible circuits all take advantage of Mylar’s excellent electrical insulation properties and dimensional stability.
Automotive
Used in automotive applications for insulating cables, protective films for surfaces, and high-temperature gaskets due to its thermal resistance and mechanical resilience.
Medical
Mylar is employed in medical applications such as X-ray film base, medical packaging, and implantable device components due to its biocompatibility, transparency and barrier properties.
Aerospace
Mylar is used in radar absorbers, thermal insulation and protective coverings due to its lightweight, high strength and thermal resistance.
Industrial
PET plastic’s excellent mechanical properties and resistance to various environments see it used for industrial applications such as conveyor belts, insulation materials and release films.
Why Goodfellow?
- No minimum order
- Over 170,000 advanced materials: in one place, one of the largest range available globally
- Materials selection, customization and development: from custom parts for prototyping through to production, and full product modification
- Product services: machining/cutting services, rolling and metal foil production, analytical services to custom wire manufacturing, and more, we offer a full range of services to meet your needs
- Free and fast delivery: Worldwide shipping and custom clearance, to your door. All orders are dispatched within 48 hours
- Commercial arrangements: from call off orders, buffer stock, fixed and contract pricing and discounts for increased volumes, and more, with product traceability and compliance documentation
- We help you innovate into the future.
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