Mylar® 851H (also called Mylar® 851) is a co-extruded, one side amorphous, heat sealable polyester film designed to be used in metallization, print, and lamination applications. This film is suitable for use in contact with food. Mylar® 851H has a thicker heat sealable layer than Mylar® 850H. Approvals: FDA Food Contact Status - All gauges of Mylar® 851H (or Mylar® 851) comply with the Food and Drug Administration regulation 21 CFR 177.1630 -- Polyethylene phthalate polymers. This regulation describes films which may be safely used in contact with all types of food excluding alcoholic beverages. Uncoated films such as Mylar® 851H (or Mylar® 851) can be used to contain foods during oven cooking or oven baking at temperatures above 250 °F. Information provided by DuPont. |