How to Control Mylar Flammability
Mylar is patented term used to describe a wide range of products made from polyester film. The polyester film comes from a resin of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). Mylar offers many uses from coating televisions, to making medical x-ray films, to making balloons for celebrations. During typical use and storage Mylar film does not pose a large risk of ignition. However, when applied to heat over 300 degrees, Mylar does contain properties which can auto-ignite and burn very quickly. By taking a few precautions you can eliminate many of these factors. Does this Spark an idea?
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Store Mylar in a cool, dry place. The ambient temperature of the storage area should not reach 180 degrees.
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Keep any Mylar film away from open flame. In the event a sheet of mylar does ignite, the flame can be extinguished using cold water or a fire extinguisher.
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Dispose of scraps by burying them in moist soil or an appropriate landfill.
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Use care when removing Mylar from storage. The film is an excellent conductor of electricity. In situations involving a lot of dust or other particles, Mylar sheets could emit a large electrical charge.
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