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Achieving Higher Levels of Innovation andExcellence in Film Applications with Makrofol ®and Bayfol ® Polycarbonate FilmsMakrofol ® and Bayfol ® polycarbonate films are clearlythe right choice when product excellence is your goal.Produced from Bayer’s MAKROLON ® polycarbonateresins, Makrofol and Bayfol are backed by theworldwide technological leadership of Bayer. Bayerfilms are manufactured to stringent quality standardsin ISO-9001:2000 certified facilities. State-of-the-artextrusion lines provide the flexibility to provide customcolors, widths, lengths, and sheets. These high qualityfilms have the required UL ratings, meet FDA approval,and are available in an assortment of surface textures.Bayer films offer the stability, consistency, and strengthto ensure excellent quality in a wide range of applications.Many times stronger than acrylic, Makrofol andBayfol can be easily formed and much more dimensionallystable than polyester. These films form easier,deeper, and more consistently than other materials,making the graphics crisper and gloss more consistentfrom part to part. Lower stress levels allow for tighterregistration of printed graphics. The superior strengthof polycarbonate allows you to use thinner films andstill achieve the results you desire.Clearly the Right ChoiceMakrofol and Bayfol polycarbonate films featureoutstanding clarity and transparency. They areproduced in a variety of thicknesses, surface textures,grades, and glosses. You can choose from a widerange of options, including transparent, translucent,opaque, and metallic. Custom colors and grades forlaser engraving are also available.Typicalapplicationsinclude:2♦ Instrument Panel Overlays♦ Thermoformed Medical Packaging♦ Indoor/Outdoor Labels and Decals♦ Mousepads♦ Automotive Dials♦ Nameplates♦ Exhibit and Display Components♦ Floor Graphics♦ Automotive Control Panels♦ Keypads♦ Chip Packaging♦ Membrane Switch Overlays♦ Menu Boards♦ Film Insert Molding♦ Electrical Insulation

...Clearly the Right ChoiceOutstanding Product Line Provides CreativeDesign Options for New ApplicationsBayer polycarbonate films offer the clarity, variety ofsurface textures, and specific properties you need tomeet the most demanding application requirements.Graphic Arts QualityMakrofol ® DE and PC polycarbonate films are availablein a wide variety of surface textures, including glassclear with both sides gloss. These films offer high lighttransmittance, excellent surface uniformity, and easeof processing. All films use pure Bayer MAKROLON ®polycarbonate resin. Most meet FDA approval and havethe necessary UL ratings.Chemical Resistant BlendsBayfol ® CR film is a polycarbonate/polyester blend thatprovides improved mechanical and chemical resistantproperties.Flame RetardantMakrofol ® FR films have flame retardant properties andcan be easily fabricated or printed. They are ideal forelectrical insulation and are available in white and clear.Light DiffusingMakrofol ® LT and BL films have been speciallydeveloped to provide light diffusion capability whichsurpasses the capability of films that rely on surfacetexturing for light scattering. Makrofol ® LT and BL areavailable in natural color and smoke tint. Smoke tint issuitable for “dead front panels”.Specialty Films and CompositesSpecialty films have been developed to provideincreased weatherability and durability under harshconditions. Makrofol ® EPC film is a special compositefilm that provides excellent first surface chemical andUV resistance. Bayfol ® AS-A (black) film is suitable forantistatic packaging of sensitive electronic components.New ProductsA variety of new products have been developed to meetcustomer special needs. Those products, designated byMakrofol/Bayfol DPF or TP names, offer special featuressuch as unique textures and colors, UV and flameresistance, high Vicat softening temperature, soft feel,metallic look, adhesive coating, low stress, etc.3

...Clearly the Right Choice for Molded Part DecorationFabricationPrintingDie-CuttingThermoformingEmbossingBondingWeldingCustom ExtrusionCapabilitiesConverting ServicesMakrofol and Bayfol can be screen printed using acrylicand PVC-based inks. Ink adhesion is excellent and nopretreatment of the film is required. Because of thefilm’s high heat resistance, printing inks can be quicklydried at high temperatures.Makrofol can be easily die-cut with a variety of steelrule dies. For the best overall results in terms of cleancuts, precision and die longevity, side-bevel rule isrecommended. With this configuration, the long-bevelside should face the scrap material displacement ratherthan the short side bevel.Makrofol can be thermoformed at a temperature of190°C (374°F), with the mold temperature at 110°C(230°F). If the film is to be heated very rapidly, itshould first be dried for 3 to 4 hours at 100°C (212°F).Except for Makrofol LT and BL films, all Makrofol andBayfol films are suitable for cold forming and offerdimensional stability at high service temperatures upto 130°C (266°F) for Makrofol and 100°C (212°F) forBayfol films.Substrates carrying printed information can be bondedusing transfer adhesives, double-sided adhesive tapes,screen printed adhesives or two-component adhesives.For film-to-film bonding, solvents such as methylenechloride are normally used.Makrofol and Bayfol can be welded to certain otherthermoplastics such as PC and ABS using ultrasonicmethods.Gauge: .005˝ to .030˝Width: up to 53˝Surface Finishes: Gloss, velvet, suede, matte,micro-matte, and combinationsIn-line sheeting is done at the extruder; sheets arestacked flat and delivered flat eliminating roll set.Standard trimmed and squared sheeting is availablefor tighter dimensional tolerances.Masking of gloss surfaces is available for films 7 miland thicker. Choices of masking are cling or stick.5

Films Selection GuideTexture Designations ProductsResin 1st Surface 2nd Surface Bayer CommentsGloss Gloss DE 1-1 Virgin Resin–No AdditivesGloss Gloss DE 1-1 Medical GradesGloss Fine Matte DE 1-4 No Masking Required–Low Internal StressGloss Fine Matte DE 1-4 White 3723 WhiteGloss Micromatte DE 1-mm Low Stress for Accurate RegistrationFine Velvet VF Matte DE 6-2 Printable Velvet SurfacePC Velvet Matte PCVM Standard Velvet MatteVelvet VF Matte DE 7-2 CG Tight Gloss Control–1 st SurfaceVelvet VF Matte DE 7-2 Minimize Pin HolingVelvet VF Matte DE 7-2 (6) BlackVelvet Gloss PCVE High Color RetentionVelvet Gloss VLG 7-1 Very Low GlossSuede Matte PCSM Standard Suede MatteGloss Gloss LS 1-1 Low Stress DE 1-1Light DiffusionFine Matte Fine Matte BL 2-2 820812 Light DiffusingFine Matte Matte BL 2-4 820816 Light DiffusingFine Velvet VF Matte BL 6-2 820812 Light DiffusingFine Velvet VF Matte BL 6-2 820802 Black TranslucentFine Velvet VF Matte BL 6-2 820803 Minimum Pigment ContactFine Matte Fine Matte LT 4-4 AntiglareFine Matte Matte LT 6-4 AntiglareFine Velvet Fine Matte LT 6-4 900009 AntiglarePC BlendsFine Velvet VF Matte CR 6-2 Increased Actuation LifeGloss Matte CR 1-4 Increased Actuation LifeGloss Micromatte DPF-5023 Increased Actuation LifeVF Matte Matte AS-A 2-4 Anti-StatVelvet Gloss PCVE 600 FR White–Flame RetardantFR Materials Velvet Matte PCVM 600 FR White–Flame RetardantVelvet VF Matte FR 7-2 FR Clear–Flame Retarda ntWeatherableVelvet Matte EPC VT/M Chemical/UV ResistantVelvet Gloss EPC VT/E Chemical/UV ResistantGloss Gloss EPC ETE Chemical/UV ResistantVelvet Matte UV1 7-2 UV ResistantVelvet VF Matte DPF-5014 High HeatEnhanced Films Gloss Matte DPF-5072 Metallic FilmVelvet VF Matte DPF-5073 Soft Feel–Weatherable6

Typical Properties of Makrofol ® /Bayfol ® Light Diffusion FilmsProperty* Test Method Units BL 2-2 820812 BL 2-4 820816 BL 6-2 820812 BL 6-2 820802 BL 6-2 820803 LT 4-4 LT 6-4 LT 6-4 900009PhysicalSpecific Gravity ISO 1183 1.51 1.25 1.51 1.51 1.35 1.41 1.41 1.41Water Absorption (Saturation value, 23°C) ISO 62 % 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.2 0.2 0.2First Surface Gloss–60° ISO 2813 gloss unit > 9.0 75 3 3 3Second Surface Gloss–60° ISO 2813 gloss unit > 2.0 < 15 > 3.0 7 > 10First Surface Roughness, R3Z ISO 4288 microns < 5.0 < 5.0 15 15 15Second Surface Roughness, R3Z ISO 4288 microns < 9.0 < 11 < 9.0 < 9.0 < 9.0OpticalLuminous Transmittance(clear transparent materials)ISO 13468-2 % 80 > 80 > 60 > 20 > 20 > 20 > 80 > 20MechanicalTensile Modulus ASTM D-638 klb/in 2 420.6 304.6 420.6 391.5 348.1 797.7 797.7 797.7Tensile Stress, Break ASTM D-638 klb/in 2 5800 8700 5800 5800 7251 8700 9427 8700Elongation @ Break ASTM D-638 % 100 > 100 70 70 > 100 3 3 3ThermalCoefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion ASTM D-648 in/in/°F 3.9 E-05 3.9 E-05Shrinkage, parallel; 130°C, 1h IEC 60674 % < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.2 0.15 0.15 0.15Shrinkage, across; 130°C, 1 h IEC 60674 % < 0.2 < 0.2 > 0.2 < 0.2 0.15 0.15 0.15FlammabilityUL 94 HB UL 94 min. thickness (mm) 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38UL 94 V-2 UL 94 min. thickness (mm) 0.38 0.38 0.38UL 94 VTM-0 UL 94 min. thickness (mm) 0.38 0.38 0.38UL 94 VTM-2 UL 94 min. thickness (mm) 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2Burn Rate FMVSS302 mm/min. < 100 < 100 < 100 < 100 < 100 < 100 < 100 < 100easy punching, light diffusion, light diffusion, light diffusion, light diffusion, light light diffusion,light diffusion,Features light diffusion, clear black black high stiffness, diffusion, clear high stiffness,translucenttranslucent translucent translucent translucent clear translucent translucent black translucentBayer Polycarbonate Films and Advanced Molding Technology*These typical properties are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not part of the product specifications.8

...Clearly the Right Choice for Molded Part DecorationTypical Properties of Makrofol ® /Bayfol ® Specialty FilmsProperty* Test Method Units CR 1-4 CR 6-2 DPF 5014 DPF 5023 DPF 5072 DPF 5073 AS-A 2-4PhysicalSpecific Gravity ASTM D-792 1.23 1.23 1.13 1.23 1.20 1.16 1.30Conversion Factor ft 2 /lb-mil 156 156 170 156 160 166 148Water Absorption(Immersion at 73°F 24 hr.)ASTM D-570 % 0.33 0.33 0.31 0.33 0.37 0.53First Surface Gloss–60° angle,black inked second surface ASTM D2457 gloss unit > 99 2.5 - 8.0 4.20 > 99 > 98First Surface Roughness, R3Z ISO 4288 microns < 0.5 11 - 17 10.00 < 0.5 < 0.5Shrinkage, across IEC 60674 % 0.70Surface resistivity IEC 60093 Ohm 100,000OpticalHaze ASTM D-1003 % 0.2 92.0Light Transmission ASTM D-1003 % 88 > 80 91 90 1.4Yellowness Index ASTM E313 1 1 1 1MechanicalTensile Strength, Yield ASTM D-882 psi 8,650 8,650 9,193 8,650 8,600 5,290Tensile Strength, Break ASTM D-882 psi 8,100 8,100 8,105 8,100 8,700 5,680 7,980Elongation @ Break ASTM D-882 % 160 160 11 160 120 110 15Tear Strength, Initiation ASTM D1004 lb/in 960 960 753 960 1,100 630ThermalHeat Deflection Temperature264 psi load ASTM D648 °F 34766 psi load °F 381Vicat Softening Temperature,Rate AASTM D1525°F 401FlammabilityUL 94 V-0 UL 94 min. thickness (in)UL 94 V-2 UL 94 min. thickness (in)UL 94 VTM-0 UL 94 min. thickness (in)UL 94 VTM-2 UL 94 min. thickness (in)Burn Rate FMVSS302 mm/min.low surfaceresistivitychemical resistant,chemical resistant, chemical resistant, high VicatFeatures cold formable, metallic look soft feelcold formable cold formable temperaturemicro-matte*These typical properties are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not part of the product specifications.9

Typical Properties of Makrofol ® /Bayfol ® Polycarbonate FilmsDE 1-1DE 1-4Property* Test Method Units DE 1-mm DE 1-4 Translucent DE 6-2 DE 7-2 DE 7-2 (6) DE 7-2 CG VLG 7-1 PCVM PCVE PCSMLS 1-1White 3723PhysicalSpecific Gravity ASTM D-792 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20Conversion Factor ft 2 /lb-mil 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160Water Absorption(Immersion at 73°F 24 hr.)ASTM D-570 % 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.07 0.33 0.33 0.11 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33First Surface Gloss–60° angle,black inked second surfaceASTM D2457 gloss unit > 98 > 98 > 98 > 98 3.0 - 6.2 3.0 - 4.5 3.0 - 4.0 2.0 - 4.0 3.0 - 4.5 5.0 - 10.0First Surface Roughness, R3Z ISO 4288 microns < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.5 11 - 17 16 - 23 16 - 23 16 - 23 18 - 27 16 - 23 11 - 21OpticalHaze ASTM D-1003 % 0.3 20.0 99.0 87.3Light Transmission ASTM D-1003 % 91 91 90 31 90 90 90 90.3 90 90 89Yellowness Index ASTM E313 1 1 1 1 1 1 1.9 1 1 1MechanicalTensile Strength, Yield ASTM D-882 psi 8,600 8,600 8,600 8,860 8,600 8,600 8,080 8,600 8,600 8,600 8,600 8,600Tensile Strength, Break ASTM D-882 psi 8,700 8,700 8,700 8,360 8,700 8,700 8,100 8,700 8,700 8,700 8,700 8,700Elongation @ Break ASTM D-882 % 120 120 120 110 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120Tear Strength, Initiation ASTM D1004 lb/in 1,100 1,100 1,100 645 1,100 1,100 740 1,100 1.100 1,100 1,100 1,100ThermalHeat Deflection Temperature264 psi load ASTM D648 °F 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 27066 psi load °F 288 288 288 288 288 288 288 288 288 288Vicat Softening Temperature,Rate AASTM D1525 °F 315 315 315 315 315 315 315 315 315 315FlammabilityUL 94 V-0 UL 94 min. thickness (in)UL 94 V-2 UL 94 min. thickness (in) 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015UL 94 VTM-0 UL 94 min. thickness (in)UL 94 VTM-2 UL 94 min. thickness (in) 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005Burn Rate FMVSS302 mm/min. ≤ 100 ≤ 100 ≤ 100 ≤ 100 ≤ 100 ≤ 100 ≤ 100 ≤ 100 ≤ 100Featuresgloss/gloss,micromatte gloss/f. mattetranslucent f. velvet/vf. velvet/vf.blacktight gloss f. velvet/low stress white matte matte range glossvelvet/matte velvet/gloss suede/matte*These typical properties are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not part of the product specifications.11

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