Melinex® 800 is a clear, non-pretreated base film with high gloss, low haze and excellent processability. Melinex® 800 is available in 48 gauge. Melinex® 800 polyester film is stiffer than polypropylene and also maintains an excellent film thickness profile and roll formation to ensure consistent processability in operations. Melinex® 800 film features good clarity and handling characteristics in metallizing operations. When aluminum metallized, the film exhibits excellent aesthetic quality as well as the best barrier to oxygen and moisture in a flexible film.

Melinex® 800 is a polyester film that is compliant with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations under 21 CFR 177.1630, Sections (f), (g),and (h). These sections cover the use of PET in contact with all types of foods (excluding alcoholic beverages) at temperatures up to and above 250°F (including oven baking or cooking) and alcoholic beverages (not to exceed 50 percent by alcohol by volume) at ambient temperatures.