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Using a Negative supply on PTN series DC-DC converters

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: PTN04050C

Is it possible to use the PTN04050C converter?  I want to use it on a negative rail, generating -5.2V from -12V.  I was suggested by someone here to use the PT79RS152, but we did not like that fact that it's discontinued and only available in small quantities.

 

It doesnT' say in the PTN04050c datasheet whether or not it's isolated, my guess is no, but I am curious to understand what is wrong with using it in a nagative setup. Attahced here is an illustration (schematic) of what I mean: