ACLAR® Fluoropolymer-Film, 203x317,5mm (8"x10"), 199µm thick (7.8mil), 25 pieces
E50425-25
Product Details
Description
ACLAR® is made from fluorinated-chlorinated resins. There are four basic film types–the homopolymer ACLAR® Rx Series, the copolymers ACLAR® 22A and 33C and the new ACLAR® Cx. (Honeywell/Allied Signal). The chemical make-up of all ACLAR® products provide an exceptional moisture barrier. ACLAR® is crystal clear, biochemically inert, highly resistant to most chemicals and sterilizable by heat or radiation. ACLAR® is used widely in pharmaceutical, medical, sensitive electronics and military packaging.
ACLAR® 33C is a copolymer film consisting primarily of chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE). It offers an outstanding moisture barrier, excellent chemical resistance and minimal dimensional change (<2%), making it the best choice for use in microscopy.
Features:
- Crystal clear, high UV transparency– ideal for use in UV curing of embedding resin in microscopy.
- Chemically stable and biochemical\y inert– the product of choice for growing cell cultures.
- Low dielectric constant, high electric strength and dissipation factor– offers excellent cell attachment even through lengthy processing procedures.
- Low surface energy–and separates easily from epoxy.
- Exhibits no detectable autofluorescence– ideal for fluorescent microscopy.
- A non-flammable, non-aging co-polymer–
which is suited for sterilization by heat or UV. - Crystalline melting point is 206°C (403°F)– stable in the SEM.
- Flexible and soft– can be sectioned without damage to the ultramicrotome knives.
ACLAR® film is now available in 7.8 mil (199µm) thickness and it is offered in a 8” x 10” sheet form with package quantities of 10 or 25.
ACLAR® Physical Data Sheet
(These are only typical values and are not to be interpreted as product specifications):
Typical Value
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Properties@ 73°F ~50% RH | English | Metric | Test Method |
Gravity Specific | 2.12 | ASTM D1505 | |
Yield 7.8 mil | 1,677 in2/lb. | 2.38m2/kg | |
Haze | <4.5% | ASTM D1003 | |
Crystalline Melting Point | 403°F | 206°C | ASTM D4591 |
Dimensional Stability, 10 min @ 300°F -MD -TD |
<2% <2% |
ASTM D1204 | |
Tensile Strength -MD -TD |
3000-4600 psi 3000-4000 psi |
21-32 MPa 21-38 MPa |
ASTM D882 |
Elongation (MD/TD) | 50-125% | ASTM D882 | |
Modulus, Secant (MD/TD) | 185,000-200,000 psi | 1276-1379 MPa | ASTM D882 |
Tear Strength, Graves (MD/TD) | 425-525 g/mil | ASTM D1004 | |
Water Vapor Transmission Rate @ 100°F/ 100% RH |
0.003 gm/100 in2/day | 0.047 gm/m2/day | ASTM F1249 |
Thermal Conductivity | 4.7 x 10-4 cal-cm/cm2sec °C | ||
Flammability | Nonflammable | ||
Oxygen Index | 100 | ASTD D2683 |
ACLAR® Chemical Data Sheet
Chemicals | Average Weight Increase | Visible Effect on Sample |
Acetone | 0.5% | None |
Butyl Alcohol | - | None |
Carbon Tetrachloride | 1.6% | Slightly flexible |
1,2-Dichloroethane | 0.03% | None |
Ethyl Acetate | 6.0% | Very flexible |
Ethyl Alcohol | None | None |
Ethyl Ether | 5.2% | Very flexible |
Ethylene Oxide | 4.0% | Very flexible |
Formic Acid | None | None |
Gasoline | None | None |
All Acids (HCl, H2SO4..) | None | None |
Methanol | None | None |
Propylene Oxide | - | None |
Toluene | 1.1 | Slightly flexible |
Osmium Tetroxide | None | None |
Plastisolve | - | None |
References:
Kingsley R.E, Cole N. L.: Preparation of cultured mammalian cells for transmission and scanning electron microscopy using ACLAR® film. Journal of Electron Microscopy Technique, 10, 77-85 (1988)
Mauve G.M., Brenham J.C., Beattie, M.S.: Ultrastructure of HRP-labeled neurons: a comparison of two sensitive techniques. Brain Research Bulletin, 10, 551 (1983)
Masurovsky E.B., Bunge R.P.: Aclar Film in Biological Electron Microscopy. Journal of Electron Microscopy Technique, 12, 172-173 (1989)
Masurovsky E.B., Bunge R.P.: Fluoroplastic coverslips for long-term nerve tissue culture. Stain Technology, 43, 3, 161–165 (1968)
More Information
Dimensions | 203x317,5mm |
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Packing Unit | 25 pieces |
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ACLAR
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