ACLAR® Fluoropolymer-Film, 203x317,5mm (8"x10"), 199µm thick (7.8mil)

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%). It is crystal clear, biochemically inert and free of plasticizers and stabilizers. The film also provides a good basis for cell growth. It is used successfully for high pressure freezing (HPF) and as a flexible barrier for embedding.

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Product Name	Qty
ACLAR® Fluoropolymer-Film, 203x317,5mm (8"x10"), 199µm thick (7.8mil), 10 pieces E50425-10 €175.40 €208.73
ACLAR® Fluoropolymer-Film, 203x317,5mm (8"x10"), 199µm thick (7.8mil), 25 pieces E50425-25 €421.00 €500.99

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® UltRx. (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.

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.
Stable for use with High Pressure Freezing.

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
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

Jiménez N et al, Gridded Aclar: Preparation methods and use for correlative light and electron microscopy of cell monolayers, by TEM and FIB-SEM.
J Microsc. 2010 Feb;237(2):208-20.

Kingsley RE et al., Preparation of cultured mammalian cells for transmission and scanning electron microscopy using Aclar film.
J Electron Microsc Tech., 10, 77-85 (1988).

Mawe GM et al, Ultrastructure of HRP-labeled neurons: a comparison of two sensitive techniques.
Brain Res Bull. 1983 Apr;10(4):551-8.

Masurovsky EB & Bunge RP, Aclar Film in Biological Electron Microscopy.
J Electron Microsc Tech. 1989 Jun;12(2):172-3.

Masurovsky EB & Bunge RP, Fluoroplastic coverslips for long-term nerve tissue culture.
Stain Technol. 1968 May;43(3):161-5.