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ACLAR plastic film embedding sheets
Because of its chemical inertness, non-stick property, glass clarity, flexibility, and smooth surface, ACLAR® solves a variety of challenges associated with the processing of tissue culture cells, epoxy embedments, sectioning, and observations.Size: 203 x 318mm, 0.198mm thickIt may be cut with scissors or blades and is safe for microtomy knives. It provides superior moisture barrier protection, is UV-transparent, and is free of plasticisers and stabilisers. It has a low dielectric constant and dissipation, is nonflammable, and does not age. The dielectric strength is quite strong. ACLAR® has the ability to be sterilised.Features:separates easily from epoxytransparent fluorinated-chlorinated thermoplastic without volatile componentschemically inert for all practical purposescells adhere to it readily and remain attached after fixation, dehydration and critical point drying or embeddingaccept...
Because of its chemical inertness, non-stick property, glass clarity, flexibility, and smooth surface, ACLAR® solves a variety of challenges associated with the processing of tissue culture cells, epoxy embedments, sectioning, and observations.
Size: 203 x 318mm, 0.198mm thick
It may be cut with scissors or blades and is safe for microtomy knives. It provides superior moisture barrier protection, is UV-transparent, and is free of plasticisers and stabilisers. It has a low dielectric constant and dissipation, is nonflammable, and does not age. The dielectric strength is quite strong. ACLAR® has the ability to be sterilised.
Features:
- separates easily from epoxy
- transparent fluorinated-chlorinated thermoplastic without volatile components
- chemically inert for all practical purposes
- cells adhere to it readily and remain attached after fixation, dehydration and critical point drying or embedding
- accepts heavy metal sputter coating
- stable in SEM; melting point 202C
- ACLAR is as transparent as glass
- fluorescence microscopy possible since ACLAR exhibits no detectable auto fluorescence
- can be sectioned without damaging ultramicrotomy knives
- considerably simplifies the preparation of cultured cells for all types of microscopy
- sterilisable
- gives flat sections
- smooth surface makes LM observations possible
- does not degrade under UV or gamma ray radiation
- used as an O2 barrier when flat embedding methacrylate or acrylic resins
Physical Data
| Density | 2.12 |
| Thickness | 7.8 mil (0.198mm) |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Water Absorption | nil |
| Water Vapor Transmission Rate @ 100°F (37.7°C) / 100% RH |
0.003gm / 100in² / day (0.047gm / m² / day) |
| Dimensional Stability, 10 min @ 300°F (149°C) |
<2% |
| Dimensional Change, 10 min. @ 300°F (149°C) |
< 2% |
| Thermal Conductivity | 4.7 x 10-4 cal-cm/cm²sec °C |
| Crystalline Melting Point | 395.6 - 399.2°F (202 - 204°C) |
| Flammability | Nonflammable |
Chemical Resistance Data
| Acetone | No effect |
| 100% Ethyl alcohol | No effect |
| Liquid Nitrogen | Remains flexible |
| Osmium Tetroxide | No effect |
| Propylene Oxide | No effect |
| Butyl Alcohol | None |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | Slightly flexible |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | None |
| Ethyl Acetate | Very flexible |
| Ethyl Ether | Very flexible |
| Ethylene Oxide | Very flexible |
| Formic Acid | None |
| Gasoline | None |
| All Acids (HCl, H2SO4..) | None |
| Methanol | None |
| Toluene | Slightly flexible |
| Plastisolve | None |
An 11mm disk punch is available.
| Code | Title | Pack Size | Availability | Price | Updated: 20-05-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL105 | ACLAR plastic film embedding sheets | Pack/10 | 3 weeks | $202.00 AUD | ||
