Parafilm M, tape, sealing foil, 100mm wide, 38m long, stretchability 400%

Specification

• Universal laboratory parafoil protects the product from moisture.
• Minimizes moisture loss and protects the contents of test tubes, beakers, Petri dishes, etc.
• An indispensable product in medical, pharmaceutical and research laboratories.
• Used to seal and protect containers.
• Hydrophobic properties enable specific applications, e.g. in electrophoresis.

Physical and chemical properties

Permeability:

• Oxygen: 150 ml/m²/day (23°C, 50% relative humidity)
• Carbon dioxide: 1200 cc/m²/day (23°C, 0% relative humidity)
• Water vapor: 1 g/m²/day (38°C, 90% relative humidity)

Temperature resistance:

• Up to -80°C (low temperature tolerance)
• Softens at 54-68°C

Chemical resistance:

No effects within 24 hours:

• Hydrochloric acid (12N), sulfuric acid (36N), nitric acid (16N)
• Sodium hydroxide (22%), ammonium hydroxide (28% NH3)
• Salt solution (NaCl 20%)
• Not recommended for use with: chlorinated, non-polar aliphatic and aromatic solvents

Waxfilm Applications Outside the Laboratory

• Gardening: “Grafting tape” protects plants from drying out.
• Agriculture: Protective layer on the stems of agricultural products such as bananas.
• Piece: Masking material when spray painting.
• Entomology: Membrane for feeding blood-sucking insects.
• Medical diagnostics: Production of diagnostic tests in developing countries.

Extra Features

• Creates a tight vapor barrier providing a seal.
• Odorless, colorless, transparent – ​​reducing the risk of data contamination.
• Prevents loss of moisture and volume.
• Adheres to irregular shapes and surfaces.
• Stretches over 400% of its original length.
• Resistance to polar substances (salt solutions, acids, alkalis) up to 48 hours.