ARcare® 8026

Product Overview

ARcare® 8026 is a silicone transfer film adhesive between two polyester release liners.

Layered diagram showing release liner, adhesive, and release liner.

Product Applications

The typical use for this product is bonding, laminating, and assembly of in-vitro diagnostic and related membrane based immunoassay products. This product is also suitable in applications for flexible circuits, gaskets and heaters where a thin bond line is required.

Features and Benefits

  • Compatible with PCR reagents
  • Low auto-fluorescence

  • Outstanding high/low temperature performance: 450°F (232°C) to -80°F (-62°C)

  • Excellent bond to low surface energy materials

  • Withstands rapid thermal cycling

  • Resistant to organic solvents, alcohols and acids

Product Construction

Typical Values* Description
Liner thickness 2.0 mil | 51 μm S/F, Clear PET release liner
Adhesive thickness 1.0 mil  | 26 μm SR-22, silicone adhesive
Liner thickness 2.0 mil  | 51 μm S/F, Clear PET release liner
Total thickness 1.0 mil  | 25 μm (Excluding liners)

*All stated values are nominal and should only be used as a guide for selection. They are not specifications.

SAFETY DATA

SR-22 has passed cytotoxicity tests conducted by an independent laboratory. Additional safety information is available upon request.

Technical Properties

Attribute* Typical Values* Test Method*
Peel adhesion on Stainless Steel 45 oz/inch | 12.4 N/25mm 180 degrees, 12 ipm, 5 minute dwell
Release of polyester liner (1) 27 g/2” 180 degrees, 300 ipm
Release of polyester liner (2) 14 g/2” 180 degrees, 300 ipm
Recommended storage of unconverted product 70°F ± 20°F | 21°C ± 11°C
50% ± 20% RH | 50% ± 20% RH
Shelf life of unconverted product Not to exceed one year from date of manufacture

*All stated values are nominal and should only be used as a guide for selection. They are not specifications.

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