ARcare® 8259

Product Overview

ARcare® 8259 is a white, rigid plastic film coated on one side with a medical grade pressure-sensitive adhesive. The adhesive is protected by a clear polyester release liner.

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Product Applications

The typical uses for this product are bonding, laminating and assembly of in-vitro diagnostic and related membrane-based immunoassay products.

Features and Benefits

  • Non-migratory and inert acrylic adhesive
  • Easy to die-cut
  • Tolerant to Gamma sterilization
  • Allows lateral flow in membrane based devices

  • Increased visibility
  • Compatible with many assays

Product Construction

Typical Values* Description
Backing thickness 5.0 mil | 127 μm White polyester film
Adhesive thickness 1.2 mil  | 30 μm AS-110, acrylic adhesive
Liner thickness 2.0 mil  | 50 μm Siliconized polyester release film
Total thickness 6.2 mil  | 157 μm (Excluding liner)

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

SAFETY DATA

AS-110 is a medical grade adhesive. The adhesive passed cytotoxicity and primary skin irritation tests conducted by an independent laboratory. Additional safety information is available upon request.

Technical Properties

Attribute* Typical Values* Test Method*
Peel adhesion to Stainless Steel 100 oz/in | 28 N/25mm 180 degrees, 12 ipm, 5 min. dwell
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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