ARcare® 8939

Product Overview

ARcare® 8939 is a white, polyester film coated on both sides with a medical pressure-sensitive adhesive. This double-faced tape is protected by a polyester release liner on both sides.

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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 where consistent product thickness is critical.

Features and Benefits

  • Inert acrylic adhesive
  • Easily die-cut

  • Compatible with many assays

  • Excellent conformability

Product Construction

  Typical Values* Description
Liner thickness 2.0 mil | 50 μm S/F polyester release liner
Adhesive thickness 1 mil | 25 μm AS-110, acrylic adhesive
Carrier thickness 3 mil | 76 μm 3 mil white polyester
Adhesive thickness 1 mil | 25 μm AS-110, acrylic adhesive
Liner thickness 2.0 mil | 50 μm S/F polyester release liner
Total thickness 5 mil | 126 μm (Excluding liners)

*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 on stainless steel 50 oz/inch | 14 N/25mm 90 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 two years 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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