ARcare® 92848

Product Overview

ARcare® 92848 is a double-sided heat sealing tape. It consists of a white polyester carrier coated on both sides with a thermoplastic adhesive and protected by clear polyester release liners.

Product Applications

The typical use for this product is as a component material for use in joining polymer and metalized plastic substrates. The applications include in-vitro diagnostic test devices such as capillary and lateral flow designs.

Features and Benefits

Conformable and easily applied to substrates
Provides strong bonds to polyester, polystyrene, polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate and metalized plastic substrates
Good sealing properties for containment of fluids
Non-interfering with reagent chemistries
Processing and converting capabilities with minimal gumming effects
Water contact angle of ~ 70°-90°
Can be used in specialized device designs requiring tight thickness tolerance

Product Construction

	Typical Values*	Description
Liner thickness	2.0 mil \| 50 μm	Clear polyester release liner
Adhesive thickness	0.9 mil \| 23 μm	MA-77 heat sealing adhesive
Carrier thickness	2.0 mil \| 50 μm	White polyester film
Adhesive thickness	0.9 mil \| 23 μm	MA-77 heat sealing adhesive
Liner thickness	2.0 mil \| 50 μm	Clear polyester release liner
Total thickness	3.8 mil \| 96 μm	(Excluding liner)

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

Safety Data

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

Technical Properties

Attribute*	Typical Values*	Test Method*
T-peels using Melinex 329 Backing	45 oz/inch \| 12.5 N/25mm	3 second 60°C heat seal, 50 psi, 2.36 in/min, 24 hour dwell
Liner Release (both sides)	~30 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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