ARflow® 93025

Product Overview

ARflow® 93025 is a 100 μm polyester film coated on one side with a hydrophilic coating. The hydrophilic coating side of the tape is protected by a polyester release film.

Diagram showing layers of a material with labels for backing, adhesive, and release liner.

Product Applications

The typical use for this product is for assemblies of in-vitro diagnostic and related membrane-based immunoassay products where enhanced surface wettability to water, urine, blood and other hydrophilic liquids are required.

Features and Benefits

  • Clear construction for verification of wicking
  • Cover attachment easily bonded to a pressure-sensitive mid-layer

  • Wettable to liquids such as water, urine and blood

  • Used as an aid for transport of fluids in capillary and microfluidic devices

  • Fast and stable capillary fills

  • Good aesthetic quality

  • Compatible with many assays

Product Construction

Typical Values* Description
Film thickness 4.0 mil | 102 μm Clear polyester film
Adhesive thickness 0.45 mil  | 11 μm HY-10 hydrophilic coating
Liner thickness 1.5 mil  | 38 μm Clear polyester release liner
Total thickness 4.45 mil  | 113 μm (Excluding liner)

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

Handling Recommendations

The hydrophilic heat seal adhesive is sensitive to surface impurities. It is recommended that the coated samples be handled using powder-free gloves and in an area that is away from dirt, silicones or other types of oils.

Technical Properties

Attribute* Typical Values* Test Method*
Contact angle with water 4° – 10° Goniometer – 2 μL water drop; 30 sec. dwell
Recommended storage of unconverted product 70°F ± 20°F | 21°C ± 11°C
50% ± 20% RH | 50% ± 20% RH
Recommended sealing parameters 120-145°C, 30-40 psi, 1-3 second dwell
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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