ARflow® 93234

Product Overview

ARflow® 93234 is a thin flexible plastic film coated on one side with a hydrophilic heat seal adhesive.

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Product Applications

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

Features and Benefits

  • Hydrophilic surface
  • Heat-activated adhesive (recommended sealing temperature of 100-140°C, 15-50 psi, 1-10 sec)

  • Provides adhesion to polymer and metalized polymer surfaces

  • Wettable to liquids such as water, urine, blood, etc

Product Construction

Typical Values* Description
Backing thickness 3.0 mil | 76 μm Clear polyester film
Adhesive thickness 1.0 mil  | 25 μm HY-33 hydrophilic heat seal adhesive
Liner thickness 2.0 mil  | 51 μm Clear polyester release liner
Total thickness 4.0 mil  | 101 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*
Peel adhesion 15 oz/in | 4.1 N/25mm ART 1057 – T-peel; 12 ipm
Water contact angle <10° ART 2577 – 30 sec. 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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