ARflow® 93687

Product Overview

ARflow® 93687 is a medical grade hydrophilic pressure-sensitive adhesive coated on both sides of a thin polyester film. The adhesive layer on both sides is protected by a polyester release liner.

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Product Applications

The typical use for this product is in applications that require a hydrophilic spacer that can be die-cut into precise channel layers and bond to top and bottom components to form a microfluidic device. The hydrophilic walls created by the adhesive provide passive movement of biological fluids from an entrance port to a detection zone.

Features and Benefits

  • Stable to a wide array of temperatures and humidity
  • Hydrophilic, pressure-sensitive, flexible tape with excellent die-cutting

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

  • Provides adhesion to polymer and metalized polymer surfaces

Product Construction

Typical Values* Description
Liner thickness 3 mil | 76 μm Siliconized polyester liner
Adhesive thickness 3 mil  | 76 μm HY-32 hydrophilic coating
Carrier thickness 0.5 mil  | 13 μm Polyester film
Adhesive thickness 3 mil  | 76 μm HY-32 hydrophilic adhesive
Liner thickness 2 mil | 51 μm Siliconized polyester liner
Total thickness 6.5 mil | 165 μm (Excluding liners)

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

Technical Properties

Attribute* Typical Values* Test Method*
Contact angle Goniometer – 2 μL water drop; 30 sec. dwell
Easy liner release 18 g/2” 180°, 300 ipm
Tight liner release 31 g/2” 180°, 300 ipm
T-peel to polyester 26 oz/in | 7.2 N/25mm 12 ipm, 15 minute 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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