Parafilm M PM996 Self Sealing All Purpose Laboratory Film 100mm 4" wide x 1m

Description: Item description:Parafilm M Laboratory FilmParafilm M All-Purpose Laboratory Film Covers and Shields Your Products from Moisture While Allowing Gas PermeabilityKeep moisture loss to a minimum and protect the contents of your laboratory items with a flexible covering for test tubes, beakers, petri dishes and more. Convenient, flexible and self-sealing - Parafilm M laboratory film is an essential item in health care, pharmaceutical and research labs. Specifications for this item:1000mm of Parafilm M Laboratory Film in cardboard dispenser.Item number: PM996Roll size: 100mm x 1000mm Efficient and cost-effective covering for:Test tubesBeakersVialsPetri dishesFlasksVarious other instruments and objects with irregular surfacesOverwrap to further secure stoppers, lids and capsShelf or tray liner to prevent slipping of bottles or instruments Permeability:Oxygen: (ASTM 1927-98) 150 cc/m 2; d at 23°C and 50% RHCarbon Dioxide: (Modulated IR Method) 1200 cc/m 2; d at 23°C and 0% RHWater Vapor: (ASTM F1249-01)Flat: 1 g/ma2; d at 38°C and 90% RHCreased: 1 g/mo2; d at 38°C and 90% RH Effects of Common Reagents:Potassium Permanganate 5%: No apparent effect except permanent dark brown coloration in 18 hours 0.1%: Same as 5% except slightly less colorlodine solution (0.1N) No effect except staining brown in 18 hoursEthyl Alcohol (95%) No apparent effect except some face whitening in 24 hours No apparent effect in 24 hours:Hydrochloric Acid conc. (12N)dil. (5n)Sulphuric Acid conc. (36n) dil. (5n)Nitric Acid conc. (16n) dil. (5n)Sodium Hydroxide conc. (22%)Ammonium Hydroxide conc. (28% NH3)Salt (NACL) solution (20%)Isopropyl Alcohol (99%) *Not recommended for use with chlorinated, non-polar aliphatic and aromatic solvents Film becomes soft and sticky at about 130°F to 150°F (68°C) Protect the integrity of research applications with a tight moisture- barrier that holds a strong seal and doesn't release, despite off-gassing Flexible and self-sealing material allows it to cling around irregular shapes and surfaces Reduce the risk of tampered data with a covering that is odorless, colorless and semi-transparent Prevents moisture and volume loss due to material composition and tight seal Resistant up to 48 hours against many polar substances. Stretches more than 200% of original length Features:Flexible and self-sealing material allows it to cling around irregular shapes and surfacesStretches more than 200% of original lengthResistant up to 48 hours against many polar substancesReduce the risk of tampered data with a covering that is odorless, colorless and semi-transparentPrevents moisture and volume loss due to material composition and tight seal What is Parafilm? Parafilm M Laboratory Film is a paraffin plastic film which typically comes in rolls with square demarcations printed on a paper backing. It is a ductile, malleable, waterproof, odorless, translucent, and cohesive thermoplastic, making it extremely versatile under a number of conditions. Originally commercialized in the 1930s and intended for map mounting, Parafilm was quickly adopted by lab scientists for a myriad of uses. How is Parafilm used? Parafilm is most commonly used for sealing and protecting vessels such as test tubes, cuvettes, and petri dishes. Since Parafilm is both stretchy and self-sealing, it is easily used on lab containers of all shapes and sizes. Beyond these typical lab applications, many additional uses have taken advantage of the hydrophobic nature of the film. For instance, beads of aqueous liquid can be "dotted" on the surface, thereby making those samples easier to load into electrophoresis gels and other devices. In fact, any technique involving microliter volumes of aqueous solution can theoretically be performed using Parafilm. Of course, there are notable exceptions such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), which require sterile conditions to prevent the risk of contamination. Parafilm is also permeable by gasses such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapour. Parafilm Outside the Lab Interestingly, Parafilm has a prolific role in multiple areas outside of the traditional lab. A few notable uses include: In horticulture, as a 'grafting tape' to wrap plant grafts together and prevent drying In agriculture, as a protective layer on the stems of freshly cut produce such as bananas to extend their shelf life. In art, as a non-adhesive masking material during airbrushing to protect the finish. In entomology, as a membrane to feed hematophagous insects such as mosquitoes and bedbugs. And in medical diagnostics, as a low-cost way to produce point-of-care diagnostics in developing countries where expensive equipment and tests are not accessible. Parafilm not only serves a variety of traditional laboratory functions, but it has many adopted uses in a diverse range of fields as well. It will be interesting to see what other engagements Parafilm will entertain in the future. Package Includes: 1x 100mm x 1000mm Parafilm **please send a message if you have any questions.

Price: 11.95 AUD

Location: Brisbane, QLD

End Time: 2025-01-01T10:34:01.000Z

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