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== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | [American Can Co.] A registered trademark for a stretchable plastic film. | + | [American Can Co.] A registered trademark for a stretchable plastic film. Parafil®m M is composed primarily of [[polyolefin|polyolefins]] and [[paraffin|wax paraffin wax]] without any added plasticizers. It is a self-sealing, moldable, film that is permeable to [[oxygen|oxygen]] and [[carbon|dioxide carbon dioxide]]. Parafilm® M is used as a liquid and moisture barrier film for short term storage. It has also been used as a temporary supporting strip for ivory (Weisser 1978). |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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Parafilm M (sp) | Parafilm M (sp) | ||
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+ | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in ethanol, water. Unaffected by acids, alkalis for up to 48 hours. | Slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in ethanol, water. Unaffected by acids, alkalis for up to 48 hours. | ||
− | For a 1 mil film: Oxygen transmission = 150 ml/m2d | + | For a 1 mil film: |
+ | *Oxygen transmission = 150 ml/m2d | ||
+ | *Water vapor transmission = 3-4 g/m2d | ||
+ | *Melting Point=60 C | ||
− | + | Sigma: [[https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/content/dam/sigma-aldrich/docs/Sigma/Product_Information_Sheet/1/p7543pis.pdf| Technical Data Sheet]] | |
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== Additional Information == | == Additional Information == | ||
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== Sources Checked for Data in Record == | == Sources Checked for Data in Record == | ||
− | * | + | * Website address 1 Comment: www.probes.com/probes/legal/html |
− | * | + | * Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998 |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] |
Revision as of 13:21, 18 May 2020
Description
[American Can Co.] A registered trademark for a stretchable plastic film. Parafil®m M is composed primarily of polyolefins and wax paraffin wax without any added plasticizers. It is a self-sealing, moldable, film that is permeable to Oxygen and dioxide carbon dioxide. Parafilm® M is used as a liquid and moisture barrier film for short term storage. It has also been used as a temporary supporting strip for ivory (Weisser 1978).
Synonyms and Related Terms
Parafilm M (sp)
Applications
Personal Risk
Collection Risks
Physical and Chemical Properties
Slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in ethanol, water. Unaffected by acids, alkalis for up to 48 hours.
For a 1 mil film:
- Oxygen transmission = 150 ml/m2d
- Water vapor transmission = 3-4 g/m2d
- Melting Point=60 C
Sigma: [Technical Data Sheet]
Additional Information
T. Drayman Weisser, "A Method for Reinforcing Fragile Ivory" JAIC 17(2): 44-47, 1978: Link
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Website address 1 Comment: www.probes.com/probes/legal/html
- Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998