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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
[Honeywell (formerlyAlliedSignal)] A registered trademark for an laminated barrier film. Aclar is clear, heat-sealable film composed of layers of [[polychlorotrifluoroethylene|polychlorotrifluoroethylene]] (PCTFE) and [[polyester|polyester]] (PET) sandwiched between two layers of [[polyethylene|polyethylene]] (PE). The multifilm laminate provides a barrier for oxygen and water vapor. Aclar has been used to prepare sealed bags for low-oxygen level pest eradication.
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[Honeywell (formerlyAlliedSignal)] A registered trademark for an laminated barrier film. Aclar is clear, heat-sealable film composed of layers of [[polychlorotrifluoroethylene|polychlorotrifluoroethylene]] (PCTFE) and [[polyester|polyester]] (PET) sandwiched between two layers of [[polyethylene|polyethylene]] (PE). The multifilm laminate provides a barrier for oxygen and water vapor. The thermoform-able barrier film comes in opaque and clear options. Traditionally, Aclar is used in pharmaceutical, medical, electronics, and military packaging. Aclar has been used to prepare sealed bags for low-oxygen level pest eradication.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
Arclar (sp)
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Arclar (sp); thermoform barrier film; barrier film
  
 
== Applications ==
 
== Applications ==
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Anoxic (low-oxygen level) enclosures for pest eradication
  
 
== Personal Risks ==
 
== Personal Risks ==
  
 
== Collection Risks ==
 
== Collection Risks ==
 
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Inert, non-flammable, solvent resistance.<ref> [https://www.professionalplastics.com/professionalplastics/AclarFilmDataSheet.pdf Aclar Film Data Sheet] </ref>
 
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
 
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
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== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
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* Kaela Nurmi, contributed information, MWG group, 2020.
  
 
* ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
 
* ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996

Revision as of 09:57, 10 August 2020

Aclar

Description

[Honeywell (formerlyAlliedSignal)] A registered trademark for an laminated barrier film. Aclar is clear, heat-sealable film composed of layers of Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) and Polyester (PET) sandwiched between two layers of Polyethylene (PE). The multifilm laminate provides a barrier for oxygen and water vapor. The thermoform-able barrier film comes in opaque and clear options. Traditionally, Aclar is used in pharmaceutical, medical, electronics, and military packaging. Aclar has been used to prepare sealed bags for low-oxygen level pest eradication.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Arclar (sp); thermoform barrier film; barrier film

Applications

Anoxic (low-oxygen level) enclosures for pest eradication

Personal Risks

Collection Risks

Inert, non-flammable, solvent resistance.[1]

Physical and Chemical Properties

For 1 mil film:

  • Oxygen transmission = 13.9 ml/m2d
  • Water vapor transmission = 0.3 gm/m2d
  • Melting Point = 211 C

For more infomation see [Technical Data Sheet ]

Additional Information

Aclar: Website

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • Kaela Nurmi, contributed information, MWG group, 2020.
  • Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
  • Pam Hatchfield, Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
  • Conservation Support Systems, Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997

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