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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
 
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
For 1 mil film: Oxygen transmission = 13.9 ml/m2d  Water vapor transmission = 0.3 gm/m2d
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For 1 mil film:  
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*Oxygen transmission = 13.9 ml/m2d   
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*Water vapor transmission = 0.3 gm/m2d
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*Melting Point = 211 C
  
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== Additional Information ==
 
== Additional Information ==

Revision as of 11:42, 18 May 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. Aclar has been used to prepare sealed bags for low-oxygen level pest eradication.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Arclar (sp)

Applications

Personal Risks

Collection Risks

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

  • 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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