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Parafilm M (sp)
 
Parafilm M (sp)
 
== Applications ==
 
 
== Personal Risk ==
 
 
== Collection Risks ==
 
  
 
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
 
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
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*Water vapor transmission = 3-4 g/m2d
 
*Water vapor transmission = 3-4 g/m2d
 
*Melting Point=60 C
 
*Melting Point=60 C
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* Sigma: [[https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/content/dam/sigma-aldrich/docs/Sigma/Product_Information_Sheet/1/p7543pis.pdf| Technical Data Sheet]]
  
Sigma: [[https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/content/dam/sigma-aldrich/docs/Sigma/Product_Information_Sheet/1/p7543pis.pdf| Technical Data Sheet]]
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==Resources and Citations==
 
 
== Additional Information ==
 
  
 
T. Drayman Weisser, "A Method for Reinforcing Fragile Ivory" ''JAIC'' 17(2): 44-47, 1978: [http://aic.stanford.edu/jaic/articles/jaic17-02-005_indx.html Link]
 
T. Drayman Weisser, "A Method for Reinforcing Fragile Ivory" ''JAIC'' 17(2): 44-47, 1978: [http://aic.stanford.edu/jaic/articles/jaic17-02-005_indx.html Link]
  
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
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* Website: www.probes.com/probes/legal/html
 
 
* Website address 1  Comment: www.probes.com/probes/legal/html
 
  
 
* Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998
 
* Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998

Revision as of 10:02, 26 July 2022

Parafilm 'M'

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)

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]

Resources and Citations

T. Drayman Weisser, "A Method for Reinforcing Fragile Ivory" JAIC 17(2): 44-47, 1978: Link

  • Website: www.probes.com/probes/legal/html
  • Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998

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