J-Lar
Description
[Shurtape Technologies] A brand name for a clear pressure sensitive tape with a polypropylene carrier and a methacrylate adhesive that was formerly manufactured by Permacel. J-Lar is a lightweight, glossy, clear tape that is advertised as 'Clear to the core' acrylic packaging tape. Listed uses include overlamination and label protection, light duty packaging, paper repair and mending, and holding applications.
Synonyms and Related Terms
JLAR; CLR172; Clear to the Core tape;
Applications
Personal Risk
Shurtape link: JLar Technical and Safety Sheets
Physical and Chemical Properties
Backing: Crystal clear, biaxially oriented polypropylene film (BOPP) Adhesive: Crystal clear, solvent-based acrylic adhesive
Properties & Technical Data Property Standard Metric Adhesion to Stainless Steel 30 oz/in width 3.28 N/10 mm Application Temperature Range 20 F to 110 F -7 C to 43 C Elongation 140% 140% Service Temperature Range -20 F to 180 F -29 C to 82 C Tensile 24 lbs/in width 42.0 N/10 mm Thickness 2.6 mils 0.066 mm
Handling Properties
Tape should be stored in its original packaging in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight and should be used within 12 months of date of shipment. Surfaces to which tape is applied should be clean, dry and free of grease, oil or other contaminants.
Forms/Sizes
JLar is a colorless tape available in lengths of 36 yd or 72 yd and widths of 0.5 in, 0.75 in, or 1 in.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Rachael Perkins Arenstein, Lisa Goldberg, and Eugenie Milroy, ‘Support and Rehousing for Collection Storage’ In ‘Preventive Conservation: Collection Storage’ Lisa Elkin and Christopher A. Norris (eds.), Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections, New York. 2019.
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002