Difference between revisions of "Aclar"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [ | + | [Honeywell] A registered trademark for a moisture barrier film made from [[polychlorotrifluoroethylene|polychlorotrifluoroethylene]] (PCTFE). Aclar films (sold by Honeywell) contain only PCTFE, which is an extremely good moisture barrier that is also thermoformable and used in many many packing applications, such as for pill dispensers. Films composed of only PCTFE do not provide a good oxygen barrier. |
| − | + | To provide an additional oxygen barrier, Honeywell recommends that Aclar by laminated with substrates such as PVCm EVOH and other. several companies provide laminated versions of Aclar. | |
| + | the PCTFE is laminated with [[polyester|polyester]] (PET), then sandwiched between two layers of [[polyethylene|polyethylene]] (PE). The multifilm laminate provides a barrier for oxygen and water vapor. The thermoformable 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 == | ||
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Anoxic (low-oxygen level) enclosures for pest eradication | Anoxic (low-oxygen level) enclosures for pest eradication | ||
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== Physical and Chemical Properties == | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
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*Oxygen transmission: 13.9 ml/m²d | *Oxygen transmission: 13.9 ml/m²d | ||
*Water vapor transmission @77F (25C) / 60% RH: 0.028 gms/m²/day | *Water vapor transmission @77F (25C) / 60% RH: 0.028 gms/m²/day | ||
Revision as of 13:32, 4 March 2023
Description
[Honeywell] A registered trademark for a moisture barrier film made from Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE). Aclar films (sold by Honeywell) contain only PCTFE, which is an extremely good moisture barrier that is also thermoformable and used in many many packing applications, such as for pill dispensers. Films composed of only PCTFE do not provide a good oxygen barrier.
To provide an additional oxygen barrier, Honeywell recommends that Aclar by laminated with substrates such as PVCm EVOH and other. several companies provide laminated versions of Aclar. the PCTFE is laminated with Polyester (PET), then sandwiched between two layers of Polyethylene (PE). The multifilm laminate provides a barrier for oxygen and water vapor. The thermoformable 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
Collection Risks
Inert, non-flammable, solvent resistant.[1]
Physical and Chemical Properties
For 0.9 mil film:
- Oxygen transmission: 13.9 ml/m²d
- Water vapor transmission @77F (25C) / 60% RH: 0.028 gms/m²/day
- Melting Point: 211°C
For more information see Technical Data Sheets
Working Properties
Typically used in combination with marvelseal for making anoxic enclosures for treating objects with insect infestations/pests. [2]
Can be laminated to a multitude of substrates, including Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Polypropylene (PP), cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) and Ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) to add an oxygen and light barrier or create a more sustainable packaging solution for your application.[3]
Exhibit Construction Reviews/Tips/Case Studies
An open-ended heat sealer works well to seal Aclar and allows for custom bag shapes to fit objects.[4]
Resources and Citations
- Aclar: Website
- Honeywell press release, February 2019: "Honeywell Introduces Pharma Packaging Innovation with Aclar Accel"
- Honeywell product brochure: Introducing Aclar Accel, Films for high barrier packaging solutions
- Professional Plastics, Inc. Data Sheet: Aclar® PCTFE Film
- 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, 1997Board/Panel, Transparent