Name: ACLAR plastic film embedding sheets
Brand: ACLAR
SKU: GL105
Price: 202.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

Pack Size

Pack/10

Taxes and shipping applied at checkout.

Because of its chemical inertness, non-stick property, glass clarity, flexibility, and smooth surface, ACLAR® solves a variety of challenges associated with the processing of tissue culture cells, epoxy embedments, sectioning, and observations.

Size: 203 x 318mm, 0.198mm thick

It may be cut with scissors or blades and is safe for microtomy knives. It provides superior moisture barrier protection, is UV-transparent, and is free of plasticisers and stabilisers. It has a low dielectric constant and dissipation, is nonflammable, and does not age. The dielectric strength is quite strong. ACLAR® has the ability to be sterilised.

Features:

separates easily from epoxy
transparent fluorinated-chlorinated thermoplastic without volatile components
chemically inert for all practical purposes
cells adhere to it readily and remain attached after fixation, dehydration and critical point drying or embedding
accepts heavy metal sputter coating
stable in SEM; melting point 202C
ACLAR is as transparent as glass
fluorescence microscopy possible since ACLAR exhibits no detectable auto fluorescence
can be sectioned without damaging ultramicrotomy knives
considerably simplifies the preparation of cultured cells for all types of microscopy
sterilisable
gives flat sections
smooth surface makes LM observations possible
does not degrade under UV or gamma ray radiation
used as an O₂ barrier when flat embedding methacrylate or acrylic resins

Physical Data

Density	2.12
Thickness	7.8 mil (0.198mm)
Clarity	Clear
Water Absorption	nil
Water Vapor Transmission Rate @ 100°F (37.7°C) / 100% RH	0.003gm / 100in² / day (0.047gm / m² / day)
Dimensional Stability, 10 min @ 300°F (149°C)	<2%
Dimensional Change, 10 min. @ 300°F (149°C)	< 2%
Thermal Conductivity	4.7 x 10^-4 cal-cm/cm²sec °C
Crystalline Melting Point	395.6 - 399.2°F (202 - 204°C)
Flammability	Nonflammable

Chemical Resistance Data

Acetone	No effect
100% Ethyl alcohol	No effect
Liquid Nitrogen	Remains flexible
Osmium Tetroxide	No effect
Propylene Oxide	No effect
Butyl Alcohol	None
Carbon Tetrachloride	Slightly flexible
1,2-Dichloroethane	None
Ethyl Acetate	Very flexible
Ethyl Ether	Very flexible
Ethylene Oxide	Very flexible
Formic Acid	None
Gasoline	None
All Acids (HCl, H2SO4..)	None
Methanol	None
Toluene	Slightly flexible
Plastisolve	None

An 11mm disk punch is available.

Updated: 28-04-2024

Code	Pack Size	Availability*	Price (ex GST)
GL105	Pack/10	3 weeks	AU $202.00

* Availability Explanation

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No ETA – our supplier has advised they cannot provide an accurate ETA. Generally there is some issue with supply, and it may be more than 6 months.

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Order Value	Shipping and Handling charges
Greater than $200 - (exceptionally heavy or Dangerous Goods excluded).	Free
Less than $200	$20
Express shipping	$30

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Regular shipping
Queensland	1-3 business days
Sydney	2-5 business days
Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart or Canberra	3-10 business days
WA, NT and non-metro areas	4-10 business days
Express shipping
Australia wide	1-2 business days

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Dangerous goods:

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Shipping to New Zealand Destinations

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Charges:

Order Value	Shipping and Handling charges
Greater than $200 - (exceptionally heavy or Dangerous Goods excluded).	Free
Less than $200	$26 Minimum Charge

Heavy items (e.g. benchroll or large quantities of microscope slides) may require an additional freight charge - please ask for a quote.

DANGEROUS GOODS shipped to New Zealand: Dangerous goods will be air-freighted and the freight charge billed at cost. Typically, this will be about AUD $600AUD to New Zealand (Up to 2kg).

Delivery times: by air with signature on delivery, depending on courier, delivery can take 3-14 working days. Customs delays are unpredictable and can extend the delivery. Due to COVID19 delivery times have been extended through the couriers and are out of our control.

Shipping to Rest of World Destinations

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Delivery times: by air with signature on delivery, depending on courier, delivery can be 7-21 working days. Customs delays are unpredictable and can extend the delivery time. Due to COVID19 delivery times have been extended through the couriers and are out of our control.

DANGEROUS GOODS shipped outside Australia: Not available

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All products are intended for laboratory applications only and the user assumes all responsibility involved in use and handling. We accept no liability for loss or damage resulting from the use or abuse of our products.

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