ACLAR 33C embedding film sheets

ACLAR is a thermoplastic film that is clear, biochemically inert, and sterilisable by heat or radiation. Cells readily adhere to the film, which makes it useful in fixation, dehydration and embedding procedures. ACLAR is widely used in pharmaceutical, medical and electronics applications. It separates readily from resins, and can be easily cut with standard scissors, blades and punches.  Disc punches are available, see (EMS77850 series)ACLAR 33C embedding film is now available in 199µm thickness and it is offered in a 203 x 254mm sheet form with package quantities of 10 or 25.ACLAR 33C Physical Data Sheet (These are only typical values and are not to be interpreted as product specifications):Typical ValueProperties@ 23°C ~50% RH

ACLAR is a thermoplastic film that is clear, biochemically inert, and sterilisable by heat or radiation. Cells readily adhere to the film, which makes it useful in fixation, dehydration and embedding procedures. 

ACLAR is widely used in pharmaceutical, medical and electronics applications. It separates readily from resins, and can be easily cut with standard scissors, blades and punches.  Disc punches are available, see (EMS77850 series)

ACLAR 33C embedding film is now available in 199µm thickness and it is offered in a 203 x 254mm sheet form with package quantities of 10 or 25.

ACLAR 33C Physical Data Sheet (These are only typical values and are not to be interpreted as product specifications):


Typical Value
Properties@ 23°C ~50% RH Metric Test Method
Gravity Specific 2.12 ASTM D1505
Yield 7.8 mil 2.38m2/kg  
Haze <4.5% ASTM D1003
Crystalline Melting Point 206°C ASTM D4591
Dimensional Stability, 10 min @ 149°C
-MD
-TD
<2%
<2%
ASTM D1204
Tensile Strength
-MD
-TD
21-32 MPa
21-38 MPa
ASTM D882
Elongation (MD/TD) 50-125% ASTM D882
Modulus, Secant (MD/TD) 1276-1379 MPa ASTM D882
Tear Strength, Graves (MD/TD) 425-525 g/mil ASTM D1004
Water Vapour Transmission
Rate @ 37°C / 100% RH
0.047 gm/m2/day ASTM F1249
Thermal Conductivity 4.7 x 10-4 cal-cm/cm2sec °C  
Flammability Nonflammable  
Oxygen Index 100 ASTD D2683

Technical Data

Code Title Pack Size Availability Price Updated: 15-09-2024
EMS50425-10 ACLAR 33C embedding film sheets Pack/10 See above $198.00 AUD
EMS50425-25 ACLAR 33C embedding film sheets Pack/25 See above $420.00 AUD