FLX000301
Flexcon® PharmCal® CryoFLEX™ 000301 (CryoFLEX™ PPC)
Engineered Materials for Extreme Storage Conditions
Gloss Topcoated Clear Polypropylene
Request informationBenefits
- Ideal for cryogenic specimen storage and testing applications: -112°F (-80°C) to 212°F (100°C)
- Survives dry ice storage and transportation conditions
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Features
- 2.0 mil gloss topcoated clear polypropylene
- Topcoat optimizes printability via narrow-format UV inkjet, flexographic, UV screen, UV letterpress, UV offset, thermal transfer, and hot stamping
- High-performance permanent acrylic adhesive provides a good bond to low- and high-surface energy plastics, and glass for reliable performance in extreme cold temperatures
- Backed with a 50 lb. bleached kraft release liner ideal for roll-form converting
- Liner is suitable for optical sensing on most thermal transfer printers
Additional Details
Recommendations:
Since laboratory storage/test conditions and procedures can vary significantly, be sure to thoroughly test the labels in the intended process/application environment. To achieve ultimate adhesion in cryogenic conditions, labels should be applied at room temperature.
Technical Data
Physical Properties
| Thickness (Mils [microns]) | Mils | Microns |
|---|---|---|
| Total Product | 6.15 | |
| Film | 2.0 +/-10% | 51 |
| Adhesive | 0.6-0.7 +/- 0.1 | 15-18 +/- 3 |
| Liner | 3.1 +/- 10% | 79 |
Test Method: ASTM D 3652 (Modified for use with non-tape products)
| Dimensional Stability (%) | Value |
|---|---|
| MD | No shrinkage observed |
| TD |
Test Method: Applied Shrinkage: 24 hour dwell time on aluminum panel then 24 hours at 160°F (71°C)
Adhesion Properties
| Ultimate Peel from | Average Oz/In | (N/m) |
|---|---|---|
| ABS | 27 | 297 |
| Acrylic | 44 | 484 |
| Glass | 39 | 429 |
| HDPE | 12 | 132 |
| Polycarbonate | 42 | 462 |
Test Method: ASTM D 903 (Modified for 72 hour dwell time)
| Additional Properties | Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Expected Shear (hours) | 100 | ASTM D 3654 Method A (1 hr. dwell, 1 sq. in, 4 lb. load) |
| Tack (g) | 640 | ASTM D 2979 |
| Expected Exterior Life | Indoor use only | |
| Additional Information | ||
| Service Temperature | -112°F to 212°F (-80°C to 100°C) on PP Vials, -320.8°F to 212°F (-196°C to 100°C) on Aluminum panels/cassettes and EVA Bags | |
| Minimum Application Temperature | 35°F (2°C) | |
| Storage Stability | Two years when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity |
Product Details
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Permanent |
| Product Agency | N/A |
| Color Family | Clear |
| Converting | Roll Form |
| Film Family | N/A |
| Master Web Width | 60 |
| Other Available Widths | N/A |
| Print Technology | Screen - Solvent, Flexographic - Water, Flexographic - Solvent |
| Surface Type | HSE Plastic, LSE Plastic, Glass |
| Surface Treatment | Mold Release Agent, Pressure Treated, Slip Agent, Moisture, Corona Treat, Dust, Flame Treat, Frost, Varnish, Condensation, Oil |
| Surface Texture | Frosted, Smooth |
| Surface Profile | Compound Curve, Convex, Rigid, Concave |
Product Performance and Suitability
Descriptive information, performance data, and recommendations for Flexcon products are guides and not specifications.
Providing this information is to assist you and does not constitute a warranty of any kind by Flexcon.
Purchasers must independently determine the material’s suitability for their intended use. No distributor,
salesman, or representative of Flexcon is authorized to provide any warranty or guarantee beyond what is stated.
FLEXCON MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR TRADE USAGE.
