FLX000301

Flexcon® PharmCal® CryoFLEX™ 000301 (CryoFLEX™ PPC)

Engineered Materials for Extreme Storage Conditions

Gloss Topcoated Clear Polypropylene

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Benefits

  • 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]) MilsMicrons
Film 2.0 +/-10%51
Adhesive 0.6-0.7 +/- 0.115-18 +/- 3
Liner3.1 +/- 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 fromAverage Oz/In(N/m)
ABS27297
Acrylic44484
Glass39429
HDPE12132
Polycarbonate42462

Test Method: ASTM D 903 (Modified for 72 hour dwell time)

Additional PropertiesValueTest Method
Expected Shear100ASTM D 3654 Method A (1 hr. dwell, 1 sq. in, 4 lb. load)
Tack640ASTM D 2979
Expected Exterior LifeIndoor use only
Additional Information
Service Temperature -112°F to 212°F (-80°C to 100°C)
Minimum Application Temperature 35°F (2°C)
Storage StabilityTwo years when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity

Product Details

TitleDescription
AdhesivePermanent
Product AgencyN/A
Color FamilyClear
ConvertingRoll Form
Film FamilyN/A
Master Web Width60
Other Available WidthsN/A
Print TechnologyScreen - Solvent, Flexographic - Water, Flexographic - Solvent
Surface TypeHSE Plastic, LSE Plastic, Glass
Surface TreatmentMold Release Agent, Pressure Treated, Slip Agent, Moisture, Corona Treat, Dust, Flame Treat, Frost, Varnish, Condensation, Oil
Surface TextureFrosted, Smooth
Surface ProfileCompound 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.