Hampton HR4-521 ClearSeal Film™ and Applicator

Applications
Sealing film used to seal sitting drop crystallization experiments

Features
High optical clarity, low auto-fluorescence
Easy to handle film; easy to remove liner
Pressure sensitive adhesive
For best results use specially designed applicator
UV transmissable, compatible with UV imaging systems
Low birefringence
Certified DNase-, RNase-, and nucleic-acid-free
Silicone adhesive is non-tacky until pressed against the sealing surface with the applicator
Chemically inert; no extractable except at extreme pH
Excellent chemical resistance (e.g. DMSO, Methanol, Acetonitrile)
Heat and cold resistant, recommended for temperatures from -70°C and 110°C

ClearSeal Film Before and After

Description
ClearSeal Film fits all SBS format 96 well plates. Minimal evaporation, minimal cross-well contamination, easy to handle, and optically clear. Single coated, 2 mil (0.05 mm), optically clear polyolefin film with pressure-sensitive silicone-based adhesive. Supplied as a 141 mm x 78 mm film with white polyester release liner (backing). Actual seal area after end tabs removed is 120 x 78 mm Seals well to polypropylene, polystyrene, and polycarbonate plates. Compatible with aqueous and organic solvents. Suitable for use between -70 and 110°C. For best seal, the plate must be sealed with the Film Sealing Paddle HR4-513. ClearSeal Film has a limited shelf life. Must be used before expiration date printed on box. Each pack of film (HR4-521) includes one free Film Sealing Paddle (available separately as HR4-413).

HR4-413 Film Sealing Paddle, 3 7/8″ x 2 15/16″, polyethylene, white. 5 paddles per pack. An alternative to the plate roller or brayer for pressing films to assure a secure uniform seal around all wells on 96-well, 384-well, and 1536-well plates. These paddles are especially recommended for sealing films on raised-rim plates because they fit within the rim of the plate.

Store ClearSeal Filmm at 20°C +/- 10 degrees at 50% RH +/- 10%.