Product Description
PARAFILM M Laboratory Film PM996 is a flexible, self-sealing thermoplastic film used to cover and overwrap laboratory containers. The roll measures 4 inches wide and 125 feet long, equal to approximately 10 cm x 38 m.
The film is made from a proprietary blend of waxes and polyolefins applied to a removable paper release liner. It stretches around regular or irregular shapes and forms a pressure-activated seal without a separate adhesive.
PARAFILM M helps reduce moisture and volume loss while protecting laboratory contents from dust and routine environmental exposure. It remains permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide, which makes it useful for many laboratory covering applications where gas exchange is acceptable.
The PM996 roll is suitable for test tubes, flasks, beakers, Petri dishes, culture vessels, reagent bottles and other compatible labware. It can also be used as an overwrap to give additional security to stoppers, lids and caps.
Key Features
- Brand: PARAFILM / Amcor
- Manufacturer part number: PM996
- Roll dimensions: 4 inch x 125 feet
- Metric dimensions: approximately 10 cm x 38 m
- Thickness: approximately 127 micrometres or 5 mil
- Flexible and self-sealing without a separate adhesive
- Elongation at break greater than 350%
- Conforms to regular and irregular laboratory surfaces
- Helps reduce moisture and volume loss
- Permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide
- Natural, semi-clear and odourless appearance
- Non-toxic and classified as non-hazardous by the manufacturer
- Resistant to many polar substances for up to 48 hours
- Supplied with a removable paper release liner
- Manufactured in the United States
Product Overview
Laboratory containers often need a temporary secondary seal to limit evaporation, reduce contamination risk and keep closures secure. PARAFILM M provides a mouldable covering that can be cut to the required length, stretched and pressed around the vessel.
The film is moisture resistant but gas permeable. It is therefore not a complete oxygen barrier or a substitute for a pressure-rated, leakproof or hazardous-material closure.
| Specification | Details |
| Product name | PARAFILM M Laboratory Film |
| Brand / manufacturer | PARAFILM / Amcor Flexibles North America |
| Manufacturer part number | PM996 |
| Product form | Roll of flexible thermoplastic sealing film |
| Width | 4 inch / approximately 10 cm |
| Length | 125 feet / approximately 38 m |
| Thickness | 127 micrometres / 5 mil |
| Density | Approximately 0.922 g/cm³ |
| Elongation at break | Greater than 350% |
| Colour | Natural, semi-clear |
| Softening point | Approximately 54°C |
| Melting point | Approximately 100°C |
| Storage range | 7°C to 32°C; recommended relative humidity 35% to 55% |
| Shelf life | Expected to be indefinite under the manufacturer’s recommended storage conditions |
| Pack size | 1 roll in a cardboard dispensing carton |
| Country of origin | USA |
Main Applications
- Covering test tubes, flasks, beakers and Petri dishes
- Sealing culture plates and microbiology labware
- Overwrapping reagent-bottle caps, stoppers and lids
- Reducing short-term evaporation and moisture loss
- Protecting samples from dust and routine environmental exposure
- Securing closures during laboratory handling and short-term storage
- Covering irregularly shaped laboratory vessels
- Temporary laboratory sample and container sealing
- Using as a shelf or tray liner to reduce slipping of bottles or instruments
- Research, pharmaceutical, clinical, educational and quality-control laboratories
Key Benefits
Flexible and Conformable
The film stretches around different vessel shapes and sizes. This makes one roll useful for many types of laboratory glassware and plasticware.
Self-Sealing Performance
PARAFILM M seals through stretching, overlap and pressure rather than a separate glue. It can usually be removed without the adhesive residue associated with pressure-sensitive tapes.
Moisture-Loss Control
The film helps reduce moisture and volume loss from covered laboratory vessels. This supports short-term protection of samples and solutions during routine laboratory work.
Gas Permeability
The material is permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide while maintaining a moisture-resistant barrier. This property is useful for applications where complete gas isolation is not required.
Long Roll for Routine Use
The 125-foot roll provides material for repeated laboratory sealing tasks. Users can cut only the amount required for each container, which helps control waste.
Who Should Buy This Product?
- Research and analytical laboratories
- Microbiology and cell-culture laboratories
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities
- Clinical and diagnostic laboratories
- Food, beverage and environmental testing laboratories
- Universities, colleges and training laboratories
- Textile, chemical and industrial quality-control departments
- Hospitals, research institutes and government laboratories
- Institutional procurement teams requiring genuine PM996 laboratory film
Usage and Handling Summary
Use clean scissors or a suitable dispenser and follow the laboratory’s hygiene and safety procedures.
- Cut a strip long enough to overlap around the container or closure.
- Remove and discard the paper release liner from the selected film section.
- Hold the film by the edges and stretch it gently to activate its conformability.
- Wrap the stretched film around the vessel, lid, cap or stopper.
- Overlap the ends and press the layers together to create the self-sealing bond.
- Check that the film is smooth and securely attached around the full sealing area.
- Use a proper primary cap or stopper underneath when the container requires secure containment.
- Remove and discard the film after use when laboratory hygiene or contamination control requires single use.
- Return the roll to its dispensing carton and protect it from heat, sunlight, dust and moisture.
Limitations and Important Considerations
- PARAFILM M is permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide and should not be treated as a complete gas barrier.
- It is a secondary laboratory covering and does not replace a leakproof cap, stopper, pressure-rated closure or hazardous-material transport container.
- The manufacturer does not recommend it for chlorinated solvents or non-polar aliphatic and aromatic solvents.
- It resists many polar substances for up to 48 hours, but longer exposure may cause brittleness or other changes.
- The film softens at approximately 54°C and melts at approximately 100°C, so it is not suitable for autoclaving or high-temperature sterilisation.
- The standard PM996 roll should not be assumed sterile unless the supplied packaging specifically states otherwise.
- Strong stretching, sharp edges and rough surfaces can puncture or tear the film.
- The film is not intended as permanent packaging or as the only containment layer for infectious, toxic, volatile or pressurised materials.
- Compatibility should be checked before use with unusual chemicals, sensitive cultures or regulated applications.
- The paper release liner is a normal part of the product and should be removed and discarded after the film is dispensed.
Available Pack Sizes or Variations
The manufacturer lists several standard PARAFILM M roll dimensions for laboratory and research applications:
- PM992: 2 inch x 250 feet / 5 cm x 75 m
- PM996: 4 inch x 125 feet / 10 cm x 38 m
- PM999: 4 inch x 250 feet / 10 cm x 75 m
- PM998: 20 inch x 50 feet / 50 cm x 15 m
This product page covers the PM996 variation supplied as one 4-inch x 125-foot roll. Contact Inaya Scientific for confirmation of current pack sizes and stock.
PARAFILM M Laboratory Film Price in Bangladesh
The current PARAFILM M Laboratory Film price in Bangladesh may vary according to stock, import cost, product authenticity, batch, order quantity and delivery location. The current Inaya Scientific selling price has not been provided.
Contact Inaya Scientific for confirmation of the latest price, genuine PM996 availability and quotation for bulk or institutional orders.
Availability and Delivery in Bangladesh
PARAFILM M Laboratory Film PM996 can be ordered from Inaya Scientific, subject to current stock and product verification.
Nationwide delivery is available across Bangladesh, including Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, Khulna, Sylhet, Barishal, Rangpur, Mymensingh and other districts. Delivery charges and estimated delivery time depend on destination, courier service and order quantity.
Why Buy From Inaya Scientific?
- Current price and stock confirmation before ordering
- Nationwide delivery across Bangladesh
- Support for laboratories, factories, universities and institutional buyers
- Bulk-order and procurement quotations on request
- Confirmation of model PM996, roll dimensions and country of origin before dispatch
- Product-label and packaging photographs when available
- Assistance with laboratory consumable selection
- Communication through mobile, WhatsApp and email
Any required Certificate of Conformance, regulatory declaration, exemption letter, invoice condition or procurement specification should be confirmed before placing the order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PARAFILM M Laboratory Film used for?
It is used to cover and overwrap test tubes, flasks, beakers, Petri dishes, bottles and other laboratory vessels. It helps reduce moisture loss, protect contents from routine environmental exposure and give extra security to caps, lids and stoppers.
What are the dimensions of the PM996 roll?
The PM996 roll measures 4 inches wide and 125 feet long. The approximate metric size is 10 cm x 38 m, and the film thickness is about 127 micrometres.
How much can PARAFILM M stretch?
The official technical data lists an elongation at break greater than 350%. Users should stretch only as much as needed to conform around the vessel without thinning or tearing the film excessively.
Is PARAFILM M airtight?
No, it should not be described as a complete gas barrier. It is permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide while providing a moisture-resistant, self-sealing covering.
Does PARAFILM M help prevent evaporation?
Yes, it helps reduce moisture and volume loss from covered containers. It is intended for temporary laboratory protection and should be used with the correct primary closure when secure containment is required.
Can PARAFILM M be autoclaved?
No, it is not suitable for autoclaving or high-temperature sterilisation. The manufacturer lists a softening point of approximately 54°C and a melting point of approximately 100°C.
Is PARAFILM M resistant to acids, alkalis and solvents?
It resists many polar substances, including several acids, alkalis, alcohols and saline solutions, for limited exposure periods. It is not recommended for chlorinated solvents or non-polar aliphatic and aromatic solvents.
How should PARAFILM M be stored, and what is its shelf life?
Store it at approximately 7°C to 32°C and 35% to 55% relative humidity in a cool, dry and clean place. Under the manufacturer’s recommended storage conditions, the expected shelf life is indefinite.
Is PARAFILM M toxic or sterile?
The manufacturer describes the film as non-toxic and non-hazardous. The standard PM996 roll should not be assumed sterile unless the supplied package specifically confirms sterility.
Where can I buy PARAFILM M Laboratory Film in Bangladesh?
You can order the PM996 4-inch x 125-foot roll from Inaya Scientific, subject to stock confirmation. Nationwide delivery and quotations for bulk, laboratory and institutional orders are available on request.
PARAFILM M Laboratory Film PM996 is a practical sealing consumable for laboratories that need a flexible and self-sealing cover for different types of labware. Its 4-inch width, 125-foot roll length, strong stretchability and moisture-resistant performance make it suitable for repeated routine use.
Use it as a temporary or secondary laboratory seal, not as a replacement for a secure primary closure. Avoid high temperatures and incompatible solvents, and store the roll in its original carton under the recommended conditions.
Order From Inaya Scientific
Contact Inaya Scientific to order PARAFILM M Laboratory Film PM996 – 4 Inch x 125 Feet and confirm the latest price, available stock, packaging, origin and delivery charge.
Seller Information
Seller: Inaya Scientific
Mobile: +880 1778-492798
WhatsApp: 01620247815
Email: inayascientific@gmail.com
Website: www.inayascientific.com
Delivery: Nationwide delivery across Bangladesh
When placing an order, provide the product name, model PM996, required quantity, delivery address and contact number. Request confirmation of the genuine roll size and current packaging before payment.
