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Parafilm Expiration?
    #19151908 - 11/17/13 09:24 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I'm looking into starting agar work. I've read a few threads in which people have had they're parafilm dry out and crack and not work.

How long does it take for parafilm to "expire" so to speak?

I don't want to buy 250' and have 200' go bad before I get around to using it


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Re: Parafilm Expiration? [Re: Wingman]
    #19151919 - 11/17/13 09:26 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

it only cracks when you stretch it too much. i cut 4" long by 1" wide strips and have PLENTY for one 15mm/100mm dish. just dont stretch it too much and you wont have any problems whatsoever.


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Re: Parafilm Expiration? [Re: poopy mcpooperson]
    #19151939 - 11/17/13 09:29 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Yes, I've used fresh parafilm in lab before. Love the stuff. What I'm wondering is if I left it in a closet for a year and then tried to use it, would it still work?


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Re: Parafilm Expiration? [Re: Wingman]
    #19151944 - 11/17/13 09:30 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

yes, as long as you dont leave it in an attic, garage, or somewhere with extreme heat you should be perfectly fine.


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Re: Parafilm Expiration? [Re: poopy mcpooperson]
    #19151952 - 11/17/13 09:32 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I have rolls from 3+ years ago that still stretch great without breaking. I've never heard of parafilm expiring before  :justdontknow:


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Re: Parafilm Expiration? [Re: Grewsome]
    #19151969 - 11/17/13 09:35 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

That's what I wanted to hear. Thanks guys


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