Editing Parafilm (section)

==Laboratories==
Parafilm M is commonly used in health care, pharmaceutical and research [[laboratories]] for covering or sealing vessels such as [[Laboratory flask|flasks]], [[Cuvette|cuvettes]], [[Test tube|test tubes]], [[Beaker (glassware)|beakers]], [[Petri dish|petri dishes]] and more.<ref>{{cite video |last1=Dainis |first1=Alex |title=Parafilm: What is this thing?! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_YbhkwEYmM |access-date=18 March 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
The "M" stands for mounting or maps, as Parafilm was originally used to mount charts and other objects using heat.<ref name="Barbu">{{cite magazine |last1=Barbu |first1=Brianna |title=Fun with Parafilm |magazine=[[Chemical & Engineering News]] |date=February 26, 2023 |volume=101 |issue=7 |url=https://cen.acs.org/materials/adhesives/Fun-Parafilm/101/i7 |access-date=18 March 2023 |issn=0009-2347}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |title=Parafilm – A latex-base material |journal=The Rubber Age |date=June 1937 |volume=41 |issue=3 |page=178 |url=https://archive.org/details/sim_elastomerics_1937-06_41_3/page/178/ |access-date=18 March 2023 |publisher=Penton Business Media |language=English}}</ref> Parafilm M was marketed in 1950s for lab use and for various home applications.<ref name="Barbu"/>

Because it melts quickly when heated, Parafilm M is not safe for use in an [[autoclave]]. It is also soluble in many [[organic chemistry|organic]] [[solvent]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://camblab.info/wp/index.php/parafilm-frequently-asked-questions/|title=Parafilm : Frequently asked questions|first=David|last=Miller|date=17 May 2012}}</ref>