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Beam Irradiation |
Superflab
Bolus Material
Catalog
# 8117
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"The
Original, Most Popular, Best Conforming and Least Expensive
Bolus Material Available
Today!" |
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Superflab
sheets are exceptionally "flabby"
Thus
conforming nicely to patient's
contour
while maintaining good
uniformity
to thickness. |
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| SUPERFLAB |
| Features:
- For
maximum dose build-up to skin
- Conforms well to Patient's
contour
- Very elastic and quite
"FLABBY"
- Maintains uniformity
to thickness
- Skinless
- Semi-transparent
- Made of synthetic oil
gel
- Will not dry out
- Specific Gravity:
1.02
- Can be washed with soap and water
- Can be cut with scissors
- Approved for human contact
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Description:
Superflab Bolus Material
is offered in thicknesses which provide maximum dose build-up
for relevant photon energies. Since the material does not suffer
inelastic strain from normal stresses, it does not have to be
bagged or wrapped in plastic film to maintain its shape.
At the option of the user,
however, Superflab may be wrapped in disposable plastic film
for cleanliness and use; or it may be washed with soap and water
as needed followed by an application of talcum powder or cornstarch.
Superflab sheets are elastic
and quite "flabby". It does conform nicely to patient's
contour while maintaining good uniformity to thickness.
Characteristics:
The dosimetric properties
of Superflab bolus material were determined by comparison with
polystyrene of various thicknesses, using both photon and electron
beams of various energies. Subsequently it was compared with
water and was found to be closer to simulation of water than
is polystyrene.
Since this vinyl gel has
both an electron buildup characteristic and a density closer
to that of water than polystyrene (long accepted as standard)
it is anticipated that this flexible tissue substitute will
find wide acceptance in radiotherapy clinics.
Storing
Superflab:
Because Superflab is an oil
gel, it is saturated with a synthetic oil which can "corrode"
plastic surfaces, particularly vinyl surfaces such as those
used in modem "wood-finish" cabinetry and shelving.
Ordinary Formica-type counter tops are unaffected. Paper will
become stained with the synthetic oil.
Superflab should be stored
flat not folded, on a flat surface; it can be stored on wood,
Amazonite, glass, metal or Formica. Storage on Lucite is acceptable,
but there is a slight attack on the Lucite surface.
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Standard Sizes and Thickness:
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| Thickness
(cm) |
Size
(cm) |
CAT.
# |
0.2 |
30 x 30 |
8117-0.2 |
0.3 |
30 x 30 |
8117-0.3 |
0.5 |
30 x 30 |
8117-0.5 |
1.0 |
30 x 30 |
8117-1.0 |
1.5 |
30 x 30 |
8117-1.5 |
2.0 |
30 x 30 |
8117-2.0 |
2.5 |
30 x 30 |
8117-2.5 |
3.0 |
30 x 30 |
8117-3.0 |
4.0 |
30 x 30 |
8117-4.0 |
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Extra Large Sizes and Thickness:
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| Thickness
(cm) |
Size
(cm) |
CAT.
# |
0.5 |
30 x 60 |
8117-0.5-3060 |
0.5 |
40 x 60 |
8117-0.5-4060 |
0.5 |
40 x 40 |
8117-0.5-4040 |
0.5 |
50 x 90 |
8117-0.5-5090 |
0.5 |
50 x 100 |
8117-0.5-50100 |
0.5 |
50 x 120 |
8117-0.5-50120 |
1.0 |
40 x 40 |
8117-1.0-4040 |
1.0 |
40 x 60 |
8117-1.0-4060 |
1.0 |
40 x 100 |
8117-1.0-40100 |
1.0 |
50 x 120 |
8117-1.0-50120 |
2.0 |
40 x 40 |
8117-2.0-4040 |
3.0 |
40 x 40 |
8117-3.0-4040 |
4.0 |
40 x 40 |
8117-4.0-4040 |
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Special
sizes and shapes are available upon request.
Additional
Tooling Charges May Apply. |
