Avery Dennison
MED 5042
Single-Coated Film
MED 5042 is a single-coated soft, pliable, transparent polyurethane film with an acrylic adhesive. This product’s conformable film offers user comfort, while its transparency allows for wound or site visibility; in some applications, it can act as a barrier to assist in decreasing the risk of bacterial infections.
Typical Application
Designed for Incise applications, Wound care, IV securement and situations requiring high MVTR and sustained periods of wear.
Features and Benefits
- Breathable
- Transparent
- Conformable
- Moisture resistant
- Bacterial barrier
- Die-cuttable
- Gamma and EtO sterilizable
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Physical Properties (Not intended as a specification.)
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Test Method**
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Typical Values*
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Peel Adhesion on Polyethylene (PE)
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TDS-01
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0.5 lbf/in 2.0 N/25 mm
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Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS)
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TDS-03
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1.8 lbf/in 8.0 N/25 mm
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Liner Release
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TDS-06
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0.6 oz/in 38 g/25 mm
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Dynamic Shear
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TDS-10
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16 lbf/in 70 N/25 mm
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Finat Tack
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TDS-07
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6.9 lbf/in 30 N/25 mm
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MVTR
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TDS-16
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29 [g/100 in² -24 hours] 450 [g/m²-24 hours]
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Elongation Machine Direction
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TDS-15
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250%
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Elongation Cross Direction
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TDS-15
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325%
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Load at Break Machine Direction
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TDS-15
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16.0 lbf/in 70 N/ 25mm
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Load at Break Cross Direction
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TDS-15
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10.8 lbf/in 48 N/ 25mm
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Product Construction
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Typical Values*
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Description
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Carrier Thickness
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2.0 mils 50 μm
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Transparent polyurethane film
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Adhesive Thickness
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1.0 mils 25 μm
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Acrylic adhesive designed for medical applications
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Release Liner Thickness
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3.1 mils 80 µm
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White single-coated kraft
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*Refer to product specifications for material acceptance limits. **Test method information available upon request.
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
Two years when stored at 23°C (73°F), 50% relative humidity, out of direct sunlight, in original packaging.