Avery Dennison
MED 5083H

Single-Coated Film Hydrocolloid

MED 5083H is a single-coated, transparent, polyethylene film containing an integrated hydrocolloid formulation. This product’s absorbent adhesive is designed to limit break down upon saturation, assists in creating optimal skin and wound healing conditions and has a high fluid handling capacity.


Typical Application

Designed for ostomy flanges and specialized wound dressings.

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Technical Data sheet

Features and Benefits
  • Conformable
  • Transparent
  • Moisture Resistant
  • Die-cuttable
  • Moisture resistant
  • Gamma and EtO sterilizable
Physical Properties (Not intended as a specification.)
Test Method**
Typical Values*
Peel Adhesion on Polyethylene (PE)
TDS-02
0.5 lbf/in 2.0 N/25 mm
Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS)
TDS-04
2.9 lbf/in 12.5 N/25 mm
Liner Release
TDS-06
3.4 oz/in 88 g/25 mm
Static Shear
TDS-14
200 min
Reverse Tack
TDS-09
3.4 lbf/in 20 N/25 mm
MVTR
TDS-17
120 [g/100in2 -24 hours] 1900 [g/m2 -24 hours]
Static Absorption
TDS-17
340 [g/100in2 -24 hours] 5250 [g/m2 -24 hours]
Product Construction
Typical Values*
Description
Liner Thickness
16.5 mils 420 μm
Transparent embossed polyethylene
Adhesive Thickness
24 mils 600 μm
Hydrocolloid designed for medical applications
Release Liner Thickness
5.1 mils 130 µm
White polyethylene-protected paper
Unwind Adhesive Thickness
1.8 mils 45 μm
Acrylic adhesive designed for medical applications

*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.