Avery Dennison
MED 5588H
Hydrocolloid
MED 5588H is a single-coated, transparent polyurethane film with an advanced and highly integrated hydrocolloid formulation. This product’s absorbent adhesive is designed to not break down upon saturation, to assist in creating optimal skin and wound healing conditions, and has a high fluid handling capacity.
Typical Application
Designed for wound care and fixation of medical devices.
Features and Benefits
- Conformable
- Integrated hydrocolloid
- High absorption rate
- Moisture resistant
- Die-cuttable
- Gamma sterilizable
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-02
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0.2 lbf/in 1.0 N/25 mm
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Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS)
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TDS-04
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1.1 lbf/in 5.0 N/25 mm
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Liner Release
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TDS-06
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2.3 oz/in 33 g/25 mm
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Static Shear
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TDS-14
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760 min
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Reverse Tack
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TDS-09
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2.7 lbf/in 12 N/25 mm
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MVTR
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TDS-17
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39 [g/100in2 -24 hours] 600 [g/m2 -24 hours]
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Static Absorption
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TDS-17
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320 [g/100in2 -24 hours] 5000 [g/m2 -24 hours]
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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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2.8 mils 70 μm
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Transparent polyurethane film
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Adhesive Thickness
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20 mils 500 µm
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Hydrocolloid designed for medical applications
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Release Liner Thickness
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3.3 mils 85 µm
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White super-calendered glassine
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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.