Avery Dennison
MED 5589H
Hydrocolloid
MED 5589H is a transparent polyurethane film containing an advanced and integrated hydrocolloid formulation. This product’s absorbent adhesive is designed to not break down upon saturation, provides a low profile, assists in creating optimal skin and wound healing conditions and has a high fluid handling capacity.
Typical Application
Designed for wound care applications and fixation of medical devices.
Features and Benefits
- Integrated hydrocolloid
- Conformable
- High absorption rate
- Moisture resistant
- Die-cuttable
- Gamma 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-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-03
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2.5 lbf/in 11.0 N/25 mm
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Liner Release
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TDS-06
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3.3 oz/in 80 g/25 mm
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Static Shear
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TDS-14
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160 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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85 [g/100in2 -24 hours] 1310 [g/m2 -24 hours]
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Static Absorption
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TDS-17
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396 [g/100in2 -24 hours] 6130 [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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24 mils 600 µm
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Hydrocolloid designed for medical applications
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Release Liner Thickness
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5.1 mils 128 µm
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White polyethylene protected paper
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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.
