Avery Dennison
MED 5638
Single-Coated Foam
MED 5638 is a single-coated, white, soft, highly conformable, thin polyethylene foam with an acrylic adhesive. This product’s high tack and high level of adhesion provide for a strong bond to the skin under stress conditions. The product also contains a heavy-duty liner with an easy release, ideal for converting.
Typical Application
Designed for mounting electrodes, grounding pads and other devices for sustained periods.
Features and Benefits
- Thin and conformable
- Moisture resistant
- High adhesion to skin
- 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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1.3 lbf/in 5.5 N/25 mm
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Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS)
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TDS-04
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3.7 lbf/in 16.0 N/25 mm
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Liner Release
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TDS-06
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2.2 oz/in 60 g/25 mm
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Finat Tack
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TDS-07
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10.3 lbf/in 45 N/25 mm
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Static Shear
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TDS-12
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1200 minutes
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Elongation Machine Direction
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TDS-15
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650%
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Elongation Cross Direction
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TDS-15
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525%
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Load at Break Machine Direction
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TDS-15
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8 lbf/in 35 N/ 25mm
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Load at Break Cross Direction
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TDS-15
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5 lbf/in 25 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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31.3 mils 795 µm
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White, closed cell polyethylene foam
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Adhesive Thickness
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3.5 mils 90 µm
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Acrylic adhesive designed for medical applications
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Liner Thickness
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6.5 mils 165 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.