Avery Dennison
MED 5688A
Single-Coated Foam
MED 5688A is a single-coated, white, soft, conformable polyethylene foam with an acrylic adhesive. This product’s high tack and level of adhesion provide for a good bond to the skin. It contains a foam carrier resistant to creasing and a heavy duty liner with an easy release, ideal for converting.
Typical Application
Designed for ostomy applications, mounting electrodes, grounding pads and other devices for sustained periods.
Features and Benefits
- Thin and conformable
- Moisture resistant
- Resistant to creasing
- Excellent adhesion in moist conditions
- 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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1.1 lbf/in 5.0 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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1.7 oz/in 50 g/25 mm
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Finat Tack
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TDS-07
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12.6 lbf/in 55 N/25 mm
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Static Shear
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TDS-12
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540 minutes
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Elongation Machine Direction
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TDS-15
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400%
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Elongation Cross Direction
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TDS-15
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400%
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Load at Break Machine Direction
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TDS-15
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7 lbf/in 30 N/25mm
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Load at Break Cross Direction
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TDS-15
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5 lbf/in 20 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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31.5 mils 800 µm
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White polyethylene foam
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Adhesive Thickness
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2.0 mils 50 µm
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Acrylic adhesive designed for medical applications
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Liner Thickness
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2.6 mils 65 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.
